Which Sat Nav

winnebagotony · 28-06-2008, 05:59 PM

I've never felt the need for sat nav in 45 years of truck driving but this motorhoming is a differant ball game some camp grounds can be difficult to find so question is which one do i want .... you tell me

pharvey1 · 28-06-2008, 06:42 PM

I would say Tom Tom, or Tom to his mates..... simple and easy to use, update etc and can pick up at a good price these days. Looks like you can get some real wizz ones, but my Tom Tom One seems find.

However when planning your getaway, why not have a look at the site on Google earth, interesting to usem you can see access roads, locality etc and also pick up on the things never mentioned like a nearby industrial estate, railway line etc.

Road Runner · 28-06-2008, 06:50 PM

Tom Tom Tony (hey that rhymes

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Best get safety/speed cameras after hearing of you blasting down the motorways

Being serious now I would go the Tom Tom route.

keith · 28-06-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by winnebagotony

I've never felt the need for sat nav in 45 years of truck driving but this motorhoming is a differant ball game some camp grounds can be difficult to find so question is which one do i want .... you tell me

Just got a Garmin Nuvi 250 & so far so good.

Got me to Grange Park last weekend when I hear others came various different ways

Don Madge · 28-06-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by winnebagotony

I've never felt the need for sat nav in 45 years of truck driving but this motorhoming is a differant ball game some camp grounds can be difficult to find so question is which one do i want .... you tell me

Hi Tony,

I managed 55 years before having a sat nav and now I've got a Garmin 350.

I found with advancing years it's a big help in finding places in urban areas especially when going solo.

There's a big bonus as well, it don't cry when I shout at it.

Don

potjoe · 28-06-2008, 07:27 PM

Hi,we have the 350 as well best money spent,you can also down load POI`s like cc&club sites, Air`s in France also ones for Gremany buy the camper stop book put poi on to SD card load it in the sat nav and away you go.john

keith · 28-06-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Madge

Hi Tony,

I managed 55 years before having a sat nav and now I've got a Garmin 350.

I found with advancing years it's a big help in finding places in urban areas especially when going solo.

There's a big good bonus as well, it don't cry when I shout at it.

Don

Your a bully Don.

Don Madge · 28-06-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by potjoe

Hi,we have the 350 as well best money spent,you can also down load POI`s like cc&club sites, Air`s in France also ones for Gremany buy the camper stop book put poi on to SD card load it in the sat nav and away you go.john

Hi John,

That's way above my pay scale.

I load them one at a time.

Don

winnebagotony · 28-06-2008, 08:47 PM

Thanks freinds looks like a 2 horse race

A and K · 28-06-2008, 09:12 PM

Hi Tony,

I'd definately recommend TomTom. We have the Go 910 and are really pleased with it.You are spoilt for choice with the amount of POI's to download. I've downloaded many including all the French aires, the Stelplatz in Germany, Caravan Club sites and also C L's, low bridges and many, many more things!!
You just need to use common sense when using it (if the road looks too narrow-Don't go) and cross check with an atlas when planning your route.