Hauling cars. Gps suggestions

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  1. cdsledge

    cdsledge Bobtail Member

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    Starting to haul cars in a few weeks and gonna be a lot off Highway and also in town. What’s yalls recommended gps unit to use. I will have to go down some streets with a 45 foot trailer in New York and places like that but don’t want to be put somewhere I have to back out.
     
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  3. Razorwyr

    Razorwyr Road Train Member

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    You're going to run into situations where you will have to back in or out of an area, I'm sure, but with a little proper planning they will be minimized. Any GPS accompanied with using Google satellite view and street view to give you a heads up should be sufficient. A standard truck GPS might mess you up because you will most likely be on roads that are truck restricted, but you will have a reason to be there. Just be careful, plan ahead as best you can. Call and ask directions as often as possible, then verify them with satellite and street views.
     
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  4. b61mack

    b61mack Light Load Member

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    If you are doing POV's (private owned vehicles). You get as close as you can, and try to meet at a near by shopping center. Also watch out for low tree limbs.
     
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  5. Nitelyte

    Nitelyte Bobtail Member

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    Garmin. The Rands don't work for over 13'6. They say consult your atlas. Plus you shouldn't run into the overheating problems. Do yourself and buy a good one. The good mechanics buy snap on tools. As a trucker get some great equipment to use.
     
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