⚠️ IMPORTANT RV SAFETY NOTE: Google Maps does not account for your specific RV dimensions and may choose routes optimized for standard cars or fuel economy. To ensure you are on an RV-safe route that avoids hazards, it is recommended to use the RV LIFE GPS.
While the trips planned on Trip Wizard are easily accessible in the RV LIFE GPS for navigation, we understand some members might also look for an alternative.
Trips planned on Trip Wizard can be easily imported into Google Maps.
How To Import Trips to Google Maps
- Download the .gpx file from the GPS Export menu. To learn how to export the file, click HERE.
- After the file is downloaded, open Google My Maps, where you will see the following screen once you have signed in to Google:
- Click the red “CREATE A NEW MAP” button.
- A blank map will then appear. To make your map easier to find later, give it a name by clicking in the upper left where it says Untitled Map.
- A popup will then appear where you can add the Map name. You can also add any descriptions that you might require. Then, click “Save”.
- Now that the map has a name, click on the blue “Import” button under the map name.
- A new window will appear titled Choose A File To Import. Click on “Browse” and then find the .gpx file that you downloaded. Double click on the file to open it.
Your trip is now available to access on Google Maps.
Accessing Trip Map on your mobile device
To access the Trip Map on Google Maps on your mobile device:
- Open the Google Maps app on your mobile.
- Tap “Saved” from the bottom of your screen. The tap on Maps.
- Select the recently imported map. Then you will see this screen.
⚠️ IMPORTANT RV SAFETY NOTE: Google Maps does not account for your specific RV dimensions and may choose routes optimized for standard cars or fuel economy. To ensure you are on an RV-safe route that avoids hazards, it is recommended to use the RV LIFE GPS.