Suppport Thread for the TND 500, TND 700 or future Rand McNally products.

For my part, I just ignore the minor inconsistencies. What happened to me a few posts back wasn't so much an inconsistency as just a strange. Still my opinion is that is has something to do how the device handles corners and intersections. Don't think map datum takes into account where driveways are and don't think there is any way to that. If I recall, there some posts about that with the original 500 and 700 series units.

Mark W

 

Mark

Is there any way to either limit or shut off the WINDING ROAD AHEAD warnings. Yesterday between Kettle Falls WA and Grand Forks BC on US 395 I received at least 10 warnings in a 30mi stretch of road. This is very annoying as the whole road is like a snake and that many warnings is not required.At night time it's getting to be a hazzard as the whole screen lights up when the unit is in night mode and gives you a blast of white light while your negotiating some very tight corners. That is not the only road that does this as on HWY 3 through southern BC is winding for hundreds of miles and you get a warning in some parts every few miles. This is a handy feature of the unit but a bit overkill in its programing and would be nice if we could turn it off just like the feature for up and down hills.

Thanks
John

 

For me, the best solution has been to buy one of those mini truck stop books. The other truck stop books are much more thorough, but too hard to consult while driving. The mini one has XL, L, M, and all that and is very easy to glance at after seeing the choices coming up on the TND. It seems to be pretty accurate too.

 

Mark, is there a way just to purchase one new map instead of lifetime maps? I really don't want to put 90 bucks in my 510 because I will probably upgrade to a new gps in the next year or so anyway. Thanks