Went to update my Garmin (RV 760) this morning. I got sent to a site that wanted to charge me for updates. This unit is supposed to have lifetime maps. Any advice on how to get those updates ? Failing that is there an app to use on a phone that is reliable and reasonably priced ? Thanks in advance for any advice.

I've been using Google Maps on my phone to navigate the country. Normally it shows me 3 different routes to chose from. It's free and reliable. However, I like to check it against a hard map. I use the Motor Carrier's Atlas, which shows me approved trucker routes.

I like CoPilot for RV but I’m with wildtoad, call Garman and find out what’s up?

Had a Garmin unit, found out what 'lifetime updates' meant. Updates til the storage media in the unit is at capacity. Built in obsolescence I guess, never replaced it.

Thanks everyone. It appears Garmin is using another company for updates, which requires charging me again. That really stinks...What about cell RV map apps? We love google maps as they always have the latest info. Unfortunately, Google does not provide assistance to rv'ers! Used Google one time in Oregon for our motorhome and ended up on a road only wide enough for us! Really hairy.So anyone out there using a cell app that gives RV map info that they like? Dave

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thomasmnile
Explorer
May 29, 2021
Had a Garmin unit, found out what 'lifetime updates' meant. Updates til the storage media in the unit is at capacity. Built in obsolescence I guess, never replaced it.
Mondooker
Explorer
May 29, 2021
I like CoPilot for RV but I’m with wildtoad, call Garman and find out what’s up?
azdryheat
Explorer
May 29, 2021
I've been using Google Maps on my phone to navigate the country. Normally it shows me 3 different routes to chose from. It's free and reliable. However, I like to check it against a hard map. I use the Motor Carrier's Atlas, which shows me approved trucker routes.
wildtoad
Explorer II
May 29, 2021
Did you call Garmin?

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