Truckies GPS

iana · Guru

Truckies GPS

Footprints · Senior Member

Yes i do, there is so much info on the sat nav i.e. load lengths height, routes, fuel stops, restaurants, speed camera sites and the list goes on and on however it is the standard Isuzu Multi Function unit and Sat Nav. They have a sim card so maybe they are adaptable to other vehicles i would enquire at Isuzu if available seperately as i think it may be if you are at all interested. they seem to be a very comprehensive unit.

Cheers Allen

Yuglamron · Guru

Navman have a truck GPS for trucks B Doubles and large vehicles. There are others which can be programmed with height length weight etc but Navman are one of the mainstream models.

The following link will take you to their website.

http://www.navman.com.au/car-gps-devices/specialty/MYTRUCK/Overview/

My Navman can have height and length programmed in but is not as comprehensive as the truck model.

NOTE. No system is 100% So you still have to remember to look for low bridges and weight restrictions etc.

exa41 · Guru

We have the Garmin nuvi 760 , 7" unit with a lot more detail than a car GPS ,got it from Harvey Norman.

iana · Guru

Both Garwin and Navman put out truckies GPS. I want to find out if this is a worth while purchase over the Tom Tom I already have. I'll have a 24ft van towed by a ute.

exa41 · Guru

we have the Camps 7 App installed as well ,very handy.

Bruce and Bev · Guru

Hi Ian. I wont bang on about the wonders of my Hema GPS and all its features.......

But we've travelled WA, SA, VIC, NSW (dare I say ACT) and find the additional "truck features" are great - not just height with low bridges (and there are a few you cant get your 'van under) and the like, but also bridges which have a light load limit. These GPs units usually give you options like, easy, quickest, avoid non-tarsealed roads, toll roads and so on. And of course, servos, free camps, caravan parks, dump points, places to eat........we use these extra features every day we're travelling. Our unit also lists the fuel prices on the day at the servos and you can pick one as a way point which will detour you to the place of interest and then back onto your original destination

dogbox · Guru

I use the garmin desl 560lt it is one of the early ones still does the job an never updated the maps I sometimes wonder where in the world it is taking me but I always get to where I'm going without any hassles the biggest problem is you be come dependent on them i use to go somewhere once using maps or street directory an would remember the way next time now if I didn't have it I would get lost
used a tom tom once it got me where I was going but it took me thru places that could have been a big problem with truck ones you can chose your vehicle dimensions a it will avoid the hassles of larger vehicles worth the extra dollars

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

I use a Garmin dezl 760 in Europe.
It is programmable for vehicle length, width, weight and height and knows about most obstacles both here and in Oz.

Cheers,
Peter

wendyv · Guru

Back in May we bought the Garmin nuvi - same as Exa - with 7" screen, to replace the ordiniary Garmin unit we had in it. Driver wanted the 7" screen because the unit is further away in the bus than he is used to in his car. It has some good extra features, mentiuoned above. We have it programmed for length and height of Coaster. I like that it will often guide us on truck routes around towns, which are not always obvious on road maps and the like.

iana · Guru

Great feed back, looks like one of these is gunna be on my shopping list!

Cruising Cruze · Guru

Hi Ian

Maybe you can try a copy of Footprints ( Allen ) sim card biggrin biggrin

iana · Guru

Sorry Cruising Cruze, don't get it?