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Really Happy With My New Garmin GPS

FrankShore
Explorer
Explorer
I got my new Garmin (RV 760LMT w/ backup camera) and am really pleased with the way it operates! I have thrown my old TomTom in the trash. TomTom's software is so glitch and not well thought out, plus their customer service sucks!

Now to get the backup camera installed on the back of the old Lance and I'll be cooking!

Need to learn the "Voice Commands" Lifetime Maps and Traffic are other bonuses.
2014 F-250
2014 Minnie Winnie 2351DKS (Traded In-Burnout-Use A Surge Protector!)
2015 Arctic Fox 22G (Great Trailer But Heavy - Traded In)
2018 Lance 1685 w/ Solar & 4 Seasons Package
1999 Beneteau 461 Oceanis Yacht
En Norski i en Fransk bรฅt - Dette mรฅ jeg se!
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JJnLilly
Explorer
Explorer
A GPS is no better than the data the company put into it and that data is no better than the data from the sources (Cities, Counties, States etc,). If a roadway is 'dedicated' and plotted on a map but not really there, the GPS provider has no way of knowing. So don't just blame the GPS maker for short comings.
2007 Ram 2500 QC CTD
2020 Passport GT 2210

FrankShore
Explorer
Explorer
Yes, I always check with a paper map first - making sure all is good!
2014 F-250
2014 Minnie Winnie 2351DKS (Traded In-Burnout-Use A Surge Protector!)
2015 Arctic Fox 22G (Great Trailer But Heavy - Traded In)
2018 Lance 1685 w/ Solar & 4 Seasons Package
1999 Beneteau 461 Oceanis Yacht
En Norski i en Fransk bรฅt - Dette mรฅ jeg se!

Chuck_thehammer
Explorer
Explorer
I agree with dewey02... not just Garmin... ANY GPS... know where you are going... and let the GPS do the details.

Magellan, made way to many mistakes when I started using GPS...

dewey02
Explorer II
Explorer II
Don't completely rely on it though.
We have the 760 LMT and it usually works fine, but every now and then it takes you on a joyride that goes way out of the way when trying to get to a destination.

FrankShore
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks for the heads up on the extra cable needed!
2014 F-250
2014 Minnie Winnie 2351DKS (Traded In-Burnout-Use A Surge Protector!)
2015 Arctic Fox 22G (Great Trailer But Heavy - Traded In)
2018 Lance 1685 w/ Solar & 4 Seasons Package
1999 Beneteau 461 Oceanis Yacht
En Norski i en Fransk bรฅt - Dette mรฅ jeg se!

Chuck_thehammer
Explorer
Explorer
depending on trailer length and material used. an extension cable maybe needed for camera... mine did...

but I have the older Garmin 2597LMT
and using the BC-30 camera that I installed last month.