MZ Rider App

1. Product Summary

MZ Rider is a mobile-friendly web app for managing the repeated operational workflows of owning and traveling with a 2026 18RK. The app centers on six practical functions:

1. Trips and route organization
2. Operational checklists
3. Inventory management
4. Maintenance tracking
5. Document storage
6. A dashboard that surfaces the next most important actions

2. Product Decisions Locked for POC

3. Why This Fits the 2026 18RK Use Case

The scope is aligned to the actual operating patterns described in the 2026 Winnebago Towables owner’s manual: safe hitching and towing workflows, 7-way connection, breakaway procedures, leveling, tank monitoring, battery and solar awareness, winterization, recurring pre-trip inspections, and document-heavy ownership tasks. The manual also emphasizes repeated maintenance, checklist-like procedures, and tracking owner responsibilities, which makes this app structure a good fit. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The manual is broad across 2026 towables rather than exclusive to one floorplan, so this spec keeps equipment-related fields editable. That means capacities, optional features, and exact installed components should be configurable rather than hardcoded. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

4. Primary User

Primary user: owner-operator of a 2026 18RK trailer

Primary context: mobile phone usage before departure, at arrival, at dump stations, during setup, and when checking maintenance or documents

Secondary context: desktop use for planning trips, uploading files, and reviewing maintenance history

5. Success Criteria for the POC

• User can create and manage trips
• User can save and launch route resources from one place
• User can complete repeatable checklists without losing progress
• User can track supplies and low-stock items
• User can track maintenance across trailer and tow vehicle
• User can upload and retrieve manuals, receipts, and trip documents
• User can use the app comfortably on a phone browser

6. Information Architecture

7. Functional Scope

7.1 Dashboard

The dashboard is the operational home screen.

• Shows next trip
• Shows incomplete checklist counts
• Shows overdue and upcoming maintenance items
• Shows low-stock inventory items
• Shows recent documents
• Shows quick links to route tools

7.2 Trips

The Trips module is a simple trip planner and log, not a booking engine.

• Create trip
• Edit trip
• Delete trip
• Store route links
• Add trip notes
• Attach checklist progress
• Attach documents

7.3 Route Hub

The route hub organizes route resources without trying to replicate map software.

• Save Google Maps link
• Save RV-safe planning link
• Store stop notes
• Store hazard notes
• Store campground notes

7.4 Checklists

Checklists are a core feature because the trailer workflow is heavily procedural.

• Arrival checklist
• Setup checklist
• Dump checklist
• Tear Down checklist
• Hitch-Up checklist
• Ready-to-Go / Departure checklist

7.5 Inventory

Inventory covers supplies, tools, consumables, and frequently used gear.

• Add item
• Edit item
• Delete item
• Search items
• Filter items by category or location
• Flag low-stock items

7.6 Maintenance

Maintenance covers both the trailer and the tow vehicle.

• View items by asset
• Add maintenance task
• Edit maintenance task
• Mark maintenance complete
• Track due dates
• Attach maintenance documents

7.7 Documents

Documents create one place for manuals and ownership records.

• Upload files
• Upload images
• View files by category
• Open individual files
• Associate files with trips or maintenance

8. Recommended Default Checklist Templates

8.1 Hitch-Up

• Wheel chocks in place before hookup
• Coupler aligned over hitch ball
• Coupler latch closed
• Safety pin inserted
• Tongue jack fully retracted
• Stabilizer jacks fully retracted
• Breakaway cable attached
• Safety chains crossed and attached
• 7-way plug connected
• Running lights and brake lights tested

8.2 Ready-to-Go / Departure

• Cabinets and drawers secured
• Refrigerator latch engaged
• Windows and vents closed as needed
• Power cord disconnected and stored
• Water hose disconnected and stored
• Sewer hose disconnected and stored
• Awning retracted
• Slide-out retracted if equipped
• Exterior compartments locked
• Wheel chocks removed last

8.3 Arrival

• Select level site
• Vehicle in park and ignition off
• Wheel chocks placed
• Unhook 7-way and breakaway when appropriate
• Unhook safety chains
• Raise coupler off hitch ball
• Move tow vehicle clear

8.4 Setup

• Level front-to-rear
• Level side-to-side
• Lower stabilizers evenly
• Connect shore power if available
• Connect city water if available
• Check control panel tank readings
• Extend awning if weather allows
• Extend slide-out if present and clear

8.5 Dump

• Wear gloves
• Connect sewer hose
• Open black tank first
• Flush black tank if available
• Open grey tank second
• Rinse sewer hose
• Close valves
• Add treatment and starter water

