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06-26-2020, 07:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 946
THOR #13505
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When your GPS Lies!!
I think you need to hang it up and move in the Villages and downgrade to a golf Cart!
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06-26-2020, 08:29 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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and hope a train doesn't come by!
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06-26-2020, 08:35 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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Fire up the Toad, and see how well it can push.,,
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06-26-2020, 09:42 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,782
THOR #1469
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There is not a GPS in the world that is that stupid. People on the other hand....
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06-26-2020, 10:23 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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When I'm in the deep woods hunting: I carry two compasses.
Just in case one of them is a liar!
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06-26-2020, 11:19 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,396
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
When I'm in the deep woods hinting: I carry two compasses.
Just in case one of them is a liar!
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What are you hinting about? And why do you have to hint in the deep woods?
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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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06-26-2020, 11:28 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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Thanks for the "hint"... It gave me a chance to fix my lousy TyPiNg..,
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06-26-2020, 11:33 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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But if I "hinted" close to home: the Missus wouldn't pack me such big lunches.
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07-11-2020, 07:04 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New York
Posts: 75
THOR #12610
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GPS Lies
I used my old Garmin and had good luck ,but it was for cars. I bought a Magellan Roadmate, updated it and left for Tennessee. Part way there it told me to get off highway drive around a small town and get back on highway at same interchange. The next morning it took me down a 2 lane that was next to a highway( the one I should have been on ) and into a residential area. In that area several turns and I ended up in a cul-de-sac. In the rain I had to unhook toad ,get it running ,then maneuver both to another road when I reconnected. As I was changing my clothes A cop showed up and told us we were in a limited area and we had to leave. I backed up GPS and
showed him how we got there . I followed his advice and threw it away.
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07-11-2020, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,728
THOR #11781
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I rarely use GPS any more because it has gotten me into some tight spots in the past. The driver of the rig in the picture should have his/her license revoked.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-11-2020, 08:02 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,782
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oleflier
I used my old Garmin and had good luck ,but it was for cars. I bought a Magellan Roadmate, updated it and left for Tennessee. Part way there it told me to get off highway drive around a small town and get back on highway at same interchange. The next morning it took me down a 2 lane that was next to a highway( the one I should have been on ) and into a residential area. In that area several turns and I ended up in a cul-de-sac. In the rain I had to unhook toad ,get it running ,then maneuver both to another road when I reconnected. As I was changing my clothes A cop showed up and told us we were in a limited area and we had to leave. I backed up GPS and
showed him how we got there . I followed his advice and threw it away.
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I had a AAA edition Magellan Roadmate a few years back that in Northern Virginia would have me get off the interstate at an exit and then have me go straight to get right back on the interstate. Since I bought it from AAA I took it back and filed a complaint about them selling an unsafe GPS system. Would never buy another Magellan POS again.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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07-11-2020, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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when a GPS directs you to turn down a dirt road, you know it's lying...
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07-11-2020, 08:49 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 22E
State: Quebec
Posts: 31
THOR #18418
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In my humble opinion
In my humble opinion, this has nothing to do with GPS and it's accuracy. This was taken out of context and made to get "click's" from forum users. But it's still funny !!!
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Originally Posted by macdaddy1111
I think you need to hang it up and move in the Villages and downgrade to a golf Cart!
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07-11-2020, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New Hampshire
Posts: 156
THOR #14097
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We have an rv garmin. Its taken us a few scary routes. I've learned to check it using Google maps.
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07-11-2020, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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That guy must've been trying to jump the tracks to get his motorhome over the 1st rail & into the air like that. What an idiot!!!
A GPS unit is not auto pilot, the driver still has to open their eyes & use the steering wheel & brakes.
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Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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07-11-2020, 10:47 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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I can get lost trying to find the Men's room...
I always have my GPS running...
But I also always try to map things out before I ever fire up the rig...
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07-12-2020, 12:26 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: North Carolina
Posts: 18
THOR #13886
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
But I also always try to map things out before I ever fire up the rig...
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Bob beat me to it!
I am a retired pilot. Blindly following your GPS/autopilot/nav system is not a smart idea. Before any trip I (gasp!) get out my AAA paper maps and plan my route. I use a yellow highlighter. Then I plan a route on the GPS and save it.
Once on the road remember that plan in the back of your mind. When you're shooting down I-95 and you know you'll be on it for many miles don't just allow the GPS to take an exit when you know it's not time!
That said, I love my Garmin GPS. I love the modern gadgets and love playing with them. Just remember YOU'RE in control, not it!
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07-12-2020, 12:55 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by glasspilot
Bob beat me to it!
I am a retired pilot. Blindly following your GPS/autopilot/nav system is not a smart idea. Before any trip I (gasp!) get out my AAA paper maps and plan my route. I use a yellow highlighter. Then I plan a route on the GPS and save it.
Once on the road remember that plan in the back of your mind. When you're shooting down I-95 and you know you'll be on it for many miles don't just allow the GPS to take an exit when you know it's not time!
That said, I love my Garmin GPS. I love the modern gadgets and love playing with them. Just remember YOU'RE in control, not it!
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He said it much better than I ever could have!
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1594558525
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-13-2020, 04:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TurnerFam
when a GPS directs you to turn down a dirt road, you know it's lying...
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I'm not necessarily calling you out on this...
That's not always true. I found one of the nicest boondocking spots outside of Selena, UT that was only accessible by dirt.
I was in Bryce Canyon and took the towed out for a ride. Found some BLM land. Dirt road. I had my doubts about the RV, until I went down one roads and saw a 40' Prestige sitting there up on levelers. I thought this was doable.
Granted. Common sense plays a role. Scouting helps. I found a lot potentials that way. I was in full gear one day in Sturgis, SD. Thought I had to see the Buffalo Chip to make the detour off 90 worthwhile. The road got tight. I unhooked and turned the Queen Mary around. Never saw the Chip but got a few T-shirts up the road. It's all good.
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07-13-2020, 04:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evening
In my humble opinion, this has nothing to do with GPS and it's accuracy. This was taken out of context and made to get "click's" from forum users. But it's still funny !!!
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To be fair, a GPS knows nothing about road conditions other than bridge clearance. You have to plug your RV dimensions into the GPS if it offers that option to help you with that.
I was in Floyd, VA and somehow wound up on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The GPS tried to correct and navigate the shortest route to my intended destination. It sent me down a dirt road.
Luckily, a Gentlemen stopped me before it was too late and said 'you'll never make it in that. Turn around in that field and go this way'. And I did.
I did it in the toad one day and he was absolutely right. It was tree covered with low hanging branches thick enough to give the air conditioner and shower skylight a good punch.
If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.
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