So now you have the computer, and all the peripherals. But as you will find, there are some software programs which are of special value to RVers.
Spreadsheets Think of a spreadsheet as an electronic version of an accountant's analysis pad.
You can easily set up spreadsheets to keep track of your investments. One column for miles traveled, another for the gallons of fuel purchased, and the next column automatically calculates your miles per gallon on every tank. A database may look like a spreadsheet, but it works best for keeping track of multiple records which all have the same fields of information - names and addresses, for example. Mapping software Mapping software is a must for the serious RVer. There are really two distinct types, although some brands try to incorporate both into one product.