We have always used our car 5" screen GPS when traveling, but are thinking about purchasing an RV specific GPS. Can anyone give me some input as to which one you own and pros and cons? Are they worth it? It sounds like some of the models have changed the last few years too.Thanks for the feedback.

Google Maps on your phone! It's the only up-to-date mapping program around. You likely have already planned where you want to go before you leave so the GPS is best served by simply getting you there.This is, of course, completely my opinion. I do use one of the latest 7" Garmin's in my coach but I bought it years ago. I will never buy another GPS and I use my phone to get me the last few miles to the campground to ensure accuracy.

I have a Rand McNally 7730 with a 7 inch screen. The length, height, and weight for the RV or RV plus tow or towed vehicle can be set. The GPS will then route you away from low tunnels and bridges. It can be set to avoid small roads and dirt roads. There are lots of other settings for warnings about going over the speed limit, approaching sharp curves, construction zones, etc. I travel by myself; the cat is no good about reading maps and gets bored with the smart phone or tablet, so I appreciate the step by step directions and the visual showing which lane to get in for exits and interchanges. Also the motor home speedometer is hard to see it some lighting so I find myself using the GPS speed indicator – much easier to see. I am very happy with this GPS and now that I am used to it, I find it easier to use than the Garmin in my car. There is a learning curve though, it takes a while.

I just use the standard auto GPSr with a box of paper maps as back up.

I have a Garmin DEZL760LMT which keeps track of my height, width, length and weight and does not route me onto roads where I will not fit. They make an RV specific version now, RV760LMT, which has campgrounds, etc as points of interest.

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Lantley
Nomad
Nov 05, 2016
Chuck_thehammer wrote:
2 weeks ago. I got the Truck version. Dezl 770LMTHD.. from a Garmin 2597.

after my 1800 mile trip.(Ended yesterday). I am happy with it. Size restrictions. speed changes, sharp turns. steep hills. and you can do route changes with a finger on the screen, if you do not like where GPS is sending you..
NO more needed to use computer and download to GPS. and hope it works.

I have no need for RV type information.. I have a tablet for that ( if needed )

Not a deal breaker but RV models are very similar to trucker models I imagine the routing is the almost the same. My RV model has 98 per cent of my destinations already in its data base. Seldom do I input a CG address.
I'll take all the RV related info the GPS has to offer vs. truck stops,CAT scales, weigh stations and more trucking related data.
Again not a deal breaker, but I'm an RV'er not a trucker
OLYLEN
Explorer
Nov 05, 2016
Beyond just the get you there functions of a GPS I love the lane assist, speed limit, voice control, nearest what ever you want, slow curve warning and the most important the next pottie station. Yes there are routing problems, but one must use common sense when using any tech. I carry an Atlas but its getting dusty and may get used to start the camp fire. All in All I will keep my RVGPS, I use the RV760LTM and for AZ99 that is not a waste of money.

LEN
Chuck_thehammer
Explorer
Nov 06, 2016
Yes, Truck and RV versions are very similar.. but buying NEW.. the RV 760 is discontinued... and is Now a RV 660.. I am going from a 5 inch to a 7 inch screen.. no point going to a 6 inch screen..

I know the campground I am going to. no need for a database on campgrounds.
beings a past trucker..

Food stores, Restaurants, Gas Stations... in both.

Now if a GPS, can have a database on poor roads... Like I55, I12, I10.. only the concrete areas.. blacktop areas are nice.
az99
Explorer
Nov 07, 2016
OLYLEN wrote:
All in All I will keep my RVGPS, I use the RV760LTM and for AZ99 that is not a waste of money.

LEN
In your opinion it is not a waste of money. :)

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