Want to customize your map, see how far you can travel in a day, or keep an eye on the weather along your route? Map Display & Layers gives you several ways to adjust what you see on the Trip Wizard map.
You can change the look of your map, show or hide different types of pins, display your driving radius, and add useful overlays such as weather and time zones.
Opening Map Display & Layers
To get started, open your trip in RV LIFE Trip Wizard and click the Map Settings icon on the map.
A pop-up menu will appear with various options to choose from.
Tip: Once you turn any settings on, the Map Settings icon shows how many are active. To clear them, open the menu again and switch each one off.
Map Style
Not every trip calls for the same kind of map. Map Style lets you change how the map looks without changing your trip or route.
Click Map Style, then choose from:
- Street Map – The standard map view that's great for everyday trip planning.
- Night (Dark) Map – Uses a darker background that can be easier on the eyes.
- Terrain Map – Gives you a better look at the terrain and geographic features around your route.
- Satellite Map – Displays satellite imagery so you can get a more realistic view of the area.
Only one style can be active at a time, so switch between them to find the view you like.
Driving Radius
Wondering how far you could comfortably travel in a day? That's where Driving Radius comes in.
Turn on Show Driving Radius to display distance rings on the map. These can help you explore possible stopping areas based on how far you want to travel.
- Classic Radius: A simple circle measured “as the crow flies.” It’s great for a quick estimate.
- Advanced Radius: Follows real roads and speed limits, so the shape looks uneven. This gives you a more realistic picture.
Tip: Advanced Radius can be helpful when you want a more road-based view of how far you may be able to travel, while Classic Radius gives you a quick general view of the surrounding distance.
You can base the rings on the average hours you drive per day, or set your own minimum, middle and maximum mileage.
Want to move the radius to another stop or fine-tune how it’s calculated? See Driving Radius for the full walkthrough.
Map Pin Layers
Maps can get busy, especially when you're exploring an area with lots of campgrounds and points of interest. Map Pin Layers lets you decide what you want to see.
Simply turn each option on or off as needed.
Show Campgrounds
Turn on Show Campgrounds to display campground and RV park pins on the map. This is especially handy when you're looking for your next overnight stop.
Show POIs
Turn on Show POIs to see Points of Interest on the map. POIs can help you discover useful or interesting places around your route while planning your trip.
Enable Filters
Turn on Enable Filters to apply your selected campground and map filters. This can help narrow down what appears on the map so you can focus on the places that match what you're looking for.
Show Low Clearances
Traveling in an RV means height matters! Turn on Show Low Clearances to display known low-clearance locations on the map. These markers can help you spot areas that may need extra attention while planning your route.
Important: Map information should be used as a planning aid. Always pay attention to posted road signs and current road conditions while traveling.
Only one map style can be active at a time, so feel free to switch between them and find the view that works best for you.
Map Overlay Layers
Want a little more information on top of your regular map? Map Overlay Layers can add helpful details without changing your selected map style.
Weather Layers
Select Weather Layers to open the available weather overlays.
- Radar – Displays available radar information on the map.
- Wildfires – Shows wildfire information to help you identify affected areas while planning.
- Wind Speed – Displays wind speed information across the map.
Turn a layer on when you need it and turn it back off when you want a cleaner map.
Note: Weather and wildfire information can change quickly. These layers are helpful planning tools but should not replace official weather, emergency, or evacuation information.
Time Zones
Long road trip? You might cross a time zone without even realizing it.
Turn on Time Zones to display time zone information on the map. This can be especially useful when planning arrival times, campground check-ins, reservations, or other time-sensitive stops.
Turn it off whenever you no longer need the extra information.
Make the map work for your trip
There isn't one perfect map setup for every trip. That's the fun part!
Planning where to stay? Turn on Campgrounds. Curious about what's around your route? Try POIs. Planning how far to drive tomorrow? Turn on Driving Radius. And if the weather starts looking questionable, check the Weather Layers.
You can turn these settings on and off at any time, so experiment with them and build a map view that works best for your adventure.
Wildfires: Know Before You Go
Heading somewhere with a fire season? Nobody wants to discover a detour the hard way. The Wildfires layer puts current wildfire information right on your Trip Wizard map, so you can plan around trouble before you hit the road.
To turn it on:
- Click the Map Settings icon on the map.
- Under Map Overlay Layers, select Weather Layers.
- Toggle Wildfires on.
Fire icons will appear wherever wildfire data is available. Click any icon to get the details, which may include:
- Fire name
- Containment percentage
- Acres burned
- Date the fire was first reported
- Date and time of the latest update
Not every fire will show every detail. It depends on what information is available.
Note: Wildfire information in Trip Wizard is intended to help with trip planning and awareness. Conditions can change quickly, so if a wildfire may affect your route, check with local authorities or official emergency sources for the latest information before traveling.