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amc123 · 07-05-2022, 02:56 PM

I think the route interface needs overhauling, big time.

For example, why does it show the "little green men infestation" when I click the Tent icon at top (Show campgrounds); like this:

... when I just want it to show the campsites near my route (I-80, the purple line on the map)? There should be a preference to only show places that are within, say, 5 miles of the route. (If it's there, please tell me where.) Instead it shows every dang site in the country, if your route goes cross country at least.

I've learned to zoom in before turning on the Tent icon. But if I zoom in too much, suddenly all of them disappear:

Then I look closer and I see two KOA campgrounds bottom center. Then I realize I have to open both Filters and Map Settings trying to figure out how to show other campsites along the route, just as it did a moment ago.

Finally, many times while en route I've opened up Trip Wizard to find which gas stations or truck stops are along my route in the next 50-100 miles or so. Is there an easy way to do this? I've resigned myself to using Google Maps on my iPad, which has an easy way to find "fuel" on my route (even includes current price per gallon).

Mike8253 · 07-05-2022, 04:10 PM

[QUOTE=amc123;6236458]I think the route interface needs overhauling, big time.

For example, why does it show the "little green men infestation" when I click the Tent icon at top (Show campgrounds); like this:

Regarding the "little green men infestation" , the CG symbols at that zoomed out level don't indicate any particular CG, they just indicate, as you saw, that you've activated the CG Icon. To see actual CG locations, you need to zoom in more.

Separate from that, you need to set the CG filters upfront to include the types of CG's you'd consider for any night's stay. At a minimum, select Big Rig Access in the Park Features filter area. That should illuminate quite a few potential sites for you to choose from when you do zoom in enough to see actual CG locations..

MevetS · 07-06-2022, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike8253

No, you had added a comment (Post # 21) quoting a previous post (#5) by chindog that talked about identifying Waypoints on the map that were listed in the Trip Section, and that had resulted from dragging the route. At least that's what the post was about that you quoted. I was just saying that there was an answer to that question in post #7. That's all.

If you think so. #21 had to do with waypoints. You need to read #23 to find what I wrote about route exclusions. I'm sorry if that was confusing to some.

Mike8253 · 07-06-2022, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MevetS

If you think so. #21 had to do with waypoints. You need to read #23 to find what I wrote about route exclusions. I'm sorry if that was confusing to some.

I had read your #23. It was related to Waypoints, but different subject matter than the question posed in #5, which was specifically about finding and deleting the correct Waypoint in the Trip Section when you have multiple in your route, to which you commented "X2". I didn't comment on your #23 as I don't have the same concerns as you expressed in that Post.

amc123 · 07-06-2022, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike8253

Regarding the "little green men infestation" , the CG symbols at that zoomed out level don't indicate any particular CG, they just indicate, as you saw, that you've activated the CG Icon. To see actual CG locations, you need to zoom in more.

Thanks for the reply, Mike. I understand that, but that's why I started my post with the plea to overhaul the interface. When you've plotted out a route, turning on the CG icon should only show CGs along the route. That is what a user intuitively expects.

I did set filters beforehand, and told it to use filters. When I said "no filters" then I saw many more CGs near the route (after zooming in). But here again I think a User Interface redesign is worth thinking about.

For example, instead of having to open a panel and select items to filter, I would like a vertical strip on top of the map that had checkboxes for various types of campgrounds. (or the user could choose which filters to include in this "quick filter" bar). When I click a checkbox, it means "include this kind". And the map would immediately update.

1JetDoc · 07-06-2022, 07:08 AM

[QUOTE=Alan_Hepburn;6219433]You receive 4 products with your single subscription (called RV LIFE Pro bundle):

If these products are all bundled into one subscription, why is it necessary to sign in separately for each product? Seems to me that if you sign into one of the features, your sign-in should carry over to the others.

Debbyf · 07-06-2022, 10:52 PM

I am trying to (1) change the start date of my planned trip to leave one day earlier than originally planned and (2) leave from a different location than originally planned.

RV Trip Wizard won't let me do either.

Help pls and ty!

Signed, Frustrated Trip Planner

pbucha · 07-07-2022, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Debbyf

I am trying to (1) change the start date of my planned trip to leave one day earlier than originally planned and (2) leave from a different location than originally planned.

RV Trip Wizard won't let me do either.

Help pls and ty!

Signed, Frustrated Trip Planner

Simply highlight the starting point in your trip menu on the left. When the pop-out with the pencil, trash can, etc., comes up, click on the pencil. Now you can change the date, and it will change all the other dates as well.

Mike8253 · 07-07-2022, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pbucha

Simply highlight the starting point in your trip menu on the left. When the pop-out with the pencil, trash can, etc., comes up, click on the pencil. Now you can change the date, and it will change all the other dates as well.

Regarding 2) in your post (I'm sure pbucha had intended to address it in his response but just hit go after his 1st point), I'd say if the new Start Location doesn't matter much re: routing to your 1st Stop, then I'd forget about adding it. However, if there is likely a big enough change to your routing, then I'd add a Stop for this new location between your original Start and Stop #1. That will establish this location in your route. Once you've completed that step, then you can move that new entry ahead of your original Start. That done, you have your new Start location, and you can assure the start date is as you want it. All of that then completed, you can now Delete what was your original Start Location from the route. Now you'll have your new Start Location and Date, and the correct routing to the real Stop #1.
If I've confused things for you with all this, please come back with questions.

TeamMartin · 07-07-2022, 03:23 PM

I can't figure out how to add boondocking or Harvest Host stops to my trip. I read the FAQ's but the closest I found was a note saying that if I was staying with a family member to make it a POI, but I still don't see a way to do that. Also, Why isn't Harvest Hosts part of the membership list?

**hamm2018** · 07-07-2022, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamMartin

I can't figure out how to add boondocking or Harvest Host stops to my trip. I read the FAQ's but the closest I found was a note saying that if I was staying with a family member to make it a POI, but I still don't see a way to do that. Also, Why isn't Harvest Hosts part of the membership list?

Make it a custom stop.
You will need to put in the address for the stop, it works, I do it this way.

TeamMartin · 07-07-2022, 04:22 PM

Where do you get the option for a custom stop?

Alan_Hepburn · 07-07-2022, 04:38 PM

Enter the address in the search bar at the top of the map - when that location is identified on the map you add it as a custom stop.

Mike8253 · 07-08-2022, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TeamMartin

I can't figure out how to add boondocking or Harvest Host stops to my trip. I read the FAQ's but the closest I found was a note saying that if I was staying with a family member to make it a POI, but I still don't see a way to do that. Also, Why isn't Harvest Hosts part of the membership list?

You have to have a partner to be able to dance. Trip Wizard has made overtures to Harvest Host in the past, and Harvest Host has declined because of the way they do their membership process and the way they protect access to members only. Maybe sometime in the future, but so far HH doesn't want a partner.