Rv gps

jlawley · 11-27-2018, 05:46 PM

My wife and I are planning a cross country trip next summer and we feel we need to purchase a dedicated RV GPS instead of continuing to use our current Garmin 2795. I just wanted some recommendations from members that are happy with the one they use. We've always used a Garmin GPS but are open to other brands if they are better. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

sasiki · 11-27-2018, 05:50 PM

I looked up reviews over the weekend and Garmin is still tops for navigation. One brand had 10 million points of interest vs Garmin 7 million, but the points of interest don't matter if it can't get you there.

**norty1** · 11-27-2018, 07:37 PM

We have a RV760 Garmin. I have a built in one in my personal vehicle, GMC, and am having a hard time getting used to it after a Garmin portable.

wags999 · 11-27-2018, 07:44 PM

I would look at an RV dedicated GPS. You put in your RV specs and it will direct you around any low bridges etc. We also are in the market for a new one.

Les7h · 11-27-2018, 07:47 PM

We also have built in units on all of our vehicles but the Garmin RV 760 LMT always sits on our dash no matter what we are driving - it has saved us at low clearances and load zoned roads several times Les

jlawley · 11-27-2018, 07:50 PM

Norty1, are you happy with the Garmin RV760? In doing further research it looks like the RV 760 has been discontinued. I hope not, but that's what I'm seeing.

2nOZ · 11-27-2018, 08:52 PM

We also use the Garmin 760 LMT. You can insert your weight, length and height. It has kept us off several weight restricted bridges so far. Very happy with it and it’s features.

Murff · 11-27-2018, 09:04 PM

The Garmin 760 has been replaced by the Garmin 770. This on has a 7 inch screen. The Garmin 660 has a 6 inch screen. We use the 760 and with the Smart Link to out phone, get weather updates and traffic warnings. Like2nOZ says, you can enter your rigs vitals. Also has switchable modes so you can use it in your car without having to change any of the vitals.

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/570074

Looks like the newest is a Garmin 780:

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/589525

Murff

havnfun · 11-27-2018, 09:20 PM

We have used the Garmin RV760LMT for a few years now and have not been disappointed with it. Just plug in your RV specs and it will guide you to your location, taking into consideration low clearances, gravel roads, etc. Much better than our replaced Tom Tom.

Happy RVing,
Jeffack roads, etc.

jlawley · 11-27-2018, 09:27 PM

Thanks all for your feedback and links. We've decided to go with the Garmin RV 770-S. It happens to be on sale at Garmin.com for $50 off the price on Amazon. Thanks again for your help.

Jeff

Tinyhse · 11-28-2018, 02:27 AM

I have the RV770 and love the voice recognition.

JohnWedell · 11-28-2018, 05:07 AM

You may want to call garmin before your purchase. I asked them if the rv 760 lmt took into account restrictions for propane and they said it did not. They said to go with the trucker model. The 760 lmt because it did. Maybe the new one changed

**norty1** · 11-28-2018, 06:33 AM

The lifetime maps was the seller for me. I usually update it before every trip. They seem to do more updates now than before when it was only once a year and $75 bucks to download it.

Yes the 760 has been replaced but they are still out there.......But wait! There is always a newer model with more features.

maximdim · 11-28-2018, 11:30 AM

How about phone/tablet based RV software? We’re using CoPilot RV on iPhone with good success so far. Anybody else tried it?

Houghtjr · 11-28-2018, 11:59 AM

We have been using Smart Truck Route, version ll now, for a few years. I run it on my phone. It uses vehicle and RV specs, including hazmat (propane) and creates routes. Florida to Canada and all over in between, no low overpass problems, only one right turn I could not make. Just kept going and it rerouted a way I could go.

LuckyDuck · 11-29-2018, 04:12 PM

Much to DW’s chagrin, this thread has gotten me seriously interested in getting a Garmin. After researching the heck out of them, it appears: 1) The 770 is the latest model and is on sale this week for $299; 2) The 770 has had some poor reviews early on but most are now very favorable; 3) The 760 seems well-loved, but hard to find now and over $300; 4) The 660 also is solid, but why buy an older model and smaller screen? I’m thinking the 770 is the way to go — any other feedback from those who have it and/or have compared to a 660 or 760? Thanks everyone!

RVhiker · 11-29-2018, 06:01 PM

Just a comment about the RV660, not really a criticism of the 760 or 770. The 660 has a 6" screen, versus a 7" screen on the newer models. For us, the 6" screen is plenty large enough; we have it on the dash and would not like a bigger screen as it would block more of the vision through the windshield.

LuckyDuck · 11-30-2018, 12:47 PM

Great point. It sounds like the 660 works well for you and is pretty accurate? They are still out there.

ttavasc · 11-30-2018, 02:52 PM

We've been using an RV660 for the last 4 years and I would agree with RVHiker that I wouldn't want a larger screen in the middle of the windshield either. Overall I'm quite happy with the 660. The voice command feature gets used a lot and we've also had pretty good luck with the built-in traffic alerts. I've also been thinking about adding the BC-30 backup camera that integrates with the 660 but since we are likely going to trade out our 195RB after the next season I'm holding off for now.

RVhiker · 11-30-2018, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyDuck

Great point. It sounds like the 660 works well for you and is pretty accurate? They are still out there.

The RV660 works well for us. Keep in mind that any GPS is only as accurate as the map that is installed on it. Rarely our GPS does some strange stuff. You just have to pay attention to the route and check it out before committing to the routing.

This is not really much of a problem; generally our GPS works very well. Just don't believe it 100%; maybe 98%.

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