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Rand McNally Unveils the First GPS for RVers
Navigation device provides RV-specific routing, amenities, and things to do along the way
SKOKIE, Ill., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After extensive research and beta testing in the RVing community, Rand McNally has released the TripMaker® RVND(TM) 5510 - the first navigation device designed specifically for RVers.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/randmcnally/50171/
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110506/MM96462 )
"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. Our new TripMaker® RVND(TM) line will solidly deliver on these expectations," said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally.
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) features:
RV-easy Routing
Starting with a base of award-winning navigation from Rand McNally, the TripMaker® RVND(TM) 5510 layers on all the information needed to have an enjoyable and safe trip in an RV. The routing includes legal (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.
RV-critical Information
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 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, Travel
Centers with detailed amenities such as dump stations, propane
availability and more.
-- Detailed exit information and available amenities on upcoming interstate
exits.
-- RVer Tools such as Checklists for set up and take down, Maintenance
Logs, Trails back to your campsite, and Quick Mileage Calculators.
-- Pet friendly locations including parks, animal hospitals, and beaches.
Things to see and do along the way
In addition to routing and tools critical to RVers, the TripMaker® RVND(TM) features Rand McNally Editor's Pick Content - proprietary data provided by our editorial staff with video and photos! The content includes:
-- Best of the Road® - three-to-four day adventures including unique
stops, photos of the locations, maps and more to plan a memorable
adventure.
-- Regional Trips, Scenic Tours, Weekend Getaways, and City Trips.
-- 12,000 researched locations that will make any trip exciting and unique.
The Rand McNally Best of the Road® program is also being featured this month in a promotion with USA TODAY (for more information, visit http://www.BestOfTheRoad.com), and in the recently released 2012 Road Atlas.
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 5510, available in North America in June, is fully operational in English, Canadian French, and Spanish.
For more information, visit http://www.randmcnally.com/rvgps .
About Rand McNally - Rand McNally is the most trusted source for maps, directions, and travel content. Rand McNally's products and services include: Interactive travel service, Tripology; America's #1 Road Atlas; Award-winning IntelliRoute® truck routing software and GPS devices; TruckPC mobile communications solutions for the transportation industry; and the leading geography-based educational resources for the classroom. Consumers, businesses, truckers, and educators depend upon Rand McNally to help navigate today's world. http://www.RandMcNally.com
Rand McNally, TripMaker, and Best of the Road are registered trademarks of Rand McNally.
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http://www.randmcnally.com
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Travel Blog:
http://ontheroad.randmcnally.com
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CONTACT: Amy Krouse of Rand McNally, 9855 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, akrouse@randmcnally.com, +1-847-329-6798
Web Site: http://www.randmcnally.com
Rand McNally Unveils the First GPS for RVers
Navigation device provides RV-specific routing, amenities, and things to do along the way
SKOKIE, Ill., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After extensive research and beta testing in the RVing community, Rand McNally has released the TripMaker® RVND(TM) 5510 - the first navigation device designed specifically for RVers.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/randmcnally/50171/
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110506/MM96462 )
"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. Our new TripMaker® RVND(TM) line will solidly deliver on these expectations," said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally.
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) features:
RV-easy Routing
Starting with a base of award-winning navigation from Rand McNally, the TripMaker® RVND(TM) 5510 layers on all the information needed to have an enjoyable and safe trip in an RV. The routing includes legal (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.
RV-critical Information
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 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, Travel
Centers with detailed amenities such as dump stations, propane
availability and more.
-- Detailed exit information and available amenities on upcoming interstate
exits.
-- RVer Tools such as Checklists for set up and take down, Maintenance
Logs, Trails back to your campsite, and Quick Mileage Calculators.
-- Pet friendly locations including parks, animal hospitals, and beaches.
Things to see and do along the way
In addition to routing and tools critical to RVers, the TripMaker® RVND(TM) features Rand McNally Editor's Pick Content - proprietary data provided by our editorial staff with video and photos! The content includes:
-- Best of the Road® - three-to-four day adventures including unique
stops, photos of the locations, maps and more to plan a memorable
adventure.
-- Regional Trips, Scenic Tours, Weekend Getaways, and City Trips.
-- 12,000 researched locations that will make any trip exciting and unique.
The Rand McNally Best of the Road® program is also being featured this month in a promotion with USA TODAY (for more information, visit http://www.BestOfTheRoad.com), and in the recently released 2012 Road Atlas.
The TripMaker® RVND(TM) 5510, available in North America in June, is fully operational in English, Canadian French, and Spanish.
For more information, visit http://www.randmcnally.com/rvgps .
About Rand McNally - Rand McNally is the most trusted source for maps, directions, and travel content. Rand McNally's products and services include: Interactive travel service, Tripology; America's #1 Road Atlas; Award-winning IntelliRoute® truck routing software and GPS devices; TruckPC mobile communications solutions for the transportation industry; and the leading geography-based educational resources for the classroom. Consumers, businesses, truckers, and educators depend upon Rand McNally to help navigate today's world. http://www.RandMcNally.com
Rand McNally, TripMaker, and Best of the Road are registered trademarks of Rand McNally.
Visit us -
http://www.randmcnally.com
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/randmcnally
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/randmcnally
Travel Blog:
http://ontheroad.randmcnally.com
SOURCE Rand McNally
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110506/MM96462
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/randmcnally/50171
Rand McNally
CONTACT: Amy Krouse of Rand McNally, 9855 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, akrouse@randmcnally.com, +1-847-329-6798
Web Site: http://www.randmcnally.com