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C-Hymas · 07-26-2018, 10:28 AM

Works okay for a short trip. However, when planning a long trip the system seems to bog down and won't update the fuel level when you update how much fuel you plan to add.

Went back the next day, some were updated, others didn't show the fill amount, others show the amount in the RV being at full with the amount used being what it should.

For a paid for program I am expecting better interaction that this.

Mr.Goodbar · 07-27-2018, 03:49 PM

I agree and no one has answered why the routing of a recent trip sent right up under a 10'0" railroad bridge, when I specifically set my RV specs to 11'6".

GoJipSeeGo · 07-27-2018, 08:34 PM

I just purchased this today and so far I think the concept is great, but it's very frustrating. The fuel stops don't take your added fuel into account and it's frustrating to work out a long and complicated trip and then have your start date change by a week or so with no way to update the program. I'm wondering if I just wasted 40 bucks...

GoJipSeeGo · 07-27-2018, 08:36 PM

I thought it did that to me also, but when I zoomed in really tight I realized it was a side street that ran parallel to the main road.

Mr.Goodbar · 07-28-2018, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Goodbar

I agree and no one has answered why the routing of a recent trip sent right up under a 10'0" railroad bridge, when I specifically set my RV specs to 11'6".

The low bridge is marked in RVTW, so it knows about it being on the map.
I did zoom in to check it on Google Maps Satellite & Street View. The location in question is Geneseo, IL when coming from I-80 on the south side of town heading to the Geneseo Campground, RVTW tells you to take Illinois State Route 82 thru town which takes you up thru the 10’0” underpass. Fortunately, if you actually go that route, they have a truck route marked to turn right and it takes you around the low bridge. The campground website warns about this low bridge and to ignore your GPS and just follow all the blue and white signs to the campground. That route takes you straight up Oakwood St., across the RR tracks, left on Exchange St, then right on SR 82 just north of the low bridge.

Something like this, issue makes me wonder about the ability to route me correctly for other low bridges and underpasses based on my RV height setting.

pbucha · 07-28-2018, 10:48 AM

As far as I know, the fuel stops are working correctly. I'd like to hear for certain if they aren't, after following the information below.

At the beginning of your trip, it is assumed the fuel tank is full. As you plan your stops, the fuel warning icon will appear at the mileage point for your rig, based on the Miles Per Gallon, Fuel Tank Capacity, and Reserve Gallons you have specified in the RV Info tab, in the Trip Preferences. Somewhere around that fuel warning, you'll need to create a stop, either a specific fuel stop, or simply a campground with fuel nearby. In the details of that stop, where you would enter how many nights you are staying, cost, and other details, is a field for Fuel Added. Enter the number of gallons you have put in or expect to put in and it will show the next fuel warning at the appropriate distance as you continue to create your trip.If you look at that stop again, the Fuel Added will now be empty, but the remaining fuel will have increased by the amount you added, and as mentioned, the next fuel warning will show up at the appropriate distance on your map.

C-Hymas · 07-30-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pbucha

As far as I know, the fuel stops are working correctly. I'd like to hear for certain if they aren't, after following the information below.

At the beginning of your trip, it is assumed the fuel tank is full. As you plan your stops, the fuel warning icon will appear at the mileage point for your rig, based on the Miles Per Gallon, Fuel Tank Capacity, and Reserve Gallons you have specified in the RV Info tab, in the Trip Preferences. Somewhere around that fuel warning, you'll need to create a stop, either a specific fuel stop, or simply a campground with fuel nearby. In the details of that stop, where you would enter how many nights you are staying, cost, and other details, is a field for Fuel Added. Enter the number of gallons you have put in or expect to put in and it will show the next fuel warning at the appropriate distance as you continue to create your trip.If you look at that stop again, the Fuel Added will now be empty, but the remaining fuel will have increased by the amount you added, and as mentioned, the next fuel warning will show up at the appropriate distance on your map.

I have set up all the preferences and it works for a while. When you get to building a large trip and you set a planned fuel stop and adjust what you add for fuel the total doesn't always update and then the whole trip from that stop forward is off.

The program seems to get bogged down with the more you add to it.

Sky_Boss · 07-30-2018, 02:12 PM

I add my fuel stops in one of 2 ways...

1. Pre-planned in the route with out any fuel added until I actually do add fuel.

2. On the fly and then admit after the route has been built.

Personally, I use the fuel stop indicator as a ball park time to refuel. It is kinda nice but not essential. However, my experience over 3 years of travels and use of RVTW is that it works as expected.

Moxxi · 09-04-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Boss

I add my fuel stops in one of 2 ways...

1. Pre-planned in the route with out any fuel added until I actually do add fuel.

2. On the fly and then admit after the route has been built.

Personally, I use the fuel stop indicator as a ball park time to refuel. It is kinda nice but not essential. However, my experience over 3 years of travels and use of RVTW is that it works as expected.

What is the name of this 'fuel stop' program?

Moxxi · 09-04-2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Moxxi

What is the name of this 'fuel stop' program?

Never mind.
Looks like maybe 'Trip Wizard '?

Essayon · 10-19-2018, 01:08 PM

The Trip Wizard fuel stops portion does not work at all.
When I add a fuel stop and "add Fuel" the next stop shows a negative fuel value.

I'm not impressed with the software so far.

Fanukalum · 11-09-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Essayon

The Trip Wizard fuel stops portion does not work at all.
When I add a fuel stop and "add Fuel" the next stop shows a negative fuel value.

I'm not impressed with the software so far.

Sorry , but your not doing it right. I have used trip wizard for to years including planning several long trips. It is not the simplest way to do fuel stops but it does work.

Knightab · 11-18-2018, 09:41 AM

The fuel stops is all messed up. I gave up on it

Oldmso54 · 12-01-2018, 06:30 PM

I've had decent experience with the fuel added function but it also has failed to register and update too. In that case I deleted the fuel stop, went back to the beginning of the trip to make sure all entries were accurate and updated, and then added the fuel stop back in and it corrected itself to the correct calculation. Cumbersome... but it did end up working...