There’s an App for That! Smartphone Aids for RVers

One of the joys of RV life  is the ability to get away from it all. RVing can be an opportunity to unplug for the hectic demands of everyday life and relax. But RVers are practical folks. If there’s a smarter, faster way to way to go from over-programmed to laid-back, you can count on RVers to have found it. Instead of being hounded by technology, RVers are harnessing it to make travel easier, safer and more interesting.

When they want a peaceful weekend, RVers may switch the ring tone on their smartphone to mute, but they’re definitely taking their phones along. The myriad new RV-oriented apps available for smartphones have turned smartphones into very handy portable travel aids.

If you haven’t cruised the app store lately, you’ll find a wealth of great new apps tailored to travelers in general and RVers specifically. Trailer Life magazine is the latest of several RV publications available as an iPhone app. Check out the latest RV news, destination reviews and camping products while you’re on the road. Need a place to hook up for the night? Use an app to find an RV campground.

Many states have apps with info about places to go and things to see. There are apps that provide info about the historical markers you pass as you’re driving down the highway. You can even use your smartphone to connect to the Internet and check out the latest results of your RV ad search on RVT.com. Now that’s a smart phone!