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06-20-2016, 12:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Glendale
Posts: 192
M.O.C. #13649
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GPS
My old Garmin finally broke. Any recommendations on a new GPS?
Looking at a Garmin RV760lmt.
Thanks...
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06-20-2016, 02:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
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I am using the seven inch magellan that I bought in 2013 and while it works, it is slow to update itself when it is nearing your destination...so I am thinking of replacing it with the same garmin that you are thinking of. Before my magellan, I was using a simple garmin with the small less than five inch screen and no bells/whistles. It was great, but it had no means of knowing I was driving a diesel pusher. John
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06-20-2016, 02:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
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The 7 inch GPS is far too big for a pick up. Don't ask me how I know.
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06-20-2016, 02:46 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Warrior AL, usually
Posts: 184
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by poloace
My old Garmin finally broke. Any recommendations on a new GPS?
Looking at a Garmin RV760lmt.
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In general, I like my 760LMT. Like all of them though, it will get you in trouble if you're not careful! I have had several unexplained occasions where the 760 took me a strange path; however, most strange happenings were later explained - usually bad coordinates that were reported.
As far as I can tell, it has kept me out of trouble on low bridges; haven't had any problems with that. However, I have a weight of 11 tons programmed in mine and it routinely routes me over a small bridge with a weight limit of 6 tons in my neighborhood. Like al of them, it all depends on the database it's using. I do like the large screen on the 760 - my windshield is so far away that I need a large screen. The large screen also allows a lot of info to be displayed all the time. It's easy to change between the RV mode and car mode - since I have a fifth wheel I do that a lot.
When it calculates a route it will show you the primary route and usually an alternate if there is one available. The only feature I wish it had is a report of the REASON it is taking you an alternate route, although I don't know of any of them that do that.
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06-20-2016, 03:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
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A few weeks ago Camping World had a sale for GPS - I think it was Rand McNally, but not sure. It is for RV's and trucks so you can select height, weight, etc. I think it was $239 or so. If I hadn't just bought a new Garmin 2 years ago, I would get it myself.
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06-20-2016, 03:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
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I use Delorme Street Atlas. It is installed on a Windows pad and will only work on Windows. What I like about it it very versatile you route where you would like to go and how you would like to get there, the road through which state town. It displayes a lot more information than my Garman or my Ford GPS. It shows the names of rivers, lakes, land marks and a lot more. I also have their Topo maps that shows all federal and state land, national forest parks BLM land. I can use the BLM land without getting on private ranch land.
The pad will cost under $200 and the Street Atlas is $35 and if the pad does not have GPS Delorme and Garman have them plug in or Bluetooth.
Lynwood
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06-20-2016, 03:51 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Republic
Posts: 257
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Camping World still has their RVND7735 GPS on sale for $249 today (6/20). I have one of these (exact same as Rand/McNally 7730) and find it to be very full featured and does a great job of routing and providing information. Of course ANY GPS will make routing mistakes from time to time.
I have also had the Garmin 760 but did not like it as well and I felt it was more prone to "interesting routing" than the CW/RM. Some of the features I use like wifi weather and traffic are not on the Garmin. But then, the CW/RM does not do voice commands. Google "RVND 7735 vs RV 760" and you will find several comparisons of the two units.
The $249 price at Camping World is a steal compared to the Garmin at $310. I recommend getting one of the CW RVND7735 and giving it a try. Camping World does have a return policy, so you have an option if you don't like it.
Dave
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06-20-2016, 04:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Rand McNally for us for the last three years.
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06-20-2016, 04:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by poloace
My old Garmin finally broke. Any recommendations on a new GPS?
Looking at a Garmin RV760lmt.
Thanks...
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Do you have a smart phone? The CoPilot app is very good. It also has a setting for your vehicle height so it won't route you on a road with low bridge clearance.
Mark
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06-21-2016, 02:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Have used a Garmin 760 for three years now with great results. Still have to keep your eyes open for things, but the traffic updates are great. It is big, but I don't mount it on the dash. Works great on the organizer I've got on the hump.
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06-21-2016, 04:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
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Camping World Rand Mcnally RVND7735 GPS for us. I also verify route with Google maps gps and Mountain Directory West.
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06-21-2016, 05:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Glendale
Posts: 192
M.O.C. #13649
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Thanks for the feedback. I am leaning towards Garmin, only because I can backup my favorites and restore to the new device.
Thanks again..
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06-21-2016, 05:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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Prior to retiring I traveled for my Job.I am thinking I purchased my first GPS about 12 years ago a Garmin $999.00
I have purchased 2 since both Garmins.
All have worked well the few times I had to talk to customer service they were fantastic.I would never own another brand just my personal opinion
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06-21-2016, 01:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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2x on the Garman. Have had 3 and all great.
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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06-21-2016, 01:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We use a GPS designed for truckers as we encounter many of the same issues pulling the Montana. We have the Garman 465T it is a older model but 4 times a year updates keep it recent. I would highly recommend a "Trucker" GPS. Brand is up to the individual.The Garman is very user friendly.
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