Route-1 Low Clearance database

laknox wrote:

Paul Clancy wrote:
I've had the 1 year sub. Problem is it doesn't route around low bridges, just gives a warning ding on the gps as you approach like any poi. You install them with the garmin poi loader. By then you may be commited. Better than nothing but I don't think it is better than a gps with the ability to avoid low bridges based on a height profile you enter -or an app like co pilot that does same. With low clearance it is best to trip plan with several sources.

OK, so =some= GPS units do have the capability to take a height and route you around low clearances? This Nuvi was given to me, with lifetime updates, so I'm not anxious to spend more money on another GPS. :-) I'm just looking at the huge d.b. that Route-1 shows, compared to others as it's that one that doesn't show up that'll getcha. Do you have to get the Trucker version of Co-Pilot to get the ability to enter heights?

Lyle

Decided
No the regular version of co pilot has Rv routing based on height as an option. The maps install on the phone and use the phones gps chip - no data connection needed. I'm pretty sure trucker path pro doesn't have maps and is using apple or google maps so it would need a data connection. It is a popular misconception that all smartphone apps need a data connection. Many do not such as copilot, garmin North America and others.