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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-09-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By Jeffcarp
new navigation app for Android

I just found a newer Android app for navigation that seems pretty interesting. It uses premium HERE maps (just like Garmin) and allows for offline saving of the maps. You can set your vehicle...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 06-25-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By Jeffcarp
This looks really interesting. Have you noticed...

This looks really interesting. Have you noticed using the truck profile actually changing routes from a car profile?

I wish that there was a live traffic plug-in. Based on how we traffic, live...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,278
Posted By Jeffcarp
Use the Escrow.com.service. They have specific...

Use the Escrow.com.service. They have specific procedures for dealing with a lien being in place.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 06-11-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,597
Posted By Jeffcarp
I agree with @SloCurve. The ETA calculations in...

I agree with @SloCurve. The ETA calculations in the RV Life GPS are just absurdly bad. They are too long and your estimate of being too long by 20% to 30% seems about right.

It's too bad because...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 10-09-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,711
Posted By Jeffcarp
The same map provider supplies the maps for...

The same map provider supplies the maps for Garmin and cor RV Trip Wizard. The map provider knows that those roads in Indianapolis are closed. The problem is that RV Trip Wizard doesn't have real...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-28-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By Jeffcarp
The RV Life GPS just isn't a very good solution...

The RV Life GPS just isn't a very good solution unless you're driving a huge Class A (or you drive your smaller RV like it's a large Class A). I've given their GPS app a shot several times but don't...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-20-2022, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By Jeffcarp
I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet running...

I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet running the Trimble CoPilot navigation app in RV mode. If you go this route you have to buy the traffic subscription to get the best routing and ETA because...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 05-14-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By Jeffcarp
I don't think RV Trip Wizard makes any claims...

I don't think RV Trip Wizard makes any claims that the routing it picks in the planner avoids traffic (and road closures). Avoiding traffic is only mentioned as a feature in the RV Life GPS. The only...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 04-25-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,419
Posted By Jeffcarp
The RV Safe GPS, because of the inaccurate ETA...

The RV Safe GPS, because of the inaccurate ETA times, is almost unusable in my opinion. I have no idea where the underlying map data and routing calculation algorithm comes from but it's not a...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 02-02-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 428
Posted By Jeffcarp
Exclusion filters for RV parks

Maybe I am missing how to accomplish this, but it would really be nice to have an exclusion filter so that parks that I cannot stay at, or would not stay at, could be filtered out of the view. Common...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-09-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,182
Posted By Jeffcarp
The problem with some of these newer app-based...

The problem with some of these newer app-based navigation systems is that their ETA isn't very good in the routes that I have tried.

Instead of paying $400+ I would recommend either buying the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-27-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,474
Posted By Jeffcarp
After testing many systems for many years, I...

After testing many systems for many years, I think that TomTom's truck GPS devices are the way to go. Garmin uses HERE Maps and in my opinion, HERE seems to be falling behind in the timeliness and...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 12-27-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Jeffcarp
No, I haven't heard anything other than they...

No, I haven't heard anything other than they thanked me for the idea.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-01-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,061
Posted By Jeffcarp
We're also looking at a Coach House for ordering...

We're also looking at a Coach House for ordering in the future. Do they sell new at the stated MSRP? Is there an automatic discount off MSRP? Or do you have to negotiate each deal?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-01-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Jeffcarp
The only ones worth considering imo, are CoPilot...

The only ones worth considering imo, are CoPilot and Sygic Truck. CoPilot has improved a lot since being bought by Trimble but don't use it without buying the traffic package because you need the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-01-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Jeffcarp
First you have to decide if you want to go...

First you have to decide if you want to go through Colorado and do the mountain driving through there. Beautiful but it's mountain driving. You also have to consider peak summer vacation traffic in...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-01-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,297
Posted By Jeffcarp
That's how supply and demand is supposed to work....

That's how supply and demand is supposed to work. I don't see a lot of owners getting insanely rich off of campground ownership.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-15-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 257
Posted By Jeffcarp
That's a great idea and suitable work around....

That's a great idea and suitable work around. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-15-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Jeffcarp
I have done so. Thank you.

I have done so. Thank you.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-15-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 257
Posted By Jeffcarp
Would prefer a browse mode in RVTW

Any chance that we could go into RVTW without having to define a trip? If we're just browsing and trying to be inspired, the UI and features could be perfect for that.
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-15-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Jeffcarp
Summary of each day in RVTW?

I wanted to suggest some enhancements to the RVTW itinerary summary screen. I would love to see a calculation that summarizes each day's miles and driving time. The idea is illustrated in the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-14-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,288
Posted By Jeffcarp
It's not so much the size of the antenna that's...

It's not so much the size of the antenna that's the issue but the underlying technology that makes the antenna work. The Starlink service is said to use an antenna called a phased array antenna with...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-10-2020, 06:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,742
Posted By Jeffcarp
How is trip planning directly on the 890 if I...

How is trip planning directly on the 890 if I forego the Basecamp approach?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-09-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 35,612
Posted By Jeffcarp
You'll probably only see one new RV specific unit...

You'll probably only see one new RV specific unit from Garmin every 12 to 14 months. You might wait for any Black Friday deals in your case though.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-09-2020, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,747
Posted By Jeffcarp
I've been using Google Maps in a specific way for...

I've been using Google Maps in a specific way for Trip Planning. I've been using the "lists" feature. Within Google Maps on the phone, in the SAVED feature you'll find a feature called LISTS. I...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-09-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 750
Posted By Jeffcarp
I wouldn't worry about it right now. You'll still...

