Which GPS Unit?
I may be interested in a GPS device, but don't own a smartphone. Can anyone recommend a stand-alone unit that doesn't require a smart phone? Thanks.
Forum Discussion
scrubjaysnest wrote:
Garmin changed the name of Mapsource to Basecamp when they updated it at one point. They work the same, but are kind of a pain to build a route with due to the fact that you lose roads when you zoom out. I use Street Atlas to plan the route, and Basecamp to copy the route and upload it to my Nuvi's.
We use Garmin and build the routes in Mapsource first then upload to the Nuvi's.
The newer Nuvi's build the route in Mapsource then import to Base Camp for the upload. Base Camp doesn't work well for building routes. Also tends to overwrite waypoints with the ones in the GPS.
Mapsource does a better job of letting you view sections of the route in Google Earth such as intersections.
Paper maps as back up; we carry a box of them.bighatnohorse wrote:
dewey02 wrote:
sch911 wrote:
Garmin RV760LMT RV Specific, campground database, lifetime maps, traffic.
X2. But pricey.
X3 - this is the one to get for RV'ers.
It can has Voice Command, it will show nearby RV camps, dump stations, and low overpass bridges.
X4 Love it!
I use an extension arm so both the driver and passenger can see and change route also in some states it's illegal to place a GPS on dash or windshield this way it's visible and out of the way.
dewey02 wrote:
sch911 wrote:
Garmin RV760LMT RV Specific, campground database, lifetime maps, traffic.
X2. But pricey.
X3 - this is the one to get for RV'ers.
It can has Voice Command, it will show nearby RV camps, dump stations, and low overpass bridges.- Garmin 2597 LMT... 2 plus years.. 5 inch screen.. very good unit. like $149.
owned 5 Magellan's.. before this.. do not get Magellan's
they do stand behind there warranty.. but 5 in 6 years.
and YES, never depend 100 percent on routing.. paper map for that.
check routing before departing ... and most will route you into the center of Cities...
Very helpful for finding business in places you never been before..
Wal-Mart, laundry, Food, Restaurants. - We use Garmin and build the routes in Mapsource first then upload to the Nuvi's.
The newer Nuvi's build the route in Mapsource then import to Base Camp for the upload. Base Camp doesn't work well for building routes. Also tends to overwrite waypoints with the ones in the GPS.
Mapsource does a better job of letting you view sections of the route in Google Earth such as intersections.
Paper maps as back up; we carry a box of them. sch911 wrote:
Garmin RV760LMT RV Specific, campground database, lifetime maps, traffic.
X2. But pricey.- Garmin RV760LMT RV Specific, campground database, lifetime maps, traffic.
- I like the Garmin Nuvi and have had several over the years. I wouldn't get one that doesn't have the ability to load custom routes.
- None of them require a smart phone.
- We have the Garmin 2797LMT which includes 7" screen, lifetime maps and traffic rerouting. Very satisfied with unit. In addition, we can add custom Point of Interest files (POI's) as needed.
