Tours Application Help File

Welcome to the RVDatabase Help File. The information here will assist you in using the RVDatabase application on your phone or tablet.

Overview

The RVDatabase application is a place to store all of the information about your RV. Keep track of maintenance due. Make sure you are not over specified weights. You can enter only the information about your RV that is important to you.

Capabilities:

  • Store maintenance information and receive reminders when maintenance is due
  • Store warranty information and receive reminders when warranties are about to expire
  • Analyze weights of your RV and tow vehicle to make sure you are within specifications
  • Store general information about your RV such as year, manufacturer, model and date purchased
  • Store lengths and capacities of your RV
  • Store weights of your RV
  • Store the specifications of your RV tires so that you can track mileage and make sure the tires are not overloaded
  • Store the electrical specifications of your RV
  • Store information for each appliance or system for handy reference
  • Store information on all repairs performed on your RV
  • Keep notes about your RV to reference later
  • Store information about your tow(ed) vehicles

All of this with a very simple and intuitive interface.

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Navigation

The main screen of the application lists all of the RVs that you want to monitor. You can input many RV types including motor home, travel trailer and 5th wheel. You can also monitor tow vehicles such as trucks and vehicles that you tow behind your motor home. Why would you want to enter tow(ed) vehicles? The tow(ed) vehicles are used by "weight analyis" to make sure you do not exceed your manufacturer's recommendations.

On the main screen, just tap one of the RVs to see the detailed information about the RV. You will be presented with a tabbed interface showing the following tabs: General, Lengths Capacities, Tire Specs, Weights, Weight Analysis, Electrical Specs, Appliances and Systems, Maintenance, Repairs and Notes. You can navigate to any of these tabs by touching the tab at the top of the screen or by swiping the screen (left or right). To get back to the main screen, just hit the back-button.

Many of the detail screens are unable to display all of the data on one of your phone's screen; there is not enough space. So, you will need to scroll down (or up) to see all of the data.

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App Permissions

The RVDatabase application requests one permission:

Storage - Local storage is used to store your database and the backup of the database.

No other permissions are requested or accessed by the RVDatabase application. The application does NOT access your private data (location, contacts, pictures, music, etc.) or anything on your internal storage (other than the database).

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Application Menu

You can access the application menu by pressing the menu key (three vertical dots) at top-right of the main screen.

You can access the following functions from the menu:

Preferences - sets application preferences
Backup - create a backup copy of your RV database.
Restore - restores your RV database from the backup
About - displays information about the RVDatabase app
Help - displays this Help information
Rate this app - allows you to rate the RVDatabase app in the Google Play Store
Exit - exit the RVDatabase app

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Preferences

You can set the RVDatabase application preferences by touching the menu key (three vertical dots at top-right of screen) and then select the preferences item.

Storage Location – Specifies the type of storage for backup and restore The options are: "Local, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box and OneDrive" - "Local" stores all of your data on your phones local storage. Everything else is considered "Cloud Storage". All of your data is stored "in the cloud" using the service you specified.
Background Color - Allows you to change the background color.
US/Metric Measures - Allows you to specify the type of measurements.
Miles Remaining - Allows you to specify the number of miles/kilometers to use when notifying you of maintenance. When you set a maintenance due reminder, the notification reminder will be shown when you are within this number of miles/kilometers of the maintenance due odometer reading.
Days Remaining - Allows you to specify the number of days remaining to use when notifying you of maintenance. When you set a maintenance due reminder, the notification reminder will be shown when you are within this number of days before the maintenance due date.
Remind Me of warranty Expirations - Gives the app permission to remind you when warranties are about to expire.

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RV List Screen

The RV List screen shows a list of all of the RVs and vehicles in your database. From here, you can modify any RV or vehicle previously entered, add new or delete database records.

Each line of the list, represents a different RV. The icon shows the type of RV (motor home, 5th wheel, class b, class c, popup, slide-in, travel trailer, van conversion, tow truck or towed vehicle). Following the icon is a short description (year, manufacturer, model and submodel). Below the icon, the tag is displayed.

If the RV or vehicle is not longer in service, the information on this screen will be grayed.

To modify an existing RV or vehicle, tap its icon.

To add a new RV or vehicle, press the floating plus-sign icon. A screen will be displayed in which you select the type of RV or vehicle

To delete an existing RV or vehicle, long-press the description.