I wouldn't worry about it right now. You'll still have the typical I-80 through traffic but we have a couple offices in Chicago and what I hear from that staff is that there's a lot of people working...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-09-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,096
Posted By Jeffcarp
Iowa to Florida route feedback

I'd like to get some feedback on this route. The typical route takes you through St Louis, Nashville, and Atlanta. Google Maps says that this typical route is 1345 miles and 19 hours 55 minutes.
...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By Jeffcarp
ProClipUSA:...

ProClipUSA: https://www.proclipusa.com/vehicle/dashboard-mounts/ford-e-series/1996
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-09-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,742
Posted By Jeffcarp
Transferring Basemap route to Garmin GPS

I'm thinking of jumping back in with Garmin with the RV 890. I haven't used a Garmin since before the nuvi but had about 12 of them before that.

The biggest thing I want to do with it is build...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-09-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,652
Posted By Jeffcarp
I did a 3600 mile trip review of CoPilot RV and...

I did a 3600 mile trip review of CoPilot RV and called it "the best of bad choices" based on my experience with it. If you're interested it's here:
...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-09-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,813
Posted By Jeffcarp
Garmin had an Android and iPhone navigation app...

Garmin had an Android and iPhone navigation app years ago called viago but they abandoned the development of it.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-29-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,121
Posted By Jeffcarp
Sygic Truck is really good.

Sygic Truck is really good.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-16-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,146
Posted By Jeffcarp
Ridiculous and absurd. Unless we know the...

Ridiculous and absurd. Unless we know the detailed financial condition of Newmar, which none of us do, we can't possibly comment intelligently on this news. It is what it is.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-16-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 84,179
Posted By Jeffcarp
Both of those could be explained by debt load....

Both of those could be explained by debt load. High debt load in times of shrinking demand can be deadly to a company.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-05-2019, 09:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,721
Posted By Jeffcarp
That happens frequently if you have the live...

That happens frequently if you have the live traffic feature. The route changes based on real time traffic conditions.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-19-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 921
Posted By Jeffcarp
You have several choices. The Sygic Truck app is...

You have several choices. The Sygic Truck app is very good. It uses HERE Maps (same as Garmin) and you can add real time traffic. It will take restrictions into account in its routes.

The...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 06-16-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By Jeffcarp
Magneshades are superb. They apply on the outside...

Magneshades are superb. They apply on the outside of the coach and therefore stop much of the sun's heat before it comes through your windshield. And the best part is that you can still see out. You...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-14-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,847
Posted By Jeffcarp
In some ways, the RV industry is giving customers...

In some ways, the RV industry is giving customers what they are indirectly asking for. Don't get me wrong, no one is asking for workmanship problems and quality issues. However, customers want Corian...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-12-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,169
Posted By Jeffcarp
Sygic Truck is a good app. It uses HERE maps and...

Sygic Truck is a good app. It uses HERE maps and traffic (same as Garmin) and can be customized specifically for your RV dimensions. It's expensive but it's well done, well supported and updated...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-12-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,460
Posted By Jeffcarp
Prayers for you. That rehab facility is in...

Prayers for you. That rehab facility is in Streeterville. That's a very dense, very crowded area right in the middle of downtown. I wouldn't recommend driving your RV into that area. Flat lot parking...
Forum: Boondocking 06-12-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,707
Posted By Jeffcarp
There is camping in Cook County. The Forest...

There is camping in Cook County. The Forest Preserves of Cook County have multiple locations for RV camping. https://fpdcc.com/camping/

There's also Illinois Beach State Park but that's about 40...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-04-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By Jeffcarp
How old is your tablet? If it is old and the...

How old is your tablet? If it is old and the Android operating system is old then there are situations where Google will no longer support operating systems of a certain age on some of their newest...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 11-04-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,749
Posted By Jeffcarp
They don't make a GPS specific to RVs in the US...

They don't make a GPS specific to RVs in the US anymore but they do make one for trucks and it's very, very good. https://www.tomtom.com/en_us/drive/truck/products/trucker-620/
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 11-04-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,749
Posted By Jeffcarp
You find these comparisons on YouTube videos. A...

You find these comparisons on YouTube videos. A single video may not compare more than two devices in a single video but if you watch a few of them you will inevitably get all the devices that you...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-10-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
Posted By Jeffcarp
What hardware are you using CoPilot on?

What hardware are you using CoPilot on?
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-22-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
Posted By Jeffcarp
You likely have CoPilot set to use custom road...

You likely have CoPilot set to use custom road speeds for various road types. This feature is a disaster in CoPilot because it results in ETAs like you're experiencing. Even if you set those settings...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 07-22-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By Jeffcarp
Correct. Garmin and Sygic (RV and truck versions)...

Correct. Garmin and Sygic (RV and truck versions) both use HERE Maps in the US.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 07-22-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By Jeffcarp
I'm confused on what you read in my blog post....

I'm confused on what you read in my blog post. CoPilot doesn't use Open Street Maps. I think they should use it but that is not what they do that today.

Sygic doesn't use OSM either in their RV...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 07-12-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By Jeffcarp
Not sure if this was directed to me and if you...

Not sure if this was directed to me and if you were asking about CoPilot. If so, here's my extensive experience with the product for you to decide for yourself:...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 07-08-2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By Jeffcarp
The RV version doesn't do propane restricted...

The RV version doesn't do propane restricted tunnels. The truck version in RV routing mode doesn't either. You have to use the truck version in truck mode. I think it's an issue with European...
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