GPS Recommendations

[JimEasTexas]

Looking for peference of GPS options.l

[EA37TS]

Use the search feature. Bunch of threads already on the issue of GPS

[Party of 5]

Hi Jim,
I’ve done a little research and going with the Garmin RV 890. There is a newer version (1090); however, the only difference is the size of the screen (10 inch versus 8 inch). I’m actually good with the smaller version as to not obstruct my view (considering the TPMS screen and the dash cam).

Check YouTube for Changing Lanes GPS review. They do a good review between the Garmin 890 versus the Rand McNally 7.

Good luck,
Pat

[The Gritz Carlton]

I have the older Garmin RV770 (not the trucker model)...I assume the newer versions are very similar. No issues. You program your RV specifics and it avoids low bridges, weight limits and other obstacles that may cause an issue. The "voice command" is great.

[Bob Denman]

Any unit that starts with "Garmin"...

[rtaggio]

I have a Garmin RV-785 w/traffic. I am very disappointed in this unit and its all map related. The map is severely outdated and I have the latest maps and software. It constantly sends me on poor routings and away from newly finished (2+ year old) roads. The speed limit change notification would be cool if it matched what the street signs say and lane departure function was ok, front end collision warning I had to disable as every car that decided to slide into my lane in front of me trips it. The dash cam function is very nice and works well. But I purchased it for 2 reasons the GPS and camera and would not repurchase this unit because it is not a GPS that I have any confidence in and my wife is now constantly keeping the google map app available to double check our route. How @$#$ed up is that.

[JimEasTexas]

Thanks

Originally Posted by Jim Wagner

Looking for peference of GPS options.l

[JimEasTexas]

Originally Posted by Party of 5

Hi Jim,
I’ve done a little research and going with the Garmin RV 890. There is a newer version (1090); however, the only difference is the size of the screen (10 inch versus 8 inch). I’m actually good with the smaller version as to not obstruct my view (considering the TPMS screen and the dash cam).

Check YouTube for Changing Lanes GPS review. They do a good review between the Garmin 890 versus the Rand McNally 7.

Good luck,
Pat

Thanks

[JimEasTexas]

Thanks

Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton

I have the older Garmin RV770 (not the trucker model)...I assume the newer versions are very similar. No issues. You program your RV specifics and it avoids low bridges, weight limits and other obstacles that may cause an issue. The "voice command" is great.

[lwmcguire]

I have tried them all and don't trust any completely

RM with the latest firmware and maps is currently the best

Always double check any questionable routes and Earth is sure a nice tool for tighter areas

[JimEasTexas]

Originally Posted by lwmcguire

I have tried them all and don't trust any completely

RM with the latest firmware and maps is currently the best

Always double check any questionable routes and Earth is sure a nice tool for tighter areas

Thanks

[EA37TS]

Originally Posted by lwmcguire

I have tried them all and don't trust any completely

RM with the latest firmware and maps is currently the best

Always double check any questionable routes and Earth is sure a nice tool for tighter areas

I wouldn’t use another RM GPS to take the trash to the street. Had 2 and they were both dangerous in built up areas. Sold the last RM RV unit to a trucker for 10.00 with POS disclaimer. Yes, they were updated with firmware and software.

Garmin is safer and far superior. RM needs to stick with what they do best, the paper atlas.

[rtaggio]

I have been using Garmin products since forever, I had so much confidence in what the company sold that after I plugged in my RV-785 and it turned on, I discarded all the packaging. If I had the packaging I would return this in a nano second. The mapping and routing features of my unit lead me top believe Garmin sees no $$$ in the RV market, hence no updates to maps. Lastly for the record, I am not speaking backroads, I am talking about interstates or "I" routes which makes this harder to swallow.

[JimEasTexas]

Thanks good insight.

Originally Posted by EA37TS

I wouldn’t use another RM GPS to take the trash to the street. Had 2 and they were both dangerous in built up areas. Sold the last RM RV unit to a trucker for 10.00 with POS disclaimer. Yes, they were updated with firmware and software.

Garmin is safer and far superior. RM needs to stick with what they do best, the paper atlas.

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by Jim Wagner

Looking for peference of GPS options.l

I have an older Garmin 3590LMT which I love. With the help of the POI Factory, it does all my planning and navigation. It has a five inch high res screen and is fully voice controlled. It does takes a while to get all the software support to work together.

Garmin has kept the maps and software updated for the past 8 years free of charge.

