What to use for GPS
Went to update my Garmin (RV 760) this morning. I got sent to a site that wanted to charge me for updates. This unit is supposed to have lifetime maps. Any advice on how to get those updates ? Failing...
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valhalla360 wrote:dodge guy wrote:
I would steer clear of any phone app GPS! I tried CoPilot, the routes always seemed questionable. The very last time I tried it it sent me down a road in WV highway 60 (Midland Trail) through Gauly Bridge.
If you expect to just plug in your destination and the car will drive you there...sure it might be problematic.
But GPS is an aid to navigation. As the helmsman, you still have a responsibility to look at the route. If in doubt, stick to interstate and major arterials if you don't want to vet side roads. That's basically what the dedicated RV/Trucker GPS units will do anyway.
Google maps is free, constantly updated and includes construction and congestion information. If you've looked at the route before departing, it's a really good option and avoids having an extra item kicking around on the dash board.
As far as finding things while on the road, the co-pilot will typically use Google Maps on her phone while mine is doing general navigation.
Like I said I thought I thoroughly checked the route, but missed the tight curves/almost switchbacks. And again google maps is good and I trust it when out west, but in the east with the tight roads everywhere it’s no good. And you can only pre check a 400 mile route so much. At 400 miles something will get past you. The GPS is a tool to go along with the knowledge on how to use it. I haven’t gotten stuck because of this thinking. But I prefer to skip backroads in the MH unless I’m well aware of what to expect!