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Which GPS should I get?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by JRTBud, Sep 8, 2011.

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  1. Sep 8, 2011 #1
    JRTBud

    JRTBud Light Load Member

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    Hello drivers. Can anyone recommend a GPS that is best for truck only routes, low clearances, address's etc.? I have never used a GPS, have always used my truckers atlas, or paper maps. So something not too complicated would be nice too. Thanks.
     
    JRTBud, Sep 8, 2011
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  3. Sep 8, 2011 #2
    phillip65942

    phillip65942 Bobtail Member

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    Stick with a map or go get the rand mcnally one I am pleased with mine
     
    phillip65942, Sep 8, 2011
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  4. Sep 8, 2011 #3
    Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    I would recommend the GARMIN 560 models.

    I use this one. It works well. easy to use and has some nice features.

    As with any GPS unit, it will have some quirks that you will need to learn and get used to.
     
    Espressolane, Sep 8, 2011
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  5. Sep 8, 2011 #4
    Opi

    Opi Light Load Member

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    no no, read my thread first
     
    Opi, Sep 8, 2011
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  7. Sep 8, 2011 #5
    Kokot

    Kokot Light Load Member

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    Garmin hands down if you want a standalone unit if you want bells and whistles.
    Free Google Navigation if you have an Android phone.

    I have both (returned Rand McNally TMD700) and they complement each other very nicely.
     
    Kokot, Sep 8, 2011
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  8. Sep 8, 2011 #6
    JRTBud

    JRTBud Light Load Member

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    Thanks drivers.
     
    JRTBud, Sep 8, 2011
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  9. Sep 9, 2011 #7
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    TND 710 - remember that all electronics on dash board of trucks take a beating. Make sure power cords are run so they are not pulling at connection. Seems small thing but 100's of thousands of miles bouncing has an effect.
     
    BigBadBill, Sep 9, 2011
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  10. Sep 9, 2011 #8
    THBatMan8

    THBatMan8 Road Train Member

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    Honestly, stick with a road atlas. Don't rely on GPS's for trip planning, use them for redundancy only. I personally used a Nuvi 1300 for the last year and have not had a issue with it.
     
    THBatMan8, Sep 9, 2011
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  11. Sep 9, 2011 #9
    texan007

    texan007 Medium Load Member

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    Cobra 7750 Platinum does ifta,clearances,asks for king pin to rear axle on trailer
     
    texan007, Sep 9, 2011
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  12. Sep 10, 2011 #10
    Beer Runner

    Beer Runner Medium Load Member

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    This is true. My Garmin took a dump this week. So I got the 510 today and see what happens. The Garmin didn't even make it to 6 months. Anything that goes into a truck has to be able to take a pounding.
     
    Beer Runner, Sep 10, 2011
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