I am interested in purchasing a Garmin RV 760LMT Portable GPS Navigator. Some of the recent reviews have me somewhat concerned with problem issues of the system continually locking up and in “fuel saver” mode sending you down some really bad roads. Some folks on RV.net have mentioned their good success with this unit while others, not so much. Anyone here have current user comments (good or bad) about this Garmin unit? I am ready to purchase, but hesitate thinking that maybe ALL the bugs will be worked out at some point!Lakeside

Garmin,Make a list of questions/concerns you have and then call Garmin tech service. Their tech service is outstanding.

we've had/used one for over a year, and probably 6-8K miles of traveling. Never ever had it lock up or send us down wrong roads.I'm happy with it, lots of RV/camping features and built in apps. Like virtually all GPS units, Garmin gets maps and info from navteq. Navteq gets much of it's data from state data bases. State data base info and accuracy seems to vary. As an example, in Oregon the data base will show low clearance sites that have plenty of clearance, it's the corner clearance that they publish, not the lane clearance. And in some states length limits are trailer not overall length, and can give bad info.GPS is no substitute for common sense.That said, the RV760 so far has had very comprehensive and accurate data on campsites, parks, rv services, things to see, rest stop locations, fuel locations, virtually all of the things we need to look up as we travel.My only downside is the size. Good news, the display is big and very readable and customizable. Bad news, display is BIG..... need to find a place to mount it that doesn't obstruct visiability.

Good advice djgarica.Ktmrfs, thanks for your informative post. Your message was helpful to me. I am leaning toward this GPS. There is nothing better than hearing about firsthand experience from others.Lakeside

I have a RV 760 and am very satisfied. I have had it for a full years and a few months. Lots of built in info. Has yet to take me down a dirt road. I also Have the BC-20 back up camera that works well and displays on the GPS screen. No additional monitor needed.Beware never trust any GPS 100%. Be sure to confirm and review overall trip with another source like Google maps or a paper map. Blindly trusting a GPS cancreate havoc and headaches!

The only negative and what kept me from buying it is that there is no setting in the RV profile for propane. When I spoke with Garmin about this, the response was - "Oh yes, we should have included that. Perhaps on a future model." The same truck GPS from Garmin does have a profile setting for propane/hazardous gas on board. This may not be important for some, but on the East Coast there are a number of routes one cannot take with propane.

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Gjac
Explorer III
Aug 06, 2014
Pirate wrote:
Lantley wrote:
1775 wrote:
The only negative and what kept me from buying it is that there is no setting in the RV profile for propane. When I spoke with Garmin about this, the response was - "Oh yes, we should have included that. Perhaps on a future model." The same truck GPS from Garmin does have a profile setting for propane/hazardous gas on board. This may not be important for some, but on the East Coast there are a number of routes one cannot take with propane.

Is LP really an issue? I know the Baltimore tunnels prohibit propane but is there anywhere else on the east coast or anywhere else at all that also prohibits propane? I have not personally encountered total LP restrictions anywhere else.
No. But if it can't route around that, how can I be sure it is protecting me from low clearances and such?
This is a very good question, having had to backtrack do to a low bridge before, I have wondered if it would be better to get a car type Garmin and download low clearance POI's or does the 760 have these same POI's as part of its logic?
Lantley
Nomad
Aug 06, 2014
Pirate wrote:
Lantley wrote:
1775 wrote:
The only negative and what kept me from buying it is that there is no setting in the RV profile for propane. When I spoke with Garmin about this, the response was - "Oh yes, we should have included that. Perhaps on a future model." The same truck GPS from Garmin does have a profile setting for propane/hazardous gas on board. This may not be important for some, but on the East Coast there are a number of routes one cannot take with propane.

Is LP really an issue? I know the Baltimore tunnels prohibit propane but is there anywhere else on the east coast or anywhere else at all that also prohibits propane? I have not personally encountered total LP restrictions anywhere else.
No. But if it can't route around that, how can I be sure it is protecting me from low clearances and such?

