Useful Apps when touring.
Hi everyone – I have every expectation that this will be moved to another area, but here goes. On my recent exploits I found the following apps a godsend. Ok so I could do without them for sure, but I do really enjoy these applications and thought I would
share them with you. These are all iOS apps – but Android offer the same applications, if called slightly different
Dogs in Pubs.
“Does your pub allow dogs” is a conversation opener I often have with many landlords and so I find this free application “Doggity” excellent at telling me before I set off from the Caravan if the Sunday lunch is actually a plausible meal option.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/doggity/id640561231?mt=8
Satellite TV
I find this application excellent when setting up a dish. You can overlay the satellites on a screenshot of your location. So you can ensure a clear field of view. The application knows where you are, where the “birds” are and plots them on an overlay of
your location.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/satellitelocator/id540894938?mt=8
On the level.
Okay so everyone has a proper sprit level don’t they ? Well not all the time. A free download and you will always have a fairly accurate spirit level in your pocket.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/spirit-level-3rd/id354111422?mt=8
Tree id
Have you ever been out on a lovely walk and wondered “What is that tree ?” well it is often a discussion on our walks. This app (Not Free) allows you to slim down by a process of elimination what the tree is likely to be. Choosing the leaf shape, bark type
and general look and size you can quickly work out what it is that you are standing next to.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/tree-id-british-tree-identification/id330025326?mt=8
National trust
If you are a member of the NT you really need the free application. It allows you to find the closest property to your location and showing you all the important information like opening times, directions and any special notices that need consideration etc.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/national-trust/id360792792?mt=8
Campsites & Caravan parks.
Brilliant. It shows on a map independent, Caravan club CLs, Caravan Club sites and other national clubs filtered by your selection. For example you can choose Dog friendly and adults only etc. Its not free – but I’ve been using this now for some time. Its
great.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/campsites-and-caravan-parks/id362311696?mt=8
This is only a small selection of my Apps I use when out and about. I’m interested to know what everyone else uses.
Dan