Does anyone here use the Truckers Path app when driving a bus?
What apps do you use?
I used it a lot when driving semi, but not as much for driving the bus. The one feature that is still handy is being able to see reports on how crowded a truck stop is before getting there. Don't stay overnight in truck stops though, so it's not nearly so important now.
The app I use more often is overnightrvparking.com (recently bought by togorv.com) as it finds lots more dry camping options than just truck stops.
For fuel options, I usually use the TSD app to find something along my route with the lowest cost.
LOL I stay away from trucks path so it would be no help to me
@Richard
FYI -
Sorry, but what a scam. Went to signup at overnightrvparking. Now merged with Togo RV that decided to make you pay $40 to get access to that site now.
Overnight RV Parking is now part of Togo RV!
When you sign up for Togo RV Plus, you'll also get access to Overnight RV Parking. We simplify camping with RV GPS navigation, customized checklists, and unbeatable member discounts on camping and gear.
Quote from: windtrader on July 06, 2021, 01:00:16 PM
@Richard
FYI -
Sorry, but what a scam. Went to signup at overnightrvparking. Now merged with Togo RV that decided to make you pay $40 to get access to that site now.
Overnight RV Parking is now part of Togo RV!
When you sign up for Togo RV Plus, you'll also get access to Overnight RV Parking. We simplify camping with RV GPS navigation, customized checklists, and unbeatable member discounts on camping and gear.
Not sure what the problem is...
overnightrvparking.com was never free, at least not in the few years I've been using it. It's been around $40/year for all that time. In the past you could extend your subscription by submitting site information and updates, especially letting them know about new locations.
Sometimes you have to pay for things which have value.
So I decided to put in my email and passwood to get the app.Downloaded the app and tried to sign in and it said incorrect email and/or password.
DELETE.!!!!!
I have NO time for crappy apps/software.
OK, no worries, sorry if it sound gruff. Meant to be a bit ironic - charging for service to tell you where to stay for free. I guess same old story - nothing is free. LOL
Quote from: windtrader on July 06, 2021, 02:53:37 PM
OK, no worries, sorry if it sound gruff. Meant to be a bit ironic - charging for service to tell you where to stay for free. I guess same old story - nothing is free. LOL
What you're paying for is the moderation and having someone coordinate all the information submitted by users. I've tried free group-sourced apps before, and the data is as good as what you paid. Overnight RV Parking does have someone at the helm trying to confirm data and such. Not sure if they'll maintain that now that TOGO RV owns it, but we'll see.
Trucker's Path also has some good features, just more suited to commercial drivers than recreational.
One of the other free ones - freecamping.net or some such site was free but it was unmoderrated which allowed outlaw locations.
We loved it as it had the Sherman Island spot until it got busted! Great while it lasted, though. LOL
I guess same old story - nothing is free. LOL
When I questioned my accountants charges one time he said"well you can either pay me or the govt"
Some choice. :) :)
I use truckers path for work to see if scales are open, and in the bus just to see if reststops have room
Yes, we use Truckers Path. Gives us ideas on avoiding low bridges, avoiding roads which are not large - vehicle friendly. Also gives fuel prices, fairly accurate. Fill in the length / height of your bus and tow vehicle, then gives you routes to avoid. We do pay the monthly app fee, also they do update the app frequently. There may be better solutions. We've used this for the past couple of years.
Been driving converted buses and motorhome RVs for 50 years without it,,, don't need it now..>>>Dan
You might also take a look at Hammer gps. It's designed for trucks so perfect for our busses. It's similar to google maps, but also works offline and has options for large vehicles such as truck stops and parking.
Quote from: Utahclaimjumper on July 26, 2021, 06:36:50 AM
Been driving converted buses and motorhome RVs for 50 years without it,,, don't need it now..>>>Dan
How did we survive with only paper maps? Quite well. The reviews of these various "apps" are very mixed, they don't work as well as implied, and they offer more features for more money. They can also use a lot of data time.
Quote from: DoubleEagle on July 26, 2021, 05:36:49 PM
How did we survive with only paper maps? Quite well. The reviews of these various "apps" are very mixed, they don't work as well as implied, and they offer more features for more money. They can also use a lot of data time.
World was different back then. Not nearly as many guys chasing those few parking spots when their clock ran out. Most guys had multiple clocks/books and made it work. Not possible anymore. These apps really can help squeeze that last hour out of your work day and still have a place to spend 10 hours.
The map part? Guess the paper is okay, but I've haven't figured out how to have the paper map route me around construction or traffic.
When our nieces and nephews come to play at the lake I try to get them to leave their phones when we go boating. They look at me like I'm taking away their air. Told them when I was 20, I went from Pensacola, to Cherry Point, to Yuma, to San Diego, back to Yuma....with no phone ! No PHONE! And I didn't die! Can you believe it!
But now that I'm 65, it sure is nice to have Rita power up while we are free wheeling in the bus with no plan. She can book a nice place to stay, how much is fuel, is the road clear ahead...
Ya...I guess it is better.
I ran cross country with my own truck from 1979-2000. From 1989-2000 I had my 1985 KW cabover 90" Aerodyne with 96" drom box behind converted into a full sleeper with shower, toilet, refer, micro, sink. Once you had the ability to use the bathroom, eat and sleep in the truck, ALL anxiety of driving went away. During that time, I had my first cell phone in 1986-Radio Shack transportable that cost then $1,650! I used maps wherever I went-no such thing as GPS. Now it is totally too easy. I liked my truck so much, I made a 40ft motorhome out of it. Good Luck, TomC
Tom, if you have not joined Escapees RV network, do so and go to the HDT section for class 8 trucks you will find a very, very active group and quite knowledgeable people. Your truck conversion would fit right in!
Here is the link to the HDT (heavy duty truck) section:
https://www.rvnetwork.com/forum/32-hdt/ (https://www.rvnetwork.com/forum/32-hdt/)