RV ShadowThink beyond check-in.
A site can feel different later in the day. Check the afternoon sun direction and see which sides of your RV face the sun.
NOW ON THE CHROME WEB STOREFind your spot.
Find your spot.
Know your sun.
The perfect campsite is about more than the view. Preview where the sun will be on your RV before you park or book your site.
Add to Chrome See the difference a few hours makesYOUR CAMPSITE. A LITTLE MORE CLARITY.
Actual RV Shadow preview5:00 PM
Great view.
Better sun planning.
Better sun planning.
MORE THAN A PIN ON A MAPPick a site that fits
Pick a site that fits
your kind of day.
Morning coffee in the sun. A little afternoon relief.
Get another perspective before choosing your spot.
Book with a clearer picture.
Place the RV icon on different campsites and turn it to match each parking direction. Compare before you commit to a site.
Your travel date matters.
Set the date you'll actually be there, then move through the day. Explore the sun for your plans, not just today's conditions.
ONE CAMPSITE. TWO PERSPECTIVES.A few hours.
A few hours.
A different picture.
Same campsite and RV. Different times.
Drag the divider to compare the actual previews.
Actual RV Shadow screenshots. Illustrative RV shadows.DRAG TO COMPARE
RV Shadow previews the RV's own shadow and sun direction. Trees, buildings, terrain, awnings, and weather are not modeled.
FROM MAP TO “THAT'S OUR SPOT”Your next campsite,
Open the full how-to guide Your next campsite,
in three simple steps.
01
Open your campground.
Find it in Google Maps. Use Satellite view with Globe view off and the map north-up. Click the RV Shadow icon.
02
Make the spot yours.
Drag the RV icon onto the campsite. Rotate the FRONT arrow to match how you'll park, and resize the RV icon as needed.
03
See your day unfold.
Choose your travel date, check the park timezone, and move the time slider. Watch the sun direction and RV shadow change.
BUILT TO KEEP THINGS SIMPLEYour adventure.
Your adventure.
Your browser.
No account to create. No advertising or analytics. Sun and timezone calculations happen locally in your browser.
RV Shadow reads the map-center coordinates from the Google Maps URL when you click the icon. It doesn't use your device's GPS or send that information to us.
Read the privacy policyBEFORE YOU HIT THE ROADA little more
A little more
good to know.
How do I add RV Shadow to Chrome?
Open the RV Shadow listing in the Chrome Web Store and select Add to Chrome. Confirm the installation, then pin RV Shadow from Chrome's puzzle-piece Extensions menu so it's easy to find. There's no ZIP file or manual setup needed.
Open RV Shadow in the Chrome Web Store ↗Does it show shade from trees or buildings?
RV Shadow provides an illustrative estimate of sun direction and your RV's shadow. It does not model trees, buildings, awnings, slopes, weather, or surrounding terrain. Use it as one part of your planning and verify actual campsite conditions.
Can I preview a future trip?
Yes. Choose the date you plan to stay and adjust the time slider to explore how sun direction changes through the day. RV Shadow detects the map location's timezone automatically, and you can override it manually.
Where does RV Shadow work?
RV Shadow is a desktop Chrome extension for use with Google Maps. For visual alignment, use Satellite view with Globe view off and the map north-up. It is not a mobile app.
Do I need an account or a GPS connection?
No account is required. RV Shadow uses the map-center location, which can be anywhere you're planning to visit. It does not need your device's GPS location.
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE LOOKING FORWARD.A great trip starts
A great trip starts
with a well-chosen spot.
Take a look at the sun before you book, park, or settle in.
Get RV Shadow for Chrome