GPS for RVs
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Frederick, MD
I thought about the Rv specific gps but went with a Garmin 2555 and loaded my own custom POI's. Low Clearance GPS Data has the bridges.
POI Files for United States & Elsewhere | POI Factory has just about everything else you can imagine.
The key is to find a gps with plenty of internal memory or you have to add a card. The 2555 has 8gb internal.
POI Files for United States & Elsewhere | POI Factory has just about everything else you can imagine.
The key is to find a gps with plenty of internal memory or you have to add a card. The 2555 has 8gb internal.
I have the custom POI's in mine as well.
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2002
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I tried copilot on my tablets a while back after seeing it on friends 2009 phaeton - it had a 'pc' that came mounted in the dash that had copilot installed and they asked me to look at it to update it...
it said it didn't need internet connectivity (which also meant no traffic update,etc)
it just needed location info off the gps and while ok, never really liked it...
the Garmins do more, easier, and better imho
I now have 3 lifetime maps and traffic garmin gps's
(funny how the size went up on all three as "eye" aged !!!)
it said it didn't need internet connectivity (which also meant no traffic update,etc)
it just needed location info off the gps and while ok, never really liked it...
the Garmins do more, easier, and better imho
I now have 3 lifetime maps and traffic garmin gps's
(funny how the size went up on all three as "eye" aged !!!)
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Nor Cal
Out of the long list of things I would like to add to the truck a GPS is one that I will add one day. It isn't at the top of the list, but, towards the middle of the list.
I've been interested in the Good Sam 5-rvnd5525 gps by Rand Mcnally that I've seen at Camping World for $260. Good Sam 5" RVND5525 GPS Powered by Rand McNally - Rand McNally 528011138 - GPS Units - Camping World
Recently, I heard that Magellan Roadmate RV5365T-LMB 5" GPS is available at Costco for $190 http://www.costco.com/Magellan-RoadM...=10301&refine=. Reading the info online, it looks like it has a lot of the same features as the Good Sam.
Any thoughts on the Magellan?
I've been interested in the Good Sam 5-rvnd5525 gps by Rand Mcnally that I've seen at Camping World for $260. Good Sam 5" RVND5525 GPS Powered by Rand McNally - Rand McNally 528011138 - GPS Units - Camping World
Recently, I heard that Magellan Roadmate RV5365T-LMB 5" GPS is available at Costco for $190 http://www.costco.com/Magellan-RoadM...=10301&refine=. Reading the info online, it looks like it has a lot of the same features as the Good Sam.
Any thoughts on the Magellan?
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Texas
Having spent over 20 years in the trucking industry, I make one comment. I have never seen so many lost truck drivers until they all started using GPS!!!!
Yes, I use one, but I still buy a truckers road atlas every few years. They list all the low clearance locations and any other obstacles that may arise state by state. I study the route I am planning to take, and go from there. This method has kept me out of trouble so far wherever I have chosen to go. The truckers atlas has more info in it than I need, but so far, has always had all that I needed.
Yes, I use one, but I still buy a truckers road atlas every few years. They list all the low clearance locations and any other obstacles that may arise state by state. I study the route I am planning to take, and go from there. This method has kept me out of trouble so far wherever I have chosen to go. The truckers atlas has more info in it than I need, but so far, has always had all that I needed.
Hotshot
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From: Texas
It has been a while since I bought my last one, but I think aroung 20 bucks or so. And yes, available at most truckstops.
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Granted, to each his own and my updated gps'es have always gotten me to where I need to be
Is it the 'best' route?
Heck, if I don't know where it is, it's certainly better than nothing !!!
My only issue with printed material is
that it is out of date before it even hits the sales counter
and it's never updated, whereas a gps can be updated - and usually are...
Is it the 'best' route?
Heck, if I don't know where it is, it's certainly better than nothing !!!
My only issue with printed material is
that it is out of date before it even hits the sales counter
and it's never updated, whereas a gps can be updated - and usually are...
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Southern Cal
When headed out, I've always kept an Atlas in the cab, even with my GPS.
Going across I-90 two years ago, I programmed my GPS to go from Mt Rushmore to Mitchell, SD to see the mileage and anticipated time.
It sent me up to Pierre and Huron, way out of my way to get accurate info. Even adding stops along I-90, wouldn't allow me a straight shot.
Printed maps still work.
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Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Michigan
In competent marine navigation you use at least two forms of reference. Applies here if you really want to get it right most of the time. I've used Google maps and my Garmin simultaneously for many trips. When they disagree, I go the the standby paper maps. I am liking the live traffic reporting that Google and Garmin provide around metro areas.
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From: Southern Cal
Either way with this trip, both would have applied as the I-90 was the quickest and the shortest route. Go figure?
Going way out of my way as recommended, would have been much longer time wise and distance wise.
I had also updated my software before leaving on this trip to get the newest info.