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07-26-2017, 08:03 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Sharpsburg
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #17756
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GPS
Anyone have recommendations on a portable GPS unit intended for RV travel?
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07-26-2017, 08:50 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We've used a Rand McNally for years and love it. Garmin also makes a good one.
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07-26-2017, 08:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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I would suggest staying away from the Rand McNally RV80 Tablet. Just had one and returned it because of numerous issues.
Supposed to be an Android Tablet, but it doesn't function like any Android I've had, plus while traveling a route on the New York State Thruway it suddenly gave a message that no legal route found and shut down. It doesn't work with the GoodSam Trip Planer like their standard GPS units do.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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07-26-2017, 09:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,669
M.O.C. #2283
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You might have a new radio installed in your truck. I had a Kenwood installed in my MH. It has a backup camera, Bluetooth and GPS and it all works great.
Lynwood
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07-26-2017, 09:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Rand McNally for us also. I was terribly disappointed with Magellan and replaced it with the Rand McNally within a year.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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07-26-2017, 10:18 AM
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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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Just got the Garmen 760 RV and added a larger bridge data base. You can input your rigs information and it will keep you pretty much out of trouble. NO GPS is infallible so use common sense.
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07-26-2017, 11:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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We have the Rand McNally 7735 and like most features real well, but have difficulty seeing screen when the sun comes through windshield. Have tried shade of the unit but only slightly better, it does show up good on overcast days and at night.
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07-27-2017, 09:05 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Boise
Posts: 288
M.O.C. #13564
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We use the Garmin 760 RV and have had excellent results over the last year of traveling across the country. I was use to Garmin so chose it due to that but have been very happy with the unit and the accuracy it provides.
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07-27-2017, 01:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 903
M.O.C. #19514
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We have the Magellan Roadmate RV 9365-LMB. We have used it for several years now. You input the size of your rig and it is supposed to navigate you around obstacles or tight turns. It has led us astray more than once, but I think all GPS units do that. It has a good big screen on it, which we like. We are still using it.
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2017 High Country 305RL
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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07-27-2017, 06:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Actually our Rand McNally has never led us astray and the folks I know have said their Garmin's are the same. Not saying they're right, but you should check out this site: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/auto.../magellan.html
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07-27-2017, 07:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loneoak
We have the Magellan Roadmate RV 9365-LMB. We have used it for several years now. You input the size of your rig and it is supposed to navigate you around obstacles or tight turns. It has led us astray more than once, but I think all GPS units do that. It has a good big screen on it, which we like. We are still using it.
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Yup.That's the one we had for less than a year. It had a bad habit of crashing when it was needed the most.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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07-28-2017, 05:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Beloit
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #17535
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We use the Garmin 760 RV. But I think all units designed for RV will do the job. I do like the lifetime updates we got with the Garmin. This is abut a $100 plus.
And as many have stated, nothing is perfect. It's interesting when the unit dings and shows the message - " RV access unknown" . We also carry the manual GPS ( road atlas) call "Rand McNally".
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Steve & Lisa
2015 Montana High Country 353 RL | Sailuns | Kodiak Disc brakes
2015 F-350 DRW Crew Cab | Reese Goosebox
Retired and Lovin’ it!
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08-03-2017, 06:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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We use the basic Garmin sold at Sams...reliable with lifetime updates. It's not the RV version, never have seen a need for one of those models.
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08-03-2017, 08:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Beloit
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #17535
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RV navigation
We bought RV navigation for 2 reasons. After you put your rigs measurements in, it will never take you on roads that you camper will not clear height/width restrictions, weight limits, turns that are too sharp, etc. Also gives mileage to diesel, food, ATM's.
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Steve & Lisa
2015 Montana High Country 353 RL | Sailuns | Kodiak Disc brakes
2015 F-350 DRW Crew Cab | Reese Goosebox
Retired and Lovin’ it!
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08-03-2017, 08:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Garmin 760 has been great. I update before every long trip.
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08-03-2017, 08:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,669
M.O.C. #2283
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You can get a Garmin app for your smart phone. It's the same thing as the Kenwood radio I have in my MH. And I comes with free updates.
Lynwood
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