Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 09:06:42 -0700
Reply-To: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
In-Reply-To: <c2494503-e527-4a39-1be4-e9b0e56e0b68@v6bus.de>
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Abel, one suggestion here. How about links to existing help websites? Like
Vanagon Rescue Squad, Repair Shop Reviews at roadhaus.com and Driveway
Camping FB group? It will take some time for your app to be populated with
that same existing information.
On Sat, Jan 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM, Raimund Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote:
> Germany.
>
> we have slightly different way of writing down addresses.
>
> Raimund
>
>
> Am 28.01.2017 um 16:12 schrieb Abel Longoria:
>
>> It will support non US regions so long as users input info such as repairs
>> shops and driveways.
>> What region are you in?
>>
>> On Jan 28, 2017 3:52 AM, "Raimund Feussner" <ray@v6bus.de> wrote:
>>
>> Sounds great.
>>>
>>> before I advertise this in my region: Will/Does it support non-USA
>>> entries?
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Raimund
>>>
>>>
>>> Am 27.01.2017 um 23:16 schrieb Abel Longoria:
>>>
>>> The VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners is now available on the Google Play
>>>> Store for Android Devices!
>>>>
>>>> App Page Here:
>>>> https://goo.gl/HDW52V
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I created an App for Vanagon Owners... It's now listed on the Play Store
>>>> for Android Devices. Currently waiting on Apple Store Approval which
>>>> should
>>>> be in the next couple of days.
>>>>
>>>> It'll have a lot of crowdsourced content including Repair Shops that
>>>> other
>>>> owners recommend. If you breakdown, open the app and it'll list nearby
>>>> shops based on your GPS location that other owners have submitted.
>>>>
>>>> Another feature is the Stolen Van Alert. This Alert will notify all
>>>> VanAlert users via a PUSH notification when a Vanagon is stolen in your
>>>> city/state complete with van details, license number and photos. Kinda
>>>> like
>>>> an Amber Alert but for Vanagons in order to get every available van
>>>> owner
>>>> in your general vicinity to help keep an eye out for it.
>>>>
>>>> A Driveway Camp section that will act much like the Repair Shops
>>>> Listing.
>>>> As your traveling you can open the app and it'll show you all the
>>>> closest
>>>> Driveway Camp spots that people have offered including what amenities
>>>> they
>>>> offer Driveway/ Curb Space/ Shore Power/ Shower/ Tools etc. No specific
>>>> addresses are listed. It's based on zip codes then once you find one you
>>>> contact them directly via phone/text/email which is listed in order to
>>>> ask
>>>> about availability.
>>>>
>>>> The app is still in its infancy stages so there will be some tweaking
>>>> here
>>>> and there throughout the app but as it stands now its operable and ready
>>>> to
>>>> be populated with your input.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> Abel Longoria
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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