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Yahoo Message Number: 112285
We are looking at several navigation aids/apps. Can anyone share their opinion or choice of a navigation aid/app?

Walt

2004 Inspire

Texas ⭐️Strong

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Yahoo Message Number: 112286
Wazes, IMHO one of the best . . . and it's free. Test it out on your phone today.

Lee Zaborowski

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I agree, but I sure wish it would include RVs in terms of heights and road conditions for the RV. For driving the car, where I live in Southern California, I wish it would include time to destination using car pools. We use it almost daily and recommend it to many others. None better, with those two flaws.

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On the other hand, because over 30 million Wazers are uploading road conditions, if you were in Houston, Waze would probably help you get around town, and anywhere in the US it will automatically reroute you if there is a problem on your current route.

The old Microsoft Streets and Trips had a large POI which included low bridges. I still use it

Lee

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Yahoo Message Number: 112291
We have 3 off them but my choice is WAZE on phone or iPad. Little tricky some times in town, it thinks you are in a car. It for warns you of road hazards, wrecks, and police. It is real time. Also have the Good Sam model but tough to keep updating.
2006 Magna 6622
Gary Glenn

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I agree Wazes is one of the best for autos. I would caution using it to guide a MH in a new, unknown area. It doesn't know you need wide turns, normal lane width, 12' high or more clearance. I remember a news story a year or so ago down in LA, neighbors were up in arms because Wazes was routing commuters down their narrow, one lane wide road.

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I am traveling from SFO to Merced on Thursday by car, I will give it a try on this trip.
Thanks
Walt
2004 Inspire
Texas Strong

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Yahoo Message Number: 112299
Waze helped us thru a traffic jamb from a bad accident going thru Fort Collins, CO from the North, heading to the State Park at Boyd Lake. And yes, it did take us down a few roads that would have been better for an auto. A few times I elected not to follow the directions, my wife had the app running on her phone. And our Garmin DEZL (Non RV Mode - as I just don't trust it either...) constantly recalculated as we drove. So we had a visual I could see on the map, and her looking on her phone too. Waze was much quicker at realizing I was not on the road they recommended, and would provide recovery alternates much faster then the Garmin did.

All and all, we feel it saved us a good 70 minutes of gridlock on I25 South.

Like any tool, it is ONLY A TOOL... The person driving, with of course help from the navigator, need to make the final decisions on 'To turn, or not to turn - that is the question!'.

Best to all, travel safe,
Smitty
04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
"We're ONDROAD for THEJRNY!" (Toad and Coach license plates, say Hi if you see us!)

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I have never heard of the GPS that you are talking about? I used my Magellan for years until I found GOOGLE Maps on my phone. It has been very reliable, but as with many, it thinks you are driving a car. We all have the option to buy a GPS designed for trucks and buses.

Richard
01 Affinity 42 with tag C-12 Cat 5972

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Yahoo Message Number: 112302
What would be a brand of GPS for trucks and buses? I think that is something I would like to check out.
Walt
2004 Inspire

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Yahoo Message Number: 112304
WE have a Garmin 760, like it, need to read the instructions, because I believe it can do more than I am currently using it for.

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Yahoo Message Number: 112305
We have a Garmin RV 760. It allows you to put in the height and length of your vehicle. It gives plenty of warning to turn so you can be in the correct lane. Example is it says be in either of the two left lanes long before you need to be there. We really like it.
Dave 2005 Allure #31284
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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I have never heard of the GPS that you are talking about? I used my Magellan for years until I found GOOGLE Maps on my phone. It has been very reliable, but as with many, it thinks you are driving a car. We all have the option to buy a GPS designed for trucks and buses.

Richard
The Rand McNally/Good Sam-branded GPS has all the entries for an RV's
size, clearance, etc. After figuring out the "logic" of its menu
system, I am able to use it to good advantage.

Ken Harrison
2004 Allure #31035

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Walt,

I have seen them for sale at truck stops, but if I were shopping for one, I would goggle it. They are more expensive than others. I would look at Wal mart on line, amazon and eBay.

Richard

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I have become so dependent on our Garmin I can't imagine not having it
Tom
2005 Inspire 51177

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Yahoo Message Number: 112312
The secret to all of these navigation aids, is to keep the 'Thill of adventure' within you.... Never know where, or how, they may direct your travels:)! (And not trying to get off onto a bashing session here, as we all have read of the 'YOU WANT ME TO GO WHERE?' or 'YOU TOOK ME TO 15 miles to go 3 miles!' like posts. )

Their a tool in the tool box, and hopefully the majority of time the tool between my ears - overrides when appropriate:)!

When it comes to these type devices, I follow the old X-Files saying 'Trust no one...'.

Best to all, travel safe, and enjoy the adventures of all routes suggested:)!
Smitty
04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
"We're ONDROAD for THEJRNY!" (Toad and Coach license plates, say Hi if you see us!)

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Yes they are amazing but do not put brain in neutral.

One I have found is when I used to travel to area for work and use paper maps I could find my way around pretty good after a couple days. Now with GPS after a week I still have no idea of the area and moving around in it.

Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

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Suggest you use as many different varieties as make you comfortable. Also, going the same route multiple times will also make you more comfortable.

Wally & Elta Mae
2007Allure 470 #31535