GlennLever wrote:
mikestock wrote:
I have two Garmin units. I also have Streets and Trips 2011 with GPS sensor. Besides this I have an Ipad with GPS and also apps on mine and my wife's Verizon smart phones. None of the above, with the exception of Streets and Trips, have any warning about overhead clearance.
After three years of comparing routes calculated by the different devices I have learned to rely most on the routes calculated by Verizon. It does not always give the shortest route, but when I have depended on Garmin rather than a different route calculated by Verizon, it was a mistake. The Garmin has put me on mountainous routes such as one just north of Santa Rosa, CA that limit speed to 25 mph for miles, when the alternate Verizon calculated route, although longer, would have been much safer and faster. The only drawback with the phone is that it must have a signal to calculate.
Which Garmin units do you have, the was under the impression that the Garmin RV670 did do height?
"Alerts you to upcoming road conditions
Such as sharp curves, bridge heights, weight limits, high-wind areas, descents, ascents and more to help keep you informed. Also shows trucking speed limits and mile marker information."
I have also read in PC reviews that Garmin shows ads?
I have the RV760 yes it DOES do height. Also can link to the smartphone and use the Android traffic, much better than the included traffic, as well as show most road cameras and weather. Haven't done the update with new FW yet, but as shipped true, no propane.
Very good on showing curves, steep roads, etc. in RV mode. Turn by turn directions so far are fantastic. For example it will tell you the road to turn on, followed by local landmarks in most cases, along with light or not. For example, In on case said (paraphasing) " Turn left on 185th Ave at the stoplight just after the US bank on the right"
Also, unlike past Garmins, if you miss a turn it then figures the next route, rather than getting you back on the initial route. I often know some shortcuts and now when I pass the GPS turn, it just picks up the alternate route, no "recalculating, make a legal u turn bit".
And finally you can create a route using Basecamp and import it into the Garmin as the route. I'm guessing you can do the same with a Streets and Trip route if you create a GPX file.
RV related ammenities seem extensive. List of nearby RV parks, dealers, service, etc. was very comprehensive. Listing of local RV parks, campgrounds that I initally looked at were accurate and up to date with lots of info on the park, sites, phone #s etc.
With the big screen lots of info without clutter, including at the bottom showing the next intersection coming up, with the top showing distance to next turn and turn info.
So far, I'm glad I waited for the RV760 and would recomend it in a heartbeat based on my first trips experience. Will be getting a real workout next month on our trip through idaho and montana.
On route selection, a "prefer not freeways" would be nice for us. In the avoid section it has a avoid unpaved roads, which is nice to make sure the route isn't going to send you off to never never land.
so, far, the only good news/bad news is the screen size. yes, the big screen is great, BUT without proper placement it can obstruct your view. Placed mine on passenger side far right. DW has close up view, but with big screen I can also see it.
So far, no Ads.
2011 Keystone Outback 295RE
2004 14' bikehauler with full living quarters
2015.5 Denali 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison
2004.5 Silverado 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison passed on to our Son!
