Jim-n-Leslie
Active Member
If you have not seen the new Garmin nüvi that is available, you should go to the Garmin site & check it out. I purchased the 465T a month ago, and it has been great!
It runs in two modes - 'car' and 'truck.' In 'car' mode it operates like any other Garmin. You enter where you want to go, and it guides you there. Nothing special in that. If you have ever owned a Garmin and are pleased with its interface, touch screen, etc, you will like that aspect of this Garmin.
What differentiates it from other Garmin nüvi’s is its 'Truck' mode. You enter the specifics of your truck-trailer combo, such as width, height, length, weight, etc, and save the information. You can save more than one truck profile if you drive more than one vehicle or move more than one rig. Once on the road in 'Truck' mode, the interface provides routing to your destination that takes into account bridges, tunnels, overpasses, etc. that are in its database. If you decide to go off the beaten path, it flags hazard notifications and other important alerts.
One last note - it includes the NTTS database of truck stops, repair facilities, fuel, etc. It's always good to know where to get a fill-up, since the MSNdirect feed only provides gasoline stations, in addition to movie times, etc. A bonus with the 465T is Bluetooth for hands-free calling and the included lifetime NAVTEQ traffic alerts. If the route you are on becomes congested or a wreck is identified in the system, you will be re-routed along the next best available route for your trip. This was a lifesaver for my wife and I recently when the tunnel out of our area had a drain pump fail, causing water to backup in the tunnel. Traffic was stopped for hours. I had no idea until that evening why our route was rerouted, but thank goodness I took its advice and followed the revised route.
Well, I've lauded the 465T enough for today. I recommend going the Google Shopping or Amazon rout, and look for the best price available.
Jim
It runs in two modes - 'car' and 'truck.' In 'car' mode it operates like any other Garmin. You enter where you want to go, and it guides you there. Nothing special in that. If you have ever owned a Garmin and are pleased with its interface, touch screen, etc, you will like that aspect of this Garmin.
What differentiates it from other Garmin nüvi’s is its 'Truck' mode. You enter the specifics of your truck-trailer combo, such as width, height, length, weight, etc, and save the information. You can save more than one truck profile if you drive more than one vehicle or move more than one rig. Once on the road in 'Truck' mode, the interface provides routing to your destination that takes into account bridges, tunnels, overpasses, etc. that are in its database. If you decide to go off the beaten path, it flags hazard notifications and other important alerts.
One last note - it includes the NTTS database of truck stops, repair facilities, fuel, etc. It's always good to know where to get a fill-up, since the MSNdirect feed only provides gasoline stations, in addition to movie times, etc. A bonus with the 465T is Bluetooth for hands-free calling and the included lifetime NAVTEQ traffic alerts. If the route you are on becomes congested or a wreck is identified in the system, you will be re-routed along the next best available route for your trip. This was a lifesaver for my wife and I recently when the tunnel out of our area had a drain pump fail, causing water to backup in the tunnel. Traffic was stopped for hours. I had no idea until that evening why our route was rerouted, but thank goodness I took its advice and followed the revised route.
Well, I've lauded the 465T enough for today. I recommend going the Google Shopping or Amazon rout, and look for the best price available.
Jim
