What GPS is everyone using

[ACDW-Ottawa]

Hi!

I am using a 4" Garmin GPS. It's a 2008 model with life time maps but the data base seems to be outdated despite the updates. I am looking for a newer one that I can enter my height and length. Haven't found the right one yet. I tried the Magellan RV one but i find it comber some t use despite its indeothe database which is much better than the Garmin I have.

What have you found that works for you,

Thanks

 

[laffman]

I use Google Maps on my Android RAZR phone. It's part of the Android system. I like it. It provides traffic also. There's no additional charges with it. It's maps are as current as Google Maps on the internet.

 

[rocketmx]

I also use the Map app on my Android. I like it, but even with the phone plugged into the USB jack in the truck, the GPS app draws so much the phone won't stay charged.

Mark

 

[WishUponanRVStar!]

We use a Garmin NUVI, Truckers version. You can plug in all your numbers, such as Trailer height, Combined weight and length, and it will route you accordingly. If you have it on and not navigating, it will tell you if you are coming up to a weight restricted road or bridge or if there is an overpass that you can not fit under. If you want to have some fun, leave the GPS in truck mode and with out the trailer attached go towards a low bridge and watch it go nuts as you get to the bridge.

 

[Dave and Monica]

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I am using a 4" Garmin GPS. It's a 2008 model with life time maps but the data base seems to be outdated despite the updates. I am looking for a newer one that I can enter my height and length. Haven't found the right one yet. I tried the Magellan RV one but i find it comber some t use despite its indeothe database which is much better than the Garmin I have.
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Thanks for asking the question...timely as the Garmin we use for navigating and hiking can't seem to lock on satellites anymore, so time for a new one.

As a note, have you checked your messages lately?

Dave

 

[Gary]

I use maps on I phone or scout in the around me app both work well
In the semi truck I like the rand mc nally so far still pretty new that one is
Trucker specific from t/a truck stop

 

[Kordog]

I usually use my iPhone, but have been looking into the Garmin RV760LMT, that is built just of the RV lifestyle. An it can be used as a back-up camera with the optional wireless camera.

 

[Shamu]

I have the 760, and love it.
Really like the voice command option.
Bluetooth to cell phone.
Also got the weather app.
My 2nd Garmin, great products.
Wife has Tom-Tom built into her Subaru, and hates it.

 

[TucsonJim]

We purchased a Rand McNally unit from Camping World, and did not like it at all. It was very prone to glitches and was not user friendly. We sold it for a very low price and went back to a basic Garmin unit.

 

[INRI]

We use the Garmin 760. This was our first trip with it and we like it very much so far.

 

[austint513]

I have an older Garmin Nuvi that has the 5" diag. screen that is on a dash mount but am looking at the RV 760 Garmin but wasn't sure where to mount it with the much larger screen.

Those of you who have this unit where are you mounting it in your tow vehicle?

Austin

 

[Shamu]

I try to keep it mounted as close to my line of vision of the road as possible.
That is why I do not like units mounted in radio faces.
I want to reacquire the road ASAP

 

[austint513]

Thanks for the info Shamu, have my current unit mounted in a weighted dash mount, would probably go with the windshield suction cup mount like you did if I make the change.

 

[Shamu]

The 706 comes with the suction cup base standard.
The power cord plugs into the base, then the when you mount the head the terminals on back make contact.

 

[cgoodnight]

I have a Rand McNally RVND 7725. It is too large to go on my dash where I put my Garmin. I have ordered a Ram Mount--it will go into one of the cupholders (4 on the F250). You can get one that will hold an IPAD, a GPS, or a phone. The one I ordered is adjustable and should hold my new GPS.

 

[John612]

Magellan RV9365T-LMB 7" GPS on sale at camping world now $277, was $350, seems like a good deal?

 

[Sirsea]

We have used a Rand McNally RVND 7720 for a couple of years along the East Coast and up into New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with very good results. Has a lot of features like truck stops, rest stops, height-weight-length, etc.

 

[TENN22]

Garmin 55LM with lane assist.

 

[Cate&Rob]

Garmin 760 on a solidly bolted support arm with the power wire led up through the dash.
Makes for a nice clean easily reachable location. The nav unit comes off the mounting shoe really easily so is always stored out of sight. We also have the compatible wireless back-up camera which displays on the same screen.

Rob

 

[KZ]

I use the Rand McNally for RV App on my Ipad. I get a large display which I can read in a glance. It allows for you to add the height of your trailer and will route you based on your data input.