Garmin RV 760 LMT

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Garmin RV 760 LMT

March 25, 2015, 11:35:56 pm

Just looking to buy a new gps , I found a few comments from a few years back but wondered if anyone currently using the above unit could offer some advice
Thanks Jim

Re: Garmin RV 760 LMT

Reply #1 – March 26, 2015, 09:21:37 am

I've used mine for the past three years. There may be an updated version being sold by now. Map updates are simple but needs additional storage to be purchased aftermarket as there was not enough memory in my older version. I am not sure that the new ones being sold have expanded memory.

Otherwise, the unit is great.

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Reply #2 – March 26, 2015, 10:56:32 am

The problem is that they are "one trick ponies" that have only the GPS function plus depreciate rapidly. I recently saw the above mentioned model on Craigslist for $60 in our area. Dedicated GPS devices do have their place and we carry a 5" with us anytime we travel (rental cars are a good example), either here or abroad but for detailed guidance, we just download maps for that part of the world on our tablet.

A 7" or 10" tablet like an iPad or Android, with an RV or truck app installed like one from TomTom, Garmin, Sygic, etc. will navigate and will also allow any number of really excellent specialty apps to be installed for dump stations, rest stops, campgrounds, etc. You only need an internet hot spot to update. Not only will they serve as a computer but will also take excellent photos that can be uploaded, emailed or just mirrored to your big screen TV on board. With a medium fast connection you can even stream movies. Even aircraft of any type can be navigated with state of the art applications featuring the latest FAA charts using FREE applications.

In short, $400 buys a lot of tablet and with most having a micro SD slot, that gives you almost unlimited space for apps, photos, music, etc. Nice to be able to take it out of it's mount, go into a restaurant and read the Foretravel Forum.

Pierce

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Reply #3 – March 26, 2015, 11:16:34 am

I don't know that the apps mentioned have the Garmin's data for low clearances, truck routes. Do they?

p.s. I don't use this Garmin for anything other than the motorhome. I use others for driving a car.

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Reply #4 – March 26, 2015, 11:59:58 am

Have a variety of Garmin units, find there is no Perfect GPS, they all have advantages and disadvantages, I use the truck version of the 760LMT and also another Garmin that I prefer for general driving. The truck version fits me, but like all units, you best keep awake and not follow blindly, most times they are right on, but everyonce in a while they will send you a curve.
Mostly use the units for distance to next segment, turn or what ever. What I like mostly about the trucker 760 LMT is the display for upcoming intersection, some time you need the right lane, or maybe the next to right or even the left lane, I like that feature. But have not found the perfect unit for me.

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Reply #5 – March 26, 2015, 12:04:40 pm

Quote from: Peter & Beth – March 26, 2015, 11:16:34 am

I don't know that the apps mentioned have the Garmin's data for low clearances, truck routes. Do they?
p.s. I don't use this Garmin for anything other than the motorhome. I use others for driving a car.

Here are the results of the first Google search page I typed in. There are truck low bridge, tunnels, etc apps for Droids and iPads for not only the U.S., but much of the rest of the world.

ipad navigation truck routes low clearance - Google Search

We do use a Garmin GLO GPS receiver. Like most Garmin hardware or software products, it has it's share of problems but once you do forum searches, you can work around them. For iPad or Android (plus Mac or PC), the Garmin GLO receives both our gps satellites plus all the Russian satellites (GLONASS) and is WAAS enabled so it is VERY accurate. It updates your position ten times each second so works well in a 737 where once a second is not accurate enough. At about $100 best price, it's a good deal. I just keep it out of the sun (shuts down from overheating) and disregard the flashing lights when charging. Even with the rapid updating, the battery life is still about 12 hours. An outstanding accessory for anyone not happy with their OEM reception/accuracy or as a receiver for those tablets/computers without a built in gps receiver. This is a Bluetooth receiver!

Here is the Amazon site and review: Amazon.com : Garmin GLO for Aviation : Aviation Electronics Accessories :...

Aviation model works fine for hiking or driving also. Only about $10 more.

Pierce

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Re: Garmin RV 760 LMT

Reply #6 – March 26, 2015, 12:14:45 pm

Wow
I suppose I have two problems ( wife would argue that ) first is I am hopeless in fact useless with computers / updates etc
Second is that I sometimes drive the Rv alone so having an easy to read unit that I understand sitting in front of me is a great help .
If anyone sees this unit for $100 please send me a message so I can jump on it

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Reply #7 – March 26, 2015, 03:35:38 pm

If the original owner of a garmin unit registers for the free updates , would a second owner have to pay or can it be reregistered ??

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Reply #8 – March 26, 2015, 04:01:43 pm

Good question. I have set up a Garmin account as requested when plugging in the unit to the computer. Then the updates are pretty much self explanatory/ Just follow the prompts. The download of maps takes a very, very, very long time. So be patient when updating maps. Also. buy a micro SD or SD card as you may need it for extra storage space in the Garmin.

(edit) Unless you have ultra high speed internet service in which case it will only take a very, very long time.

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Reply #9 – March 26, 2015, 08:13:28 pm

Best price so far $307 delivered. , without rear camera option

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Reply #10 – March 27, 2015, 05:35:24 pm

I've been trying to decide whether to buy one of the Garmin RV GPS's for some time. I was wondering if one of you who owns one could help me out with something. The only place we ever had trouble was driving to Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA from South Lake Tahoe. The route google maps took us is the first attached image. The bridge over the train tracks right before has a 35' length limit. We [cough cough] definitely didn't just drive over it anyway but later on we figured out that the route in the second picture is way way way better. I was wondering if someone could route it on their garmin and then use their cell phone to snap a pic of the final route to the fairgrounds at the end. If it didn't get us in trouble here, it would be worth it to me.

