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07-05-2018, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-05-2018, 04:44 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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OK, I will take one for the team coming in a little late... we use CoPilot for RV on our iPhones and iPads. It has all of the same features that the Garmin and Magellan RV specific units do (camping POIs, height and weight restrictions, propane restrictions, etc.) at a fraction of the cost. It has versions for both iOS and Android.
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2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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07-05-2018, 06:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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That would be a great backup for the Garmin 770. Does it have 100% "hands free voice command" feature or do you have to control it with screen taps? Can you speak an address destination to it or do you have to type it in? Lots of states...including Georgia as of 7/1/18, have laws now banning even touching your phone while driving.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-05-2018, 11:45 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Missouri
Posts: 59
THOR #5711
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I loved our Garvin until I found out what LTM really means. It expires if you don’t manually update your subscription annually. Meaning,if you don’t, no more LTM updates. Like many we keep ours in the MH and only think about updating it occasionally. They apparently send a 10 day notice to your Garvin but if you don’t happen to be using your vehicle you’re out of luck. I missed updating by a month or so and learned LTM no longer applied. Just make sure you update at least once a year!
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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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07-06-2018, 12:00 AM
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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 The Gritz Carlton
That would be a great backup for the Garmin 770. Does it have 100% "hands free voice command" feature or do you have to control it with screen taps? Can you speak an address destination to it or do you have to type it in? Lots of states...including Georgia as of 7/1/18, have laws now banning even touching your phone while driving.
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I don't know about 100% hands-free (is anything REALLY?) but it does allow the use of Siri to answer questions and open other apps, etc. You can speak the address or POI you are looking for, but the menu system is such that you do it backwards (city/state, then road then number) but once you are used to it, it works.
I use it on my iPad and also have the TireMinder TPMS app and DashCommand OBD II apps running as well. Siri lets me switch between them and the TireMinder app alerts to Notifications on any issues. One screen for multiple apps... better than 3 or 4 separate devices to try to watch.
As to the laws and "no touching" I can't touch my phone but I can touch the Axxera and change the radio station... you just can't legislate common sense. Where will it end?
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2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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12-16-2018, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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with you there. and I hate the Axxera radio. cheap piece of crap.
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12-16-2018, 09:04 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,389
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lagrandd
I loved our Garvin until I found out what LTM really means. It expires if you don’t manually update your subscription annually. Meaning,if you don’t, no more LTM updates. Like many we keep ours in the MH and only think about updating it occasionally. They apparently send a 10 day notice to your Garvin but if you don’t happen to be using your vehicle you’re out of luck. I missed updating by a month or so and learned LTM no longer applied. Just make sure you update at least once a year!
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I have 4 different Garmin GPSs in my vehicles which rarely get updated. Maybe every 2 or 3 years. Never had the experience of being "locked out" of upgrading my LM GPS. Any documentation on their website that supports your experience?
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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12-16-2018, 11:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 26B
State: Indiana
Posts: 389
THOR #6414
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I'll keep my Garmin. I've got a custom mount for the dash that places it in easy viewing and reach without looking down away from the windshield.
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12-16-2018, 11:32 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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Our new RV has a Garmin-based GPS built into the radio up front...
I'm not convinced; but I'm willing to give it a try...
At least the radio is a Kenwood!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-17-2018, 12:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37TB
State: Kentucky
Posts: 1,032
THOR #1020
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We had a Rand Mcnally 7725 for about 3 years. It had been acting a little wonky for the last 3 months of use - then it finally quit. Tried several models and then landed on the Rand Mcnally OverDryve™ 7 RV. The battery life is super, it connects to wifi and gives me look ahead info, updates itself fairly often, built in look ahead camera and has a quick connect magnetic mount. Even better it functions as an Android tablet. So far - great.
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Challenger 37TB
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12-17-2018, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tfryman
I have 4 different Garmin GPSs in my vehicles which rarely get updated. Maybe every 2 or 3 years. Never had the experience of being "locked out" of upgrading my LM GPS. Any documentation on their website that supports your experience?
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https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/lmdisclaimer
They say they can cancel service anytime, and if they determine unit out of service, meaning a couple things, like no updating for 24 months, memory capacity, etc.
They also state LMT cannot be transferred to another device, or person.
Be aware buying pre-owned units.
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12-17-2018, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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Does anybody have an opinion on which of these Garmins are better?
The 770 LMT-S (for RV) or the 770 LMT HD (for semi-trucks)?
Other than one has RV campground finding, the other truck stops and camera adaptability.
Also, does anybody swear by their dashcam?
We originally thought about a Garmin Nuvi LMT HD because it has the dashcam, only to discover now, if you want the vehicle size and weight road warnings, it appears not with the Nuvi, the others I inquire about do not have a dash cam.
The trucker one you can add a back up camera, or I imagine a dash cam, but there goes an added expense, besides our Thor Outlaw already has the back up camera and turning cameras!
