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04-29-2017, 09:13 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Illinois
Posts: 127
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We recently purchased the Garmin RV 770. Very happy with the purchase. Love the features and it's huge. :-)
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08-06-2017, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
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We've been sent down some pretty tight roads using google maps.
I'm looking into a gps with software designed for an rv..
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08-06-2017, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
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The Garmin RV series is based on the commercial DIZL line. You put in the length, height, weight, and GVWR. It routes one around anywhere it won't fit. I hear the Rand McNally GPS has the same feature.
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08-06-2017, 11:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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We have Garmin RV 760 .. very pleased with it.
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Ron & Kay n KC too !
2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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08-23-2017, 01:04 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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(Complete Newbie here...)
While I'm familiar with Garmin GPS units: I wonder how their features compare to the ones from Magellan.
The local RV dealer is pushing the Magellan.
I've had good experiences with Garmin 660s and 590s on my motorcycles.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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08-23-2017, 01:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 37.4
State: Florida
Posts: 86
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
(Complete Newbie here...)
While I'm familiar with Garmin GPS units: I wonder how their features compare to the ones from Magellan.
The local RV dealer is pushing the Magellan.
I've had good experiences with Garmin 660s and 590s on my motorcycles.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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I got the Garmin RV 770 LMT-S (the S gets you free maps for life), and I am very pleased. All of my research pointed me to that unit. I briefly looked at the Magellan and the Rand, but saw better reviews and usability with the new Garmin. I also use good old regular maps and trucker atlas' but as the trip progresses I like the size and the options of the 770...got a non-slip holder that allows it to sit on top of the dash almost right in front of me...
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08-23-2017, 01:41 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffnBeth
I got the Garmin RV 770 LMT-S (the S gets you free maps for life), and I am very pleased. All of my research pointed me to that unit. I briefly looked at the Magellan and the Rand, but saw better reviews and usability with the new Garmin. I also use good old regular maps and trucker atlas' but as the trip progresses I like the size and the options of the 770...got a non-slip holder that allows it to sit on top of the dash almost right in front of me...
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No, the S gets you "Smart Connected"
The LM is Lifetime Maps
The T is Traffic capable
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08-23-2017, 01:43 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffnBeth
I got the Garmin RV 770 LMT-S (the S gets you free maps for life), and I am very pleased. All of my research pointed me to that unit. I briefly looked at the Magellan and the Rand, but saw better reviews and usability with the new Garmin. I also use good old regular maps and trucker atlas' but as the trip progresses I like the size and the options of the 770...got a non-slip holder that allows it to sit on top of the dash almost right in front of me...
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Thanks!
It's good to hear from "folks in the know" !
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08-23-2017, 01:49 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 37.4
State: Florida
Posts: 86
THOR #7274
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tfryman
No, the S gets you "Smart Connected"
The LM is Lifetime Maps
The T is Traffic capable
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yep..sorry... lol copy paste is not good to use sometimes
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08-23-2017, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 31S
State: Florida
Posts: 303
THOR #4443
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Got the Garmin 770LMT-S 2 weeks ago and I have to say its has been a great purchase. A lot of your typical GPS functions remain the same only its super fast and the screen is huge. There are plenty of other very cool functions to help with RV travels. Too many to list. As other people have said don't rely on a GPS solely and have a good map to use because as we know technology is not foolproof. I know $400 is a lot of money but for me it was worth it.
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08-23-2017, 02:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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I just bought the Garmin rv 660. Very happy with it so far.
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