Should I upgrade my Rand McNally TND 730?

The 540 doesn't have the mag mount, it's the same style slide as the 530.

I had no problems with the mag mount on the 740, the only time it's come off is when I've knocked it loose. My 740 has been a problem since I bought it with lots of freezing issues, it's been back for repair and is now on it's way back again for replacement.

The 540 I bought as a spare because the 740 was barely usable and it has had no software problems at all. They are both much faster in operation than your 730, and I'd agree the layout is not as finger friendly as the old interface which I too prefer, but it's not that bad and you'll very quickly adapt to it. The 740 is easier in this respect as it has more screen space so bigger icons. To me this new 40 series feels a bit down on the 30 series for quality, but maybe my 740 is an early model that will be replaced by a more up to date version without the problems, and the 540 is working fine

 

Google maps doesn't have truck routing

 

You think the manufacturer is here waiting to respond to your post?

 

True. I have to use my training and common sense and read posted signs for low clearance, weight restrictions, length restrictions, closed roads, so I guess it's not for everyone. On the other hand it shows me what accidents and constructions are ahead along with heavily trafficked lanes and often shows me routes around the mess so I can keep rollin.

 

Ya, I use my GPS but also check in on Google maps periodically throughout the trip particularly coming into major cities for traffic/accidents etc etc.

 

Mark Kling is involved with them.

 

Thanks, dunchues, I appreciate your feedback. I didn't know the 540 came with the old style mounts and good luck with that 740. I hope the replacement works for you.

When I bought my 730 in 2014 it came with a 30-day money back guarantee. My 730 kept freezing up at the most inoppurtune times on me when I needed it the most, and I would, of course, have to reboot it to get it back up again. I tried doing scan and repairs on it several time but it never cured my problem. So I returned it before the 30 day money back guarantee was up for a new one. The second one, thank God has worked flawlessly ever since I had it but today it's getting old. So I would like to upgrade for a newer one and relegate my old 730 as a backup unit. However, I'm not going to deal with that screwed up navigation guidance display.

I was hoping Rand McNally would fix that back to the old display since there are so many complaints about it. But no one has any knowledge of that. Which is why I asked that Rand McNally guy on here, but so far he hasn't gotten back to me. ​

 

I wish they would too since I keep a tablet in my truck along with my phone and laptop. Anyway, you can buy the Co-Pilot Truck software for about $149.00 in the play store and from what I have seen it's just as good and a lot of people claim it's even better than the Rand McNally.

Co-Pilot is the company that initially explored computer-based routing and navigation way back when.

 

He's talking about for traffic. For traffic, it's free and almost real time. it's what I use too.