After extensive research and beta testing in the recreational-vehicle community, Rand McNally has released the TripMaker RVND 5510, a navigation device designed specifically for RVers.

"We've listened carefully to members of the RVing community, who told us overwhelmingly that they would be interested in purchasing a GPS if it provided RV-specific routing, stops, and amenities that RVers need while on the road, and things to see and do along the way," says Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. "Our new TripMaker line will solidly deliver on these expectations."

The TripMaker RVND, available in North America this month, is fully operational in English, Canadian French, and Spanish.

The TripMaker RVND features RV-easy routing, Muscatel says. Starting with a base of navigation from Rand McNally, the TripMaker RVND layers on all the information needed to have an enjoyable and safe trip in an RV. The routing includes RV-specific laws (including propane and other RV-only), height and weight restrictions, right or left-turn preference based on eleven different RV types, and a quick reference to the Rand McNally Road Atlas. Turn-by-turn spoken and text directions keep the driver focused on the road ahead.

The TripMaker RVND also features more than 14 million points of interest—including festivals, and national, state, and regional parks. Other key information includes: RV campgrounds, RV dealers and service, parking and rest areas, and travel centers with detailed amenities such as dump stations and propane availability.

In addition, detailed exit information and available amenities on upcoming interstate exits is built into the system, as well as pet-friendly locations, including parks, animal hospitals, and beaches.

The TripMaker RVND also is equipped with checklists for RV set up and take down, maintenance logs, trails back to a campsite, and quick mileage calculators.

The routing and tools are critical to RVers, and the TripMaker RVND features Rand McNally Editor's Pick Content—proprietary data provided by the Rand McNally editorial staff that includes video and photos.

The content includes Rand McNally's Best of the Road list, which lists three- to four-day adventures including unusual stops, photos of the locations, maps, and other details; regional trips, scenic tours, weekend getaways, and city trips with a total of 12,000 researched locations.

For more information, visit www.randmcnally.com/rvgps.