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08-15-2013, 07:39 AM
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Forest River Accessories
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Elkhart, IN
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iPad and RV'ing
Doing a little research here and have some questions for you all since I am not an RV owner myself.
For those of you who have an iPad (any generation) what are some of your favorite apps that you use while on the road or in the RV?
Any app that you really wish existed?
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08-15-2013, 11:43 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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I don't have my iPad on me, but from memory...
- Forest River Forums app (of course!)
- aFree Level and Clinometer HD - I use this to occasionally adjust the bubbles on my jack and the stick-on levels on the camper.
- RV Checklist - various lists you can use and edit.
- The Weather Channel and NOAA Weather Radar - for weather updates.
- First Aid by American Red Cross - for emergencies.
- Reserve America Camping - my main reserve site.
- Allstays - been looking at this $10 app as a campground guide and in planning trips.
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08-15-2013, 11:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cincinnati Ohio
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Does that include smart phones? My favorites are:
This forum (good for emergancies too)
Compass app
Level app
Flashlight app
Mapquest
I wish there was an app for RV friendly gas stations.
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08-15-2013, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Cleveland, GA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tanddc
Does that include smart phones? My favorites are:
This forum (good for emergancies too)
Compass app
Level app
Flashlight app
Mapquest
I wish there was an app for RV friendly gas stations.
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Try MyPilot - Flying J app -Free
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Cleveland, GA : Rochester, NY
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08-16-2013, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 359
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I perfer an andoid device myself. Besides the Rv apps, they have hdmi slots and you can connect to your tv to wtahc netflix or movies you may have riped to them not to mentio sd/micro sd slots for additional memory.
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08-16-2013, 10:55 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 46
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I definitely use the allstays app. Well worth the $10.
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08-16-2013, 11:05 AM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 6,854
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I now use TV Towers to tune the TV satellite!
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TV: 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ - named Betty
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08-16-2013, 11:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 684
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Android user here. However:
Weather network (used most often).
Weather radar
Flashlight
That's really about all. No specific RV related apps.
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08-16-2013, 11:57 AM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
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I like and use many of the apps noted here. For us Canadians, the TimmyMe app is a great one.
I've tried some compass apps on our iPad but never had much luck with them, so I keep a real compass in the trailer.
I just bought my DW a Nexus 7 for her birthday so we'll have to try out the Google apps to see how they compare to the iPad apps.
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08-16-2013, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 359
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i use the geocache app also for some free fun. yp app helps locate places close by, dont have my tablet with me at work but most apps have already been listed. foursqures let friends keep track of your travels when you check in and some places offer feebies when you check in, Got a free oil change once for checking in at a car dealership, deserts, and food
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08-16-2013, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 142
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The two I have been using most are Allstays camping app and Overdrive (lets you check ebooks out from library).
Can't think of much that does not already exist. Kind of wish some of the existing apps worked a little better, but that will happen with time.
there is even an app for the phone for a level and flashlight. :-)
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08-16-2013, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Northern Minnesota
Posts: 254
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The camping/travel folder on my iPhone has...
Good Sam Roadside Assistance
Allstays Camp & RV
Forest River Forums
RV Checklists
Coach-Net
TV Towers
Sanidumps
For the most part, what others have noted.
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08-16-2013, 10:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Upper East Tennessee
Posts: 296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Triguy
I don't have my iPad on me, but from memory...
[*] Forest River Forums app (of course!)
[*]aFree Level and Clinometer HD - I use this to occasionally adjust the bubbles on my jack and the stick-on levels on the camper.
[*]RV Checklist - various lists you can use and edit.
[*]The Weather Channel and NOAA Weather Radar - for weather updates.
[*]First Aid by American Red Cross - for emergencies.
[*]Reserve America Camping - my main reserve site.
[*]Google Maps
[*]Allstays - been looking at this $10 app as a campground guide and in planning trips.
[*]Sanidumps
[*]AAA
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You can adjust the level on the jack?
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08-16-2013, 10:47 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 6,949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kb4srn
You can adjust the level on the jack?
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I have a Barker 3500 VIP. It has three screws around the bubble that you can tighten or loosen to adjust the bubble.
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DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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08-16-2013, 10:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Upper East Tennessee
Posts: 296
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I'll give it a try.
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08-17-2013, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Upper East Tennessee
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Tried loosening the screws but bubble didn't move, screws just came out. But, I tried turning the piece with the bubble on it and discovered what that crank that came with the trailer was for. Learn something new every day.
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2014 Ford F150 Ecoboost
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08-17-2013, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Upstate (Albany Area) NY
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I use "Coordinates" to get accurate lat/lon for determining proper angle for my solar panels, but I pre-calculate this before I travel, so on-site it's just a verification of lat/lon.
WITHOUT DOUBT, our favorite iPhone / iPad app while camping is SkyView. Played with the free version for about an hour one night, and has SO much fun with it, I downloaded the full version ($2.99, as I recall). Well worth it, and a lot of fun, especially on a clear night around the campfire!
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08-17-2013, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Near North Bay, Ontario
Posts: 241
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Allstays Camp & RV, Egg maps app (for directions and satellite and street view) and Google directions.
I always verify the Rand McNally GPS routing. Been led in strange directions sometimes! I have a wifi hotspot that allows me to check maps on the go on my I-pad, very useful! Allstays shows gas stations, Walmarts, campgrounds, rest areas, etc. with links to websites and reviews.
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2012 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L V8 4x4 with tow package
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08-19-2013, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
I like and use many of the apps noted here. For us Canadians, the TimmyMe app is a great one.
I've tried some compass apps on our iPad but never had much luck with them, so I keep a real compass in the trailer.
I just bought my DW a Nexus 7 for her birthday so we'll have to try out the Google apps to see how they compare to the iPad apps.
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I agree on a real compass. Having a BlackBerry, Ipad and Nexus nothing like a $8.00 CDN Tire compass to line up Shawdirect.
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08-19-2013, 06:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lexington, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kb4srn
Tried loosening the screws but bubble didn't move, screws just came out. But, I tried turning the piece with the bubble on it and discovered what that crank that came with the trailer was for. Learn something new every day.
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Loosening the screws, on its own, won't really adjust the level. It just loosens the piece so you can press down on different areas around the perimeter to get the bubble centered. Then tighten the screws back down.
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