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    RV Trip Wizard

    RV-aware route planning.

    What it does

    • Routes around low bridges (RV height aware).
    • Avoids steep grades.
    • Identifies tight turns.
    • Plans fuel stops based on tank size.
    • Finds RV-friendly stops along route.
    • Built-in campground database.

    Cost

    • $59/year subscription.
    • Includes RV LIFE Pro features.
    • RV LIFE GPS app for turn-by-turn.
    • Save trips to plan offline.
    • Worth it for serious RVers.
    • Cheaper than one bridge mistake.

    Why not Google Maps?

    • Google Maps doesn't know RV restrictions.
    • Routes through low bridges.
    • Doesn't avoid weight-restricted roads.
    • Sends you down narrow lanes.
    • Real RVers crash into bridges following Google.
    • Truck/RV-specific GPS critical.

    Setting RV dimensions

    • Enter height — most important.
    • Enter length.
    • Enter weight.
    • Enter fuel capacity + MPG.
    • App routes accordingly.
    • Update if towing changes.

    Alternative: Garmin RV GPS

    • Garmin RV 1095 — $700 dedicated device.
    • Or Garmin RV 795 — $500.
    • One-time cost, no subscription.
    • RV-specific routing built-in.
    • Works without phone connection.
    • Many full-time RVers use both.

    For senior RVers

    • Don't trust Google Maps with RV.
    • Plan routes day before — review carefully.
    • Build in slower travel days.
    • Account for fatigue + driving comfort.
    • Have backup plan if route blocked.
    • Read RV forums for area-specific advice.

    Worth $59/year

    If you own an RV bigger than a small camper, RV Trip Wizard at $59/year is essential. One avoided bridge strike pays for it for decades. Combined with Garmin RV GPS as backup, you have RV-aware routing that won't send you to disaster. Many senior RVers say this is the most important $59 they spend annually.