Rand McNally ELD-50 - Are we the only ones having issues?

Discussion in 'ELD Forum | Questions, Answers and Reviews' started by ohiouser, Dec 29, 2017.

Is the Rand McNally ELD-50 and android app working for you?

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  2. no

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  3. sometimes

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  1. ohiouser

    ohiouser Bobtail Member

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    2 truck operation and both trucks are running android 7.0 (Nougat) connected to the ELD 50 via bluetooth. Both trucks have issues with the app not recording the proper mileage and missing (some) drive-time. The driver connect app freezes and locks up android causing restarts. They unistalled Driver Connect 4.6 and installed 4.6.1 and the troubles are still there. I should also point out, both trucks return home every night to connect to WIFI daily.
    Are we doing something wrong?
    Are we the only ones having issues with the Rand McNally ELD-50?
    Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
     
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  3. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    I am going to start a conversation with you and give you my email.
    Mark
     
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  4. terryt

    terryt Heavy Load Member

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    because there JUNK it a map company that trying to do software cut your lost get a qualcom problem sloved
     
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  5. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    RM has been doing software for 8 + years. So not a new kid on the block
     
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  6. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    ...and why would anyone want to pay their hard-earned money to any corporation that played a role in lobbying for this ridiculous mandate? As far as I'm concerned, Qualcon can kiss my ###.
     
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  7. Benjamin D

    Benjamin D Bobtail Member

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    I tried out a couple of ELD, the RM ELD-50 was one I tried and it didn't work, kept losing sync with bluetooth, and had tons of problems with correct drive time. I bought the VDO Roadlog system and it has worked great. The VDO company has been doing electronic logs longer than anyone else, including Qualcomm. It is true that RM is just a map company, they don't really know how to do electronic logs.
     
  8. bowhunter67

    bowhunter67 Light Load Member

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    vdo roadlog went with this myself and have had no problems at all easy to use and no monthly payments.
     
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  9. terryt

    terryt Heavy Load Member

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    Do you really think the other companies didn't do the same thing get real.
     
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  10. Timin770

    Timin770 Road Train Member

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    Yep the manufacturers get paid, the retailers get paid, the government gets sales and income raxes.

    Guess who loses
     
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  11. Jaywill219

    Jaywill219 Bobtail Member

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    Yea i have the eld 50 with the overdryve pro for the past two days it has been putting me as driving when I’m in the sleeper berth and can’t get a hold of any in technical support
     
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