8.6 Tear Down

• Turn off water heater or appliances as needed
• Disconnect utilities
• Store hoses, cords, and adapters
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Retract awning
• Retract slide-out if equipped
• Raise stabilizers
• Move into Hitch-Up workflow

9. Inventory Categories

10. Maintenance Scope

The manual strongly emphasizes recurring pre-trip inspections, wheel and brake checks, tank and water care, roof and seal inspection, and regular winterization/storage procedures. Those maintenance rhythms are a direct fit for the app’s maintenance section. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

10.1 Assets

• 2026 18RK trailer
• Tow vehicle

10.2 Seed Trailer Maintenance Items

• Check tire pressure before each trip
• Inspect tires for wear and debris
• Torque lug nuts
• Test safety detectors
• Inspect roof, sidewalls, and underbelly
• Inspect seals and reseal if needed
• Check auxiliary battery charge
• Check exterior lights
• Check brakes
• Inspect awning
• Sanitize fresh water system annually
• Winterize before storage

10.3 Seed Tow Vehicle Maintenance Items

• Oil change
• Tire rotation
• Brake inspection
• Tow wiring check
• Brake controller check
• Battery test
• Hitch hardware inspection

11. Data Model

11.1 Trip

• id
• title
• start_date
• end_date
• origin
• destination
• google_maps_url
• rv_route_url
• route_notes
• campground_notes
• fuel_estimate
• campground_estimate
• misc_estimate
• actual_notes
• status

11.2 Checklist Template

• id
• name
• description

11.3 Checklist Item

• id
• template_id
• label
• sort_order

11.4 Trip Checklist

• id
• trip_id
• template_id
• progress_percent
• notes

11.5 Trip Checklist Item State

• id
• trip_checklist_id
• checklist_item_id
• completed
• completed_at

11.6 Inventory Item

• id
• name
• category
• location
• quantity
• low_stock_threshold
• status
• notes

11.7 Asset

• id
• name
• type

11.8 Maintenance Item

• id
• asset_id
• service_name
• last_completed_date
• next_due_date
• status
• interval_notes
• notes

11.9 Document

• id
• title
• category
• file_url
• related_trip_id
• related_maintenance_id
• uploaded_at

12. Acceptance Criteria

12.1 Access

• Authorized user can sign in successfully
• Unauthorized visitor cannot access app data
• App is reachable from GentleMedia.us backlink

12.2 Dashboard

• Dashboard shows next trip, checklist status, maintenance status, low-stock items, and recent documents
• Dashboard links to all major modules

12.3 Trips

• User can create, edit, and delete a trip
• User can save route links
• User can open saved route links
• User can add notes and optional budget values

12.4 Checklists

• System contains Arrival, Setup, Dump, Tear Down, Hitch-Up, and Ready-to-Go templates
• User can mark items complete
• Checklist progress persists after refresh
• User can reset checklist for a new trip

12.5 Inventory

• User can add, edit, and delete inventory items
• User can search and filter inventory
• User can identify low-stock items

12.6 Maintenance

• User can add, edit, and complete maintenance items
• Maintenance items are grouped by asset
• Overdue and upcoming items are visually distinct

12.7 Documents

• User can upload and view files
• User can categorize files
• User can associate files to trips or maintenance items

12.8 UX

• App works on mobile without horizontal scrolling
• Touch targets are comfortable on phone screens
• Core pages load in a reasonable time on common mobile and Wi-Fi connections

13. Non-Goals

• No custom turn-by-turn route engine
• No live campground booking system
• No native app-store deployment
• No push notifications
• No multi-user or family account model
• No sensor sync or telematics
• No deep integrations with Google Maps, RV Life, Lippert, or Furrion APIs
• No offline-first architecture

14. Recommended Technical Stack

• Frontend: Next.js
• Backend / Database: Supabase
• Storage: Supabase Storage
• Hosting: Vercel
• Auth: Single authorized user login

This stack is fast to ship, simple to host, supports file uploads, and is ideal for a clean web POC.

15. Definition of Done

• App is linked from GentleMedia.us
• User can authenticate
• User can create and manage trips
• User can save and open route links
• User can run operational checklists
• User can manage inventory
• User can track maintenance for trailer and tow vehicle
• User can upload and open documents
• App is usable on mobile browser

16. Approval Statement

Approval of this document means agreement to build MZ Rider as a lean single-user web app with: Dashboard, Trips, Route Hub, Checklists, Inventory, Maintenance, and Documents, with no advanced route engine, no native app packaging, and no deep third-party integrations in the POC.

Basis for feature alignment: 2026 Winnebago Towables owner’s manual sections covering towing, hitching, leveling, 7-way connection, breakaway, control panel/tank monitoring, solar, winterization, slide-out care, maintenance schedules, and owner responsibilities. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}