What is RigSense

Terrain intelligence & rig telemetry

RigSense is the all-in-one camping companion for RVers who split their time between organized campgrounds and dispersed boondocking. It follows the natural lifecycle of every trip — from dreaming about it at home to leaving the spot better than you found it.

No camping app integrates hardware. No hardware app does trip planning. RigSense sits at the intersection: where you camp meets how your rig is doing.

iPhone is the hub. Your iPhone scans BLE sensors directly, hits cloud APIs over cellular, and runs all alerting, history, and dashboard logic on-device. No external server, hub, bridge, or dedicated hardware is assumed or required.

Privacy-forward by design. Your rig data, location history, and travel patterns are yours. We don't sell data, build ad profiles, or track you when you're not using the app.

Navigation

How the app is organized

RigSense has five tabs, each mapped to a phase of your trip. The active trip state determines which tab shows first on launch.

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Find
⟶
Route
△
Camp
⊞
Dashboard
⬡
Rig
Find
Map explorer, campground directory, boondocking spots, community data, and signal heatmaps. Phases ② and ⑥.
Route
Navigation, fuel planner, road intel, approach warnings, and TPMS en-route monitoring. Phase ③.
Camp
Settled monitoring — weather, sensor gauges, Duration Engine, resource alerts, and checklists. Phases ①, ④, ⑤.
Dashboard
Transit resource intelligence — tank levels while driving, alternator charging, en-route service opportunities. Phase ③.
Rig
Hardware setup, rig profiles, sensor pairing, maintenance schedule, and all app settings. Setup + Hardware Hub.

Caravans is not a separate tab — it's a mode. When a caravan session is active, a persistent Ambient Bar appears at the top of every screen and the Route map gains convoy-aware overlays.

App Organization

The trip lifecycle

Features are organized into six phases that mirror the real-world camping experience — whether you're at a campground with full hookups or parked on a remote BLM road.

Phase 01
Setup
One-time rig profile, equipment inventory, and checklist builder. Completed once, updated as your rig changes. Everything downstream depends on this data.
Rig Profile Wizard Equipment Inventory Comfort Preferences Pack-Up Checklist Victron / Renogy / EcoFlow Mopeka Sensors TPMS Setup Ruuvi Tags Epoch / SOK Batteries Connect Tow Vehicle
Phase 02
Discover
Find the right place. Campgrounds (managed facilities with numbered sites) and boondocking spots (GPS coordinates on public land) on the same map.
Map Explorer Land Boundary Overlay Save Locations (10 free)
Phase 03
Travel
Active navigation mode — from pulling out to arriving at your next spot. Rig-aware routing, approach warnings, and en-route conditions.
Basic Navigation Offline Map Cache Live TPMS Dashboard Peplink Signal Along Route Fridge Temp While Driving Tow Vehicle Fuel & Tires
Phase 04
Camp
You're parked. Manage resources, monitor conditions, stay safe. The core dashboard — solar, weather, tanks, signal, climate, and alerts.
Solar Compass (4 modes + AR) Resource Tracker (Manual) Stay Limit Timer Generator Altitude Derating Live SOC / Solar / Load Live Propane & Water Levels Multi-Zone Temp Map (Ruuvi) Per-Cell Battery Health Band-Level Signal Intel Tow Vehicle Parked Status
Phase 05
Depart
Pack up right, leave no trace, know where you're heading. Checklists, LNT inspection, and en-route service planning.
Pack-Up Checklist LNT Walk-the-Site Stay Timer Auto-Close Energy Data Export (CSV) Pre-Departure Vehicle Check
Phase 06
Contribute
Better data from every rig means better spots for every trip. Reviews, photos, road reports, signal data, and spot verification.
Submit New Spots Submit Campgrounds Peplink Verified Signal Reports Energy & Propane Reports

Free    Paid subscription    Hardware Hub add-on

Integrations

Supported hardware

RigSense is the single pane of glass — battery, propane, water, tires, climate, and connectivity alongside trip planning and community data. Hardware features require the Hardware Hub add-on (one-time purchase).

All integrations normalize into a unified data model. The dashboard renders identically whether your battery SOC comes from Victron, Renogy, EcoFlow, or manual entry — same gauges, same energy budget, same alerts.

