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Topic: Suggestions for RV GPS

Posted By: lostagain
Subject: Suggestions for RV GPS
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2022 at 6:03am

Last fall we moved to the East Coast. As we explore the area we're finding that our Garmin and phone based GPS systems often route us on roads which are restricted to "autos" only.

Does anyone have a suggestion on navigation applications in which one can filter out roads and routes that won't allow a travel trailer?

Thanks in advance to all.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2022 at 8:40am

Try this review https://www.gorving.com/tips-inspiration/expert-advice/6-best-navigation-apps-rving - RV gps apps

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Posted By: campman
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2022 at 8:40am

Hello lostagain. I don't have a specialty GPS, but have you looked at a gps that is designed for semi-trucks? I have seen them before in stores and online. They are a bit more expensive but would keep you off routes that are car only.

Good luck in your hunt and have a great day,

Andy

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Andy and Laurie
'16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg
'21 RP192
"If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!"
Red-Green

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2022 at 9:21am

We use our Garmin 2757M, have used it up and down the coast without any problems.

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 11:15am

Garmins are by far the easiest GPS to use; I recommend them. Garmin makes a dedicated RV unit and one has a 10" screen! They are pretty new, so I didn't find and discounts in a quick search. For now maybe you can add avoidance. My 2595 allows custom avoidance, even

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John
'16 R-Pod 180

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 4:55pm

Thanks for the suggestions. My Garmin is quite old and doesn't have the option to avoid car only roads and weight limit bridges. I looked at the new Garmin RV versions, the 6" in particular, and it looks perfect, but is a little above my retirement budget. The phone applications, like TogoRV look like they'd do the trick but it's $50 per year or $20 a month. I may end up getting the Garmin since it's a known entity and I have had good luck with them already.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost