RV GPS Systems
Automobile GPS systems do not track things like height limits, weight restrictions and hazardous materials restrictions. RV users relying on such devices have found at times their GPS units have steered them wrong. Truck GPS systems have appeared from several manufacturers in the last couple years. This is good news for many RV owners as these units have many features that RV owners require but mainstream GPS units lack. The Truck and RV systems below range from $300 to $500 street price.
Garmin the biggest name in automotive GPS has a couple of Truck GPS units. The first of these is the Garmin nuvi 465t. The nüvi 465T is the first GPS to provide locations in the National Truck and Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory to its points of interest. The NTTS Breakdown Directory is the most comprehensive guide to semi-truck repair facilities nationwide–including those offering 24-hour road service. The Nuvi 465 is Garmin’s first navigator designed for the trucking industry. This unit plans routes based upon your customized settings for height, weight, length, width, and hazardous materials. It warns the driver about upcoming hazards such as sharp curves and steep grades. You’ll also get lateral wind warnings and notification when the road narrows. Lane Assist, Another helpful feature for RVers, guides users to the right lane at the right time.
Garmin Dezl GPS. This new series was designed with truckers (and RVers) in mind, it has all the RV friendly features of the Nuvi 465 plus a large 5” display, an extra loud speaker, and external video input for backup cameras. RV drivers will appreciate the ability to setup an RV profile and calculate routes based on height, weight and length restrictions. It also includes trucking speed limits, truck-specific route highlighting, and The Garmin Dezl GPS models combine National Truck and Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory POIs with Navteq trucking POIs to provide the most comprehensive, trucking-specific POI list.
The Cobra 7750 Platinum Navigation System has a huge 7-inch Touch screen. This unit calculates the quickest travel route in accordance with national and state truck restrictions using the vehicle dimensions (height, width and weight). I also boasts Truck-specific points of interest powered by ProMiles and Comercial vehicle service & support information powered by TruckDown.
GOODYEAR GY500X Commercial Vehicle GPS. RV and Truck friendly features include: Automatic Commercial Routing Based on Vehicle Dimensions and Freight. Warnings for Cross Winds, Steep Inclines, and Sharp Curves. Legal Restrictions Based on 10 Hazardous Material Levels. 7 Million Points of Interest, Including Diesel Gas Locations, Weigh Stations & Truck Stops.
