My new Garmin RV760LMT - I have questions?

1) AFAIK, there is only one RV760 model
2) You need to download them from the old GPS, then transfer to the new GPS, I used a Garmin app they provided on the web-site
3) You probably would mess up the strength of the signal for the traffic part, it might (and no-one would know without trying it) make it unusable.

1. Mine only has RV 760LM on the device itself and I do receive traffic. As you point out the traffic receiver is in the cable so I think that makes sense, they have LMT on the box but LM on the device itself.

2. Garmin have a free utility called Basecamp that you can use to plan your trips, map everything out on your computer and then transfer the route to your device. Very useful tool and you can also use it to transfer data from your old GPS. You should also install Garmin Express to handle map and firmware updates.

3. No idea. Couldn't you hardwire another 12v socket and hide it behind the dash or whatever.

GlennB wrote:
I would like to hard wire the 12V power cord to a switched 12V in my truck. The power cord serves a dual function -- by connecting to a regular "cigar outlet" it provides 12V to the GPS AND it is an antenna & receiver for traffic info. So, do I dare cut off the cigar lighter plug to hard wire the cable or should I keep the cable intact?

The 12V plug has circuitry inside it to provide a lower voltage to the GPS, probably 5 VDC. You can wire a 12V female recepticle and plug your GPS into it. Tape it in so it doesn't work its way out.

I carry an automotive GPS along with the RV760. The 760 does some crazy routing. Yesterday it wanted me to go off the main road and around the block on a dirt road back to the main road. I can go on & on about routing issues. Garmin software folks have some work to do.

Hi again, I'm the originator of this topic.
Thanks so much for your informative replies.
1. So now I know to not be concerned that only LM is printed on the GPS itself.
2. I won't cut off the 12V plug, instead I'll wire in a 12V receptacle to tuck away somewhere below the dash.
3. I'll check out Basecamp and Garmin Express.

Also, one of you, Jim, added that the 760 can sometimes send you on a goofy trek. That reminds me of last summer when I was relying on my Garmin 2460 to get us and our 5th-wheel to Camelot RV Park in Poplar Bluff, MO. We were coming up from the south and, we found out later, were only 2 or 3 miles from the RV park. The GPS had us turn on off the main highway onto a side road. Then onto a gravel road which finally turned into a 1-lane dirt road with no place to turn around.
The GPS kept showing we were getting closer and closer to the RV park. Then just as it was getting down to a few hundred feet to go, it jumped to 9 miles to go and for me to make a U-turn. Yeah, right.
Another car came along and the driver assured me that if I kept going the road would get even worse but not to worry. After a mile or so it would start to get better. He told me the turns to make to get to Camelot. The Camelot RV park owner said it happens all the time. He said if I had phoned him ahead of time he would have told me how to get there and to not use a GPS.
Oh, well.
Glenn

The GPS has the LM (Lifetime Maps) designation so it can be sold with or without the traffic capability contained in the cord. It was a smart move by Garmin building the traffic feature into the cord . I believe it can be added to most recent Garmin Automotive GPSs with the purchase of a cord with the traffic feature. From a consumer perspective, if for any reason the traffic receiver fails - you just need purchase a new cord and not the complete unit.

I had the same "problem",called the dealer,she explained about the traffic reciever built into the power cord. Well....duhhh! How about that!
BTW I really like the RV760LMT,but as with any GPS,I don't completly trust her.