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12-17-2014, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 211
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Looking for a good RV GPS receiver
I'm in the market for a decent RV receiver. Has anyone found one they like? I would really appreciate any recommendations.
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12-17-2014, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 644
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Garmin RV 760LMT
We have the Garmin RV 760LMT and really like it. It has many more features than we use but it is a nice big screen and easy to use.
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12-17-2014, 12:31 PM
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chicagoslick
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Indianapolis Area
Posts: 198
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+1 Garmin RV 760LMT
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12-17-2014, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Franklin County, MO
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We have a Rand-McNally (branded as a Good Sam from Camping World) 7" and really like it, except that on bright, sunny days, it is difficult to see the screen. I even put one of those cheapie sunshades on it. It helped some, but it is still difficult to see. Maybe a wider sunshade might help...mine is about 1" wide across the top of the screen, tapering down to flush as it goes down either side of the screen.
But as far as features, information available, and ease of use, I like it.
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12-17-2014, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 211
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Indymule
We have the Garmin RV 760LMT and really like it. It has many more features than we use but it is a nice big screen and easy to use.
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Thanks for the reply! Do you have the backup camera version?
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12-17-2014, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Cobbs Creek, VA
Posts: 201
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Garmin has imho out performed any of the other GPS's. They've been in the business from the beginning and they seem to have put an effort into offering useful easily used features.
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12-18-2014, 12:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Townsend, Montana
Posts: 8
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We really like the RV 760LMT. It's a handy and well designed tool that is a great resource when you are on the road.
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12-18-2014, 12:44 PM
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2014 Sunseeker 2650S
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Rome, NY
Posts: 117
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Whatever you get make sure you opt for the Life-Time map updates. We have a Garmin and it only cost $30 more than the base unit for the version with Life-Time updates (4 updates/year).
Here's a recent review from PC Mag:
The Best GPS Devices | PCMag.com
CNET also is an excellent source of info:
Best GPS systems of 2014 - CNET
And if you search on Amazon, Garmin are the most popular.
If you are looking for In-Dash (i.e. double DIN), Kenwood is very popular on this forum.
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12-18-2014, 12:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Alabama
Posts: 90
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GPS
We use Rand McNally from camping world....could not ask for a better GPS. The sun does fade the screen however move it to place where the sun don't shine...it will work in other paces other than the dash top. I keep mine on the left side of the dash ...slanted to the right
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12-18-2014, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
Posts: 1,112
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We bought the Rand Mcnally.....5"...after a good friend who had the 7" suggested that it was too big to suit him. We like the unit just fine.
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12-18-2014, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Komoka Ontario
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Does any of these GPS give you bridge heights, I think this is one thing I would be looking for.
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12-18-2014, 01:37 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 45
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I have owned a Garman GPS unit since 2007 and has been great and dependable. I highly recommend it!
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12-18-2014, 01:55 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: NC
Posts: 37
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GPS Thought
I have the Rand McNally GPS app on my pad and it works great. Big bright screen and if you have an ipad it is cheaper than buying the dedicated unit. Just food for thought.
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12-18-2014, 01:55 PM
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2015 Forester MBS 2401W
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: San Diego
Posts: 299
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Google map vs Garmin
Has anyone used and been satisfied with Google map on cell phone for navigation? In my experience Google map has been accurate more often than built-in navigation systems on my cars. My only concern is the data usage for Google map over hours but I have no information on that.
I don't own a Garmin so can't compare. But I thought RV specific information on Garmin could be easily accessible on internet.
Obviously Garmin's advantage over phone is coverage.
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12-18-2014, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 211
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DDC
Does any of these GPS give you bridge heights, I think this is one thing I would be looking for.
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I'm also interested in this. The Garmin website does not mention this feature.
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12-18-2014, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,832
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The Garmin 760LMT (which I also recommend) does not give you bridge heights ...BUT...you set the height of your rig and it will not route you under bridges or tunnels with lower overhead clearance. I'm not sure how complete or accurate THAT data is north of the border but it has worked well down south and along the east coast.
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12-18-2014, 02:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,832
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Apparently... there IS a database of low bridge clearances available for MANY units as a downloadable POI file. Gives EXACT heights on over 5000 spots. Anyone tried it? $15 bucks .... for iitial and a year of updates. Also has a separate Canadian POI ...
Low Clearance GPS Data
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12-18-2014, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chenango County NY
Posts: 172
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RV GPS
Hi: If you use any of the following map programs, CoPilot, Delorme, MS Streets and Google Earth you can get a ton of map overlays free from this location. MAP OVERLAYS along with instructions on usage. Frank
Note: MS Streets will no longer be available.
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12-18-2014, 03:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 192
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We also have the Ran McNally 5 inch, and it works great. Good luck!
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