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Old 04-04-2018, 12:45 PM   #1
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Cool Rv gps apps

Any good rv gps out there
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Old 04-04-2018, 02:02 PM   #2
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I suppose all of them have their quirks. Garmin has always been my personal favorite but haven`t used the 660 or 770 but they are probably what I would look at if in the market. I had got a great deal on a Magellan RV gps; the newest one, and I like it. It has a big screen and I type in my overall height and length and it works pretty good. I can start typing in a campground and if it is a Good Sam it will pop up right away. It shows truck stops on the up coming exit along with rest areas, dump stations, and campgrounds. I imagine so do the Garmins. ON long trips I use google maps and print out the map also and I always carry a road atlas. I sure others will chime in< I just haven`t had the chance to use other brands. From time to time also use google maps on the cell phone to compare routes. On last outing the traffic alert came over the gps and warned a delay up ahead so I just decided it was a good time to fuel up and take a little break.
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Old 04-04-2018, 02:14 PM   #3
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I use the Garmin dezl 770 very good maps and it has Truck and a Rv selection
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Old 04-04-2018, 02:51 PM   #4
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Im looking for an app not gps unit but thanks
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Old 04-04-2018, 04:53 PM   #5
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I actually like Sygic Trucker’s GPS. It lets you put in height, weight, length, number of axles, and type of vehicle. We also keep non RV Waze app available for when we run into traffic since it includes the amount of time you will be stuck.
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Old 04-04-2018, 05:28 PM   #6
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I actually like Sygic Trucker’s GPS. It lets you put in height, weight, length, number of axles, and type of vehicle. We also keep non RV Waze app available for when we run into traffic since it includes the amount of time you will be stuck.
Does it actually work properly? I mean will it direct you around low bridges or truck restricted roads ect...?

I have the car version of Sygic and do like it, especially because it does not require a data connection while en-route. Of course the trade off is it uses a lot of storage space for offline maps.

I may have to give the truck version a try.
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In all honesty, it makes mistakes. I think they all do as all of these apps/GPS systems are only as good as the updates. I started using it in 2016 and it steered me wrong once and I was lucky enough that I spotted signage in plenty of time. I’ve tried other apps and my favorite for a while was the Rand McNally app which they pulled years ago so they could sell there hardware GPS. I also like having the offline maps. I just have to remember to download them.
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I use the Garmin dezl 770 very good maps and it has Truck and a Rv selection
I just purchased the same one with lifetime maps and the HD 7" screen, haven't had a chance to use it but it has a ton of different options on it, so looking forward to figuring out all the info available on it.
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Im looking for an app not gps unit but thanks
Oh sorry didn't see this comment...
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Old 04-05-2018, 05:40 AM   #10
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Mapquest and Google maps are neither one RV specific. Besides they have a tendency to lose signal at the most inopportune times. They have both led me on a wild ride to save a tenth of a mile. That said, all apps have their limits. I now print off directions ahead of time as my back up. Not just in case but for when it does happen.

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Old 04-05-2018, 07:11 AM   #11
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I have Gramin nuvi 785.

Where would I find and how would I install any gps app on it ?


On another note, sometime in the future the gps satellites will fail and a whole generation will not be able to find their way home.

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I have Gramin nuvi 785.

Where would I find and how would I install any gps app on it ?


On another note, sometime in the future the gps satellites will fail and a whole generation will not be able to find their way home.

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You can't "install an app" on a stand-alone GPS unit like yours.
The Apps that this thread is referring to are basically "programs" that you can install on a phone or tablet.

On your other point, yes, Anarchy will ensue, no doubt
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While recognising that the OP asked for apps rather than GPS, I have to echo the sentiment about blindly following any GPS routing.
We bought a Garmin with lifetime maps and immediately updated the database before we used it. It still sent me down two roads that had been closed for over 25 years, according to the local who rescued us when we got bogged trying to do a U turn on one of the dead ends.
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You can't "install an app" on a stand-alone GPS unit like yours.
The Apps that this thread is referring to are basically "programs" that you can install on a phone or tablet.

On your other point, yes, Anarchy will ensue, no doubt

Thanks, I did not think I could but hope springs eternal !



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While recognising that the OP asked for apps rather than GPS, I have to echo the sentiment about blindly following any GPS routing.
We bought a Garmin with lifetime maps and immediately updated the database before we used it. It still sent me down two roads that had been closed for over 25 years, according to the local who rescued us when we got bogged trying to do a U turn on one of the dead ends.

And that is how people end up driving into a river or pot hole, to busy watching and listening to the GPS and not enough driving. When you are in a light plane and the weather is getting worse, do a 180 and get out of there.

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While dedicated GPS units do not have "apps" they do have something called Points of interest (POI) files. These are files that you can download onto your GPS and then see them when you click on POI's. If you have a Garmin, the Garmin site has a free program called POI loader for your PC. Then you go to a site such as POI factory and download various POI files. You can get a file for all McDonalds or Walmarts or state parks or RV campgrounds. Even where is the next rest area on this highway. Best way to customize a GPS to your own needs. We brought back to use an old Garmin and use it all the time with the POIS loaded since our car/truck built in GPS does not have this feature
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It's been my experience that phone navigation often depends on cell service. Many camp grounds are located in areas where cell service can be sketchy at best.
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While dedicated GPS units do not have "apps" they do have something called Points of interest (POI) files. These are files that you can download onto your GPS and then see them when you click on POI's. If you have a Garmin, the Garmin site has a free program called POI loader for your PC. Then you go to a site such as POI factory and download various POI files. You can get a file for all McDonalds or Walmarts or state parks or RV campgrounds. Even where is the next rest area on this highway. Best way to customize a GPS to your own needs. We brought back to use an old Garmin and use it all the time with the POIS loaded since our car/truck built in GPS does not have this feature

Speaking of POIS. Here is one that I use with google maps so I don’t take the top off my 5er. Not free but I have had it redirect me around low bridges on a few trips.

http://www.lowclearances.com/

I have used this service with google maps since upgrading to my 5er. The customized POI list is compatible with IOS, Android, and most stand alone GPS devices. I have my map set to warn me if clearance drops below 13’ 8”. Over 7,000 bridges listed in the database. May not be for everyone but I like checking my route before heading out, especially if I haven’t made the trip before. Have a great day everyone, be safe, get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
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Speaking of POIS. Here is one that I use with google maps so I don’t take the top off my 5er. Not free but I have had it redirect me around low bridges on a few trips.

http://www.lowclearances.com/

I have used this service with google maps since upgrading to my 5er. The customized POI list is compatible with IOS, Android, and most stand alone GPS devices. I have my map set to warn me if clearance drops below 13’ 8”. Over 7,000 bridges listed in the database. May not be for everyone but I like checking my route before heading out, especially if I haven’t made the trip before. Have a great day everyone, be safe, get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Thanks for that. I think I will order a license. They happen to be on sale right now too.
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Speaking of POIS. Here is one that I use with google maps so I don’t take the top off my 5er. Not free but I have had it redirect me around low bridges on a few trips.



http://www.lowclearances.com/



I have used this service with google maps since upgrading to my 5er. The customized POI list is compatible with IOS, Android, and most stand alone GPS devices. I have my map set to warn me if clearance drops below 13’ 8”. Over 7,000 bridges listed in the database. May not be for everyone but I like checking my route before heading out, especially if I haven’t made the trip before. Have a great day everyone, be safe, get out and enjoy the great outdoors.


Is it a separate app you install on your phone or just an add on to existing apps? Thanks
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