Looking for a specific GPS.

I am searching for a GPS to where I can select my route instead of having it calculate one for me. I want to be able to view my atlas, select the route I want to take, then dial in the address to the shipper/receiver and choose to take that route; one that I myself designate. For example. I pick up in Kansas going to, oh I don't know, somewhere in Cali. Like hell am I taking I-70 West passed Denver. I want to be able to select my own route to go around it, like going up to 80 or down to 40. I don't want a GPS that is going to recalculate 20 times before I get to where I am going. I want one to where I can touch(click, type in, what-have-you) the road(s) I wish to take all the way to my destination. Anyone know if there is a GPS system out there that will allow me to do such things?

 

I have a Garmin DEZL 760 that I like a lot and I also have a Rand Mcnally 760 that I don't like, they will both start you on a path and when you go off course they will recalculate a new path. The RM 720 has an option you can select to compare 2 routes but I don't know of a GPS that will let you program your route into it. Just do it the old fashion way and write the directions down on a note pad from reading the road atlas.+

 

Mostly all GPS units will calculate the fastest routes, rand McNally has a truckers GPS that might perform the functions that you're posting about. I use a TomTom 50-TM start along with the atlas, keep in mind no unit is going to be perfect some will put you in the how am I going to get out of this jam situation

 

Check out Copilot. It's $150 and installs to your Android, Iphone, or Windows Mobile.

http://copilotlive.com/us/truck/

 

I have the Rand McNally for truckers.. It doesn't have the cability for me to tell it a specific route..BUT I outsmart it by programming in cities/towns on the route I want to take as a multiple stop load..then once I reach or get close to that city I tell it to skip to the next stop..

Works every time

 

second on the copilot.

you input your address. and it calculates the route. you then click on my route, then alternate. and it gives you 3 options. along with miles and time for each option. you can also buy the active traffic alert for an additional $10. it's pretty sweet from what i've seen so far. and it also gives you speed limits. but only on the highways. and most of it. is car speeds and not truck speeds. that's the only aspect it gets an F on.

i have the rand 760 model with eobr. i don't use the gps software. my copilot runs circles around that thing. AND gets me there.

there's also pcmiler hand units. copilot and pcmiler are the same company.

the only drawback, is it's not as fancy as the more expensive units. but what those expensive units can do. there's an app for that. on your phone for free.

 

This. This is the only way to program a route that you want with any GPS. Use the atlas, decide what route you want to take, then on the GPS select the city centers that are along/near the specific interstates, highways, and roads you want. The GPS navigates to those cities, and when you are close by you tell it skip the city center and to navigate to the next stop. It works great and I do it all the time to avoid Washington DC.

 

Funny I've always done that tooooo

 

fr8te_sh8ker: Do you use Copilot on Android, IOS or Windows Mobile?

 

I get a erase marker and write my route and fueling all on my window! I look at my routing from time to time and keep her rolling! I don't use the GPS things they will get you stuck!. Ten I just erase it at the end of the day and start all over on the next morning!. Good luck!