Garmin RV 760 LMT

C. Brown · 03-20-2015, 07:52 PM

Has anyone out there bought one of these and if so what are your thoughts?

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fonzie · 03-20-2015, 07:57 PM

Some reviews here....

https://www.google.ca/search?q=Garmi...D6XmsATy0YDYDQ

Ramblin Recks · 03-21-2015, 04:10 AM

I like it so far. I tested the low bridge warning on a known location (not towing) it it worked. I like the size of the screen and the different data you can display. So far so good. I'm going to get an anti-glare adapter for it.

DaveSchwartz · 03-21-2015, 10:27 AM

I have one, it works well. Just be careful about the route 'avoidances'... the 'avoid tolls' wanted to take me 1500km and 15 hours out of the way (around the other end of Lake Ontario) to avoid the $6 toll at the Fort Erie bridge.

I have had to break down and get the extension cable for the backup camera... turns out the signal all the way from the back of the 5er was dropping out a bit. It wasn't obvious when using it in the daylight by turning on the lights manually - just sub-second video freezes, but on a recent trip to Florida the automatic headlights would turn it on when it got dark and every time it the signal dropped out and came back it would switch the display to the camera and there's no way to disable that. Naturally, that was at the end of the day after a 9-hour drive and right when you want to see the map for the last few miles of direction is the worst time for the camera to be stealing the display.

efgsr47 · 03-21-2015, 12:37 PM

great piece of equipment had one installed to my trailer. needed booster cable because the body was 40 feet from camera. very good

TGR · 03-21-2015, 01:48 PM

I have one and I'm very happy with it. I especially like the feature showing the correct lane for the turn ahead and the screen size. The GPS did a good job in understanding my voice commands so the "hands off" feature worked well as did its "traffic" feature showing delays and possible reroutes to avoid the delays.

I let my 760 plot my winter vacation to Florida. I sent that route to my PC and used Garmin's Basecamp program to tweak the route and select overnight stops. Then I sent the new route back to my 760 and used it for the trip. All went well but there is a learning curve to Basecamp.

Like any GPS, you are the final decider in your route. This is a good tool but I doubt anyone will say it is 100% correct on route selection for you to travel with your RV.

I would buy it again.

OutlawAdventurer · 03-21-2015, 05:19 PM

I bought one a fews months ago...I had the Rand McNally and had nothing but problems out of it.....the Garmin I like, plus everything else I have is garmin so sync between devices and using Base camp makes a difference...I have downloaded some 3rd party POIs to my garmin, I don't always follow its routes thought, nothing wrong and it usually has a good route for the rig set up....I just usually drive till I'm close to where I need to be, then turn it own for the final leg...unless it is a completely new route, which is very seldom anymore.. easier the other one........just my two cents....

Big Vic · 03-21-2015, 10:38 PM

I love my 760...very fast start up, large screen, lifetime free map upgrades. I installed with a wired HD quality camera...was not happy with the low resolution of the Garmin wireless camera.

C. Brown · 03-22-2015, 04:56 PM

Thanks guys.

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trbomax · 03-22-2015, 05:51 PM

I like what I read about it but haveing to change a battery every 4 hours would keep me from buying it.

TGR · 03-22-2015, 06:12 PM

As with any portable GPS intended for use in a vehicle, you plug it into the 12V accessory power outlet for unlimited use.

trbomax · 03-22-2015, 06:33 PM

OK,the amazon page didnt say anything about a plug in adapter.

Ninemmsig · 03-22-2015, 06:46 PM

I just ordered one from Amazon...fingers crossed!

Blackhat6mike · 03-22-2015, 07:00 PM

CSM. I've owned the Garmin 760 and the 3590 for 5 years and love both of them. The 3590 has voice recognition and does what you TELL it to do, don't have to touch it. The 760 will give you years of service and do anything you want it to do....and that's a lot'
I hard wired mine to turn on and off with ign.

C. Brown · 03-23-2015, 07:14 PM

I found one on e-bay for $300. Took a shot and got it today. We are headed to New England this summer and I understand they have a lot of restrictions up there regarding RV's so just trying to be proactive.

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WVFR3 · 03-23-2015, 07:55 PM

Got a 76RV before our maiden trip and really like except for one thing. It wanted me to take a route different route than the one I know that was ok for the FR3. Had to just turn it off. Did like the fact we could take out of the FR3 an use it in the toad to get around a strange city.

The Wandering Irishman · 03-31-2015, 07:56 AM

We've had the 760 for about 9 months now, it's served us well on every trip.

I don't like the Garmin PC trip routing software "Basecamp". I like to route our trips on the computer so I can easily add stops or change the route it sends us. I think the software is horrible, but like someone said there is a learning curve and maybe I just haven't gotten it yet. I like the Good Sam on-line trip routing, but that only exports to their GPS unit, not any other ones (as far as I've been able to figure out at least).

One feature I like on the 760 is the "up ahead" which allows you to customize what you see, well, up ahead. I have mine set for rest stops, gas stations and restaurants. It shows an icon for each with the mileage to the next one. You can select from some pre-sets, but also do a custom search. I tried "Flying J" which was randomly accurate. I also tried "campground" or "camping" with absolutely no luck. Being an RV specific unit I do wish "campground" was an out of the box choice, but maybe I just need to plan my road trips and overnight stops better.

The lifetime map updates are an excellent feature, as well as the live traffic "where available" which is the major cities. The Garmin website links to the traffic areas. I recommend updating your unit as soon as you get it, and regularly after that. I make sure I update it before every major trip.

The weather is a "for fee" service but I can't quite figure it out so will spend some time with it. I believe it requires the SmartLink app to connect via bluetooth to your smartphone, which I have installed and paired with the 760. I purchased the weather option in the SmartLink app and can view local weather or road conditions in the app, but can't seem to get that information consistently on my GPS unit. Once I can figure that out I'll be happy.

I started out with the Garmin bean bag mount, which is great but tended to bounce around on my motorhome's dash. I switched to the Garmin friction mount before our last 2,000 mile trip and can't say enough good things about it. It works perfectly in the RV and towed car as well.

I have a backup camera monitor in my motorhome so cannot comment on that functionality of the 760 as I don't use it.

Overall very satisfied with the Garmin 760.

Tom

bob caldwell · 04-01-2015, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramblin Recks

I like it so far. I tested the low bridge warning on a known location (not towing) it it worked. I like the size of the screen and the different data you can display. So far so good. I'm going to get an anti-glare adapter for it.

On my older Dodge, the cup holder set-up is lower dash mounted and gps , with a little help from 3M...( velcro), it's a no glare deal. But, I also made a dash mount under the front lip, so if I need to see better I can. This way, I don't need to move out'a sight if leaving tv for a shopping spree. Also, glad to see the low bridge warning worked. On some overpasses, the height signs are NOT correct as when they re-pave the signs never seem to keep up.

757Dave · 04-01-2015, 11:28 AM

[QUOTE=The Wandering Irishman;821712]We've had the 760 for about 9 months now, it's served us well on every trip.

Thanks for this review. We purchased one last month, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. Glad to know that it works well.

1nshort · 04-04-2015, 08:06 PM

Have had mine over a year. Works great, updated maps three times. That process does take a bit of time connected to your computer using the Garmin app. As always, go online and check overpass/bridve clearances on your route online...nothing is 100% correct. As for having to charge the battery every 4 hours or so...any large screen device will suck up battery juice quickly. If you need a lot of time not plugged in, simply buy an external USB power supply. There are literally dozens of them on the market of various power capabilities.
1n

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