My husband is a truck driver and needs a GPS for truck routes, warnings for construction ahead, low bridges, etc. Would this work for him?
894390
This does warn of traffic ahead, it even gives approx. minutes of delays, It is pretty advanced. There may be a setting for low bridges etc, I just don't need this and haven't looked for it. There is a pretty extensive list of settings which include avoidances. The large screen is nice.
894391
no this one wont work as well as one with "traffic" will. the designation will be LMT which stands for Lifetime Maps and Traffic
894392
I have this model and I am a truck driver. It will get you in a big bind if you rely on it for routing. It does not have the capability for entering truck dimensions along with hazmat most importantly truck legal roads. It isn't marketed as one. I also have the co-pilot truck, it is by far better. I just picked up the new Rand McNally tnd 730, awaiting it's first trip out Sunday, Chicago.. It has some very nice truck friendly features, especially what stops are at exits and amenities.. traffic is an extra $20.00 per year, I figured that it was about equal to the amount of advil that I would need otherwise.
894393
I travel 35K miles a year in the Oil/Gas markets. My routes are from highway to city traffic and dirt roads. This is my 4th GPS in 20-yrs. It is by far the best with more features and better display. It warns you people about school zones however I have not seen any highway issues or warnings. That does not mean the feature is not active, I just have not seen any to date. Overall, the best GPS I have owned. I do not use any Bluetooth phone, GPS, equipped units.
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I have this model and I am a truck driver. It will get you in a big bind if you rely on it for routing. It does not have the capability for entering truck dimensions along with hazmat most importantly truck legal roads. It isn't marketed as one. I also have the co-pilot truck, it is by far better. I just picked up the new Rand McNally tnd 730, awaiting it's first trip out Sunday, Chicago.. It has some very nice truck friendly features, especially what stops are at exits and amenities.. traffic is an extra $20.00 per year, I figured that it was about equal to the amount of advil that I would need otherwise. I have this model and I am a truck driver. It will get you in a big bind if you rely on it for routing. It does not have the capability for entering truck dimensions along with hazmat most importantly truck legal roads. It isn't marketed as one. I also have the co-pilot truck, it is by far better. I just picked up the new Rand McNally tnd 730, awaiting it's first trip out Sunday, Chicago.. It has some very nice truck friendly features, especially what stops are at exits and amenities.. traffic is an extra $20.00 per year, I figured that it was about equal to the amount of advil that I would... » Read More I have this model and I am a truck driver. It will get you in a big bind if you rely on it for routing. It does not have the capability for entering truck dimensions along with hazmat most importantly truck legal roads. It isn't marketed as one. I also have the co-pilot truck, it is by far better. I just picked up the new Rand McNally tnd 730, awaiting it's first trip out Sunday, Chicago.. It has some very nice truck friendly features, especially what stops are at exits and amenities.. traffic is an extra $20.00 per year, I figured that it was about equal to the amount of advil that I would need otherwise. « Show Less
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The Rand-McNally Truck GPS would be a better selection... It specializes in trucker info... IntelliRoute TND 5" or 7 "... Updated look - New hardware, faster processor, new interface options, improved maps Advanced lane guidance - Be prepared, whether you're approaching a turn or heading through a complicated intersection Toll Costs - View estimated toll costs and compare routes without tolls Lifetime Maps1 - Get updates as long as you own the TND™ 7" Screen - View more map detail
894396
best ever i love it pretty sure it doesnt do all the trucker stuff. im over the road in sprinter van and its been great!!!!
1292636
I drive truck, but still use an auto GPS. I was considering upgrading to a truck model before Christmas, but the prices for them wasn't discounted much. I did do a bunch of research, though. From everything I read, it sounds like none of the models are perfect, and some are a waste of money. The one that seems to have the least complaints, and a decent amount of features, was the Garman 465T.
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I drive a tractor trailer hauling oversize loads. It works great if you stay on the original road the GPS routes you on but if you change your route for any reason it will try to take you down roads a Yugo would have a hard time on. Nothing is ever perfect! As for speed limits, bridge heights, and traffic problems it does a pretty good job.
223300
Yes, the people that answered below tell it all. I find it a very good GPS especially for towing campers.
1095797
It will, the traffic is like most gps systems and has a little lag time, it also does need to be activated for a one time $50 fee.
1898010
look at some of the GPS's for truckers and such....I've seen some specially made for them at Flying J and PETRO, etc, and I think that information might be in those units
732955
Works very well. I have bought 3 so far, 1 for me and 2 for family. I have a very good gps with maps but I usually carry the backtrack while hiking or hunting. Backtrack will work good for you if you just want to get back to where your car is.
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your garmin can be programmed as a car or truck or rv you can build your profile while traveling to have features like traffic, poi's, your gps will also log driving hours and fuel consumption just fun things to play with if traveling in a car. I use it for a 65 foot truck and trailer that hauls cars, I honestly other than user error the garmin has been super dependable. and it has bluetooth that works in a quiet car phenomenally, and it is also voice activated. hope this helps\
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I think it will. It's a simple unit that just shows a black line on a gray background and does not show terrain features etc. As long as it will link to satellites it should work just as a get you back to a start point device. I don't know if it will show your route etc on a map when you download your hike to the Bushnell web site map.
1897129
It would work as good. My GPS connects to Window on vehicles, helps with glare on bright days.
896339
Technically....yes. But it's maps aren't great and other features are very geocache oriented. Also....it's a old model. If you're looking for a new multi purpose GPS...I don't recommend it. There are many more new more powerful and useful models out there. Also....if you mean for use in a car.....no. It would be very poor at that.
549919
I use this GPS in my tractor trailer, but it has settings for motor home or car. You just input your vehicles' specifics; height, length, width, weight. I've been more than satisfied with this product!
1031739
Most, if not all GPs units allow for "bookmarking" of sites you are at, as well as entering and saving coordinates for locations you haven't visited yet. Many offer POI's, aka "Point's of interest", and some allow you to upload custom poi lists, such as these http://www.poi-factory.com/taxonomy/term/55, however none of those are specifically geared for ice fishing. As far as which unit to buy, I'd make sure that it's durable & waterproof, or at least water resistant. ;-) Also, I'd suggest a unit that is geared towards marine use, so that it will contain, or at least allow uploads of marine charts or inland lake charts, if that's something that your husband needs for ice fishing.
372909
Have not tried it. Since it works on GPS it would seem like it would. We have needed to change time zones with it It did change My IT guy figured out how to change it.
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Idk if this helps. I have 10-18 stops per day that I need to fallow in order, ive sinked my android phone with the garmin and just type them in one by one, the garmin asks to add this to the route. Only problem there is is with some gps locations are not accurate thus once u arrive to ur destination it goes and calculates the next destination. Not a perfect thing, but if u dont know where u are it helps a lot, especially with truck restrictions
2157497
I don't know what kind of GPS you have, but i do know that these Garmin updates will direct you to low bridges and logging trails, which was a lot of fun when I was hauling a fifth wheel.
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I have been doing a little research and stumbled across this site. http://www.the-portable-gps.com/gps-for-trucking.htmlCopy and paste it. I think I found my answer to what I want for Rv'ing.