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RV LIFE Trip Wizard and RV LIFE Pro: what they do and how to plan dump stops with them
Quick answer: RV LIFE Trip Wizard is a web-based RV trip planner that builds routes around your RV's height, weight, and length, and shows campgrounds, gas stops, and points of interest along the way. It comes with an RV LIFE Pro subscription, which also unlocks RV Safe GPS in the RV LIFE app. Pair it with this site's dump station lists to plan where to empty your tanks.
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What does RV LIFE Trip Wizard do?
- RV-safe routes for your rig. RV LIFE says Trip Wizard customizes routes to your RV's height and weight to avoid low clearances, steep grades, and propane restrictions. In the RV LIFE app you enter your RV's length, height, and weight, plus a "propane on board" setting that steers you around tunnels that ban propane.
- A visual trip map. You see your route with campgrounds, gas stops, and points of interest. RV LIFE says it covers over 20,000 campgrounds across affiliations such as Good Sam and Passport America, and over 57,000 points of interest.
- Campground details and reviews. Park information such as hookups and features, with reviews from RVers on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
- Trip cost estimates. Estimates fuel and campground fees, and recalculates as you change the trip.
- Driving limits. Set how far or how long you want to drive each day, and the map flags legs that are too long.
- Membership ranking. Rank memberships you hold, such as Good Sam or Escapees, to surface the best-value parks.
- Works in a web browser. No install. Trips sync to the RV LIFE app for turn-by-turn RV Safe GPS with voice and lane guidance, and you can download offline maps for a trip.
What comes with RV LIFE Pro?
Trip Wizard is not sold on its own: RV LIFE's support pages say it requires an active RV LIFE Pro subscription. Pro includes five tools:
| Tool | What RV LIFE says it does |
|---|---|
| RV LIFE Trip Wizard | Web trip planner with RV-safe routes, cost estimates, and campground and point-of-interest research |
| RV LIFE app with RV Safe GPS | Turn-by-turn navigation tailored to your RV, offline maps, and synced trips. The app itself is free, but RV Safe GPS needs Pro |
| RV LIFE Campgrounds | Directory of over 30,000 parks with RVer reviews, ad-free with Pro |
| RV LIFE Maintenance | Maintenance schedules, cost tracking, and reminders |
| RV LIFE Masterclass | Online RV courses and a resource library |
Price, per RV LIFE's support page: $65.00/year with a 7-day trial on the annual plan, or $19.99/month with no trial. Prices can change, so check before you subscribe.
Sources: tripwizard.rvlife.com, What is RV LIFE Pro?, Getting started with RV LIFE Pro, RV LIFE Pro price, Using the GPS feature.
How do I plan dump stops with Trip Wizard and this site?
- Build the route in Trip Wizard with your RV's real height, weight, and length, and set daily driving limits.
- For each overnight stop, note the city and state, then open that state on this site (for example Arizona) and look for a dump station near your route.
- To keep costs down, check the state's free list (for example free dump stations in Texas) and read how much dump stations cost.
- For late arrivals or early starts, use the 24-hour dump stations list; for fuel-and-dump stops, the truck stop dump stations list.
- If you stay at Harvest Hosts or Boondockers Welcome locations, which usually have no sewer, plan a dump stop before and after (see the membership comparison).
Our station data is an OpenStreetMap snapshot (July 15, 2026), so call ahead or check on arrival.
Pros and limits
Good for:
- Bigger rigs where clearances, weight limits, and propane tunnel rules matter.
- Long trips where you want campgrounds, fuel, and costs in one plan.
- Planning on a laptop, then navigating on your phone with the same trip.
Limits to know:
- It's a paid subscription; Trip Wizard and RV Safe GPS need RV LIFE Pro.
- Only the annual plan has a trial, per RV LIFE.
- Routing is only as good as the RV details you enter and the map data. RV LIFE's terms say road information prevails, so obey posted clearances, weight limits, and tunnel signs.
- Campground affiliations change, and RV LIFE notes it can't be accurate in every case. Confirm details with the park.
- We haven't confirmed that Trip Wizard lists dump stations, which is why we suggest using it alongside this site's lists.
Frequently asked questions
What is RV LIFE Trip Wizard?
RV LIFE Trip Wizard is a web-based RV trip planner from RV LIFE. According to RV LIFE, it builds RV-safe routes based on your rig, shows campgrounds, gas stops, and points of interest along the way, and estimates trip costs for fuel and campground fees.
Is Trip Wizard part of RV LIFE Pro?
Yes. RV LIFE's support pages say access to Trip Wizard requires an active RV LIFE Pro subscription, and Pro also includes RV Safe GPS in the RV LIFE app, ad-free RV LIFE Campgrounds, the Maintenance tracker, and RV LIFE Masterclass.
How much does RV LIFE Pro cost?
RV LIFE's support page lists $65.00 per year, with a 7-day trial on the annual plan, or $19.99 per month with no trial. Prices can change, so check the current price before you subscribe.
Does Trip Wizard show dump stations?
We have not confirmed that from RV LIFE's pages. Plan your route in Trip Wizard, then use this site's state, city, 24-hour, and truck stop lists to pick dump stops along the way.
Can I trust RV-safe routing completely?
No tool replaces road signs. RV LIFE's own terms say road information prevails, including posted clearances, bridge weights, and tunnel restrictions. Double-check your RV's height, weight, and length in your profile before you rely on a route.
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