You can also modify the order of each item by long-pressing the drag icon (gray box on the right), and then dragging the item to a new position.

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General Screen

The General screen allows you to enter general information about the RV or vehicle

Year of Manufacture

Manufacturer

Model

Sub model

Color

Date Purchased

Purchase Price

Warranty Start Date - Usuall the same as the Date Purchases.

Warranty Length (days) - How many days does the manufacturerer warranty this vehicle?

Warranty Expires (odometer) - At what odometer reading does this warranty expire?

Number of Sides

License State

License Number

VIN (vehicle identification number)

Current Odometer - You many want to update this frequently so that the app will remind you when warranties are about to expire.

No longer in service - a check box to specify that this RV or vehicle is no longer in service. Checking this box will prevent all reminders. This RV or vehicle will show on the RV List Screen with a grayed description.

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Lengths and Capacities Screen

The Lengths and Capacities screen allows you to enter information about the length, height and tank capacities of your RV.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the General Screen, or by touching the Lengths Capacities tab near the top of the screen.

Lengths of RV

Width of RV

Height of RV

Length While Connected

Length of Tow

Holding Tank 1 (Description and Capacity)

Holding Tank 2 (Description and Capacity)

Holding Tank 3 (Description and Capacity)

Holding Tank 4 (Description and Capacity)

Holding Tank 5 (Description and Capacity)

Hot Water Tank

Number of Propane Tanks

Propane Tank Capacity

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Tire Specs Screen

This screen allows you to enter information about the tires on your RV or vehicle. The Number of Tires and Load Capacity are used in the Weight Analysis Screen to determine if you are within your tire loading specifications.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Lengths Capacities Screen, or by touching the Tire Specs tab near the top of the screen.

Number of Tires - used in the Weight Analysis Screen to determine if you are within specifications

Tire Size

Load Capacity of Each Tire - used in the Weight Analysis Screen to determine if you are within specifications

Tire Pressure

Date Tires Placed into Service - This is the start of the warranty period.

Length of Warranty (days) - How many days does the manufacturer warranty these tires?

Warranty Expires (odometer) - What is the warranty expiration odometer reading?

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Weights Screen

This screen allows you to enter information about the manufacturer specified and actual weights of your RV or vehicle. This information is used in the Weight Analysis Screen to determine if you are within your weight specifications. This information can be obtain from the sticker on your RV or from the manuals that came with your RV or vehicle.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Tire Specs Screen, or by touching the Weights tab near the top of the screen.

NOTE: Not all of these fields are pertinent to all RV and vehicle types. Only the pertinent information will be shown.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - The GVWR is the maximum permissible weight of the fully loaded vehicle, including liquids, passengers and cargo. The GVWR is equal to or greater than the sum of the unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) plus the net carrying capacity (NCC). This weight rating is specified by the manufacturer.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Front - The GAWR is the maximum allowable weight each axle assembly is designed to carry, as measured at the tires, including the weight of the assembly itself. GAWR is established by considering the rating of each of its components (tires, wheels, springs and axle) and rating the axle on its weakest link. The GAWR assumes that the load is equal on each side of the vehicle. This weight rating is specified by the manufacturer.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rear - See GAWR Front.

Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) - The GCWR is the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum allowable combined weight of the vehicle and the attached towed vehicle.

Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) - The UVW is the weight of the vehicle as built at the factory with full fuel, engine oil and coolants. The UVW does NOT include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, occupants or dealer-installed accessories.

Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) - The CCC is the GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh (potable) water weight (including water heater), full LP-gas weight, and SCWR. SCWR (sleeping capacity weight rating) The manufacturer’s designated number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154 pounds (70 kilograms).

Maximum Trailer Weight - The maximum weight of the a towed RV or vehicle

Measured (Loaded) Pin/Tongue Weight - The actual (measured), loaded pin or tongue weight. This weight should be obtained on a certified scale with the RV fully loaded (water, propane, camping supplies, etc.)

Measured (Loaded) Front Axle Weight - The actual (measured), loaded weight on the front wheels. This weight should be obtained on a certified scale with the RV fully loaded (water, propane, camping supplies, etc.)

Measured (Loaded) Rear Axle Weight - The actual (measured), loaded weight on the rear wheels. This weight should be obtained on a certified scale with the RV fully loaded (water, propane, camping supplies, etc.)

