GPS advice

I have a Garmin 465 LMT. One little piece of advice.... don't put all your faith in a GPS. Most are pretty good, but every now and then, mine will point me in a direction that I know is not the fastest or shortest way to go. When I'm not sure, I still check my road atlas, and then I tend to stick with the map. The gps is usually good when you need to run the back roads a bit to get to shipper/consignee. Still, check your atlas. I've had mine pass a road that I could have turned on, just to sort of loop me back to it, a few miles down the road. They are not fool proof.

 

Also, update often.

 

We have four rm in our group and none have sound. Mine is only 4 months old and has gone silent. In spite of this I use it regularly and find it fairly accurate. Sure wish I had all of what I paid for though!

 

I do have a support thread on this site. If you lost your sound and it is within a year, with receipt call Rand Support for a RMA.

Thanks,
Mark

 

There are currently four companies now offering truck specific navigation devices and unfortunately, it can be a daunting decision when trying to choose one. So unless you have the cash to buy all four brands the best way to start is to sit down and think about what you really want in a device. With prices for all four approaching $400.00, this is something you really need to do. A good way to start the process is Diesel Boss's website- http://www.dieselboss.com/ where he has a side by side comparison chart of the top brands. It is the only chart I think, of it's kind and it is invaluable. He doesn't have a hand in anyone's pockets and supports the units he sells.

The one thing you shouldn't do is listen to us- the nitpickers. Some of us have years of user experience and are wedded to die hard ideas of what we want in a device and will defend those ideas to the death. You need to keep an open mind when thinking about this because, like I mentioned, $400.00 is a lot to spend on a device you won't like and therefore, won't use. And some stores, will allow an exchange, but not a refund.

Take all advice but follow your own counsel.

You asked for advice, not a sales pitch. Hope it helps.

 

I like the RM but there is a problem with the power connection, I make sure there is never any tension on it and it has failed twice, last about 6 months so now I am out of the warranty. Checking the Rand Thread I see several drivers with the same problem.

 

You mention you had a 510, the issues on the other thread were related to the 710. That was usually resolved by lightly squeezing the USB end of the DC cord...

Thanks,
Mark