Garmin GPS

We now have a 780 and like it very much, a huge improvement over the 760.

Garmin RV770

Two years. 25000miles use, in RV and in toad. Highly recommend.

Also have the Garmin 65W dash cam which is awesome.

Garmin Express easy to use and makes updates a snap.

The Stop light/speed camera subscription for around $26 dollars a year can be very entertaining if not useful when you drive like I do.

Google Maps on a 7" or 10" tablet will do an even better job!

We use CoPilot RV on a 9" tablet for this. Works great.

Dave

We have a Garmin 770 and I really like the display and features. I am not very happy with the routes it takes up sometimes. We just came back from a 8 day trip and I sometimes scratched my head on why the Garmin wanted to route us in certain directions that were out of the way. 90 percent of the drive was interstate so there weren't any issues with low bridges or narrow roads. Thank goodness I also used google maps on my phone or several times the Garmin would have had my driving in circles.

I updated the maps right before our trip so the GPS was up to date.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Google Maps on a 7" or 10" tablet will do an even better job!

But will Google Maps on a tablet do a GPS update on upcoming turns??? I can see using the tablet for planning a trip but not for driving the trip. What am I missing???

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Google Maps on a 7" or 10" tablet will do an even better job!

Only if and when you have an internet connection. For some of us that often go where cell phone coverage is spotty at best that is not an option.

Waze on a tablet. I have had updates on traffic moments before they happen. I’ve used it on my cell phone but I like a bigger screen

I have the Garmin RV760LMT with up to date maps. All I have to do is turn it on and it will get me lost. I never really trust it now. I use a trucker's atlas to plan my route and use the GPS to look ahead for diesel, food, etc. My phone has a better map program. The last time I was on I40 going through Oklahoma City it kept telling me I had to exit as there was a low clearance ahead (I'm under 12 feet high). I noticed the 18 wheelers were not exiting so I decided to take a chance but the Garmin kept telling me to exit. It even got to a point where it had a screen pop up that made me hit a button to confirm that I was ignoring the Garmin directions. Made it all the way to New Mexico and never saw a low bridge. It has done similar mis-directions many times but this was the craziest. I still use it when on the interstates to look for services at upcoming exits. My guess is if you program it to go to Alaska you'll probably find yourself heading south into Florida as it takes you around the world to Alaska. When I want to get lost I program the Garmin to head to Dallas, Texas so I can find all the dirt roads on the way. I never trust it any more but use the trucker's atlas and it has never been wrong. The Garmin was wrong many, many times. Can you tell I really don’t trust the Garmin?

I have a Garman 660 and love it. This is my third Garman. Would like to have a 770 but can't justify it.