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Weight Analysis Screen

This screen allows you to view information about the manufacturer specified and actual weights of your RV or vehicle and determine if the weights are within specifications. A warning message is displayed if a weight is above specification.

Warning! This analysis is not meant to determine whether you have a safe towing setup or not. It only analyzes the weight measurements that you have input to determine if they are within the specifications you have input.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Weights Screen, or by touching the Weight Analysis tab near the top of the screen.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC)

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Front

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rear

Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

Maximum Trailer Weight

Tire Load Front

Tire Load Rear

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Electrical Specs Screen

This screen allows you to enter information about the electrical specifications of your RV.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Weight Analysis Screen, or by touching the Electrical Specs tab near the top of the screen.

Main Feed Amps

Converter Description

Converter Output Amps

Inverter Description

Inverter Output Watts

Battery Description

Number of House Batteries

Total Battery Amp Hours

Surge Protector Description

Solar Description

Solar Output Amps

Generator Description

Generator Output Watts

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Appliances and Systems Screen

This screen allows you to enter information about the appliances and systems of your RV. For example: You may want to enter information about the converter so that if anything fails with this system, you have the model and serial number to use in ordering parts. This information is entirely optional. You can enter as much (or as little information as you need).

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Electrical Specs Screen, or by touching the Appliances and Systems tab near the top of the screen.

Each Appliance or System is entered on a separate card. You can enter more cards by touching the plus-icon at the bottom of the screen.

You can re-order the cards by long-pressing the gray icon on the right of each card.

You can delete a card by long-pressing anywhere on the card there is not a data entry field.

Name

Description

Model

Serial

Date Purchased

Length of Warranty (days)

Warranty Expires (Odometer)

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Maintenance Screen

This screen allows you to enter maintenance to be performed on your RV and to set reminders to perform the maintenance. The RVDatabase app comes with a list of recommended maintenance that you can add to your database. You can customize the recommended maintenance to fit your needs. And, you can add any maintenance that is not covered by the recommended maintenance.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Appliances and Systems Screen, or by touching the Maintenance tab near the top of the screen.

Each maintenance task is contained on a card. You can add new cards by touching the plus-icon near the bottom of the screen. You can delete any card by long-pressing anywhere on the card (not in a data entry field). You can re-order the cards by long-pressing and dragging the drag-icon (gray box on the right of the card).

You can copy a recommended maintenance to your card by touching the Custom button. This lists all of the recommended maintenance for your type of RV or vehicle.

Notification reminders can be set for each maintenance. If you are within N number of days or N number of miles before the maintenance is due, a reminder notification is shown on your device to alert you that maintenance is due. N can be set in Preferences.

You can modify any of the following fields:

Name

Description

Interval Days - how often maintenance is to be performed

Interval Miles or Kilometers - how often maintenance is to be performed

Maint. Done/Set Reminder button - used to mark this maintenance as complete and to set a new notification reminder

Next Due Date

Next Due Odometer

Date Completed

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Repairs Screen

This screen allows you to keep a record of all repairs performed on your RV.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Maintenance Screen, or by touching the Repairs tab near the top of the screen.

Each repair is contained on a card. You can add new cards by touching the plus-icon near the bottom of the screen. You can delete any card by long-pressing anywhere on the card (not in a data entry field). You can re-order the cards by long-pressing and dragging the drag-icon (gray box on the right of the card).

You can modify any of the following fields:

Description

Cost

Date Completed

Length of Warranty (days)

Warranty Expires (odometer)

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Notes Screen

This screen allows you to keep a record of all repairs performed on your RV.

A note about navigation: You can get to this screen by swiping left from the Repairs Screen, or by touching the Notes tab near the top of the screen.

Each note is contained on a card. You can add new cards by touching the plus-icon near the bottom of the screen. You can delete any card by long-pressing anywhere on the card (not in a data entry field). You can re-order the cards by long-pressing and dragging the drag-icon (gray box on the right of the card).

You can modify any of the following fields:

Title

Body

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Backup/Restore

The Backup/Restore feature is used to create a backup copy of your database so that you can restore the database at a later time. Many people spend a lot of time entering information into the database. It is a good practice to always backup your database and keep the backup in a safe location (like cloud storage). If anything happened to your phone or tablet, you could then retrieve the backup copy (from cloud storage) and restore your database.

Use Preferences to specify where you want your backup created (local, Dropbox, Box, Drive or OneDrive).

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