I dont have an RV yet - will this work fine for a regular car or SUV? E.g. will it stay away from certain roads/bridges by default?
1004063
It worked great on our 8000 mile trip from Calif. to Maine. We used it to get to our overnight stays and then we set our home base, so we could drive least amout of freeways (almost 9000 miles) in our CRV-Honda and not get lost. (It worked great for both)
1004064
I use this GPS in my motor home, over this last Camping season traveling in 10 states It never let Me down. soon as I get to My destination I transfer it to My car.
1004065
it will only keep you away from bridges or certain roads if you set it for height or weight of your RV. and its normal mode not going to keep you from going anywhere.
1004066
Yes. I use it in my F-150 on all trips that I take in it. It works great. The larger screen is a plus.
1876486
Don't know about your specific make/model, but you should definitely remove when driving at highway speeds. For a low speed local trip, its probably ok to keep it on.
1608044
I would not mount it on a car, but it works great on my truck and 5th wheel camper to see my boat while towing or backing in to camp site.
727336
A few things to consider...1. will weight at back of tow vehicle or back of camper be effected to any extent?2. if towing with suv/ van, will it hamper access to rear of vehicle ?3. will it hamper hooking up or unhooking trailer if mounted on rear of vehicle?4. do you want to be able to carry bikes on vehicle after trailer is unhooked? I mounted mine on the trailer bumper and put my spare tire in a well in the back of my suv... covered bikes with a good barbeque cover and a few bungee cordsand its great!!!!
739942
It does in my 2008 Jeep Commander which already has a small vertical type windshield. so i dont use it all the time, but long high trips, its pretty cool how sturdy it is & well built. If u run a head phone jack like me, you know have a computer in the car to look at weather, play music (Pandota, utube, iTunes, etc.) I would recommend to a friend FOR sure. Its a nice LUXURY for trips over 50 minutes.
1831956
I used it while driving from DC to Vermont and back two years ago. (used on a Toyota Matrix) It worked great, even after hitting the inevitable potholes on the highway. I do add a few short bungee cords in addition to using the long strap, just to be safe.
627309
I really wouldn't trust it for the kids safety..... It never stayed in place for us in the bk of my SUV
1013493
I believe that as long as you store this unit without tipping it on its sides, the movement while driving itself won't affect your ability to use it. Leave it on its feet when you store it in your RV.
670035
We love using this unit with our RV travels, but also worried about it getting "legs". So I run a heavy cable lock through the handle and secure it to the RV. Also bought the Voltage Valet Cable Lock (from Amazon)that sounds a 110db alarm if it's jostled or the thin retractable cable is cut (cheap insurance at $12). Fellow RVers would likely take note of that! ((c8
640023
I can't see why it wouldn't work on an SUV. It pivots in the center and all of the straps are long enough. Hope this helps.
1077670
No this chair was not intended for RVs. It doesn't have any hardware to secure it to the floor. And no seatbelt. Your could probably secure it and fashion a seatbelt if you use some imagination.
1466325
That's interesting. I wonder why they say not to. It seems to me it would work like any other rack I've seen on the back of an RV trailer. You'll need a tow hitch to mount it on and not knowing how secure that might be I don't know if the boucing and wobble might be exaggerated at the end of a trailer and cause some danger.
1794862
No, it does not - hasn't been a problem for us, but we have a 12' 1" clearance. We rarely travel off the interstate with our RV, and most often when we use local roads it's to reach a campground. If there is any doubt, we simply ask if there are any pitfalls to beware of when we make the reservation.
414789
Though I have never used it for that purpose, I would guess that because of the fitted front and back, the mirror "ears", and if you use the lock that loops underneath the car from side to side, that it would be stable enough for trailering. Try it on a short trip to town and back first and see how it works out before hitting the road, but my guess is that it would be OK. Good luck!
459872
As I recall, the posted 'Features' and included 'User Guide' state this unit is "Water resistant" as opposed to water-proof. In other words, it's not recommended to just mount this unit as-is outside and unprotected. I purchased several for autos that are not driven frequently and mounted the panel inside the vehicle flat on the dash next to the windshield - ran the wires through the door rubber seal (being careful to not crimp the wire) to the battery. Keeps the battery fully charged. If it's necessary to have the panel outside, then purchase some plexiglass and clear RTV silicone and build a weather-tight case to protect the unit from water and condensation. ~ S As I recall, the posted 'Features' and included 'User Guide' state this unit is "Water resistant" as opposed to water-proof. In other words, it's not recommended to just mount this unit as-is outside and unprotected. I purchased several for autos that are not driven frequently and mounted the panel inside the vehicle flat on the dash next to the windshield - ran the wires through the door rubber seal (being careful to not crimp the wire) to the battery. Keeps the battery fully charged. If it's necessary to have the panel outside, then purchase some plexiglass and clear RTV... » Read More As I recall, the posted 'Features' and included 'User Guide' state this unit is "Water resistant" as opposed to water-proof. In other words, it's not recommended to just mount this unit as-is outside and unprotected. I purchased several for autos that are not driven frequently and mounted the panel inside the vehicle flat on the dash next to the windshield - ran the wires through the door rubber seal (being careful to not crimp the wire) to the battery. Keeps the battery fully charged. If it's necessary to have the panel outside, then purchase some plexiglass and clear RTV silicone and build a weather-tight case to protect the unit from water and condensation. ~ S « Show Less
1848784
One end of the ramp has a bend in it. You place this end into the cargo area of your van or SUV. We have never had this ramp slip from our SUV's.
1634711
It works just as well with no SUV. Water and bug tight. It's great to sleep in the back of the SUV looking through the moon roof at the stars.