best rv gps

We have the Rand 5510 I like the unit... have not had any issues with it... I update regularly (lifetime free updates), love the "overhead" street sign that appears on the screen to help you be in the correct lane at an exit or road split.. "she" has not taken us anywhere we couldn't/shouldn't go....(yet).. I would like to upgrade to the 7710 for the larger screen......

I agree with Matt_Colie. All GPS units make 'mistakes'. Part of the reason is updating. Since we carry the 'RV' gps in our coaches, we fail to update on a regular basis. It is important to connect your gps to your computer, go to the mrgs website and look for updates.

I have been using Magellan since they first came out and like the way they operate. I have the 9615-T in the coach because of the 7" screen, and one of my smaller models in the car for when we sightsee in the dinghy.

Happy Trails! ;)

Darryl

jplante4 wrote:
Which ever you get, make sure you pick fastest route over shortest distance. My TomTom has sent me down some pretty small roads. No a big problem in the 28'Monterey, but I'm in the Shara now and I'll be double checking all TomTom routes against goggle maps.

I agree the fastest is better, shortest took us on a very narrow road that was marginal for the MH and toad

Howdy!

If you own a smartphone or tablet with gps I recommend Co-Pilot gps app. It has a RV setting that you can enterbyounRV height. Been using it for years and it works well. Theres alao a free trial verision you can use to see if you like it.

Co-Pilot gps app

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon

OK, This is a Class A forum, but they come in many sizes and shapes. What you have, what you think is important and what you need all matter. As I have often had a job description that said "Navigator" I get asked about this one a lot.

They all have errors in their charts.
They all make mistakes, many are due to the data that they hold.
Bigger is usually better.
None of the dashboard size is really any good for planning. Use a real application for that S&T is gone, So that leaves Street Atlas and CoPilot. You can transfer the day's route to the driver's unit.


Best bet---
Either buy something somewhere that you can take it back without hassle or borrow a friends for a few days. Find out what you like and do not.

Good Luck

Matt

I've had my Rand McNally for a few years now....its been just OK in my opinion and lately has started to freeze up on me causing me to have to reset it completely. I've entered my vehicle description but still get sent down very curvy roads But maybe that's all that's available. One thing that I've reported to Rand is that when you indicate you are towing, in my case, a "toad")...in Calif, it does not change the max speed limit to 55. Not a big deal for me but for others who don't live here, it might cause issues.

I'm still using Streets & Trips, but looking into Truckers Tablet as a replacement GPS.

Which ever you get, make sure you pick fastest route over shortest distance. My TomTom has sent me down some pretty small roads. No a big problem in the 28'Monterey, but I'm in the Shara now and I'll be double checking all TomTom routes against goggle maps.

A feature I'd look for next time is the ability to set and retain in memory a zoom setting.

Bought the top touchscreen Garmin car gps and by default it zooms out too far to show approaching towns, etc. After manually zooming in, it will zoom back out after a turn, power-off, etc. A big detraction.

I've found Garmin road guidance to be very good, and their hand-held hiking units are excellent.

I have Rand McNally 7725 for the rv and Garmin for the toad they are both fine they both screw up once in awhile, but I always cross reference with a map or google or streets and trips