GPS, Atlas, Mapquest and More....
OK Ladies and Gentlemen: As I am approaching the one-month mark until flight-time, I would like to hear your experience in finding your way. Mind you, I am a mechanical and map midget OK...? When m...
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Couple of things about GPS:
1) If you don't already own one, you might get one that is RV Specific. I have the TomTom 1605 RV and it's great. I also own the Garmin RV unit but had trouble with it leading me under low bridges on some test runs that I did.
2) When you enter the details about your destination into the GPS, use the places ZIP CODE and put that info in first!
3) Keep your GPS up to date. Plug it into your computer at least once a month, to check for updates, firmware and software. My TomTom has a feature called "MapShare" where people put in current road conditions - closures and such, once the info is verified by TomTom, they release an update - this happens at least once a week on TomTom!
4) Get a paper map and learn how to read it. Never depend 100% on any GPS! Trust, but verify!
Have fun,
WoodGlue
1) If you don't already own one, you might get one that is RV Specific. I have the TomTom 1605 RV and it's great. I also own the Garmin RV unit but had trouble with it leading me under low bridges on some test runs that I did.
2) When you enter the details about your destination into the GPS, use the places ZIP CODE and put that info in first!
3) Keep your GPS up to date. Plug it into your computer at least once a month, to check for updates, firmware and software. My TomTom has a feature called "MapShare" where people put in current road conditions - closures and such, once the info is verified by TomTom, they release an update - this happens at least once a week on TomTom!
4) Get a paper map and learn how to read it. Never depend 100% on any GPS! Trust, but verify!
Have fun,
WoodGlue
