Gjac wrote:
Tvov wrote:
So about Co-Pilot... I have the free version, and it kinda stinks. I just made a trip from CT to Maine and back (dropping off daughter at college), and used Google Maps the way up --- and Co-Pilot on the way down.
Google Maps, free, is/was waaaaay better than Co-Pilot. Better screen layout, better information, controls much easier to understand, etc. Just better all around.
So is it the "paid" version of Co-Pilot that everyone loves?
. Yes. I tried the free version first and Google Maps was way better. The paid version of Copilet allows you to input the height of the RV and essentially does the same as the $400 RV specific GPS's for $6.99 or $2.99 if you got in on the Black Friday deal. I still use Google maps in conjunction with Copilot because of the satellite view of where I want to stop for the night.
This brings up a great point. NONE of these apps or devices is perfect or completely reliable on its own. I see many complaints about garmin units from those who follow the "lady" and get lost. Trip planning using several sources is key. Using the phone to call ahead and ask about access - best route etc. Is always the best plan. Then check that route on line - Google street view etc. I just did a search with google maps for hotels near me. Among valid result it showed old motels that had been torn down years ago, apartments that had never been hotels etc. Check and re check.
