RV 760LMT

I've used the RV760 since early july, 3 trips, 3500 miles or so, over 30 days on the road. So far I am impressed. easy to import S&T gpx files, RV parks and services is very extensive, road info is great. really helped us plan stops and find services like dump stations. Info on campgrounds is extensive.

Is it perfect??? NO. Just like any GPS, use common sense, it can do some strange routing. And since it only asks for overall length, combined with how length limits are posted on highways, it can give phony info. For example if the road has length limits based on axles, or trailer length it may say your to long. Lolo pass in Mt/Idaho is an example, it has a section with a max trailer length of 45', (what do you expect with a sign that says "windy road next 99 miles") but it's overall length you put in RV length. Same with speed limits. Some states speed limits are based on # of axles and weight. E.G. idaho. Same issue with tunnels. There are some that are posted with side clearance being very low and it may try to reroute you. E.G, in one place on 101 tunnel is listed at 10' side clearance, 14' center clearance. So guess what garmin uses! 10ft. , but that's also what the tunnel signs shows as well. But in reality that more an issue with how states post road data.

Am I glad I bought it. ABSOLUTELY. Would I recomend it for someone else for consideration: ABSOLUTELY.

LarryJM wrote:

Are you saying that you can't directly load the info from S&T into the Garmin 760?:h

It depends on what you mean by "directly load". If it's a route then you have to use the "Export to GPX file" from S&T. You then have to copy that file into your 760's internal storage.

If you're talking about Custom POIs, then using the Garmin POI Loader, then yes, you can load them directly onto your 760.

In both of the above cases you will be using the internal storage capacity of the 760. By putting the files on a SD card you're not use any internal storage, and they still work fine.

Hope that answers your question.

BobGed wrote:
For those that might use Microsoft Streets & Trips and the Garmin RV 760, I have uploaded two PDF files that some may find useful

The first is: Transferring a route from S&T to a RV 760

The second is: Importing Custom POIs to a SD memory card for a RV 760

Are you saying that you can't directly load the info from S&T into the Garmin 760?:h

For those that might use Microsoft Streets & Trips and the Garmin RV 760, I have uploaded two PDF files that some may find useful

The first is: Transferring a route from S&T to a RV 760

The second is: Importing Custom POIs to a SD memory card for a RV 760

WoodGlue wrote:
I have both the Garmin RV 760M and a TomTom VIA 1605M RV and I much prefer the TomTom. Easier to navigate and an inch smaller than the huge Garmin. I've been testing them side by side and the TomTom comes up the winner every time!

WoodGlue

Thanx I was looking for info about the 1605M RV.

Bought a lot of GPS's and they all lose factory support in a short time. My main GPS is a 10 inch notebook, with msf&t and delorme topo. that is the best I have ever had.
I use an old Garmin 7200 in the Jeep.

Lantley wrote:
I also like the RV 760. Lots of preloaded info. No it's not perfect but when in RV mode it does a decent job of keeping me on main roads. So far it has not steered me down any dirt roads. I'm satisfied.

I just got mine two days ago and haven't used it on the road yet since our next trip in later this month. So far I like it and I got it as an upgrade to my 1490 which still works fine, but I wanted a larger screen and well just because I wanted it:B One thing I'm not sure of is that if in RV road it basically uses truck routes then I will have to watch that since even towing truck routes around major cities is not really necessary in an RV.

One really nice thing is the cradle mount so you can remove the GPS w/o disconnecting any power plugs etc. because those connections are in the cradle mount that stays attached to the suction mount.

I even bought the sun screen for it since I found the one I custom made for my 1490 helped a lot since the unit sits on my dash in my Van when in use.

Larry

I also like the RV 760. Lots of preloaded info. No it's not perfect but when in RV mode it does a decent job of keeping me on main roads. So far it has not steered me down any dirt roads. I'm satisfied.

I have had my RV760 for a month or so,let her show me the routes for about 1500
miles.I have found that as with any GPS,it's a good idea to check the routes she wants to send you,with a paper map.She took me on a round about way one time.
I'm happy with the unit,lots of built in information.I downloaded and installed the Passport America app,there is already something like 14000 RV parks preloaded.
I got the RV760 to replace my nuvi 350 that was getting senile on me.
Be aware,if you purchase one,you may need to download the newest map update,which is free for life.

I have both the Garmin RV 760M and a TomTom VIA 1605M RV and I much prefer the TomTom. Easier to navigate and an inch smaller than the huge Garmin. I've been testing them side by side and the TomTom comes up the winner every time!

WoodGlue