With both being voice activated, the LMTHD and a Garmin's dash cam, that could get conflicting.
Would that work?
We want a good gps, and a dashboard camera.
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12-17-2018, 03:45 PM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10scDust
Does anybody have an opinion on which of these Garmins are better?
The 770 LMT-S (for RV) or the 770 LMT HD (for semi-trucks)?
Other than one has RV campground finding, the other truck stops and camera adaptability.
Also, does anybody swear by their dashcam?
We originally thought about a Garmin Nuvi LMT HD because it has the dashcam, only to discover now, if you want the vehicle size and weight road warnings, it appears not with the Nuvi, the others I inquire about do not have a dash cam.
The trucker one you can add a back up camera, or I imagine a dash cam, but there goes an added expense, besides our Thor Outlaw already has the back up camera and turning cameras!
With both being voice activated, the LMTHD and a Garmin's dash cam, that could get conflicting.
Would that work?
We want a good gps, and a dashboard camera.
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I love our Yi Ultra Dashcam. I bought it more for complementing the vacation photos with some road video/screenshots than for CYA in an accident but it will help there too. ( https://www.yitechnology.com/yi-ultra-dash-camera )
I even have some sample footage from our Axis (from driving around a campground):
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12-17-2018, 04:15 PM
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#34
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
Hi there, I still am pondering what GPS to purchase that is most useful, doesn't need games and such. I want it for RV travel and route info, road heights etc. I'm looking at the Garmin 770 LMT. Does anyone have this one or what has worked for you? Thanks in advance! I'm considering buying it from Amazon.
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IMO - In Dash rear camera and and RV parameter GPS with front windshield camera
DNX775RVS with DRV0N520. Kenwood
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12-17-2018, 04:33 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Keep your dashcam and GPS as individual units. I have the RV-770 and the Garmin VIRB-XE rechargeable dashcam. I like them as separate units so I can carry the VIRB with me in the Jeep while touring around, use it as a still shot camera/video recorder or place it anywhere as a motion activated monitor. They all mostly do the same thing but small is better for me. The coach already has the backup and rear-view features built in.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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12-17-2018, 04:44 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
Keep your dashcam and GPS as individual units. I have the RV-770 and the Garmin VIRB-XE rechargeable dashcam. I like them as separate units so I can carry the VIRB with me in the Jeep while touring around, use it as a still shot camera/video recorder or place it anywhere as a motion activated monitor. They all mostly do the same thing but small is better for me. The coach already has the backup and rear-view features built in.
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to each their own. All when and good if the in-dash is a decent setup. The axxera radio in mine is a cheap piece of crap. I'd also rather have one less thing to take down and set up every time I drive. I tried the McNally top of the line and hated the added unit to mess with, along with the clutter, and wasn't to impress for the money. Outside the RV I use a GoPro Hero 7 which is the way to go for video and still shots. Very compact, intuitive, 4K with a lot of auto features for publishing your contents. Whatever works and whatever your budget.
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12-17-2018, 07:04 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,389
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lagrandd
I loved our Garvin until I found out what LTM really means. It expires if you don’t manually update your subscription annually. Meaning,if you don’t, no more LTM updates. Like many we keep ours in the MH and only think about updating it occasionally. They apparently send a 10 day notice to your Garvin but if you don’t happen to be using your vehicle you’re out of luck. I missed updating by a month or so and learned LTM no longer applied. Just make sure you update at least once a year!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10scDust
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/lmdisclaimer
They say they can cancel service anytime, and if they determine unit out of service, meaning a couple things, like no updating for 24 months, memory capacity, etc.
They also state LMT cannot be transferred to another device, or person.
Be aware buying pre-owned units.
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So the time period is 24 months, not annually. I probably fall withing the 24 month experience.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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12-17-2018, 07:06 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Our new RV has a Garmin-based GPS built into the radio up front...
I'm not convinced; but I'm willing to give it a try...
At least the radio is a Kenwood!
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Excellent. What model?
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12-17-2018, 07:55 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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It's in storage at the Dealership...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-17-2018, 09:36 PM
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#40
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaktop
to each their own. All when and good if the in-dash is a decent setup. The axxera radio in mine is a cheap piece of crap. I'd also rather have one less thing to take down and set up every time I drive. I tried the McNally top of the line and hated the added unit to mess with, along with the clutter, and wasn't to impress for the money. Outside the RV I use a GoPro Hero 7 which is the way to go for video and still shots. Very compact, intuitive, 4K with a lot of auto features for publishing your contents. Whatever works and whatever your budget.
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Thor didn't build my truck cab...Ford did. I don't have the in-dash "piece of crap"...I have the Ford Sync System which works great for navigation, apps, phone, etc.. GPS and dashcam stay in place unless I take dashcam with me in toad. It's quite enjoyable to have the option. While the Sync System Navigation is top of the line, the Garmin is more RV specific. One Is None...Two Is One.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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