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12-30-2020, 03:13 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Kerrville
Posts: 21
M.O.C. #9627
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GPS for RV's
Any suggestions for a GPS which has features designed to assist RVer's in route planning for highway conditions (width, grade, overpass heights, etc)? I have been looking at some that advertise for truckers, RVs and cars. Thanks
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12-30-2020, 04:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Garmin RV 780 works for us. Voice command is handy. Fuel and dining has a good data base.
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12-30-2020, 04:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Battleford
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #26690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XGBOY
Any suggestions for a GPS which has features designed to assist RVer's in route planning for highway conditions (width, grade, overpass heights, etc)? I have been looking at some that advertise for truckers, RVs and cars. Thanks
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Have you considered apps for your phone or tablet?
If that is an option, here are a few to check out...
https://www.truckmap.com/ (free; can plug in dimensions of your RV including height and avoid low clearances, etc)
http://www.lowclearances.com/ ($75 lifetime membership)
https://www.rvtripwizard.com/ ($49 per year)
hth
Brad
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2020 RAM 3500 Limited, HO
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12-30-2020, 05:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dieselguy
Garmin RV 780 works for us. Voice command is handy. Fuel and dining has a good data base.
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voice command is a joke. No really a joke. We can go for miles, with me trying to get it to find something and it repeating some nonsense. It keeps us in stitches
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2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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12-30-2020, 06:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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I'm running the Garmin 785, same as the 780 but also has built-in Dash Cam.
Agree the voice command part is very limited, only a small group of questions you can ask of it.
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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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12-30-2020, 07:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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We've had a Magellan RV9145T that has lifetime map updates. What is good about this unit is it has a large data base of RV parks and related services, in addition to the updates. Other than a quirk once in a while that steers you in a strange direction, it has kept us away from low bridge underpasses for over 7 years and still works great. Not sure it is available anymore, but any GPS that has similar features would do well.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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12-31-2020, 07:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,727
M.O.C. #7992
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I agree with dieselguy on the database for fuel and food is good and would add campgrounds dbase is pretty good. Routing on it has never failed us. I also agree with jeffba, the voice command for the most part is a joke. He finds it entertaining, I find it frustrating.
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2009 Ram 2500
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12-31-2020, 07:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I have the Magellan RV9365 with lifetime maps and updates. It has worked well for us but the updates are non existent. Every once in a while it takes us in circles or some weird way but never any dangerous way.
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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12-31-2020, 07:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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At first I had issue with the voice command as well and still do but very little. If you make your voice sound nasally kinda like Gomer Pyle, it seems to better understand you. None the less, it is way better than listening to my co pilot cuss away as she tries to touch screen in what we were looking for. Also turn the radio down and close the windows.
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01-01-2021, 05:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Any of the Garmin RV GPS from the 760 on will work. If we were still traveling as far and wide, I would upgrade to a 780/785 but my old760 still does just great. Some on another site suggested a trucker's version of the Garmins but doubt if they have the best search functions for an RVer. My only Magellan experiences are with rental cars and they seemed to do just fine.
Be careful of the Rand-McNallys right now. Several folks are reporting software issues that the manufacturer's customer service can't(wont?) figure out.
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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01-01-2021, 04:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,732
M.O.C. #5751
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Check the Garmins, they have several that are RV friendly.
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01-06-2021, 01:51 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Dunnifan
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #25245
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After a lot of debate and searching we went with the farming 785. We have a dash cam as well as back up cam. And it has the routes downloaded so that if we go to an area that has poor or no signal we still know where we are going. I also like that it hooks up to my phone to use the WiFi for issues along the way.
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01-06-2021, 02:45 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #10340
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GPS
I've used several Magellan's in the past as well as a Garmin. I didn't notice any major differences in the 2 brands, both were OK. But, I liked the Garmin much better because it would display several other bits of info at the bottom of the screen, like ETA, Elevation, MPH, etc., whereas the Magellan only displayed one item at a time.
If I needed to buy a new one, I'd get the Garmin RV890 - 8" display, for C$579.
That's my 2 cents.
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2007 3400RL
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01-06-2021, 03:57 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Dryden
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #25471
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We bought a Garmin RV890 this summer. Really like it a lot. Changing Lanes did a review of it and a Rand McNally OverDryve 7 on YouTube. One thing I especially like about it is that one of the default buttons is for gas stations. We have a diesel. So you can change the POI search to truck stops and now it just looks for truck stops. I would definitely buy it again.
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01-06-2021, 03:58 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 409
M.O.C. #11972
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My vote goes to the Garmin RV series. Pick the one that will best fit in your truck without blocking too much of the window.
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2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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01-06-2021, 04:03 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tifton
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21975
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XGBOY
Any suggestions for a GPS which has features designed to assist RVer's in route planning for highway conditions (width, grade, overpass heights, etc)? I have been looking at some that advertise for truckers, RVs and cars. Thanks
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Stick with a Garmin their RV application models are great. Whatever you do don't buy a Magellan I bought one 3 years ago from C/W because it was a few bucks cheaper than a Garmin. That was a mistake I saved about $50.00, but the Magellan has just been a big disappointment.
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01-06-2021, 05:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XGBOY
Any suggestions for a GPS which has features designed to assist RVer's in route planning for highway conditions (width, grade, overpass heights, etc)? I have been looking at some that advertise for truckers, RVs and cars. Thanks
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Garmin just announced the newest model. a 10" model is 1090. Put your EV length, width, height and more and get routed safely. Remember ALWAYS fastest NOT shortest.
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2018 Keystone Montana 3811MS
2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
600AH Battle Born Lithium Batteries, 1,080 watts solar
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01-11-2021, 04:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: STUARTS DRAFT, VA
Posts: 142
M.O.C. #27830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pitman44
We bought a Garmin RV890 this summer. Really like it a lot. Changing Lanes did a review of it and a Rand McNally OverDryve 7 on YouTube. One thing I especially like about it is that one of the default buttons is for gas stations. We have a diesel. So you can change the POI search to truck stops and now it just looks for truck stops. I would definitely buy it again.
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Thoroughly agree. We bought the Garmin RV890 from TechnoRV. Great unit and great service.
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John and Carrie
2021 Montana 3121RL Legacy
2020 F-250 Lariat 4X4 Short 3.55
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05-05-2021, 03:55 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Dripping Springs
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #28613
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Vehicle GPS?
So are you saying that the GPS in my new truck isn't capable of routing a 5th wheeler's route? Hard to believe I need to spend another $500 to $1000 for another unit. I have my truck on order so I am not able to see the new features.
Is this true?
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Ordered: 3791RD Legacy FB Paint Sterling
Ordered: 2022 F350 Dually Diesel 8' Bed Platinum
Est Deliveries: Trailer August & Truck October 2021
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05-05-2021, 04:51 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Dryden
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #25471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Austin
So are you saying that the GPS in my new truck isn't capable of routing a 5th wheeler's route? Hard to believe I need to spend another $500 to $1000 for another unit. I have my truck on order so I am not able to see the new features.
Is this true?
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Most GPSs, including built in ones, don't allow you to input the height, length and weight of your TV and to account for road limitations when plotting your route.
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