which motorhome gps (1 Viewer)

[richard fuller]

After getting caught out several times by width and height restrictions , I am now considering purchasing an hgv satnav or possibly the hgv software for my tom tom 730. I would appreciate it if you could let me and other members know of your advice and experiences with these devices.

 

[midlander9]

Gps

Hi, I used to use the tomtom go300, but got caught out myself, have now purchased the Snooper Ventura 7000, which is a gps into which you can input the length, width, and height of your vehicle and it will steer you clear of these problems, it also has an inbuilt campsite database, and speed camera notifications, it has a 7 inch screen and updates to the system can be downloaded via a computer link for 29 pound a year, so never out of date, it also has a DVB TV function, Bluetooth function ,and other things included and comes with all cables and instructions, not cheap though at about 433 pounds, but with all its functions well worth the extra expence.

Mike

 

[Toffs-G]

I would agree with Mike, the Snooper Ventura 7000 is (so far) very good and indeed the digital tv is great if you are waiting at the tunnel or such like currently being sold on Amazon for £338 which in my opinion is a very good price

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_s...s&field-keywords=snooper+ventura+7000&x=0&y=0

Cheers
Gary

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[MikeandCarolyn]

I looked at the Ventura,amongst others,and was wondering if it is simply a 're-branded' version of their Trucker device ? Could it be possible that you would be directed on Truckers routes-rather than just being detoured round an area with a height restriction ?

I have been talking to Mio recently,and have been told that they have a team working on a Motor Home specific device which should take into account some M/Homers desires to travel on rural roads, whereas many Trucker specific devices simply use major roads more often than not.

Mike

 

[Francuccio]

After getting caught out several times by width and height restrictions , I am now considering purchasing an hgv satnav or possibly the hgv software for my tom tom 730. I would appreciate it if you could let me and other members know of your advice and experiences with these devices.

Hi mate, i have a tom tom 910, and i think you cannot upload other devises on to or in it, you can only use the tom tom stuff, but you can download pois. from other sources to use with the unit, ie. i have height/narrow lanes warning on mine, wich i think will do the job, and it did last september re a low arc in provence, although we got trough no problem, but i was glad of the warning:Cool:

 

[G2EWS]

Hi Richard,

I bought the Tom Tom Truck 7000 which I have to say is an awesome bit of kit. You can put size and weight into it and it will route accordingly.

Only used it twice and allthough I have put it for sale on a couple of forums I have not got round to putting it for sale on eBay!

I now use an in dash Kenwood that allows the selection of various types of vehicle including a motorhome and it is very good.

If you are interested in the Tom Tom let me know. I made myself a promise at the weekend that I would put it and a load of other bits for sale on eBay! Just been too busy lately.

Best regards

Chris

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[bazfergy]

I have been talking to Mio recently,and have been told that they have a team working on a Motor Home specific device which should take into account some M/Homers desires to travel on rural roads, whereas many Trucker specific devices simply use major roads more often than not.

That would be worth a look at mike,think i'll keep my ears open for this one:thumb:

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

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What did you all do before the sat nav was invented !!!
You used maps, the mark 1 eyeball and common sense !
Seemples !!! Just get out there and do it !!!...:thumb:

 

[G2EWS]

What did you all do before the sat nav was invented !!!
You used maps, the mark 1 eyeball and common sense !
Seemples !!! Just get out there and do it !!!...:thumb:

Yes and we used to communicate by smoke signals and sign language. Walk everywhere. Live in caves.

Allow Children to be abused, Women to be second class citizens.

But progress is a great thing embrace it

Regards

Chris

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[Douglas]

What did you all do before the sat nav was invented !!!
You used maps, the mark 1 eyeball and common sense !
Seemples !!! Just get out there and do it !!!...:thumb:

We also used to use horse and carts and throw Our s**T out of the window into the streets, are you suggesting that we go back to that also?

Doug...

 

[madbluemad]

Ive got a very basic Binetone Carrera. It has European maps on it and its kinda ok. It tried its best to get me lost in Spain but I kidded it cos I already knew the way.

I dearly wish I could justify the costs of buying the sorts of outfits that you guys have but SWMBO has put the blocks on it.

The thing that I dont like about the Binetone is that it wont take the POI updates that get put on here for TOM TOM'S etc, suppose the software is different. The other prolem is you cant programme a destination by using GPS co-ordinates.

I need to get badly lost to convince SWMBO

Jim

 

[Kon tiki]

I looked into some of the 'truck' satnavs & when you dig deep into them often the map coverage for the trucks in some parts of Europe isn't that good. I think there is still a way to go before we get good satnav mapping software. On main roads they are probably good but it's when you go down some of the smaller roads that the information can be unreliable & you should never trust 100% in the satnav.

I have a Tomtom & there are plenty of sites where you can download POI's for bridge heights & weight limits, you can then enable them with warnings if they are on your route. Again this information isn't foolproof & you should use your common sense.

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[G2EWS]

I looked into some of the 'truck' satnavs & when you dig deep into them often the map coverage for the trucks in some parts of Europe isn't that good. I think there is still a way to go before we get good satnav mapping software. On main roads they are probably good but it's when you go down some of the smaller roads that the information can be unreliable & you should never trust 100% in the satnav.

I have a Tomtom & there are plenty of sites where you can download POI's for bridge heights & weight limits, you can then enable them with warnings if they are on your route. Again this information isn't foolproof & you should use your common sense.

Hi Ed,

I agree that you should never rely totally on a satnav, it is an aid, but nonetheless a very good aid.

In terms of the 'truck' versions I don't think anyone could deny that Tom Tom are the best in Sat Navs and the Tom Tom Truck 7000 is without doubt the bees knees. It does everything a Tom Tom does but with the added benefit of taking into account your vehicles size.

Best regards

Chris