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Looking for new GPS system

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Kurt Michaels, Sep 16, 2019.

  1. Sep 16, 2019 #1
    Kurt Michaels

    Kurt Michaels Bobtail Member

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    My Rand Mcnally gps just broke and now I am looking to get something new. Not so sure I want to spend $600 bucks on a new one. What do y'all use for your gps? Would love some ideas.
     
    Kurt Michaels, Sep 16, 2019
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  3. Sep 16, 2019 #2
    DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Copilot GPS app. Paid $100 one time fee.Tablet broke? Buy another cheap one on eBay and re-download the app
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2019 #3
    StrokerTSi

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    I would second copilot truck gps app on tablet
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2019 #4
    Tolmie

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    Rand McNally has 25% off sale on their website last week. You can buy TND 740 on eBay for $100-$150.
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2019 #5
    Rounded_nut

    Rounded_nut Light Load Member

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    I use smart truck route 2 on an android tablet significantly cheaper than Garmin and it gets regular updates
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2019 #6
    tscottme

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    Get a 5 inch Garmin 580 or the RM 5 inch 540 if you want to save some money over the super-duper do-everything models. To spend $600 you have to buy the tablet version that does dashcam and GPS and some other stuff. For $400 you can buy the 7 inch GPS only devices. Flip a coin between Garmin of RM. It will do the job, you will have some complaints. You will get used to it. Neither will change your life and solve the world's problems.
     
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  9. Sep 16, 2019 #7
    Kurt Michaels

    Kurt Michaels Bobtail Member

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    I will have to take a look at Copilot. A buddy of mine recommended it as well. I have a tablet in the truck I run an ELD with so I could just put it on that.
     
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  10. Sep 16, 2019 #8
    jtaran06

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    Smart truck route 2 is good on android. Similar to rand and support fixes issues. They have a number you can text and they will resolve your issue. Its subscription based though. Lime 130 bucks for 3 years
     
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