Copilot with a Tablet

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Tamiami, Oct 24, 2014.

  1. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    My current trainer has RM720 and I do like it's all in one package approach (good maps and easy POI) but just don't want a uni tasker sitting on my dash if I can make my iToys do the job... Plus I would rather not shell out another $400 for another tech toy.

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    On Android u choose Poi in trucker path, click directions and choose copilot or Google maps to guide you
     
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    iOS works similar but bounces you to Apple Maps instead... Which works fine as it's just up the road and not really an edit to my original trip... But I will look to see if dumping to CoPilot is an option... Maybe something under the "share" options... If CoPilot makes use of those options.

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    Mostly I just know it's up ahead and the MM and I just hop back into CoPilot or stay in Truckers Path as both show my location on the map.
     
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    i use droidtruckerstop. has all the major chains and weigh stations.

    i use mydattrucker. does walmarts, rest areas, truckstops, scales, washes, maint. fuel prices and hotels 4 truckers. don't try it for nagivation though, as it opens up google maps but won't maintain gps signal for google to guide you there. don't know why but maps and mydat don't seem to want to play well together.

    truckerpath i'll use, mostly for the coop status though. it's nice to have an actual history so you know if the scale is really open or closed. since people like to play games.

    weatherbug app, but gonna check out this myradar.
     
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    Does copilot truck switch to night mode?
     
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    yes
     
    Rix43 Thanks this.