Unfortunately there are no guarantees. No GPS is foolproof. The driver will need to be alert and aware of his surroundings,and any hazards along the way. The GPS does not eliminate that fact. There will be low branches or bridge repairs that a GPS will never be aware of.
Hopefully you are not trusting your GPS 100%,it is merely a tool.
The driver is still responsible for researching the roads along the destination for potential hazards.
Pirate1
Explorer
Aug 06, 2014
Lantley wrote:
1775 wrote:
The only negative and what kept me from buying it is that there is no setting in the RV profile for propane. When I spoke with Garmin about this, the response was - "Oh yes, we should have included that. Perhaps on a future model." The same truck GPS from Garmin does have a profile setting for propane/hazardous gas on board. This may not be important for some, but on the East Coast there are a number of routes one cannot take with propane.

Is LP really an issue? I know the Baltimore tunnels prohibit propane but is there anywhere else on the east coast or anywhere else at all that also prohibits propane? I have not personally encountered total LP restrictions anywhere else.
No. But if it can't route around that, how can I be sure it is protecting me from low clearances and such?
hypoxia
Explorer
Aug 06, 2014
In RV mode it takes you on crazy routings. I switched it to automotive mode & that cured the problem but offers no protections bu at least it gives decent routing.
Lantley
Nomad
Aug 05, 2014
1775 wrote:
The only negative and what kept me from buying it is that there is no setting in the RV profile for propane. When I spoke with Garmin about this, the response was - "Oh yes, we should have included that. Perhaps on a future model." The same truck GPS from Garmin does have a profile setting for propane/hazardous gas on board. This may not be important for some, but on the East Coast there are a number of routes one cannot take with propane.

Is LP really an issue? I know the Baltimore tunnels prohibit propane but is there anywhere else on the east coast or anywhere else at all that also prohibits propane? I have not personally encountered total LP restrictions anywhere else.
Pirate1
Explorer
Aug 05, 2014
1775 wrote:
The only negative and what kept me from buying it is that there is no setting in the RV profile for propane. When I spoke with Garmin about this, the response was - "Oh yes, we should have included that. Perhaps on a future model." The same truck GPS from Garmin does have a profile setting for propane/hazardous gas on board. This may not be important for some, but on the East Coast there are a number of routes one cannot take with propane.
Yes, I have the trucker model and in RV mode, it still tried to route me through the I-95 tunnel in Baltimore. As stated, review your route the night before and be prepared to NOT listen to the gps. I take the route often around Baltimore and have played with the settings. It still wants me to go into the tunnel.
lakeside013104
Explorer
Aug 05, 2014
All,

Very helpful. Thanks so much.

Lakeside
MarkTwain
Explorer
Aug 05, 2014
Garmin-
Using the settings "find the quickest route" is not necessarly the best choice to choose when towing a trailer:(
PenMan
Explorer
Aug 05, 2014
We've had one since March of this year. It has locked up several times but only when I was trying to get my backup camera to work. Now that I have that fixed it has not locked up again. Routing is another matter. I have only used it on two trips and it seems to definitely have a mind of it's own. First trip to Texas we had no problems except as soon as we heave the main highway it tells me that it is not cure we can take our RV anywhere. On our last trip I programmed it to lead us home from an area 100 miles from home. We go to this camping spot frequently so I was just testing Garmin. It did OK until we got to Albuquerque. I have it programmed to choose the quickest route and the way it routed me around Albuquerque was way off. We live on the east side of Albuquerque and it kept directing me west. It kept telling me to make turns that would have had me going away from home instead of towards it. When we were just one turn from home it was still trying to get me to go the opposite way. Never had this problem with my old Garmin. I'm thinking maybe the maps are screwed up? I did download the latest when I got the new unit. I must have something set wrong.
restlesswind
Explorer
Aug 05, 2014
I have the RV760.No big problems so far.I do like the size,and don't find that it obstructs the view to a great degree. I have the "bean bag" mount that sets on the dash it stays in place (mostly) even on some pretty rough roads.
As others have said,I don't trust it 100%.
Like the cold war term,"trust but verify"

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