GPS help

[WanderingFR3]

We have had a Garmin over the past several years and have been happy but are looking to upgrade. Would be interested in hearing opinions for a new unit, thanks.

[Oakman]

I would go with the Garmin RV 760, especially since you're already happy with your current Garmin.

[Flybob]

During your search, be sure to consider the cost and frequency of map updates. Many people do not and then regret it later on. There are many excellent phone and tablet GPS options out there as well some of which use device resident maps data. Saves on data charges or when coverage is available.

[bob caldwell]

Garmin model nuvi 2689 lmt. with back-up camera

[OldCoot]

Highly recommend the Garmin Dezl 760LMT truck unit. It has a setting for tunnel restrictions for propane and height/length settings.

[eytoey]

I am very pleased with the Rand McNally RVND Gps. I find it to be very versatile in both Car or RV mode. It has many options built in to assist in keeping my RV on the proper routes. I've had it for several years and it hasn't let me down yet!

[Duckogram]

I have the Rand McNally RVND 7710. It is garbage and there is little to no support from Rand McNally. I heard the 7735 sold by CW is somewhat better but support is still an issue. I am replacing mine with the RV 760LMT by Garmin. Found it for $339.95 + about $12 shipping.

[Bobb36]

I use my phone

[zippyzrx]

Same my phone and my ipad. Use Apple Maps, Google Maps, and also Allstays Camp and RV.

I prefer the phone/tablet as the updates are free, constant, as well as live traffic updates. Not to mention all the additional functions these computers do. And the additional abilities to search and look up anything on the internet.

Last dedicated GPS i owned was over 15 yeear ago from Garmin.

[asquared]

I second the garmin RV 760 LMT. We just purchased it this summer when my garmin nuvi died. It has worked really well. It has the ability to switch between car and rv mode. You can program your height, weight, length and width into it.

[retiredtechnician]

If you haven't already, you might want to check out POI Factory. They have been online for over 9 years and can give you some very knowledgeable GPS advice.

In addition, you can download some useful 'Custom POIs', like campgrounds, rest areas, red-light cameras, school zones, speed cameras, truck stops, and much, much more.

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by asquared

I second the garmin RV 760 LMT. We just purchased it this summer when my garmin nuvi died. It has worked really well. It has the ability to switch between car and rv mode. You can program your height, weight, length and width into it.

Bathroom scale already knows a lot of that, no programm'n required.

[eytoey]

Just curious as to what Duckogram finds to be lacking in the Rand McNally 7710 GPS. Just seeking your input for my own knowledge.

[757Dave]

Originally Posted by Oakman

I would go with the Garmin RV 760, especially since you're already happy with your current Garmin.

^^^ this ^^^

[drivmsafe]

We've been using the Good Sam GPS unit that is powered by Rand McNally (RVND7725 LM) and find it very accurate. You can sign up for lifetime map updates.

[BendOrLarry]

We like our Garmin RV 760 LMT, no complaints.

[Phil57]

Originally Posted by Duckogram

I have the Rand McNally RVND 7710. It is garbage and there is little to no support from Rand McNally. I heard the 7735 sold by CW is somewhat better but support is still an issue. I am replacing mine with the RV 760LMT by Garmin. Found it for $339.95 + about $12 shipping.

I bought a 7710 two years ago and hated it. I tried to return it but no go. I did call RM and I got great service. I told them what it was doing and how disappointed I was and they set up a firmware update for me. I down loaded it and for two days it was pretty good. Then the cord shorted out so I called back and told them I wanted my money back. The lady talked me off the cliff and sent out a new cord. I guess it's a known issue. She also saw that I had just called in so she set me up with free lifetime updates. I couple more firmware updates over the last year and although I am not in love with it we are at least getting along.
I run this along with Waze a free gps app on my IPhone. I like Waze for the instant traffic and routing. It will not do RZ routing so you need to be careful but Waze has saved me hours stuck in traffic by automatically taking me off the hwy and providing a detour around the accident.

[bob caldwell]

All automatic and voice activated on nuvi 2689 Garmin

[Duckogram]

Originally Posted by eytoey

Just curious as to what Duckogram finds to be lacking in the Rand McNally 7710 GPS. Just seeking your input for my own knowledge.

My experience with RM goes back to the turn of the century with the trip maker and streets programs that they failed to support and promptly closed the Michigan Ave store where I bought it. I wrote to them and never received a response. The 7710, serial #235, was purchased on Amazon where they forgot to update the price from the old 5" model so I saved $$$ which is the only reason I bought it.
Lacking; The screen is nowhere near bright enough and has glare from light sources. The 12V power cord failed 15 days out of warranty. Wrote to them and again, no response. I use(d) the 120v power supply + inverter as the cord is proprietary and they get no more $ from me. The mini usb receptacle is intermittent so the unit dies every so often. They want money to update maps that were out of date when I got it. It's a bad actor. I must verify routes as it takes us way out of the way at least 2 out of 10 times. It can't find many campgrounds unless I use gps coordinates. It was lacking road and bridge info in Maine and Eastern Canadian Provences. It developed a software glitch that required a full re-install that I had to figure out myself. Red screen of death! To end on a positive, RM had a nice ball field in front of their building in the N Chicago suburbs that I frequented for softball games as a teen (way before the turn of the century)

[eytoey]

Thanks for your reply. We've shared a lot of history as I started with Streets & Trips also and hated the non support. So... I viewed a video of the Garmin RV 760 LMT and agree it is the way to go. Thanks for your reply!