Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Get the RV Trip Planner Dashboard - rvlifestyle.com/tripdashboard
After more than 15 years of RV travel and hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, Jen and I kept running into the same problem: every trip planner we tried did some things well, but none of them did everything we needed.
Some tracked expenses but couldn't manage maintenance.
Others helped plan routes but couldn't organize packing lists, reservations, or important documents.
Many were designed for desktop computers when RVers increasingly need something that works just on a phone or tablet while sitting around the campfire.
So we finally decided to build the RV trip planning app we always wanted ourselves.
In this video, I give you a complete walkthrough tutorial of our new RV Trip Dashboard and show you exactly how we use it to:
• Plan routes and stops
• Track fuel and campground expenses
• Be warned of low overpasses and bridges on your route
• Set the number of miles you want to drive each day and find nearby campgrounds
• Organize reservations and confirmations and
• Keep VIN numbers, insurance and road service info in one place
• Manage packing and departure checklists
• Store important travel documents and photos of your trip
• Plan your daily meals
• Access everything from your laptop, tablet, or phone
This isn't a sponsored review and it isn't an affiliate promotion. It's the system Jen and I use for every trip we take in our fifth wheel.
If you've ever found yourself juggling spreadsheets, notebooks, campground emails, sticky notes, and travel records scattered across different apps, this may be exactly what you've been looking for.
Take a look at the full demo and let me know what features you'd like to see added in future updates.
Learn more about the RV Trip Dashboard here:
htttps://rvlifestyle.com/tripdashboard
00:14 – Why we decided to build our own planning app
00:49 – Overview of the "Digital Binder" concept
01:45 – Best devices to use for the app (syncing between phone, tablet, and desktop)
02:11 – How the Cloud sync and one-time login work
04:04 – Overview of the 6 main navigation tabs
05:42 – Using "Trip Templates" for bucket-list routes (Route 66, Yellowstone, etc.)
06:28 – In-depth instructions on how to use the dashboard
07:21 – How to sync changes across devices in real-time
09:33 – Tutorial: Planning a new trip (The "Southwest Tour" example)
11:09 – Setting start/end locations and calculating mileage
12:08 – Rig height safety feature and low overpass warnings
13:55 – Using the Drive Radius Planner and the "3:30 Rule"
16:30 – Finding and reviewing campgrounds along your route
20:00 – Managing multiple stops and editing your itinerary
24:38 – The "Day View" breakdown (weather, stops, and meal planning)
28:45 – Rig and Safety tab: Estimating fuel costs and storing emergency info
29:56 – Budgeting and Trip Checklist features
32:00 – Exporting your plan (PDFs, GPS files, and sharing links)
33:17 – The "Morning Brief" audio feature
34:17 – Pricing and how to get the app
Subscribe for weekly RV travel tips, RV news, gear reviews, and practical advice for making the most of the RV lifestyle.
New videos every week.
For RV news, travel inspiration, and our free daily newsletter visit:
RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter
Join our private RV community: RVCommunity.com
► If you want complete start-to-finish help planning and organizing your own RV trips, we have put ALL our guides, tools, 7 different RV travel apps, and checklists together in one place. You will find it all at rvlifestyle.com/plan
Free camping guide: rvlifestyle.com/freecampingguide
RV Podcast: rvpodcast.com
Plan an RV trip: rvlifestyle.com/start
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the bell icon to be notified of new videos and our YouTube Live special reports from the cool places we visit on our RV adventures.
Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
Get the RV Trip Planner Dashboard - rvlifestyle.com/tripdashboard
After more than 15 years of RV travel and hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, Jen and I kept running into the same problem: every trip planner we tried did some things well, but none of them did everything we needed.
Some tracked expenses but couldn't manage maintenance.
Others helped plan routes but couldn't organize packing lists, reservations, or important documents.
Many were designed for desktop computers when RVers increasingly need something that works just on a phone or tablet while sitting around the campfire.
So we finally decided to build the RV trip planning app we always wanted ourselves.
In this video, I give you a complete walkthrough tutorial of our new RV Trip Dashboard and show you exactly how we use it to:
• Plan routes and stops
• Track fuel and campground expenses
• Be warned of low overpasses and bridges on your route
• Set the number of miles you want to drive each day and find nearby campgrounds
• Organize reservations and confirmations and
• Keep VIN numbers, insurance and road service info in one place
• Manage packing and departure checklists
• Store important travel documents and photos of your trip
• Plan your daily meals
• Access everything from your laptop, tablet, or phone
This isn't a sponsored review and it isn't an affiliate promotion. It's the system Jen and I use for every trip we take in our fifth wheel.
If you've ever found yourself juggling spreadsheets, notebooks, campground emails, sticky notes, and travel records scattered across different apps, this may be exactly what you've been looking for.
Take a look at the full demo and let me know what features you'd like to see added in future updates.
Learn more about the RV Trip Dashboard here:
htttps://rvlifestyle.com/tripdashboard
00:14 – Why we decided to build our own planning app
00:49 – Overview of the "Digital Binder" concept
01:45 – Best devices to use for the app (syncing between phone, tablet, and desktop)
02:11 – How the Cloud sync and one-time login work
04:04 – Overview of the 6 main navigation tabs
05:42 – Using "Trip Templates" for bucket-list routes (Route 66, Yellowstone, etc.)
06:28 – In-depth instructions on how to use the dashboard
07:21 – How to sync changes across devices in real-time
09:33 – Tutorial: Planning a new trip (The "Southwest Tour" example)
11:09 – Setting start/end locations and calculating mileage
12:08 – Rig height safety feature and low overpass warnings
13:55 – Using the Drive Radius Planner and the "3:30 Rule"
16:30 – Finding and reviewing campgrounds along your route
20:00 – Managing multiple stops and editing your itinerary
24:38 – The "Day View" breakdown (weather, stops, and meal planning)
28:45 – Rig and Safety tab: Estimating fuel costs and storing emergency info
29:56 – Budgeting and Trip Checklist features
32:00 – Exporting your plan (PDFs, GPS files, and sharing links)
33:17 – The "Morning Brief" audio feature
34:17 – Pricing and how to get the app
Subscribe for weekly RV travel tips, RV news, gear reviews, and practical advice for making the most of the RV lifestyle.
New videos every week.
For RV news, travel inspiration, and our free daily newsletter visit:
RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter
Join our private RV community: RVCommunity.com
► If you want complete start-to-finish help planning and organizing your own RV trips, we have put ALL our guides, tools, 7 different RV travel apps, and checklists together in one place. You will find it all at rvlifestyle.com/plan
Free camping guide: rvlifestyle.com/freecampingguide
RV Podcast: rvpodcast.com
Plan an RV trip: rvlifestyle.com/start
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the bell icon to be notified of new videos and our YouTube Live special reports from the cool places we visit on our RV adventures.
Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
