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12-16-2017, 08:05 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Texas country
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The Best RV GPS
I need a new GPS for RV, What would be the best GPS to buy.
I need to stay out of the big citys?
I am in Boston now, Drove from Texas to Boston in my pickup, no way would I drive 40 ft motorhome to Boston, It was hard to drive a pickup in Boston for a Texas boy, I have only ran two red light and went down 1 way street wrong way.
I am looking to buy a new GPS NAVIGATION. AND The best place to find out the one to buy is on IRV2
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12-16-2017, 08:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Titusville, FL
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I just use a regular Garmin that I bought at Sam's for around $100. I never saw anything special about "RV" specific GPS units. Staying out of cities like Boston is pretty easy, just don't drive there. No need for a special high dollar GPS to do that.
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2023 Grand Design 2600RB, 2022 F-350 King Ranch tow vehicle, Titusville, FL when not on the road
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12-16-2017, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Chardon, Ohio
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Put “best RV gps” in the search box of this forum and you will get many hours of reading.
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Bill, Maura & Rosie the rescued "Boston Terrier"
2016 Winnebago Adventurer 38Q-26K Chassis. TST 507 x10
2014 CR-V EX-L AWD w/Blue Ox & NSA Ready Brute Elite
NRA Endowment Life Member, FMCA 455593, WIT 170814 & Mid-Ohio Winnies
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12-16-2017, 08:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Waretown
Posts: 426
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I use a Rand McNally motor carriers' road atlas in conjunction with my Garmin gps, to plan my route. I found the gps alone does not always take the best route.
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Bill 3rd
2016 Sunseeker 3010DS
2017 Ford Fiesta toad
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12-16-2017, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,031
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Don't worry about the red lights. If they had a camera, a ticket will be mailed too you.
CoPilot on a iPad works great with a big screen.
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12-16-2017, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,578
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
We use the Rand McNally RVND7710 right now, but if I were buying a new one it would be a Garmin!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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12-16-2017, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Olympia, Wa
Posts: 2,772
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Best RV GPS, in my view the Garmin RV770LTM. Has a large 7" screen. It has a data base for RV related needs from camp grounds to, with the proper input, routing, to fuel or services. Voice control, meaning you can get extra dirrections or options without touching the GPS. Lane assist is a great option as it give time to get in the correct lane for turns or exits. Now the problem with any GPS, it is a computer not a mind reader. The operator needs to read the manual and understand the logic and have at least a idea of where and what you want the GPS to do and check the route before engaging the transmission as the routing can get a bit screwy at times but knowing the route will circumvent most of this behavior. For instance with the correct input the GPS dirrected to take an off ramp then take the on ramp back on the same route or first thing in the morning directed to me to an on ramp to go west when route was east then go a mile west take an off ramp then on ramp east following correct route. This doesn't happen often but once in a while with any GPS even the best. That all said I would be blind on most routes without my GPS, paper maps "UGLY".
LEN
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12-16-2017, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 665
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Add the WAZE app to your cellphone it works great slowdowns coos detours speed wrecks and it’s updated by users on the road ! Like me and anyone that uses it. I also use the RV770LTM as well!
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Retired U.S. Air Force (SAC) Vietnam Veteran
2022 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI
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12-16-2017, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Delaware beaches
Posts: 1,164
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RV specific gps units are supposed to use a database of bridge height, weight postings, ect to keep you out of trouble provided you enter your correct height and weight of your rig. However, I would never put the safety of my rig at the mercy of a collection of microchips. Everyone has their own level of comfort, but I always check with a trucker's atlas which also lists grade %. I also "fly" the route with Google sat view to make sure I don't get "cul-de-saced" when taking local roads and to verify the route to the campground, e.g. Last thing you want to find going down a road with 60' of MH + toad is a "No Outlet" sign.
Notwithstanding the above, I use the Rand McNally gps for current location & conditions such as speed vs posted limits, compass direction, road postings, accidents, exits, etc.
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2004 Newmar DS 4009 DP Sold 8/18
Delaware beaches ----- DW & Kip the Wonder Dog
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12-16-2017, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Seattle
Posts: 789
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I have the predecessor to the 770 Garmin GPS. I believe it is the Garmin 760LMT.
What I like about it is my ability to pick options so that a box is displayed on my screen showing the distance to three items that I choose. The two items that I find most useful is the distance to the next rest stop and the distance to the next truck stop.
Safe travels. JD
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2016 Winnebago Sightseer33C built on a 2016 F-53 Chassis
2009 Saturn Vue
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12-16-2017, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 965
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I have used Garmin for years (6 in total) on my Boat, Car, Motorcycle and RV
My current unit in the RV is a Garmin 2699 ($200.00 at Costco).
I has a 6" screen and is also voice controlled if you want to use that feature.
It is probably the best GPS I've had to date.
Fits great horizontal or vertical in the RV, clear vision, fast recovery, good volume, blue tooth for my phone and gives a better descriptive direction on turns etc.
Very happy with Garmin products.
It is not RV specific, but I really do not want the GPS telling me about bridge heights or fuel milage.
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12-16-2017, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 2,296
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I have no idea which GPS is the best, but my TomTom XXL 550-TM has worked well for me over the years.
Good luck with your choice of a GPS and safe travels.....
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2000 Residency 3790 v10 w/tags 5 Star tune & Banks system Suzuki XL7 toad
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12-16-2017, 02:06 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,248
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I used a RM 7710 for years and hated it. It broke and I replaced it with a Garmin 770 LMT-S. This unit is way superior. The functionality of it is excellent. Voice recognition is great and it is much more reliable then my old RM. As with any GPS make sure you keep it updated and check your routing before you start out.
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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12-16-2017, 03:22 PM
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Senior Member
Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SW, MO
Posts: 162
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We use a Garmin 760, but some of the time it will route you the long way around. We use an atlas, a gps and google maps for the best route with the least problems. Google maps lets you "look" by using street view. Very handy at times.
Don
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Don Susan
2000 Newmar DSDP 3894, Cummins 330, Spartan, MM,
2004 Pilot toad
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