https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Garmin 770 RV GPS - Review Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:32:32 +0000 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:46:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9542 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94555#94555 Author: Wepod
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Posted: 06 Jun 2017 at 12:46pm

Here you go https://smile.amazon.com/Garmin-RV-770-NA-LMT-S/dp/B01N5Q2YMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496770598&sr=8-1&keywords=garmin+770+rv]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:46:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94555#94555 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94551#94551 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 06 Jun 2017 at 8:50am

Wepod/Ron,

I went with the BC30 from Garmin- easy install and somewhat wireless, they make a 50' extension cable to add camera to rear of TT.

When I bought mine I went directly to Garmin. Retailers were slow in getting product into inventory, there was a wait time from Garmin, I did see Garmin availability in Canadian retailers but no 770 RV GPSs.]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:50:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94551#94551 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94539#94539 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 9542
Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 9:04pm

mcarter, I've been on the look out for the Garmin gps, but north of 49, I haven't been able to find one yet. That being said, I haven't looked around for about a year or so now..... But sure sounds like that is the one I'd like... If I'm able to find one, most likely over $6oo in Canuck bucks....   :(
]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:04:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94539#94539 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94538#94538 Author: Wepod
Subject: 9542
Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 8:32pm

Thanks Mcarter   My ram doesn't have camera or navaid either so both are needed on my truck.   There is a bewildering amount of backup cameras available in the market place just choosing one of them is a chore.  I like that the Garmin has the camera feature integrated and that it could have a second camera installed too.    ]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:32:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94538#94538 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94514#94514 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9542
Posted: 05 Jun 2017 at 2:04pm

As I indicated in my first review post, I bought the 770 to add NAVAID capability to my 2006 Silverado and also because it is camera friendly, so I now have full service navigation and a back-up camera. I have no expectation one would purchase this if they had that capability in a newer model TV. I also have a 2016 TV that has the capabilities and I do not use the 770 in that vehicle. I also have other GPS devices, but they do not afford the capabilities the 770 does in particular to RVing.]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:04:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94514#94514 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94486#94486 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 9542
Posted: 04 Jun 2017 at 7:20pm

We have been researching GPS software packages as we already have built in navigation on the Jeep and a couple of old Garmin stand alone units.  Therefore we are not about to spend $500 for another unit.  We have found a site called POI-FACTORY.com that has great free and legal packages that can easily be updated to most GPS units (Garmin, Tom Tom etc.). We added POIs for Walmarts, KOAs, all other campgrounds, monuments, rest areas  and the list goes on an on.  So we really only need a GPS that will tell us where the hills are, roads to avoid and what the real time of arrival is based on actual speed not speed limit. Wish we could buy a new map that was RV friendly but Garmin will not sell the 770 RVmap for their older units ]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:20:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94486#94486 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94478#94478 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9542
Posted: 04 Jun 2017 at 4:06pm

Wepod,

GPS is the bomb. Complete with info and warnings if your RV would have route issues. Using the BC30 takes some getting used to. Has good wide resolution, fairly food close resolution, I can get close but need spouses help to hit coupler spot on. I'm happy with it. I repainted my coupler silver to differentiate it from rest of trailer hitch, that helped.]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:06:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94478#94478 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94457#94457 Author: Wepod
Subject: 9542
Posted: 04 Jun 2017 at 10:18am

Mike. I was wondering how your Garmin GPS was working after having used it for a while. Particularly how well does the backup camera work as I am trying to get a setup for my truck]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:18:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=94457#94457 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=90073#90073 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9542
Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 2:27pm

Cut and pasted this out of owners brochure, I have not used it yet on the road:

RV 770 LMT-S features a directory of RV Parks & Services. This comprehensive listing of RV parks and campgrounds contains nearly 20,000 sites in the U.S. and Canada, including national and state parks and privately owned campgrounds. You can easily search this directory by preferred amenities — such as pet-friendly, on-site laundry, electric hookups — so you can easily find what you want away from home. The directory also includes more than 14,000 RV-specific service locations, including towing, tire shops, truck stops and repairs.]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:27:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=90073#90073 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=90053#90053 Author: Wepod
Subject: 9542
Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 11:07am

Wow that sound great.  On my last trip with the Pod.  Maps on my phone took me on a couple of interesting detours.  One of which ended me up in inner harbor of Baltimore.  Being able to enter the height and other restrictions would be a great help when traveling.   Does it list state, federal, BLM camp grounds as well as RV parks?   ]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:07:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=90053#90053 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=89911#89911 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 10:20am

Oooooh, I see a new piece of tech in my future.]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:20:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=89911#89911 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=89867#89867 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9542
Posted: 25 Mar 2017 at 4:34pm

Received and installed the new Garmin 770 RV GPS with BC30 back up camera in the 2006 Silverado. Pretty much available now, we spent some time on waiting list. Hardest part of install was the wireless back-up camera mounted on the license plate and the power and transmitter mounted in the left hand rear taillight.   The GPS options are sweet. You can set up first vehicle like TV with no TT, then add a second vehicle which is your TV with TT attached, you enter the length, width, height, weight, speed restriction etc. On the route the GPS informs you of conditions impacting your travel, width or height restrictions, bad road, etc. Also has RV stays and RV services programmed in. Even has visit recommendations. Absolutely the most comprehensive GPS I have ever seen, has all the normal bells and whistles, wifi and blutooth compatibility and voice commands. It supplies a lot of info.

A bit over 500 with camera and hook up supplies, but a one day job.

Thanks Mike]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2017 16:34:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9542&PID=89867#89867