Is anyone familiar with the above GPS? Im looking to get rid of my Navman and this seems to fit the bill. Im also open to other suggestion.
iana said
08:59 AM Sep 4, 2019
We have the Garmin 61, looks quite similar. Features are quite good. We had the Dezl, which is a truckies unit, i.e. features the rig size input. Be aware the GPS can lead you on some weird routes to ensure your rig fits. We have a big rig and don't use that feature anymore.
Also be aware that the units are throw away when the batteries are U/S, so spending extra money on features you may not use is a waste. Look into what features actually work here in Aus.
On the plus, if you are a member of CMCA, you can down load all the points of interest from Geo Wiki, their trip program.
Also there is a program I use called "Base Camp" free to down load from Garmin, that allows you to plan your trip on a PC and up load it into the GPS. Very versatile, you can save your trips, and print out an itinerary.
Ger08 said
04:19 PM Sep 4, 2019
iana wrote:
We have the Garmin 61, looks quite similar. Features are quite good. We had the Dezl, which is a truckies unit, i.e. features the rig size input. Be aware the GPS can lead you on some weird routes to ensure your rig fits. We have a big rig and don't use that feature anymore. Also be aware that the units are throw away when the batteries are U/S, so spending extra money on features you may not use is a waste. Look into what features actually work here in Aus. On the plus, if you are a member of CMCA, you can down load all the points of interest from Geo Wiki, their trip program. Also there is a program I use called "Base Camp" free to down load from Garmin, that allows you to plan your trip on a PC and up load it into the GPS. Very versatile, you can save your trips, and print out an itinerary.
Thanks for the detailed info
Whenarewethere said
09:39 PM Sep 4, 2019
Had the 61 it started taking 30 seconds or not at all to find satellites after only 18 months old. I bought a new one which is a 65, hope it lasts longer.
It takes you on strange routes, but they probably all do that.
My main wish would be to have minor roads shown at more than 500 metres resolution. This is not an issue in the city but in the outback it is a real pain in the neck as minor roads can be tens of km appart.
Maybe some other makes do this better.
STRETCH ARMSTRONG said
08:10 AM Sep 5, 2019
Hi Ger08.
I have the RV 770 and find it suitable for my needs being on the road fulltime. I also have the wireless camera which works great.
Ger08 said
10:48 PM Sep 5, 2019
STRETCH ARMSTRONG wrote:
Hi Ger08. I have the RV 770 and find it suitable for my needs being on the road fulltime. I also have the wireless camera which works great.
Cheers thanks
Old Stonemason said
09:43 AM Jul 14, 2023
Hi Nomads,
Looking for your thoughts on Garmin RV 795 MT-S. Mainly interested in finding "Free Camps Sites" and stop over "Rest Sites"
Cheers Thanks.
Possum3 said
10:19 AM Jul 14, 2023
G'day Stonemason, welcome to the Forum.
GPS systems are not my thing anymore as I use WikiCamps to access free Camping and Dump-point information.
Is anyone familiar with the above GPS? Im looking to get rid of my Navman and this seems to fit the bill. Im also open to other suggestion.
Also be aware that the units are throw away when the batteries are U/S, so spending extra money on features you may not use is a waste. Look into what features actually work here in Aus.
On the plus, if you are a member of CMCA, you can down load all the points of interest from Geo Wiki, their trip program.
Also there is a program I use called "Base Camp" free to down load from Garmin, that allows you to plan your trip on a PC and up load it into the GPS. Very versatile, you can save your trips, and print out an itinerary.
Thanks for the detailed info
Had the 61 it started taking 30 seconds or not at all to find satellites after only 18 months old. I bought a new one which is a 65, hope it lasts longer.
It takes you on strange routes, but they probably all do that.
My main wish would be to have minor roads shown at more than 500 metres resolution. This is not an issue in the city but in the outback it is a real pain in the neck as minor roads can be tens of km appart.
Maybe some other makes do this better.
Cheers thanks
Looking for your thoughts on Garmin RV 795 MT-S. Mainly interested in finding "Free Camps Sites" and stop over "Rest Sites"
Cheers Thanks.
GPS systems are not my thing anymore as I use WikiCamps to access free Camping and Dump-point information.