RV LIFE Trip Wizard grants users the added benefit of exporting trips to their calendars to avoid overlapping events and scheduling mishaps. Calendars can be exported toiCal(Mac), your iPhone/iPad, Google Calendar and Android(also via Google Calendar).
Calendars do not always update automatically or quickly. Should you make adjustments to your itinerary once you've added a trip to your calendar, you'll have to delete the existing trip calendar and re-export the revised itinerary.
Before exporting, make sure you have pop-ups enabled.
To begin exporting your calendar, start by clicking the wrench icon at the top of the Trip Drawer and selecting Export Trip.
This is the wrench icon-
The following menu will appear, then select Calendar Export:
Finally, you will see these options:
From here you can export your calendar one of two ways.
You can either copy the website URL from the red Copy Link button OR you can download the calendar file manually and import it into your preferred calendar yourself.
Smart Tip: Choosing the URL method ensures your calendar updates automatically should you make any changes to your trip in RV LIFE Trip Wizard. Importing the file manually requires you to delete any outdated itineraries in your calendar manually. From there you will have to repeat the process over again. Keep in mind, however, that the URL method sometimes takes days to update, so don’t rely on it if you need updated information fast.
Exporting Your Trip Calendar to iCal on your Mac
a. The URL method
Begin by clicking the red Copy Link button we saw earlier.
Next, open iCal on your Mac desktop or laptop. Select New Calendar Subscription from the File menu.
Paste the URL into the Calendar URL field in the popup menu and select Subscribe.
Your trip will now appear as shown below:
b. The Download File Method
If you wish to download the file manually and import it yourself, simply click the red Download .ICS File button from the Calendar Export menu.
Another popup will appear to confirm the download (please be aware that you may have to disable any popup blockers for it to show on your screen). If your preferences are set up to allow automatic downloading, the popup may not appear. The file will begin downloading.
Make sure "Open with Calendar File Handler" is selected and click OK. Your trip calendar file will immediately begin downloading to your computer and finish by opening with the iCal application. The filename will be the name you gave your trip along with the file extension .ics (in this case RVLIFETripWizardExample.ics). Keep in mind your computer settings will determine where the downloaded file is located on your hard drive.
Once iCal has opened the following popup will appear:
Choose whether you'd like your trip to appear in an existing calendar, or create a new one. If you choose to create a New Calendar, iCal will use the name of your trip (in this case, RVLIFETripWizardExample) as the name of your new calendar.
When switching to Week View, you'll notice RV LIFE Trip Wizard begins each day at 7:00 am.
To change the time you wish to start each day, simply drag the segment you wish to change to the appropriate time slot. You can also double-click the segment and adjust time as needed.
2. Exporting Trip Calendar to your iPhone
Start by logging into RV LIFE Trip Wizard using the web browser on your mobile device (we recommend using the Safari app) and select the trip you wish to export. Tap the wrench icon in the Trip Drawer and select Export Trip.
Safari app icon-
Next, tap Calendar Export.
Your Trip Itinerary will appear. Choose Add All to add your trip to your Calendar, followed by Done.
Choose which Calendar you'd like to use and select Done.
If you choose to add a New Calendar enter the name of your trip (in this case, Trip 1) and select Done.
Your trip will automatically appear on your calendar as shown. Drive times are based on your existing trip preferences rounded to the nearest 15 minutes.
Tap individual trip segments to make edits the same way we did in the previous example.
Trip information including addresses, websites (if available) and maps can also be found by tapping individual segments.
3. Exporting to Google Calendar
Start by clicking the wrench icon and selecting Export Trip.
Next, select Calendar Export.
Select Download .ICS File
A popup may appear asking what you would like to do with the file. Click to Save File.
Your trip calendar file will immediately begin downloading to your computer. The filename will be the name you gave your trip along with the file extension .ics. Keep in mind your computer settings will determine where the downloaded file is located on your hard drive. Next, log into your Google account and select Calendar from the menu in the upper right-hand corner.
Your Calendar will appear. To import the trip calendar you downloaded from RV LIFE Trip Wizard, select the plus (+) icon next to Other Calendars in the lower left sidebar (not shown here) and select Create new calendar.
You will be redirected to a Settings screen. Select Import & Export from the left sidebar.
From the import menu, select the file you wish to import (remember, this will be the name you gave your trip, with the extension .ics), then select the Import button.
Google Calendar will import your trip calendar. Return to the main calendar screen. If you do not see your trip calendar right away, check to make sure you are viewing the appropriate dates as listed in your trip itinerary. Your trip should now appear.
4. Exporting to your Android Device
Note: For the following steps, you may need to ensure that your mobile browser settings are set to Allow Pop-ups, otherwise the calendar export may be blocked by your device.
From your Android device, log into RV LIFE Trip Wizard from your web browser. Once you have selected the trip you wish to export, start by clicking the wrench icon and then selecting Export Trip.
Next, select Calendar Export.
Press Download .ICS File.
You may be prompted by the Calendar app to Allow or Deny access for downloading the Calendar File. Pressing Allow will give permission to download the file. If permissions are already set up for Calendar to access photos, media, and files, this prompt may be skipped.
Your trip calendar file will immediately begin downloading to your device. When this is finished the name of the Calendar Export file will appear at the bottom of the screen along with the option to Open it. Press Open to view the .ICS file.
Your Trip Calendar will appear. Tap Add All to add it to your Calendar.
The following popup will appear (the number of events may vary based on how many stops/days you are planning to travel):
Again, click Add All. Your trip calendar will be added to your calendar as shown. Drive times are based on your existing trip preferences rounded to the nearest 15 minutes.
Tap individual trip segments to make edits the same way we did in the previous examples.
Trip information including addresses, websites (if available) and maps can also be found by tapping individual segments.
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