BOSTON, MA, March 25, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Driving a Recreational Vehicle (RV) can be dangerous and complicated, a new navigation app makes the process safer and easier. Using a familiar iPhone or iPad can make the RV navigation routing and planning process more fun, easy, and safe. TeleType has specialized in providing truck specific navigation to the trucking industry and now offers SmartRVRoute for RV centric real time navigation with up to date maps.
TeleType pioneered the use of portable GPS for truck and RV navigation beginning in 2008. Now the company has released an RV centric navigation program called SmartRVroute The app offers special settings for RV drivers allowing configuration of any class RV or trailer. The driver can enter any height and weight configuration and the GPS will route the driver on roads suitable for RV travel avoiding low bridges and weight restricted areas. In addition, the GPS will avoid tunnels and parkways when appropriate.
The SmartRVroute app connects to in-house routing servers located in Boston, Massachusetts to allow RV drivers to use the built-in GPS of the phone or tablet to create RV specific routes with the added benefits of live map updates and live traffic. The software takes into account RV restrictions as well as the vehicle height and weight. SmartRVroute helps drivers avoid costly tickets and provides additional safety. Turn by turn visual and voice instructions allow the driver to use the handset hands free when navigating.
According to Marleen Winer, Project Manager, TeleType, "We are pleased to provide a cost effective and convenient way to obtain instant RV specific routes for navigation thereby reducing the stress level of getting to your vacation destination safely and enjoyably."
SmartRVroute Key Features and Benefits:
* Avoids Low Bridges and other hazards
* Uses familiar easy to use iPhone or iPad
* Real-time navigation with turn by turn voice instructions
* Instant activation without the need for lengthy map downloads, offers immediate RV specific routing upon purchase, no waiting time.
* Dynamic routing based on size and weight of vehicle, user definable RV specifications.
* Avoids tunnels and other restricted areas as appropriate.
SmartRVroute is available for both Apple and Android devices. A seasonal plan is about $30, other shorter and longer term plans are also available. For further information contact TeleType Company at 1-800-717-4478, 1-617-542-6220 or visit www.smartRVroute.com.
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