I suppose now is a good time to explain why the maker of GPS is so important. A GPS satellite transmits a time based signal that the computer in the display interprets as a line of position or a circle around the satellite where the device is located. By receiving 2 to 6 satellite's signals simultaneously the device can know where it is located on the surface of the earth with an accuracy of 60 meters down to 3 cm depending on the device's computer and the number of satellites being received. Heading is derived by device movement, so the heading is never accurate until the device has moved a considerable distance. Velocity is also dependent on actual movement. Accuracy depends on the speed and precision of the GPS's computer.
The map display comes from the GPS's map memory. The map is stored as individual digital bits of information assembled by an algorithm. All this is dependent on the manufacturer. POIs (points of interest) are held in a separate folder and are easily changed by the user if memory is available. Alerts are programmable by types POIs and distanced the alert is sounded. Actually the alerts are speed dependent. At 60 mph the alert is about 5 km from the point and second alert about 500 meters for the point. At 30 mph the alert is about 600 meters from the point and again at 200 meters from the point. This really helps in finding an obscure campground.

[JimEasTexas]

Thanks very good information

[ducksface]

When such good specific cross referenceable apps are available on android, all running at the same time, all with downloadable off-line maps, all updating by themselves and customizable down to telling you gas prices and antique store and pharmacy locations, telling you of group sourced traffic info good down to an update being done just a minute ahead of you in traffic, telling you the name and address and sometimes phone number of properties you pass, telling you if you're on private or government land as you travel....


How is there any value to a stand alone unit?

You guys are talking about typewriters in a word processing world.
Almost any $10 yard sale android will do all of the above.

I've been doing this since Street Atlas for windows 3.0, maybe Street Atlas for DOS.
Mine is not a new consideration.

But:
I sway easily. Convince me as to why I should buy a standalone one trick pony.

[EA37TS]

Originally Posted by ducksface

When such good specific cross referenceable apps are available on android, all running at the same time, all with downloadable off-line maps, all updating by themselves and customizable down to telling you gas prices and antique store and pharmacy locations, telling you of group sourced traffic info good down to an update being done just a minute ahead of you in traffic, telling you the name and address and sometimes phone number of properties you pass, telling you if you're on private or government land as you travel....


How is there any value to a stand alone unit?

You guys are talking about typewriters in a word processing world.

I've been doing this since Street Atlas for windows 3.0, maybe Street Atlas for DOS.
Mine is not a new consideration.

But:
I sway easily. Convince me as to why I should buy a standalone one trick pony.

And what you are talking about are distractions and information overload. No Thank You. I'll do my planning before the trip and plug the route into the GPS.

Too many distracted drivers as it is.

[rtaggio]

Originally Posted by ducksface

When such good specific cross referenceable apps are available on android, all running at the same time, all with downloadable off-line maps, all updating by themselves and customizable down to telling you gas prices and antique store and pharmacy locations, telling you of group sourced traffic info good down to an update being done just a minute ahead of you in traffic, telling you the name and address and sometimes phone number of properties you pass, telling you if you're on private or government land as you travel....


How is there any value to a stand alone unit?

You guys are talking about typewriters in a word processing world.
Almost any $10 yard sale android will do all of the above.

I've been doing this since Street Atlas for windows 3.0, maybe Street Atlas for DOS.
Mine is not a new consideration.

But:
I sway easily. Convince me as to why I should buy a standalone one trick pony.

Last thing I'm trying to do is "sway you" ! The OP asked for recommendations and I responded with my experiences.

[ducksface]

Originally Posted by EA37TS

And what you are talking about are distractions and information overload. No Thank You. I'll do my planning before the trip and plug the route into the GPS.

Too many distracted drivers as it is.

I can download it all in advance.
But, I have choices, Waze is missing my entire neighborhood. If sygic starts running me off on every off ramp(it hasn't but my old Garmin did) I hit a button and I'm using TRUCK instead. If TRUCK won't run me off road and I want to dirt road it through the lower road of arches national park(great road. We were on it at height of the season and only saw 3 other vehicles in 25 miles,), I hit mytrails.

I needn't use it all, but I have it all available.
Split screen with maybe Waze and sygic is as distracted as I could get. Sygic says outloud when I'm close to an antique store.

Both talk, so no distraction other than knowing there's a car blocking my next exit and has been there for only the last five minutes.

About the sway comment:
You swayed me by having knowledge based on comparison and history. I trust the opinion and would follow it if I was in the market for something with limited use such as a stand alone.
My asking to be swayed was for those who have only owned a single unit or brand and me wanting to know WHY they think its the best if they've only had the one....