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Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 11-06-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 13,958
Posted By Andy R
I want to provide you with some context regarding...

I want to provide you with some context regarding the changes to our mobile app access, based on my experience as an early investor in Tapatalk (the company who provided the app). This year, some...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 05-10-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,179
Posted By Andy R
First off, sorry for the frustration over the way...

First off, sorry for the frustration over the way RV Trip Wizard works. I'm the guy responsible for acquiring RV Trip Wizard from it's founder and integrating it with CampgroundReviews.com data (we...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-04-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,140
Posted By Andy R
The Dyrt mostly caters to tent campers. So there...

The Dyrt mostly caters to tent campers. So there are a lot more tent camping campgrounds in the USA. The roots of the Dyrt are for tent campers, they are trying to evolve into RVing.

It's real...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 10-07-2019, 07:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,255
Posted By Andy R
Actually this is not the case (for us at least). ...

Actually this is not the case (for us at least). The primary issue facing free ad supported business models is the fact that browsers and operating systems are integrating ad blockers. That...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-24-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,598
Posted By Andy R
No, not at this time.

No, not at this time.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-13-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,074
Posted By Andy R
A few things: 1) ScenicView - Can you...

A few things:

1) ScenicView - Can you provide some examples to campgrounds that are light on reviews at Campground Reviews and have lots of TripAdivsor?

Often times the ones that are light in...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-02-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By Andy R
Thanks for the suggestions. Some improvements to...

Thanks for the suggestions. Some improvements to the GPS features will be coming in an upcoming release. I can't state anything more than that or give an ETA but improvements are actively being...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-02-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,743
Posted By Andy R
The app is designed so that you download data for...

The app is designed so that you download data for each state. The data downloaded includes the map tiles and map data so it can do routing directly from the phone (ie. no internet connection...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-01-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,743
Posted By Andy R
Just an FYI - The new RV LIFE app has GPS...

Just an FYI - The new RV LIFE app has GPS turn-by-turn built in. It should provide routes similar to Garmin but using your phone as your GPS unit (ie. mount your phone (or a tablet) to the dash. We...
Forum: Texas Boomers 07-29-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,597
Posted By Andy R
Sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and...

Sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers for Madame Boomer and the rest of their family.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-01-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,818
Posted By Andy R
Mike, just a quick update that this should be...

Mike, just a quick update that this should be fixed now.

We have a big fuel-up functionality overhaul on the list. Unfortunately, we can't provide an ETA.

Not for this release but it's still...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 06-27-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By Andy R
I wanted to post a little follow up to this. In...

I wanted to post a little follow up to this. In the future, you will be able to log in to either site with a single ID. So just make sure you email address is the same her and the same there and...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 06-24-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,598
Posted By Andy R
It's in the works. Per the previous posts, we...

It's in the works. Per the previous posts, we can't say exactly when but it's very high priority and we are actively working on it.

I know this feature sounds easy but it's more complex than you...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 05-03-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 51,487
Posted By Andy R
I don't think it's currently possible. ...

I don't think it's currently possible.

Consider signing up for RV Trip Wizard. There is a 30-day money back guarantee if you don't like it.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 04-24-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,530
Posted By Andy R
Do you know any tunnels where propane is restricted?

There appear to be a half dozen tunnels that are commonly cited as not allowing vehicles with propane tanks to pass through. They appear to be tunnels that pass under water. This makes sense...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 04-18-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 51,487
Posted By Andy R
RV Trip Wizard has a 30 day full refund policy. ...

RV Trip Wizard has a 30 day full refund policy. If you watch some videos and take a little time to learn the system, you might like it.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-07-2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,937
Posted By Andy R
Yes, it’s in the works. Phase 1 will be...

Yes, it’s in the works. Phase 1 will be accessing trips through our RV LIFE app where you can use the app for RV specific routing and turn-by-turn directions. Phase 2 will be a rebuild of RV Trip...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 01-06-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,937
Posted By Andy R
Thank you all for the feedback above. RV Trip...

Thank you all for the feedback above. RV Trip Wizard currently uses Google Maps for it's routing engine. We are developing an RV specific routing engine that will allow you to avoid dirt roads and...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 06-18-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 51,487
Posted By Andy R
Not yet but we are working towards one. First a...

Not yet but we are working towards one. First a companion app tool (app) will allow you to access your trip from a native smartphone app (Android & iOS) and then later, hopefully, will be a full...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 05-26-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,937
Posted By Andy R
I was thinking more like an option to "Avoid...

I was thinking more like an option to "Avoid routes through road sections reported as difficult to maneuver in an RV" Then we would probably rank these with must avoid all the way through possible...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-26-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,702
Posted By Andy R
That's fun. We are planning a trip through...

That's fun. We are planning a trip through Yellow Stone this summer. We will be staying at a campground in the Shoshone National Forest (lots of Grizzlies reported in that area).
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 05-26-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,937
Posted By Andy R
I'm one of the people involved in developing RV...

I'm one of the people involved in developing RV Trip Wizard. You all are right, the system currently uses Google Maps so Google is the brains behind the routing. We are aware that there are places...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 03-29-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By Andy R
So it's really easy to add. Just right-click on...

So it's really easy to add. Just right-click on the map at the location you want to add and a pop-up window will show allowing you to add a stop.
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 03-23-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,791
Posted By Andy R
Just a quick word of support for Route 66. ...

Just a quick word of support for Route 66. Thoughts and prayers headed your way from Texas.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 02-05-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,534
Posted By Andy R
I think you will really like the Trip Wizard once...

I think you will really like the Trip Wizard once you start learning your way around. Please post back here if you have more questions or just to report back on how you are enjoying and it what we...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 02-05-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,448
Posted By Andy R
You can see the help docs for the export to GPS...

