Your People, Your Pins: Introducing Club Circles on Grover
Create themed groups, invite your crew, and share pins with one tap — just to the people who need to see them. Plus: new public profiles so you can find your friends already on Grover.
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Comments and Hearts, Right on the Spot
Ask about the road in, right under the pin. Comments, replies, hearts and @mentions on every spot your circle shares.
A Warmer Grover: Your Circle's Colors, Fall Color and Faster Trips
A warmer look in your circle's colors, campgrounds straight to your bucket list, this week's fall color on the map, and trips built from any pin you've ever dropped.
Your Owners Can Talk About Your Spots Now
Owners can comment on your targets and events, and you moderate from the portal. Plus the app in your brand color and trip planning on your website assistant.
Your Season Ticket
Every state you camped in, colored in. A stamp for every public land you slept on. Your rig and your circle. One ticket, ready for your story.
Your Assistant Asks Before It Guesses
When your assistant needs one more detail, it asks with a quick card your customer can tap. It also handles "how do I" app questions itself, and you can manage its FAQs from Claude.
Grovenors Can Post Places From the App
Whoever leads your Circle can now post a place for members to go, right from their phone. Turn a great pin into a target, add up to six photos and a link button.
Your Camping Passport - Every Place You've Camped, Stamped
Every BLM road, national forest, and park you've camped in gets a stamp. Trophies show up the moment you earn them, and your exact spots stay yours.
Brand Targets - Give Your Owners Somewhere to Go
Post a place for your owners to go. They add it to their bucket list, drop a pin with a photo when they get there, and you see every completion in the portal.
Put the Right Manuals in One Customer's Glovebox
The heater you swapped into one build. The inverter only one customer asked for. Now you can put those manuals in that customer's Glovebox from the portal, and their assistant answers from them.
Who Can Do What in the Grover Portal
Owner, admin, or viewer. What each seat in the Grover portal can see and change, who can add whom, and how to hand out access to your team without handing out the keys.
Every Manual Is Fair Game. The Best Answers Take a Partner
Public manuals we go get ourselves, and most are already in Grover. The knowledge that never makes it into a PDF only shows up when a brand partners with us. Here's the difference.
Van Compass Is in Grover. Ask Your Suspension Anything
Van Compass partnered with Grover. Over a hundred install guides, two dozen how-to videos, and their fitment guide are in the library now. Here's how to put them in your Glovebox.
New on the Map: National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and Reclamation Land
Grover's map now draws National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and Bureau of Reclamation land, three federal land categories that were in our data all along and never made it onto your screen until now.
Share Your Circle With a Link or a QR Code
Invite links and QR codes for your Circle. Send one, they tap it, they're a member. Plus how to kill a link the second you want the door shut.
Snow Layers Are Live on the Grover Map
Two new chips on the map: snow depth on the ground, and how much fell overnight. Live on iOS and Android, and quietly waiting for the season to turn.
Grover's MCP Connector for Claude
Grover runs an MCP server, so your team can manage assistants, knowledge bases, rig templates, and Circle messages from Claude instead of the dashboard. Two commands to install, or paste one URL.
Grover's New Name: Camping and Community
Grover is now Grover: Camping and Community, with a new rig logo. The name is new. The idea that Grover is for more than vans has been there from the start.
Class C RV Specs: The Numbers That Matter
A Class C hides its most important number on a federal weight label most owners never read. Here is what cargo carrying capacity actually means, plus the specs worth knowing before your next trip.
Truck Camper Specs: The Numbers That Matter
Truck campers live or die by payload, and the number on the brochure is not the number that matters. Here is the math that keeps your rig legal, plus the specs worth knowing by heart.
The Glovebox Can Now Search Every Manual We Have
The Glovebox holds the documents your rig assistant searches when it answers you. A new search sheet now reaches every manual in our whole library, not just the ones already loaded for your rig.
Rig Hub: One Door to Everything About Your Build
Rig Hub is the single doorway to everything about your specific build. Three tiles, one spec sheet, and your first real look at what your rig assistant has been working from.
Van Build Specs: The Numbers Every Van Owner Should Know
Most van owners cannot answer basic questions about their own build. Here are the numbers worth knowing by heart, why each one matters on the road, and exactly where to find it.
Fire and Smoke Layers Are Live on the Grover Map
Grover's map now shows fire hotspots, fire perimeters, and smoke hazard areas from NASA FIRMS, NIFC/WFIGS, and NOAA HMS, one more piece of information before you commit to a route.
Adventure Together Starts Its Circle on Grover
Meet Adventure Together, a women-focused van life community starting its own Circle on Grover, bringing years of shared pins along with it.
Find the Booking Page Right From the Map
More than 7,000 campgrounds on the Grover map have a Reserve button that takes you to the booking page, so you can check dates and book direct.
Grover's Map Search Now Finds Your Pins Too
Grover 1.2.9 adds your pins and the places on the Grover map to search, right alongside edit-from-the-feed and a much cleaner map. Here's what's new.
Grover Now Catches Bucket List Matches As You Go
Drop a pin near a spot on your bucket list and Grover already knows. A pre-checked box closes the loop automatically, even if you forgot it was there.
14,000 Campgrounds, One Map
More than 14,000 public campgrounds are on the Grover map, with amenities, rig details, and Reserve links in their detail cards.
Dispersed Camping Near Me: Grover Chat Knows
Grover's chat assistant now factors in roughly where you are before it answers, so "near me" finally means near — no typing in coordinates first.
Your People, Your Pins: Introducing Club Circles on Grover
Create themed Circles, invite your people, and share the spots that matter — with one tap. Plus: new public profiles to find friends already on Grover.
