What GPS ?

[09Sam]

I am looking for a RV Class A specific GPS unit to replace the factory one in my coach. What do you all use and how reliable are they as to routes and information, etc.? Thanks...

[afrescopXx]

gasguzler wrote:
Ck this one out too


Garmin NUVI 2797 is a nice option too and for a little less $.

X2. My previous Garmin 5" 1490T died. I called Garmin tech support. Since the 1490 was out of warranty I was offered a choice: a refurbished 1490 for $120 or $120 off any new model. I chose the 2797 for $159, it was brand new in the box. I was going to get the RV760 for $279 but I add my own points of interest which gives me almost the same features for free.

Only complaint is sun glare on the screen. Sometimes it is a little difficult so see. All the other features work as advertised. This is my third Garmin. Still have and occasionally use my 2006 C340.

[gasguzler]

Ck this one out too


Garmin NUVI 2797 is a nice option too and for a little less $.

[mtrumpet]

I bought one of these last year from CW at the Good Sam Rally in Syracuse, NY. Nice unit and is geared toward RV use. Of course, it can also be used for cars etc. as well. Pretty nice unit with a large screen and nice features. If I had to find any negative, it would be that the voice commands don't seem to be quite as clear as my old Garmin was.

Good Sam GPS 7" RVND7725 Powered by Rand McNally

BTW, It's on (internet) sale now for $50.00 LESS than what I paid. 😞

[Bumpyroad]

just bought a nice handheld, garmin GPSmap 62s on sale at bass pro shops for $199.99.
bumpy

[aboeck3]

I "upgraded" to the RM 7720 from a garmin - love the RM!!!! New coach has the same unit built-in.

[Disneyfix]

Bump, looking for gps as well.

[Jim_Norman]

I have about a dozen GPS units. We buy them for all our trucks. Garmin is the most accurate and with the 'lifetime maps' option is the way to go. Personally I have the DEZL 760 and use it between the RV and SUV. It has three settings, Truck, RV and Car. Enter your weight, width, length in the RV settings and it does a pretty good job of routing. A couple things I've found is that even updating regularly not all streets and bridges are caught. We have a bridge near home that has been replaced, about 8 years ago that is now a heavy weight that used to be restricted. I still get warnings. In other words, PAY ATTENTION!

The only bad thing about the DEZL is that it takes some time to recalculate your course.

[Bumpyroad]

09Sam wrote:
Thanks all for the information. Guess I will see which ones have the options I would like and back it up with an atlas. Thanks.

just remember that those "lifetime" updates, according to one article, are really only good for a few years that the device is supported, so update early and often, I think you can do it 3 times a year???
bumpy

[09Sam]

Thanks all for the information. Guess I will see which ones have the options I would like and back it up with an atlas. Thanks.

[Effy]

maanpaontheroad wrote:
We have had 3 different brands, we are back to Garvin and will not sway again.
Not saying the others are bad but Garvin is top on our list.

X2. Had a RVND 5510 and I had a lot of problems with it. Now have a Garmin DZL and love it.

[WoodGlue]

The thing I like about the TomTom specifically is that they collect data from the user (from the actual GPS unit) review it for accuracy and then publish it hours later as an update. It's called "MapShare" and your TomTom can be updated nightly if you want to. TomTom also has a nightly update called GPS HotFix that helps the GPS unit locate the satellites and lock onto them.

You're able to make map corrections "on the fly" and they are instantly uploaded to TomTom, verified and offered back to the entire TomTom community - all within hours!!

Whichever unit you choose to go with, it's only as good as the latest updates offered to you or available from the company. You need to keep it updated at least once a month!

WoodGlue

[Larry_Sanders]

My Wife gave me The Garmin RV 760LMT for Christmas.
Can't wait to try it out in the next few weeks.

[n7bsn]

Canadian Rainbirds wrote:

n7bsn wrote:
Personally I prefer the user interface of Garmin, which means the Garmin RV 760. The Garmin RV uses the same map base as the Nuvi and Dezl

Garmin 760. You can also get Mexico maps for Mexico which are not available for the Rand

Just to be clear get the RV 760, not the nearly identical Dezl 760. The Dezl is setup for trucking.

[Bumpyroad]

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