You can see the help docs for the export to GPS here:
Export to GPS (https://docs.rvtripwizard.com/export-to-gps)

When you click on that feature in the Trip Wizard it gives various instructions...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 02-05-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,534
Posted By Andy R
You can move the distance circles by clicking on...

You can move the distance circles by clicking on the stop, either from the left-hand list of stops or on the pin itself. From there you will see some little round circles on the pin details. If you...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 02-05-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 51,487
Posted By Andy R
One of the primary features of RV Trip Wizard is...

One of the primary features of RV Trip Wizard is rooted in the fact that it's agnostic to discount clubs or affiliations. For example, the KOA trip planner will suggest KOAs. The Good Sam Trip...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-04-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,986
Posted By Andy R
+1 for dealing with tires cold before you hit the...

+1 for dealing with tires cold before you hit the road. I then watch as we drive to watch the PSI changes as they get hot. Ours is a single axle trailer so we are extra careful, a blow out would...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-23-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By Andy R
One resource that you might want to read up on is...

One resource that you might want to read up on is RV Trip Planning Made Easy - RV Trip Wizard (https://www.RVTripWizard.com). It's a sister site to this iRV2 community. We are about to release a new...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-28-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,740
Posted By Andy R
Sure thing. I really hate that ads like this...

Sure thing. I really hate that ads like this slip through. It ruins the experience for everyone and they can be hard to find. We don't like it and the ad networks don't either, it's bad for...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-28-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,740
Posted By Andy R
I apologize for the issues some people are...

I apologize for the issues some people are having. It appears to be an ad from a specific domain name that is causing the issues. I just banned this advertiser so they are now blocked from...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-08-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,704
Posted By Andy R
Just a quick thank you for supporting our...

Just a quick thank you for supporting our community.
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 07-02-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,036
Posted By Andy R
Sorry to hear about this. We very much...

Sorry to hear about this. We very much appreciate the vendors who show their support by advertising here (such as yourself). We are working through this issue together and although I think your...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 06-30-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,036
Posted By Andy R
I wasn't trying to be sarcastic. They could...

I wasn't trying to be sarcastic. They could spoil our party if left without any rules. Once someone makes an ad that stands out more the others will follow and it could get ugly. We need to find a...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 06-30-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,036
Posted By Andy R
The way we addressed animation in the past was...

The way we addressed animation in the past was with very little rules. We basically put a file size limit on the ads so that they had to be under 20KB. Our thinking was that doesn't allow space for...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 06-30-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,036
Posted By Andy R
Podivin, Thanks for the feedback, I...

Podivin,

Thanks for the feedback, I understand which ads you are talking about now. I will talk with some folks to see how we can address it. The last thing we want is sponsors getting more and...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 06-30-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,036
Posted By Andy R
I acquired iRV2 a long time ago. This discussion...

I acquired iRV2 a long time ago. This discussion was brought to my attention so I took a look at things. In the past we just ran mostly ad network ads. In recent years we added smaller endemic...
Forum: Canada Region 05-28-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,550
Posted By Andy R
campgroundreviews.com (https://www.campgroundreviews.com)...

campgroundreviews.com (https://www.campgroundreviews.com) always has great feedback on places to camp. Here is a link to the Niagra Falls campgrounds:...
Forum: iRV2 Member Memorial 01-30-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,469
Posted By Andy R
What a blessing to have such a wonderful partner...

What a blessing to have such a wonderful partner in life for six decades. My sincerest condolences Roger. I hope you, your children and grandchildren will keep her memories shining in your souls...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 02-18-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,617
Posted By Andy R
I have responded to some folks who reached out to...

I have responded to some folks who reached out to me about this. To those who I did not response, my apologies. I have been busy dealing with some other issues that took precedence. It's my...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 11-11-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,456
Posted By Andy R
In order to block them we need the URL where the...

In order to block them we need the URL where the ad takes you if you click. So please provide us that URL and we can block it.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,413
Posted By Andy R
Thanks for the great feedback everyone. We...

Thanks for the great feedback everyone. We definitely plan to offer more sorting and searching tools.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 02-06-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,874
Posted By Andy R
That's a lot of garage. I sure wish I could have...

That's a lot of garage. I sure wish I could have that much garage at my house here in Texas (sorry, moving is not an option for us)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-29-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,413
Posted By Andy R
Superslif, I agree about campsite photos, it's...

Superslif, I agree about campsite photos, it's something we have discussed at length and plan to offer. Once we have an app it should make the process of taking photos and mapping them to the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-29-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,413
Posted By Andy R
Lori is right, campgroundreviews.com is now a sister...

Lori is right, campgroundreviews.com is now a sister site to iRV2. We are indeed working on a major infrastructure update at the moment. Once that goes live you will see a "fresh" version of the site...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-24-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,280
Posted By Andy R
Lake Weir Living contacted us about advertising...

Lake Weir Living contacted us about advertising their RV friendly housing development in Florida. They embrace RVers and folks who might want to have boats, shops and other amenities that many...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 12-29-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,413
Posted By Andy R
I almost forgot to answer the question about the...

I almost forgot to answer the question about the price with the strange $.03 added to the end. That's done for accounting reasons so the transactions can be easily identified and coded in the...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 12-29-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,413
Posted By Andy R
My apologies for the poor communications. The...

My apologies for the poor communications. The text was the default text that comes built into the software that powers our site (vBulletin). I have updated the text with the following:Once again, I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-19-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 761
Posted By Andy R
Thanks for the warning. Any chance you can put...

Thanks for the warning. Any chance you can put the stretch of the road on a Google Map that you can share?
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/62843?hl=en
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