Mine has not done that. However when I used to live in the DFW area google maps frequently did that when there was newer roads it was unaware of.
Which GPS Is Best Suited For an RV'er
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Mine has not done that. However when I used to live in the DFW area google maps frequently did that when there was newer roads it was unaware of.
carl.swoyer
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Alan_B
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No, it did not do that.
We only had one instance where we ignored the GPS. After we crossed from Canada into Michigan on the Blue Water Bridge, the Garmin GPS tried to route us onto Business Route I-94 rather than I-94 itself. It is a bit confusing since there are multiple routes leading off the bridge. Since I am familiar with the route it did not result in any problem for me.
david-steph2018
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We have the GArmin 770 and just returned from a trip that went Oh-IND-Ky-TENN-AL-Fl-Ga-Ky- Oh in 3 weeks. Only issue was finding the campground it was easier putting in the address instead of searching the area around a city.
CoveredWagon
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Sometimes it will do that if it thinks an overpass is below your set limit. It does not always tell you that. I just recently loaded the latest update for my LMT RV 660 and it did give us some advanced warning at certain times. I was really bent out of shape with it on I 75 returning to MI from Dayton OH when it tried to send me toward Columbus OH. Sometimes ya just have to make your own decisions.
mlpeloquin
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Had been using a GoodSam GPS which is a repackaged Rand McNally. During our cross country trip, it started to just turn off on its own. It wasn't the power, and I had three different power connectors so it wasn't the cable. Just turned off by itself. Then it started to reboot and turn off when I tried to turn it on etc.. So I purchased a Garmin RV 770. Boy what a great screen, but the first four times I used it it sent us to the wrong address, city, directions. Turns out if you put the zip code in, it does not have a problem getting you to where you need to go. It is frustrating not knowing about the zip code and my very old Garmin never need the zip code to find the address. I have not tried to load the Rout-1-USA data yet.
JohnD
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I have the Rand McNally RVND 7 GPS/Tablet (android).
I really like the larger screen and love the fact that I can connect it to the hotspot on my phone or my Verizon Jetpack and get weather and traffic updates...and can check my email!
As with any GPS device, every once in awhile it gives the wrong location, but I am happy with it for the most part.
As a tablet, it is OK...very slow, but better than nothing!
It also has a built-in dash cam...haven't used it yet but will soon!
I really like the larger screen and love the fact that I can connect it to the hotspot on my phone or my Verizon Jetpack and get weather and traffic updates...and can check my email!
As with any GPS device, every once in awhile it gives the wrong location, but I am happy with it for the most part.
As a tablet, it is OK...very slow, but better than nothing!
It also has a built-in dash cam...haven't used it yet but will soon!
jstarwal
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Hey JohnD, how did yuo mount it? I am thinking of getting one. I have a Chevy PU.
TIA,
Jack
JohnD
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I also have a Chevy (2015) and I have it mounted to the windshield...in the center.
jstarwal
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What mount did you get. Or did it come with one? Does it block your View?
JohnD
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I'm using the mount that came with it...
It does block the view some...but not bad.
I'll go out and get a photo in a few minutes.
jstarwal
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Ok, thank you
JohnD
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jstarwal
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Thanks for the pix. It doesn't seem the block too much.
JKSherwood
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I recently purchased a Garmin RV 785 with dash cam and works fantastic, with big screen and alerts, and maps for low bridges on routes
tactical258
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I have the same unit. Good for the most part. It does not like recalculate for a shorter route though.
Dmetcalf
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this is great because I am currently looking for a good RV GPS unit as well .! Our RV is 13”3’ tall so I think it would be cheap insurance to get one of these.
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