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05-13-2022, 11:46 AM #21
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Thanks for the tip! For poops and giggles, I sent a message to RVTW and inquired about Android Auto. They said they are indeed working on a Android Auto integration and it's currently in development. I'm sure CarPlay will be part of this, but who cares about Apple stuff? LOL
Curtis, Christine, Cole, and Charlotte
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2020 Momentum 351M
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05-15-2022, 11:42 AM #22Karl - USMC - DAV 🇺🇸
2004 Ford F-350 Powerstroke Super-duty 6.0L (Bulletproofed 😁) 202k miles | 2022 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22 MLE | Trailer Tires: Goodyear Endurance ‘D’ rated
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05-18-2022, 02:58 PM #23
My wife and I have camped in all 48 contiguous states (over 100k miles and approx 200 different campgrounds) these past 4 1/2 years. Our process, which has served us faithfully, is to first use RV Trip Wizard to plan our driving direction (we usually travel 3-4 hours at a time). Once our next destination is chosen, we pull out our trusty 2022 Motor Carriers' (paper) Road Atlas and look for roads that are safe for Tractor Trailers to travel on. We stay on these roads if/whenever possible. If we need to divert from the "orange" route, we call the campground to get specific directions.
On the day of travel, my wife uses google maps to give us turn-by-turn directions (making sure we follow our prearranged route, of course). Another good thing about having a paper atlas in front of you when traveling, is that whenever we encounter traffic jams, having a birds eye view of other RV/Tractor-Trailer passable roads has been a Godsend.
We used to have a Garmin RV GPS but go rid of it when we found the paper atlas. They only run about $20 and have been invaluable. We have NEVER had an issue with Low Overheads or driving into a lake. See you on down the road!
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05-18-2022, 04:17 PM #24
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05-18-2022, 06:05 PM #25
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I've got the RV 780. Did you run into the "propane problem" when importing from Basecamp?
To explain: if you have propane configured on the vehicle/camper in the GPS, you can import a route from Basecamp, but it never shows up in Trip Planner. Garmin is aware of the issue and the work around is to remove the propane, import from Basecamp, validate it shows up in Trip Planner, re-add the propane tanks to the camper. It's a PIA, but Garmin is working on a fix.
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Current Coach: 2021 Grand Design Reflection 320MKS
Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel
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05-18-2022, 08:17 PM #26
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05-18-2022, 08:25 PM #27
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I use RV Trip wizard to plan my route with RV parks and fuel stops (as needed). Then I export the trip to gpx format. Next I import it into Basecamp and if needed, adjust the route and check low clearances. Once I'm happy with it there, I import it into the RV 780, AFTER deleting the propane tanks on the vehicle. I then can use the RV 780 for my driving. I have used RV Trip Wizard to drive with, but this last time it crashed a few different times so I missed a couple of turns. Since it has done this, we purchased the RV 780. I actually haven't used it yet, but, I do have a Garmin Oregon handheld GPS that I used Basecamp with for backpacking, hiking, and hunting, so I was pretty familiar with Basecamp.
It seems like a cludgy way to do things, but using a computer for the mapping is so much easier.
Sent from my SM-N986U using TapatalkMark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
Current Coach: 2021 Grand Design Reflection 320MKS
Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel
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05-18-2022, 10:02 PM #28
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Mal & Helen
With Mitzi our Yorkie
2021 Solitude 310GK-R
2020 Reflection 303RLS Sold
2020 Ford F250 Lariat Super Duty 4WD 6.7 Diesel Short Bed
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05-20-2022, 08:14 PM #29
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We use the TruckMap app. You can set the height and length of your rig. It avoids low bridges and “back roads.” Also does turn by turn. Free version starts from your current location and takes you to your destination. Paid version allows you to pre-plan from your computer and then pick up from your mobile device.
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05-21-2022, 05:51 AM #30
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@Steven@147 - I thought it was just me having the issue of the “more info” window being cut in half!
As far as route planning we do the same. RVTW for long range planning and then load a days worth of stops into the Garmin RV GPS. Usually also run Waze for things like ‘objects in road’ or similar, but rarely take their detour suggestions unless verified rv friendly.2021 F350 CCSB 4x4 SRW with Air Lift springs
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Formerly REI 6 man tent
Freezer Opens on Travel Day?
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