Finding the perfect campsite is an art form. You remember the view of the lake, but do you remember if site #42 was level enough for your rig, or if the Hookups were on the wrong side? In the RV lifestyle, these small details are the difference between a relaxing weekend and a frustrating setup.
The Philosophy of the Return Visit
The "RV Trips" template is designed for the camper who knows that the best intel comes from personal experience. It moves your travel history from memory to a structured digital map. By standardizing the capture of the Park or Campground name and the specific Site #, the system creates a personalized guide to the outdoors. It acknowledges that a good campsite is an asset worth documenting.
The Blueprint: Campground Intelligence
The structure of this library is built to capture the logistics of the stay.
- Geographic Context: Fields for Destination and State allow you to organize your travels by region.
- Site Specifics: Tracking the Hookups (e.g., 30amp vs 50amp, water, sewer) ensures that you know exactly what amenities to expect upon return.
- Journey Metrics: The Rnd Trip field allows you to log the mileage, helping you track fuel costs and vehicle maintenance intervals based on trip distance.
Usage Scenarios: The Reservation Plan
You are planning a summer trip to a state park you visited three years ago. You open Memento and find your previous entry. You see the Photo of site #15, which reminds you that it had great shade but was a tight squeeze for your slide-out. You check the Trip Information and see a note about the poor cell service. Armed with this data, you book site #18 instead—the one you noted as being "next to the water with better clearance"—ensuring a better experience for your family.
Power Feature: Geospatial Memory
By utilizing Memento’s Map location field, you can pin the exact entrance to the campground or the specific location of your favorite boondocking spot. This is invaluable for finding those "hidden gems" that don't appear on standard GPS maps. It turns a collection of trip logs into a personalized atlas of adventure.