Tier 1
Direct BLE
iPhone reads sensors directly via CoreBluetooth. Works offline, no internet or hub required.
Mopeka Propane Sensors
Pro Check, Pro Check Universal, Pro Plus (3× range). Magnetic bottom-mount. Tank level, temperature, battery.
Mopeka Water & Fuel Sensors
Pro 200, TD200, TD40. Top-mount ultrasonic for fresh water, grey water, diesel tanks. 0.01" resolution.
Epoch Batteries (LiFePO4)
BLE BMS with per-cell voltage, SOC, temperature, cycle count, and protection status. Eco, Essential, Elite V2 series.
SOK Batteries (LiFePO4)
ABC-BMS protocol. Per-cell voltages, pack SOC/voltage/current, temps, and 10 protection state codes.
Generic BLE TPMS
$30–60 aftermarket sensor caps. Pressure and temperature per tire. No bridge or hub required. Recommended path for all users.
Micro-Air EasyTouch
The only true RV smart thermostat. Interior temp, setpoint, mode, fan speed. Pet safety alerts.
Ruuvi Tags (Environmental)
Finnish-made, open protocol (RAWv2), IP67. Place in up to 7 zones: Interior, Fridge, Freezer, Battery Bay, Basement/Wet Bay, Exterior, Engine Bay. Temperature (±0.2°C), humidity, barometric pressure, movement, battery voltage. Broadcasts every 2.5 seconds — no pairing required. Pairs natively with Victron Cerbo GX; RigSense reads both paths and deduplicates.
Tier 2
Cloud / API
Integrates via manufacturer cloud. Requires internet connection.
Victron Energy
VRM REST API. SOC, solar yield, consumption, battery health, inverter, generator run time, alarm conditions.
Renogy
Developer SDK (cloud) + BLE direct via BT-1/BT-2. Battery SOC, solar yield, charge controller. Covers ~10× more users than Victron in the consumer RV market.
EcoFlow
Official REST API + MQTT. Delta Pro, Delta 2, River series, Power Kits. SOC, input/output watts, AC/DC status, charge time, temperature. Real-time via MQTT push.
Peplink
Local REST (5s polling) + InControl 2 cloud. Per-SIM RSRP/RSRQ/SINR, band, carrier, WAN status. "Peplink Verified" badge on community signal reports.
Tier 3
Ecosystem Gateway
Vendor cloud or partnership API. Aggregates multi-brand systems.
Lippert OneControl
Factory-installed in Grand Design, Keystone, Heartland, Forest River. Slides, awnings, leveling, tanks, HVAC, locks via ConnectAnywhere cloud API.
RV Whisper
Multi-brand BLE hub — aggregates temperature (10 zones), battery, shore power, Mopeka propane, SeeLevel tanks, PressurePro TPMS, leak detection via web API.
Tier 4
Awareness Integration
No direct API — value through on-device analysis, AR guidance, and community data.
Starlink
Sky obstruction analysis via iPhone LiDAR/camera, AR dish placement guidance, community Starlink performance reports per location.
Simarine Pico
WiFi status display and manual bridge for premium van and RV electrical builds.
Tier 5
OEM Tow Vehicle (via Smartcar)
One integration, 40+ vehicle brands. No OBD-II dongle required.

Users authenticate once via Smartcar Connect (OAuth2) using their existing manufacturer account — FordPass, myChevrolet, Uconnect, etc. RigSense gets read-only access. Tow vehicle data appears on the same dashboard as rig telemetry: fuel level, tire pressures, oil life, odometer, diagnostic codes, and location.

  • Ford / Lincoln (F-150, F-250, Expedition, 2015+) — fuel, tire pressure, oil life, DTCs, odometer, location
  • Chevrolet / GMC (Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, 2015+) — fuel, tire pressure, oil life, DTCs, EV SOC
  • Ram / Stellantis (1500, 2500, 3500, 2017+) — fuel, tire pressure, oil life, DTCs, odometer
  • Toyota / Lexus (Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma, 2018+) — fuel, odometer, location, tire pressure
  • Tesla (all years) — SOC, range, location, tire pressure, climate, charging status
  • Ford F-150 Lightning / Rivian / Chevy Silverado EV / GMC Hummer EV — EV SOC, range, charge rate
  • Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Volvo, Audi, Subaru, Honda, Mazda, and more — varies by model year
Plans

Simple, honest pricing

Start free and upgrade when you're ready. The Hardware Hub is a one-time purchase — no ongoing fee for your sensor integrations.

