GPS App ?

[3_dog_nights]

My old factory rebuilt Tom Tom has finally had it. Last trip out I had the old girl laying on a folded towel on the dash trying to find her way. My wife ran her I-phone GPS in tandem and it both worked well and gave better directions than the old TomTom. My question is, is there an APP for RV's that will work on my Android? I'm sure there are many, so let me rephrase, is there an APP that works WELL with RV's and doesn't cost a small fortune?

[1775]

1492 wrote:

3 dog nights wrote:
OK, wonderful news about how well these work on the Iphones and Ipads, but I have an adroid. Google Maps may work well, but it doesn't allow for my 65' length, 13' height and 20k+ pounds.
Again, looking for a RV GPS for an Android.

Haven't we already mentioned GoPilot GPS? You're not going to find any similar RV GPS for Android at that price.

X2

Actually the only RV GPS App I am aware of for Android that actually works.

[chiefneon]

Howdy!

I've used Google map and find it much slower than Co-Pilot. Also if your in a area which you have no data connection your "SOL" and that going to happen on a trip to Alaska. Co-pilot the maps are downloaded to your device and no data connection needed. My tablet is WiFi only which I use all the time towing without a connection and have never had a problem. You can use Co-Pilot with a data connection to get traffic updates also.

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon

[wa8yxm]

I use Google Maps on my Android (Came with it in fact, can't get rid of it if I try) when I'm in my car. Very nice.. I also have a stand alone garmin, not as nice.

in the motor home I use a combination of the 'Droid and Microsoft Streets and Trips with GPS dongle.. The problem with S&T is that it is very well named.

Usually it takes me down Streets, freeways, Highways and such.

Occasionally it's a real TRIP (think bad acid).

I try to override those routes, but, Well, it can be fun.

[lynndiwagon]

From my experience with two Garmin units, Google Maps is far superior. Google does not require you to pay for updated maps, and offers very accurate, free, live traffic, plus it's free. It's amazing how traffic jams, and slow downs show up on the map. I always pre-check the route and also the alternate routes it offers before traveling. I use the street view feature to check out the local area on perspective RV parks...very handy feature. I mount my smartphone to the windshield with a suction cup holder and connect the charging cable to the 12V plug. I don't see how you could go wrong with Google Maps.

[3_dog_nights]

Thank you everyone. Sorry if I came across sarcasticly, it was unintended.
Looks like Co-Pilot is the way to go.
Again, Thank You!
Bob

[chiefneon]

Howdy!

Absolutely Co-Pilot gps app. Been using it for years and it is our goto gps for RV filltime travels. It also has a RV setting which you can set the hieght up to 13'. I use it on my smartphone and android tablet, really like the 10.1" tablet while riving the MDT pulling our large 5er.

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon

[1492]

Here's another Smart RV Route GPS for Android which charges an ongoing subscription of $45.(?) per year.

[rk911]

3 dog nights wrote:
OK, wonderful news about how well these work on the Iphones and Ipads, but I have an adroid. Google Maps may work well, but it doesn't allow for my 65' length, 13' height and 20k+ pounds.
Again, looking for a RV GPS for an Android.

I don't understand why the RV GPS is necessary. there are several low clearance databases and apps for local roads (trucker's atlas) and this website lists the minimum clearances. other than some local roads your 20K gvw should not be an issue.

[1492]

3 dog nights wrote:
OK, wonderful news about how well these work on the Iphones and Ipads, but I have an adroid. Google Maps may work well, but it doesn't allow for my 65' length, 13' height and 20k+ pounds.
Again, looking for a RV GPS for an Android.

Haven't we already mentioned GoPilot GPS? You're not going to find any similar RV GPS for Android at that price.

[3_dog_nights]

OK, wonderful news about how well these work on the Iphones and Ipads, but I have an adroid. Google Maps may work well, but it doesn't allow for my 65' length, 13' height and 20k+ pounds.
Again, looking for a RV GPS for an Android.

[1775]

And another vote for CoPilot. Best GPS app because it does not need data when driving as all maps are on the device and it has the lowest price of any app that has that feature. It does everything a stand alone GPS does plus it has an RV profile mode to route around low clearances and propane restrictions. You can't beat this for ten bucks and they often put it on sale for $8. There is a version for Android, Iphone, and Windows phones/tablets.

[DiskDoctr]

JimBollman wrote:

1492 wrote:
CoPilot GPS. Maps are stored on your device, so doesn't rely on net connection. Try the free version. A premium version is also available with added features.

Another vote for the free CoPilot, my wife runs it on her iPad, we use a Garmin as our primary but Copilot has helped find different routes and points of interest to stop at. The free version does not have voice directions so you would have to pay for the delux version if you want that. I also have CoPilot on my iPhone and it has come in handy when I leave the Garmin in the other vehicle and need some help getting where I'm suppose to be.

I paid $10 some time ago, lifetime upgrades, voice, all of North America, etc. The latest version is quite nice. Make sure younget a device with inbuilt gps to make life simple.

I really like a 10.1" gps.

[Davydd]

If you are already familiar with TomTom you can get the app for Android. The beauty of it is it has its own map base built in and doesn't rely on the Internet cell towers. That means it will work in the wilderness. It got me through Canada on my way to Alaska where I had my cell connection turned off. It is pretty much the same as a standalone TomTom unit. I have it on my iPhone and iPad. Map and data updates come quarterly. It will however work with the Internet in search for things that are not in their stored database.

[JimBollman]

1492 wrote:
CoPilot GPS. Maps are stored on your device, so doesn't rely on net connection. Try the free version. A premium version is also available with added features.

Another vote for the free CoPilot, my wife runs it on her iPad, we use a Garmin as our primary but Copilot has helped find different routes and points of interest to stop at. The free version does not have voice directions so you would have to pay for the delux version if you want that. I also have CoPilot on my iPhone and it has come in handy when I leave the Garmin in the other vehicle and need some help getting where I'm suppose to be.