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Explorer II

Jul 25, 2015

RVND 7720 Fail

Ever since we left Yuma heading east my GPS has been so inaccurate with the speed limits in Texas. Now I'm in New Orleans LA and it's all over the place. With the multiple layer of HI ways in the city it's so far off to be unsafe. For those that have one, what is the best setting for city driving, car or RV (street view, Auto View City view). Perhaps I'm not using it right. I can't believe the places in the city it took me, good thing we were in the car. The roads and traffic in NO is awful too. So much construction and narrow roads. I may replace this one. Any recommendations for a replacement. I did a recent update too.

Seeking Advice

GMandJM
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015
Check your settings. Ours, when set for "shortest distance", has taken us through alleys and what we thought were parking lots.

When in our MH we never rely solely on the GPSes (we run two and they often disagree). Mapquest, GoogleEarth and paper maps can be your friend.
ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015
Some days, my phone and/or tablet is spot on. Other days, I am traveling in the woods. Sometimes a reset helps, but I just think it is bad signals.
enblethen
Nomad
Jul 25, 2015
We have had very good luck with the Rand McNally 7715.
OP:
Have you tried resetting the unit?
4aSong
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015
We have had both the Rand McNally RVND7730LM and the Garmin 2797LMT and my opinion is the Garmin is a far superior unit from the standpoint of quality and accuracy. Don't get me wrong the Garmin still has its shortcomings as sometimes the directions are not 100% correct but overall I believe it is the better of the two.
Homer1
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015
Sounds typical for every GPS I have owned.