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Urgent: GPS in Toronto

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Liban, May 7, 2014.

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  1. May 7, 2014 #1
    Liban

    Liban Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys,

    Just signed up. I'm a new driver. I urgently need to buy a truck GPS before Friday.

    I've been to all electronic stores around me. Bestbuy, Costco, thesource, futureshop, etc. And found nothing.

    I have a long trip coming up this Friday and I really need one! Anyone that can help. It would be appreciated.

    Looking forward to posting more and reading more about my new career here
     
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  3. May 7, 2014 #2
    rank

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    Do you have a laptop? A net book will do.

    If you do, you can be up and running with Microsoft Streets and Trips GPS for approx $100. I think they make a truck version now but now sure. Check the S&T route and modify as required against the Rand McNally Atlas book available at any truck stop.

    You will have to figure a way to mount the laptop though...I made a tray out of sheet metal and bolted it to the dash of my T800. Then used mini bungies to fix the net book to the tray. I am also using a chill mat to keep the laptop cool. And some sponge under the laptop to dampen vibration.

    I've been running this setup for several years now. S&T version 2007.
     
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  4. May 7, 2014 #3
    nightgunner

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    Loose your road atlas?
     
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  5. May 7, 2014 #4
    Wooly Rhino

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    Co Pilot is also a good laptop program. You should find GPS at lots of places now. Truck Stops have them. You can also order them through Amazon and the like.

    I recommend the Garmin Dezl 760 LMT. You should also check out the dieselboss.com site. I buy there as much as I can. They support this site so I think loyalty to them is a good thing.
     
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  7. May 7, 2014 #5
    Liban

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    I do have a laptop but I think that's more complicated way to do this.
     
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  8. May 7, 2014 #6
    Liban

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    I never needed an atlast nightgunner. I've always done routes that I know, but now I'm going on a long trip to routes I've never been to. Thanks!
     
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  9. May 7, 2014 #7
    Liban

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    Hi Wooly, Which truck stop should I go to around toronto? I think that's the best option right now. The laptop thing I really can't get in to. I just need a simple garmin 760 or 560 or The Rand McNally which I read are very good. Which truck stop do you think will have either of them? Thanks btw.
     
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  10. May 7, 2014 #8
    nightgunner

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    Don't rely completely on a GPS. Get a good road atlas and utilize it properly. It will be a much more valuable tool.
     
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  11. May 7, 2014 #9
    rank

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    Uh-oh. Fines and bridge strikes in your future.
     
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  12. May 7, 2014 #10
    Liban

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    I will.

    Thanks all. I just called the Flying J on Britannia road and they have all kinda models ready to be picked up.

    Thanks Wooly!
     
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