gps units
Just a quick question, I have been looking to replace our gps unit in our class c motor home. Have been looking at the Garmin rv 760. I like the idea of the 7 inch screen and some of the programs th...
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garyhaupt wrote:
Just an FYI..the Garmin nuvi's..and maybe all of the GPS units that have the Lifetime Maps and Live Traffic Up-daters have the antenna for the incoming data in the charging wire, that feeds from the 12v dash power source. Just note that the plug in module is quite large and on Fords the end of the plug-in adapter is really really close to the working end of the transmission shifter. I have talked to Garmin and they acknowledge the issue with no intention of changing anything. One suggestion from Garmin was to purchase one of the 12V adapters from Radio Shack with the multiple plugs, thus moving the adapter out of hands/harms way. I haven't pursued this yet, but likely will.
Gary Haupt
I added an extension to mine that has a right angle plug. it goes down into the pocket in the dog house. Both the Garmin and my wireless backup monitor plug in down there and everything is out of the way.
