GPS

[Busdriver]

I have a garmin gps it is about seven years old. Thinking about upgrading, what do most think is the best system

[Jim-Linda]

Tom_M wrote:
Has anyone tried the Windows Laptop version of CoPilot? I'm presently using Microsoft Streets and Trips 2013 and have yet to find a comparable replacement.

Here's a link:
https://copilotgps.com/en-us/getcopilot/windows/

I have it in on a Win7 Pro Dell. There is a learning curve, but once you get used to it, it works well. You can drag routes like S&T's, and the voice directions are clear and loud. There are not as many features as S&T's, but as route planning OK. Good Luck

[Tom_M1]

Has anyone tried the Windows Laptop version of CoPilot? I'm presently using Microsoft Streets and Trips 2013 and have yet to find a comparable replacement.

Here's a link:
https://copilotgps.com/en-us/getcopilot/windows/

[diftw]

Just ran CoPiloton my IPhone for a trip from Indiana to Topsail. It was fantastic. I like being able to enter the information regarding our camper and our road/speed preferences. The real-time traffic information worked well. Major issue in Indianapolis Friday morning that CoPilot detected and re-routed us. To clarify, we have the CoPilot for RV’s software.

[webslave]

Ditto... If you have a specific question, ask it. Otherwise "best" is just an opinion and we all know what those are worth. I don't normally even bother to read threads like this...I should have kept on scrolling. No offense intended.

[justme]

Busdriver wrote:
I did a search did not find the answer I wanted to know about

OK I give up, what do you want to know?

[Bill_Satellite]

Best? No stand alone GPS will ever be able to compete with the current crop of app based GPS programs such as Google Maps and Waze.

[Chuck_thehammer]

I have 2 Garmin GPS's...

a dezl 770 "Trucker" with RV poi downloaded
a 2597 passed over to the motorcycle.

as for "BEST".. no such thing.. my opinion.

Garmin might be the most reliable..

[valhalla360]

We have a basic Garmin Nuvi but when it dies, the phone will take over.

[GordonThree]

Another vote for Garmin. What's wrong with your 7 year old unit? I have one that's closing in on 10 years and still working fine, still receiving regular updates. The only thing I had to do was put a $5 memory chip in it (micro SD) to handle the new large maps that were too much for the limited memory.

[Rolin]

I like the Garmin RV600 series and RV700 series.

Features I like the most:
1. Voice command for hands free control of functions
2. Elevation feature that allows you to view how steep hills are
3. Garmin Link to Smart Phone for weather alerts, live traffic, photoLive cameras, and Foursquare recommendations for restaurants, gas, banks, etc.
4. Ability to make and receive hands free phone calls.
5. Can input your RV's size and it will route you around things like tunnels.

A number of new GPS units have similar features. I think there are two or three brands at the top that would be adequate. Just what features you like best and how the user interface works for you. You can try some out at camping world.

From my research before I purchased my RV660 Garmin, truckers rated Garmin and Rand McNally as the best. Garmin seemed to be more reliable.

[2oldman]

I can find 9 hits on 'best gps', but without your definition of what "best" means, I don't know how anyone can answer.

[Busdriver]

I did a search did not find the answer I wanted to know about

[Dick_B]

The one I have is the best. Search this Forum for `gps' to learn about others that are the best.

[2oldman]

20 demerits for Senior posting in FTS. Do a subject search for gps.