Free
$0
forever
  • Solar compass & AR overlay
  • Map explorer with land boundaries
  • Save up to 10 locations
  • Manual resource tracker
  • Pack-up & setup checklists
  • Generator altitude derating
Best value
Annual
$27.99
per year — $2.33/mo
  • Everything in Free
  • Campground directory (100K+ sites)
  • Community spot database
  • Rig compatibility filters
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Unlimited saved locations
Monthly
$3.49
per month
  • Everything in Annual
  • No annual commitment

The Hardware Hub is a one-time add-on that unlocks all sensor and cloud hardware integrations — Victron, EcoFlow, Renogy, Mopeka, Ruuvi, Peplink, TPMS, Epoch/SOK batteries, tow vehicle, and more. Purchase once, own it forever. Requires an active paid subscription.

Common Questions

Frequently asked

RigSense is currently in development and launching on iOS first. We don't have a specific release date yet, but we're making solid progress. Email us to get on the early access list.
iOS first — iPhone and iPad. Android hasn't been decided yet. The focus right now is making the iOS experience exceptional before expanding platforms.
No. The core app — map explorer, solar compass, manual resource tracker, checklists, and stay timer — works with just your iPhone. The Hardware Hub add-on connects it all for users who already have compatible sensors (Mopeka, Ruuvi, TPMS caps) or cloud systems (Victron, Renogy, EcoFlow, Peplink).
Any rig type — motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campervans, and overland vehicles. During setup, you configure your rig profile (dimensions, tank sizes, power system, drivetrain) so the app gives accurate compatibility ratings and route analysis for your specific rig.
Campground — a managed facility with numbered sites, hookups, and amenities (KOA, state parks, Corps of Engineers, private RV parks). Sites are reservable, have defined pad dimensions, and come with amenities like restrooms and showers.

Spot — a dispersed/boondocking location with GPS coordinates and community intel. BLM land, National Forest roads, Walmart overnights, Harvest Host locations. Free or small permit fee, no infrastructure, 14-day stay limits typical.
Not in v1. TireMinder and TireLinc both use 433 MHz sensors that require a proprietary bridge adapter — the protocol is undocumented for TireMinder and only partially reverse-engineered for TireLinc. Native support may come later via protocol reverse-engineering or manufacturer partnership.

Recommended path today: Add generic BLE TPMS sensor caps ($30–60 on Amazon). They broadcast directly to your iPhone via BLE — no bridge hardware, no adapter, works immediately with RigSense. Same tire data, zero complexity.
RigSense connects to your tow vehicle via Smartcar — a unified connected car platform covering 40+ brands. You log in once with your existing manufacturer account (FordPass, myChevrolet, Uconnect, etc.) through Smartcar Connect, grant read-only access, and your truck's data appears on the same dashboard as your rig: fuel level, tire pressures, oil life, odometer, diagnostic codes, and "Where did I park?" location pin. No OBD-II dongle, no extra hardware.
For boondocking spots, RigSense estimates days you can stay based on your rig profile — battery capacity, solar production forecast, water tank size, propane supply, and waste tank capacity. The Duration Engine takes the minimum across all constraints (energy, water, propane, grey/black tanks, and legal stay limits) so you know your true bottleneck before you commit to a spot. With Hardware Hub sensors, the model uses actual consumption data from your rig rather than estimates.
Partially. BLE sensors (Mopeka, Ruuvi, Epoch, SOK, generic TPMS) work entirely offline — your iPhone reads them directly. Offline map caching lets you pre-download a region before heading out (one region free, unlimited on paid). Cloud integrations (Victron VRM, Renogy, EcoFlow, Peplink InControl, Smartcar) require internet. Note: EcoFlow has no local API — data is unavailable when fully off-grid with no cellular.
Privacy is a core value, not a compliance checkbox. We don't sell your data, build ad profiles, or track you when you're not using the app. Community contributions (spot reviews, signal reports) are voluntary and anonymized. Tow vehicle OAuth tokens are stored encrypted server-side — never on your device — and you can revoke access at any time.
Email chris@rigsense.app and let us know you're interested. Beta access will be free, and early testers get special consideration when pricing goes live.
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Still have questions?

We're a small team building something we personally need. Questions, feedback, hardware compatibility requests, or just want to talk boondocking — we'd love to hear from you.

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