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Reply #11 – March 27, 2015, 05:41:50 pm

I'd like to help you. But, as you know my RV unit stays in Forrest who is in storage. Maybe someone else can help you out. I know that my Garmin can be set up for RV or truck. In the truck mode, these type restrictions are programed in the routes selected.

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Reply #12 – March 27, 2015, 06:16:50 pm

Quote from: piku – March 27, 2015, 05:35:24 pm

I've been trying to decide whether to buy one of the Garmin RV GPS's for some time. I was wondering if one of you who owns one could help me out with something. The only place we ever had trouble was driving to Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA from South Lake Tahoe.

I was wondering if someone could route it on their garmin

I've tried a couple of times now routing us from our home to the Fairground address (800 All America City Blvd) and our Dezl760 set to RV with a 40' long, 8' wide, 12' tall vehicle fails after about 12% and says "Cannot calculate route".

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Reply #13 – March 27, 2015, 06:56:22 pm

OK, Steve figured out how to set a false start point. Here's what the Dezl came up with for South Lake Tahoe to the fairgrounds

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Reply #14 – March 27, 2015, 07:28:25 pm

"OK, Steve figured out how to set a false start point. " Michelle, can you share how Steve set the Garmin to a different start point than the current GPS point?

Danke

I tried sending you a personal message but "your box is full" message came up....tch, tch, tch

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Reply #15 – March 27, 2015, 10:36:23 pm

Is the little turn indicator at the bottom left the only information on that page?

Pierce

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Reply #16 – March 27, 2015, 10:41:20 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – March 27, 2015, 10:36:23 pm

Is the little turn indicator at the bottom left the only information on that page?

No - that's the "return" icon. We had the display set up to simulate a trip and just show the map since the actual route was the information asked for.

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Reply #17 – March 28, 2015, 12:52:51 am

Quote from: Michelle – March 27, 2015, 10:41:20 pm

No - that's the "return" icon. We had the display set up to simulate a trip and just show the map since the actual route was the information asked for.

Michelle,

How about a screen shot while the GPS is navigating? Like to see what they put on a 7 "screen.

Pierce

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Reply #18 – March 28, 2015, 04:08:00 am

As noted, all GPS's have their problems. Last year our Rand MacNally , on a run from Santa Fe to Mesa Verde. Co, decided to take us off the road to Durango on to a very narrow 2 lane with a 12 ton bridge and no room to turn around. We prayed a little and took it slowly. It was a more direct route.

We live in the area of your map. The route shown in 2 is the only safe way to the fairgrounds from 80.

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Reply #19 – March 28, 2015, 10:34:07 am

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – March 28, 2015, 12:52:51 am

How about a screen shot while the GPS is navigating? Like to see what they put on a 7 "screen.

I'm sure there are lots of photos on the Garmin site.

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Reply #20 – March 28, 2015, 11:17:12 am

GPS are great but I don't put all my trust into mine. We purchased a "Truckers Atlas" at a truckstop and use it to plot our routes as well as the Garmin ( we don't have the RV one). I figure if it is a marked truck route with no warnings for weight, height, etc, then we should be good to go. I like maps also because sometime I can find a more direct or indirect route than the computer or GPS.

Have fun and drive safe.............................

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Reply #21 – March 28, 2015, 02:01:34 pm

DW likes an atlas , she usually finds a few interesting small towns and places to stopover .

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Reply #22 – March 28, 2015, 03:04:29 pm

One of the strange GPS happenings, it will take you way out of the way to put you on a more major highway, always laugh at that feature as it always picks the higher rated highway over a local more direct road. Just one of the quirks of GPS or at least my Garmin units, if you ignore their choice and take a better route, it picks it up real quick and does great from there on.
Very educational toys.

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Reply #23 – March 28, 2015, 08:22:45 pm

Quote from: Michelle – March 27, 2015, 06:56:22 pm

OK, Steve figured out how to set a false start point. Here's what the Dezl came up with for South Lake Tahoe to the fairgrounds

Wow thank you. So which unit is this? This is not the route I would have chosen but indeed it looks like a very big rig friendly route that avoids the small bridge. I think I might be buying one of these.

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Reply #24 – March 28, 2015, 08:38:36 pm

Quote from: piku – March 28, 2015, 08:22:45 pm

Wow thank you. So which unit is this? This is not the route I would have chosen but indeed it looks like a very big rig friendly route that avoids the small bridge. I think I might be buying one of these.

This is the Dezl 7" model, you can choose auto, truck, or RV. I had it set on our coach's profile - 40' long, 8' wide, 12' high (don't recall if it also has a weight parameter or not) - and had chosen RV as the mode. The Dezl is the truck model, I bought it during a time that Garmin didn't have an RV-specific solution available. The RV is probably similar and includes many more campgrounds in the database (I usually have to type in an address or GPS coordinates for most campgrounds.) The Dezl/truck version has many more truck services, scales, ATA, etc. in the database.

One of the nice features is that nav will tell you which lane to be in on a multi-lane exit (e.g. "use the second from the right lane to take exit xyz, then turn left at the end of the ramp.") You'll also get a split screen at an exit to show you visually which lane(s) you should choose.

Traffic works fairly well near metropolitan areas.

The screen operation isn't as intuitive as it could be - no pinch-zoom or swipe scroll. You have to hit + or - for zoom and press and drag to scroll. It thinks light presses are "taps", which can drive you nuts at times.

I don't rely on it completely - I will always scope out a route ahead of time and add waypoints to force a route if needed based on personal experience/preference with a route.

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