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Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

DW and I are discussing merits of a dedicated RV GPS as opposed to using a smart phone with RV app.
Which way have you gone, and why?
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #1 –
We are using a Garmin RV 770 NA LMT-S and like it very much...DW uses the Garmin GLO along with her ipad.

John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

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Search turns up 19 pages of topics, including these

 ;)

GPS Option?

Which Garmin GPS

GPS

We need a new GPS ....
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Moby –
DW and I are discussing merits of a dedicated RV GPS as opposed to using a smart phone with RV app.
Which way have you gone, and why?
Yes, lots of info out there. Like to add to make sure your GLO has the latest firmware and don't let it sit in the sun up on the dash while operating as it's prone to shut down from overheating.

Not a bad subject as the world of GPS navigation hardware and software is changing rapidly today. All the new iPads finally have GPS/Glonass receivers built in now. Newbies should consider the Samsung Galaxy Tab S or S2. Outstanding!

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #5 –
Pierce,
I was going to make a bracket for my existing Samsung tab and go from there, using the larger screen to navigate by.
DW is concerned about not having cell service when we need to navigate.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #6 –
Btw
Expecting delivery this Thursday.  I hope.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #7 –

Moby,

I use the Tab S to navigate all over the world along with the iPhone 6S and all WITHOUT an internet connection or cell service. A totally free and excellent app called Here (togo) works on Samsung (or other Androids) and iPads. Don't need a connection once you originally download the app along with the maps. You can get free maps of just about any place in the world. Check the reviews.  iOS and Android downloads: HERE WeGo App  No trucks or RV specific maps.

RAM makes excellent mounts that will fit both iPads and Tab S, S2, S3. You will need the mount, ball, arm, ball. They provide as vibration free mount as is available. Here is the mount: Amazon.com: Ram Mount Tab-Tite Universal Clamping Cradle for 10-Inch Screen...

You probably know this already but with the internal GPS turned on with any phone or tablet, the battery drain goes way up so the device should be plugged into a USB charging connection.

Pierce

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Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #8 –
Btw
Expecting delivery this Thursday.  I hope.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #9 –
Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if I'm over thinking this and should go out for the ride.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Moby –
Appropriately chastised!

Not my intent at all - I was trying to highlight the wealth of info the forum has available as well.  Sometimes a good point was made in the past that might be of interest, and it doesn't always reoccur in new discussion.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

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Quote from: Michelle –
Not my intent at all - I was trying to highlight the wealth of info the forum has available as well.  Sometimes a good point was made in the past that might be of interest, and it doesn't always reoccur in new discussion.
Not really taken that way at all.
As soon as I saw your suggestions, I said "doah"
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Moby –
Pierce,
I was going to make a bracket for my existing Samsung tab and go from there, using the larger screen to navigate by.
DW is concerned about not having cell service when we need to navigate.


Get ATT Mobley for $20.00 per month.  You then have Internet almost all of the time and the tablet will be able to give you traffic updates.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Dedicated GPS or phone with apps.

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
RAM makes excellent mounts that will fit both iPads and Tab S, S2, S3. You will need the mount, ball, arm, ball. They provide as vibration free mount as is available.
Pierce
x2 on RAM mounts.  Excellent stuff, have used for years.
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971