From Dream to Done: How Grover Turns Your Bucket List into a Pin
Visit a spot on your bucket list, upload a photo, and Grover automatically kicks off pin creation. Every adventure becomes part of the community map without the extra steps.
Grover Now Teaches You the App While You Use It
A new spotlight tutorial system guides you through Grover's best features right as you discover them — no manual, no guesswork, just the right nudge at the right moment.
Explore More Land: Grover Now Shows LandTrust Properties on Your Map
Through our partnership with LandTrust, thousands of recreational properties are now a layer on your Grover map — with rich detail cards, activity filters, and direct access to plan your visit.
Your Vanlife Story, in Numbers: Meet Grover's Stats & Trophy System
Earn trophies like Pioneer, Trail Blazer, Going Places, and Trailsetter as you explore and contribute. The new Stats page celebrates how far you've come.
🧊 The Complete Guide to Vanlife Refrigeration: Keep Your Food Fresh on Every Adventure
Complete vanlife refrigeration guide with expert troubleshooting, installation tips, and cooling solutions. Featuring Dometic, Vitrofrigo, and Iceco systems with manufacturer documentation and real-world testing data.
Vanlife Heating Systems: Stay Warm with Expert-Backed Solutions
Complete vanlife heating guide with manufacturer-backed troubleshooting. Fix diesel heaters, propane systems, and stay warm with expert solutions from Rixens, Webasto, and Eberspacher engineers.
The Complete Guide to Vanlife Toilets: Expert Knowledge for Joyful Adventures
Complete guide to vanlife toilet options, waste management systems, and maintenance tips. Expert advice on composting toilets, cassette toilets, and portable solutions with manufacturer documentation.
Vanlife Air Conditioning & Fans: Expert Cooling Solutions & Troubleshooting Guide 2025
Complete vanlife air conditioning guide with expert troubleshooting, fan installation tips, and cooling solutions. Featuring Velit AC systems and manufacturer documentation from Maxxair and VES engineers.
The Ultimate Vanlife Knowledge Base: Expert Answers for Every Road Ahead
Vanlife is full of unique challenges, from electrical hiccups to heating headaches. We've built the ultimate vanlife knowledge base, curated with real van builders and manufacturers.
Van Electrical Systems Troubleshooting Guide: Expert Solutions for Vanlife Electrical Problems
Complete manufacturer documentation for van electrical troubleshooting. Fix inverter, battery, and solar issues with step-by-step solutions from Victron, Lithionics, and EcoFlow engineers.
Vanlife Safety & Security: Myths, Risks, and Smart Solutions
Discover essential vanlife safety tips, security strategies, and expert advice for solo travelers. Learn how to stay safe on the road with community-verified locations and proven safety protocols.
Is Vanlife Really That Cheap? The True Costs of Life on the Road
Discover the real costs of vanlife with honest expense breakdowns, budgeting tips, and expert insights. Learn what vanlifers actually spend and how to budget for your van adventure.
Vanlife Myths & Must-Knows: Separating Fantasy from Reality
The vanlife movement has captured hearts across social media, but Instagram doesn't tell the whole story. This comprehensive guide separates fact from fiction with expert insights from real vanlifers and practical tools for success.
Adding Your First Pin: Share Your Favorite Spot with the Grover Community
Learn how to add your first pin to the Grover Trophy Map and share your favorite vanlife spots with the community. Complete step-by-step guide to creating, editing, and managing pins.
Your First Chat: What to Ask Grover for Maximum Vanlife Joy
Ready to have your first conversation with your new vanlife co-pilot? Discover just how powerful and fun chatting with Grover can be! Expert tips for getting the most from your Grover experience.
Getting Started with Grover: Your Complete Guide to Vanlife Joy
Welcome to the Grover community! Learn everything you need to know to go from curious newcomer to confident Grover user. Complete guide to vanlife app setup, features, and getting started.
Best Apps for Finding Van-Friendly Camping Spots in 2025
Find the top apps for discovering van-friendly camping spots, including reviews, features, and tips for safe overnight stays.
Van Conversion Support Apps: Expert Help When You Need It Most
Discover the best apps for van conversion support, from expert advice to DIY troubleshooting and community help.
The Ultimate Guide to Vanlife Apps & Trip Planning in 2025: Expert Recommendations for Every Journey
Discover the best vanlife apps and trip planning tools for 2025. Expert recommendations from van builders and travelers to help you reach joy faster on the road.
Vanlife Community Apps: Why Connection Matters on the Road
Explore how vanlife community apps help travelers connect, share resources, and build lasting friendships on the road.
How to Plan the Perfect Van Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Modern Apps & Tools
Learn how to plan amazing van trips with expert advice. Discover route planning tools, camping spot selection, and trip planning apps that make vanlife adventures stress-free.
Vanlife App Features That Actually Matter: A User's Guide to Smart Trip Planning
Discover which vanlife app features provide real value for smart trip planning. Expert analysis of essential vs. nice-to-have features in 2025.
Where to Camp: Region and State Guides
Who manages the land, the stay limits that apply, and how to check roads and fire rules. Start with the regional guide, then read the state pages. Every rule links to its source.
Where You Can Camp, Region by Region
Who manages the land, what stay limits apply, and how much public land each region actually has. Start here, then read the state guides.
Camping in Arizona
BLM desert, national forests with their own rules, the winter Long-Term Visitor Areas, and the permit State Trust land requires.
Camping in California
Almost half the state is federal land. The campfire permit you need for a camp stove, forest stay limits that differ, and desert options from Mojave to Imperial Dam.
Camping in Colorado
Mostly national forest, where rules change district by district and some areas allow camping only in designated sites. Plus BLM land and the State Wildlife Area license rule.
Ready to Start Your Van Adventure?
Grover is free. Find camp spots people have actually stayed at, read the land around you, and ask questions about your own rig.