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09-02-2016, 02:54 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 35.2
State: Washington
Posts: 21
THOR #5060
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Trip Planner / GPS / Route Restrictions
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good app, web site, or navigation device for planning a trip that shows road restrictions and clearances?
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Kim & Christine Danielson
2016 Thor Miramar 35.2
2013 Honda Fit HB Sport
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09-02-2016, 03:13 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
THOR #3918
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Gps
Quote:
Originally Posted by kdanielson
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good app, web site, or navigation device for planning a trip that shows road restrictions and clearances?
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Garmin RV 760LMT
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09-02-2016, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: hurricane 32n
State: Florida
Posts: 799
THOR #4158
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Rand McNally rand 7735 LM. 7 inch screen. Great for the price aprox $250. CW
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Jerry and Debbie
2015. Hurricane 32N /Kia Soul toad
Retired
Crawfordville Fl. Vietnam Vet.
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09-02-2016, 11:31 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Tennessee
Posts: 28
THOR #4234
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kdanielson
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good app, web site, or navigation device for planning a trip that shows road restrictions and clearances?
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Five years ago, switched from using Garmin to a free Rand McNally on my iPad. Rand quit updating for Apple iOS on iPad and iPhone, so bought the standalone Rand 7735 a year or so ago. Rand once again did not have computer software updates when iOS updated, except if I called, then they sent me a micro-card. That was a hassle. Sold to a fellow RVer in Florida who uses Rand McNally and Windows computers.
Recently bought the Garmin RV 760LMT and am very glad to be back with Garmin. Bought a refurbished one. Doesn't quite have as many bells & whistles as the previous Rand McNally, but totally stable, upgradable, and it's my 4th Garmin over the years.
I do check all routes against Apple or Google maps and also use the free Rand McNally Atlas app on my iPad distributed by Apple at the apps store. Great for an overall perspective.
and, I use RoadTrippers for after I've figured out miles I go in a day, and want to see "what to do" at each stop. That's a fun part of the planning by computer/apps. It's all fun.
Guess you could say that I love mapping and maps. ~debbie
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09-02-2016, 11:50 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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This topic needs to be a sticky as it is a frequent question.
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05-16-2017, 08:20 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 5
THOR #7520
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Travel app
I used Allstays app I found it so helpful. It's a pay app, but worth it! Height restrictions, grades, stores, gas stations, all kinds of campgrounds, etc.
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05-16-2017, 09:47 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 34
THOR #7244
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Seamama61 - we use Allstays app as well. It's a great source of pertinent information.
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05-16-2017, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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Rand McNally motor carriers atlas to check clearances about $20 at a truck stop & Google maps free on my phone. Traveling 9+ years fulltime & no problems. I use rvparkreviews site to find rv parks.
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Fulltimed 10+ years
Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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05-18-2017, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
Posts: 809
THOR #5246
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Travelin' Texans
Rand McNally motor carriers atlas to check clearances about $20 at a truck stop & Google maps free on my phone. Traveling 9+ years fulltime & no problems. I use rvparkreviews site to find rv parks.
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We have used a Rand RV GPS for several years (free updates). You enter you length, height, weight, and other parameters so it routes you generally on designated routes. I even use it to track my mpg. The Truckers Atlas is also a good tool as stated above. I consult it for mainly low clearances in a state prior to travel there. Mine is a few years old but cost around $40 in a truck stop.
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05-18-2017, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37TB
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 412
THOR #4486
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Bought this unit, Magellan RoadMate RV9165T-LM, for $170 from
Factory Outlet Store | Online Shopping | Online Outlet Store and so far works pretty good. I was considering replacing the head unit with one that has an integrated GPS but over time, that turns out to be a "gotcha" cause of end of life, end of sale and no upgrades available.
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Tom and Lisa
Pennsylvania
2015 Challenger 37TB
2015 Ford Taurus toad
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05-18-2017, 03:11 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 29M
State: Florida
Posts: 24
THOR #6760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
Garmin RV 760LMT
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I love my Garmin, it gives you everything you need to know while driving.
also has list of upcoming RV parks, food, gas and more.
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05-18-2017, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
This topic needs to be a sticky as it is a frequent question.
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and a bump, hoping that Google's robot will find this & record yet more interest to add such tools to their map.... or to Waze
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11-15-2017, 09:36 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 29.3
State: West Virginia
Posts: 87
THOR #4502
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Another fan of the Garmin 760 here traveled over 5000miles thru 19 states with no problem. I relied on my Garmin and it never let me down even thru large cities
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11-15-2017, 09:54 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 been loyal Garmin users for about 20 yrs .. now have the RVT .. with no complaints and free software upgrades !
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Ron & Kay n KC too !
2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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11-16-2017, 04:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
This topic needs to be a sticky as it is a frequent question.
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I figure the more it's brought up, the more likely google maps will hit it again and again in their data mining efforts....and hopefully add the feature to their android phone maps
Google, we need maps to route for weight and size restrictions!
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11-16-2017, 05:19 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Missouri
Posts: 59
THOR #5711
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The Garmin works great for us, supplemented by a spiral bound Rand McNally road atlas. We plan our trips in advance with RVTripWizard to find routes, places to stay and points of interest.
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2017 Thor Vegas 24.1
Safe T Plus, SumoSprings Front and Rear
Hellwig Sway Bars Front and Rear
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11-16-2017, 05:45 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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The Garmins are great units... but Magellan also has one that'll let you know if your fig will "fit"...
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-02-2017, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 182
THOR #6999
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Garmin 660 & 770
What does the standard power cable for these units look like? The BC-30 Backup Camera has a replacement power cable that has an in-line receiver for the camera module that also includes a traffic receiver. I've decided not to buy the camera for this reason as the receiver is only inches for the back of the GPS unit and would lay on your dashboard. Now I'm wondering if the GPS itself has a similar traffic receiver.
I'm planning on using the GPS in my auto as well as the RV. I don't need the camera for the Vegas, obviously, and I can live without it in the car. But if the GPS has a similar traffic brick, I will have to look at other GPS units.
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12-03-2017, 12:33 AM
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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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Has anybody tried this app called "Genius Maps" yet?
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-03-2017, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,132
THOR #3761
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Has anybody tried this app called "Genius Maps" yet?
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That looks interesting... but I wonder if you can customize it to handle RV characteristics so you don't get routed under low overpasses, narrow roads, small bridges, etc.
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John
2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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