Garmin RV 760 vs Rand McNally 7720

[viajante]

Looking to get an RV specific GPS. I have read reviews on Amazon.com and both units seem to have some issues.

I searched the topic on rv.net , but couldn't find anything specific to address my concerns.

Please give me your opinion............. good or bad.

Thanks.

[Canadian_Rainbi]

Our Garmin RV760LTM has worked great for us. Even the tiny streets in Zihuatanejo are shown in fine detail. Note that it is the ONLY RV specific GPS that has Mexico maps available (extra cost). We contacted the others for confirmation. Mexico not available. (Some have a basic Mexico map included but not detailed)

[Rollnhome]

We love our Garmin RV760 LTM. I can't compare to any other RV specific units though. 🙂

[Koop]

We love our Rand McNally RVND 7720. I can't compare to any other RV specific units though.

[ncrowley]

We just purchased the Garmin 760LMT. We had a Garmin before and really liked it so we stayed with Garmin. So far, we really like it! The big screen is amazing and we like the features. We have not really tested it in difficult environments yet. We use the Garmin but we always check the routes ahead of time and know where we should be going before we set out. we do not thing you should ever totally rely on any GPS. You need to plan your route and know where you are going in addition to using the GPS. That being said, we find them a very useful tool.

[wallynm]

We have a Garmin dzel 760 LMT. LM means it has life time maps updates which is nice. You can create two additional vehicle profiles in addition to the car profile. T means technology options which means it accepts voice commands and phone Bluetooth set up. It has a 7 inch screen which is easy on the eyes. It also has a no cost options that can identify road and traffic conditions in most large cities.

You can download an android app and pay Garmin a monthly subscription fee for additional traffic and road conditions ( we did not do that.)

We used it to go to a NASCAR race in Dallas and the road and traffic conditions it provided were right on. This option worked flawlessly in Washington traffic.

Current price is $399.00.

[JR45]

I just got my RV760 from the Factory Outlet Store works great. Used the Garmin Express to down load the maps, took about 20min. I like the way my old Garmin StreetPilot 2720 works but after about 5 years got a TomTom, it sucks when trying to input something so I went back to Garmin but I did look at the RVND 7720. If anyone need help on the Rand McNally you will find it here. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f53/rand-mcnally-192905.html
and if you need help on the RV760 Yahoo has a forum also.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Garmin760/info
JR

[TripleE]

I had a RM 7710 and did like using it until it started freezing and then died completely after 3 years. I bought the Garmin 760 and like it better. The RM "talks" more than the Garmin. The lane assist in the Garmin is better. I think the Garmin is more user friendly. Both have, at one time or another, sent me in directions I didn't like. I think the Garmin has better maps. Just my opinion

[KO]

I wrote this review up on the RVND when I first got mine.
RVND Review


Hope this helps.

[mtrumpet]

I have the (Good Sam branded) Rand McNally RVND 7725 * which I purchased via Camping World. So far, it's the best GPS unit that I've owned. My previous was an older Garmin nuvi670 which is also a good unit, but the Rand McNally RVND 7725 has far superior features as it biased more towards RV travel (but can be adjusted and used in a regular vehicle as well). I really like the 7" touch screen.

* I believe that the 7725 is the same as the 7720 only Good Sam branded.

[Effy]

Garmin!!!. I have an RVND and it's awful. Without going into details, it freezes quite a bit despite the "fix" offered by RM. I have had it replaced and the new one still freezes, always on the beltway. And it's not intuitive at all. I have a Garmin we just got and love it. They simply make the best GPS. Dependable, intuitive, easy to operate, easy to read etc.

[Valkyriebush]

I have the RVND 7720. I wish the lane assist and exit graphics were more realistic like my Tom Tom, otherwise I really like it. It does a lot more than I need.

[chuckftboy]

I have 4 Garmin GPS for my personal vehicles and think they are great but hands down my 7710 (earlier version of 7720) is the best I've ever used for long distance travel

[sremsing]

I have the rvnd 7710 and have no no problems of any kind. Don't know about the 7720.

[PenMan]

I recently got the Garmin and have been happy with it in general. I like the large screen and the split screen view when approaching an intersection. I have been disappointed in the city maps. I thought the main idea was to be able to determine places where it was not safe to take an RV when leaving the highway. In almost all cases when I leave the highway to go on city streets it tells me it doesn't know about RV travel in the area. My home is on a fairly main street and only one turn between home and I-40 and it's not sure if I can get home pulling the trailer when I get off I-40. I never trust the GPS by itself but use maps too. I don't know if the Rand is any better.