Unsafe GPS Truck Route Garmin Dezl

When was the last time your Dezl had a software update from the Garmin website?

Unless things have changed -- those updates are still free.

-- L

 

And 13’6” is (or should be) the lowest bridge height you can clear with a normal dry van.

 

A GPS is a good tool to have, but you should NEVER trust one. Always verify your route is safe by checking the commercial Atlas that you SHOULD be carrying.

 

Throw it out the window. Use an Atlas - and when you’re familiar with that - you can get a GPS.

I have one - my buddy and I call it “The dashboard Genius”

They’re an ornament at best.

 

Don’t matter - I have one. Update all you like, you always trip plan -

Trip plans never include a GPS .

 

Yeah it's happened to me too. My rand McNally told me togo down a street and boom 12' bridge. I was in WV in an old broke down area with little traffic, so I could turn around and find a different way to my drop. They don't update it. I got in the habit to Google map street view the last section of my runs and starting section, especially when working on the east coast.

 

Were you in NY? The reason I ask is because their signs are usually about a foot off true clearances. I use Google Maps Street View for my routes off the highways to confirm it's a legitimate route otherwise.

 

Have any of you guys ever just sent Garmin a note about the problem with the route?

You do know they depend on people like you to fix these problems because they don't have people driving around looking at bridges.

 

Don't drive without it.