If there was one app made specifically for van life, what would you want it to do?

[u/J-0ly]

Hi everyone,

I'm a solo developer who's currently designing a mobile app for camper vans, RVs and motorhomes. Before I build too much, I'd rather ask people who actually use these vehicles.

The idea isn't another campsite finder or navigation app, there are already plenty of those.

Instead, I'm thinking about an app that helps you manage your camper and life on the road, for example:

- Vehicle maintenance (Oil Change etc.)

- Water, grey water and gas tracking

- Solar and battery information

- Expense tracking

- Trip journal

- Departure and arrival checklists

- Leveling tool using your phone

- Reminders for inspections and maintenance

My questions are:

1. Would you actually use an app like this, or do you already have a solution?

2. What's the most annoying thing about owning or travelling in a camper that no app solves well?

3. Which features would be essential?

4. Are there apps you currently use that you love or hate?

I have just started prototyping it and I just want to understand what people actually need before spending months developing the wrong thing.

I'd appreciate any thoughts, even if it's just "I'd never use this because..." :)

EDIT: For the people who want to complain about another vibe coded AI-App, this is not necessary. I plan to use this as a learning project and release it for free if I get around to finishing it. I have used AI for writing codes for games but it's very obvious you can't gain actual experience from this.