RV gps
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RV gps
Started doing my research this off season for a GPS specific when I am towing my camper. Already figuring out that across all the manufacturers that there are so many models out there with what look like minimal differences on paper. I’m over google maps putting me on roads that I shouldn’t be on. I am looking for a GPS that has the following qualifications.
1- Puts me on the best route while towing. Factors in narrow roads, sharp turns, grade of hill climb/decent and puts me on the best path.
2- Can let me know camper friendly gas stations for stopping. We all know a lot of them right off the highway are not camper friendly.
3- free lifetime map updates
4- traffic updates
Those are my 4 main things I am looking for. I am less worried about battery life, cord length, preloaded campgrounds, etc. Any recommendations and first hand experience is greatly appreciated. Thanks
1- Puts me on the best route while towing. Factors in narrow roads, sharp turns, grade of hill climb/decent and puts me on the best path.
2- Can let me know camper friendly gas stations for stopping. We all know a lot of them right off the highway are not camper friendly.
3- free lifetime map updates
4- traffic updates
Those are my 4 main things I am looking for. I am less worried about battery life, cord length, preloaded campgrounds, etc. Any recommendations and first hand experience is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I researched this also and ended up buying a cheap galaxy tablet and installed sygic rv. It was about $100-$150 for tablet and about $80 for sygic GPS software. It's a European based company so it has its quirks but it gets better with every update. You can also download offline maps so that you dont need any type of mobile service to use it.
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More Turbo
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From: S. Indiana
I use google maps on a 10" tablet. Most of our RV travel is on scenic byways, avoiding interstates, enjoying the journey as well as the destination. Fuel stations, we use google maps satellite view, to view station entrances and exits before we arrive. Online resources (google search) are helpful when you are not familiar with a highway you might be considering, is it RV friendly? Using a cell phone as a hot spot, the tablet allows internet access (in motion) for locating, contacting and reviewing campgrounds, restaurants, Walmart, repairs, etc. We find being "connected" much more convenient and efficient than GPS.
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I have two Magellan`s the new model; RV9490t-lmb, took a little to get use to. The older one Rv91165t-lm was simpler to me and never gave me any trouble but the touch screen was not sensitive to touch keys. 94 has a nicer screen. If I buy another one I am leaning towards the Garmin 660. They all get there maps from the same place and all have glutches at times. I useuall uses google maples on the phone along with the rv gps.
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Another "+1" for the Garmin RV 660. Have used it for the last 4 seasons and been very happy with it.
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What about that unit made you want it in the Rockies? I don't think I've encountered any bridges low enough to come close to being a problem. Weight restrictions aren't something I've worried about so far, at least on the paved roads.
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Finally, and this is more a curiosity than any thing else, the 660 shows altitude, and gives a thirty mile look to how the terrain goes up and down. On the east coast, this doesn't matter so much, however, I'd have loved it while out in the Rockies.
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The phone needs to be wired to the computer with a micro USB to USB cable, but you're not using WIFI.
I mostly use tethering when in campgrounds with poor WIFI, but you do need cell service.
When on the road and cell service is not available the Garmin Nuvi GPS works well.
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