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Title: RV GPS
Post by: Charliemaxjr on May 19, 2011, 07:42:08 am
Yahoo Message Number: 71036 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71036)
This looks interesting.

http://store.randmcnally.com/tripmaker-rvnd-5510.html?SCCampaign=SEMRVND&gclid=CL7h8br98agCFYxL2godFnvaCQ (http://store.randmcnally.com/tripmaker-rvnd-5510.html?SCCampaign=SEMRVND&gclid=CL7h8br98agCFYxL2godFnvaCQ)
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Leonard Kerns on May 19, 2011, 10:26:03 am
Yahoo Message Number: 71044 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71044)
Yes it does. Even works with a Mac. It would be between this and one of the truck/rv models from Garmin. Have two Garmins and use to using them. Would be interested in someone having a hands on report. Of course, that has to wait for a couple of months. They have to come up with a better mount then windshield for RV use.

Leonard

97' Magna 5418
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: George Harper_01 on May 19, 2011, 04:44:40 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71062 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71062)
Yeah, the data readouts are especially interesting. I would want to know who provided the maps and traffic data. I would also want a mapset that could be installed on my computer so I could plan trips on the computer and upload them to the device.

George Harper
04 Allure
31093
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Leonard Kerns on May 19, 2011, 05:11:00 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71064 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71064)
Agree on the computer mapset. Why I like Garmin. They are very strong with the Mac support and one can do it all.

Leonard

97' Magna 5418
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Lonny & Diane Livingston on May 19, 2011, 07:05:59 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71068 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71068)
from their support info:

RVND? Dock is an essential part of your TripMaker® RVND? device that - upon electronic registration of the device - can be loaded on to your computer. The RVND? Dock software is stored on your device and with a PC, it will automatically install the first time you plug in your device. If you are a Mac user, click over to the Mac Installation instructions for first time installation.
Through the RVND? Dock you can receive software upgrades for your device, get construction updates, get truck route and POI data updates, and purchase additional data features as they become available.
Note: Using the RVND? Dock requires an Internet connection.

Installing RVND? Dock with your Windows PC:

1) Turn on your TripMaker® RVND? device and allow it to power up.

2) Connect the TripMaker® RVND? device to your computer using the USB cable supplied in the box.

3) When the software appears on your computer screen, click "Install Rand McNally RVND? Dock".

4) Click "View License Agreement" then click "Accept."
5) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

The RVND? Dock is now installed and ready for use with your IntelliRoute® RVND? device!

Docking your IntelliRoute® RVND? device:
Every time you connect to your PC, the RVND? Dock software will automatically start and provide any updates and upgrades available. When you connect your TripMaker® RVND? device to the RVND? Dock, the updates will automatically flow to your TripMaker® RVND? device. You also can access your User Guide electronically, and provide anonymous feedback via "Tell Rand McNally" from the touch of a button on the RVND? Dock.
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Leonard Kerns on May 19, 2011, 07:31:29 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71069 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71069)
I understand that to be simple software updates. Do not see anything about running the software on the computer. Did I miss it? It mentions using there printed maps to go along with its use. Does have lots of bells.

Leonard

97' Magna 5418
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Bob Wexler on May 19, 2011, 08:31:46 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71073 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71073)
10 or 15 years ago Rand McNally had the best trip planing software out there (IMHO), then it disappeared. If it were to become available again I would drop MS Streets in a flash.
I don't care about the stand alone device just PC software with GPS.

Bob Wexler
SOB
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Jack Nichols on May 19, 2011, 08:50:19 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71075 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71075)
I have enjoyed Delorme for PC for years. I also have one of their fine hand held devices, Garmin on my dashboard Kenwood Audio Visual and rear view, and a standalone Garmin for the toad. One would think I was afraid of getting lost. ;*). Oh, I forgot - also have a GPS on my Android.
I use the PC Delorme for initial trip planning, then go to the dashboard unit , and confirm they are on the same route.

Jack, 2003 Intrigue 11527
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: George Harper_01 on May 20, 2011, 09:01:11 am
Yahoo Message Number: 71087 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71087)
I don't think you missed it, Leonard. It is not there, so there is no assurance that mapping software is installed on your computer so you can plan trips and upload to the device, an essential feature in my opinion.

George Harper
04 Allure
31093
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Mcedwar on May 20, 2011, 03:03:38 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71101 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71101)
Leonard,

Are you saying that you can plan your route on a Mac, and then transfer the route to the Garmin?
On my PC, I can plan my route in Streets & Trips, but I can only transfer the locations, not the route.

Mike 03 Lexa.
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Leonard Kerns on May 20, 2011, 03:10:19 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71103 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71103)
Yes. Garmin has two Mac software packages, free downloads, you play, plan and upload.
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Mcedwar on May 20, 2011, 03:18:02 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71106 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71106)
What software do you use to do the planning? Is it the Garmin software, or deos the Gramin software just do the transfer?

Mike 03 Lexa
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Leonard Kerns on May 20, 2011, 03:21:57 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71107 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71107)
Garmin. Good stuff.
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Gil Bourdon_01 on May 20, 2011, 03:47:11 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71108 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71108)
I'm interested this also for my Mac. I've downloaded the MapSource Tutorial, but don't quite understand it yet.

Gil Bourdon
'05 Inspire
51322

Garmin 1490 (which allows map downloads) Streets and Trips
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Leonard Kerns on May 20, 2011, 10:15:11 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 71111 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71111)
Keep looking under the Mac page. Trip something and trail something are the main programs. Can't remember, not at my Mac. Lots of support packages like mapsource.
Title: Re: RV GPS
Post by: Leonard Kerns on May 21, 2011, 10:55:01 am
Yahoo Message Number: 71119 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/71119)
Road Trip for highway. Base Camp for off highway.