Best navigation platform?

[WESTY66]

@LesW : I am interested as to why you prefer Mapsource. I used to use it but haven't since Basecamp came out.
As you say, I almost never accept the automatic route, unless it is for a very simple one, or an area totally unknown to me.

Basecamp was the preferred platform for garmin and as soon as garmin had it up and running they discontinued the support and updates for mapsource. (That’s what I used before going to basecamp)

 

[LesW]

Basecamp was the preferred platform for garmin and as soon as garmin had it up and running they discontinued the support and updates for mapsource. (That’s what I used before going to basecamp)

Perfectly true, however my Zumo 660 didn't like Basecamp, Garmin did state that it wasn't 'suitable' for Zumo units, though some people managed ok.

Though the support for Mapsource has finished it still works perfectly well with all the latest mapping, and as stated works extremly well with my wifes little Nuvi, and my recently aquired Camper 760.

 

[WESTY66]

Perfectly true, however my Zumo 660 didn't like Basecamp, Garmin did state that it wasn't 'suitable' for Zumo units, though some people managed ok.

Though the support for Mapsource has finished it still works perfectly well with all the latest mapping, and as stated works extremly well with my wifes little Nuvi, and my recently aquired Camper 760.

I’m really surprised your Zumo didn’t like basecamp, mine worked flawlessly, I did the updates on the unit regularly and it was great, even had a road showing whilst they was still constructing it somewhere in Germany, must have been 6 months in front!!

 

[LesW]

They seem to have a mind of their own sometimes.

My latest update shows the new (unfinished) Huntingdon bypass on the A14..

 

[Scotch mist]

Just bought a avtex camper one plus (Garmin based)
Ive only used it a couple of times , at the moment I still prefer my old tomtom , I’m hoping I’ll grow to like it

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[WESTY66]

Just bought a avtex camper one plus (Garmin based)
Ive only used it a couple of times , at the moment I still prefer my old tomtom , I’m hoping I’ll grow to like it

In my humble opinion and I know I’ll get lambasted for this but.....

Anything is better than a tomtom, and again in my opinion, you will love it once you get used to it, especially if you’re doing intricate routing using basecamp! I expect if you’re going A to B any satnav would do the job but I have seldom used it for A to B only.

 

[Devra]

A great thing about Basecamp is that when Garmin updates the satnav maps (I have just updated to City Navigator Europe NTU 2019.30) it also updates the Basecamp maps if you choose.
Basecamp is also loaded with several Topo maps from the outdoor Garmin GPS, and also loads of free OSM maps.
I also have loaded a very good vector graphic map of Lake Constance (for sailing) which has every harbor, restricted zone, depth levels and warning signs.

 

[Toskananomad]

Last September I bought a TomTom sat nav and used it to find a farm in North Devon. It failed to even locate the hamlet so, in desperation I used Google maps on my phone and was directed right to the front gate.

 

[Khizzie]

I after trying many over the years and spending silly money on Tom Tom's and garmin have settled on the two have found most accurate. I am not a techno nerd so I wanted a reliable satnav to get me from A to B with sensible information such as asci and other club sites and fuel stations etc Also needed to be easily updated (free) so for past three years I have used Aguri 700 RV with built in dash cam and backed up with my Snooper Camper. These are the only ones that have ever kept me on the right road and have been simple to use. I like it simple.... So

 

[Momac]

Tomtom Go on android, £14.99 a year including traffic, cameras, maps
Just plan routes on Tomtom mydrive. It allows camper to be selected and vehicle size selection.
Why pay for a stand alone?

I have downloaded this on my LG phone but not yet paid anything. I already have a Tom Tom Go 5100 and the app seems to do all the same things. I only downloaded the app in order to use the 'camper' facility...but this appears to be missing? How do you get to the vehicle size selection facility? Does it only appear if you upgrade to the paid version? Thanks.

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[Gary217]

I currently use Waze on iPhone which is absolutely brilliant at avoiding traffic and giving alerts. However there is one big drawback in that you cannot put in the size of vehicle so do end up on small roads occasionally (fine in the car, not so fine in the 'van). Does Tom Tom Go on a phone allow you to put in 'van size (incl height) and does that facility really work?

 

[jezport]

I currently use Waze on iPhone which is absolutely brilliant at avoiding traffic and giving alerts. However there is one big drawback in that you cannot put in the size of vehicle so do end up on small roads occasionally (fine in the car, not so fine in the 'van). Does Tom Tom Go on a phone allow you to put in 'van size (incl height) and does that facility really work?

Tomtom go can run routes for HGV and motorhomes, you just plan the route in the Mydrive app and it sends the routes to your devices.

 

[jezport]

I have downloaded this on my LG phone but not yet paid anything. I already have a Tom Tom Go 5100 and the app seems to do all the same things. I only downloaded the app in order to use the 'camper' facility...but this appears to be missing? How do you get to the vehicle size selection facility? Does it only appear if you upgrade to the paid version? Thanks.

You also need Tomtom Mydrive app and log into both, the Mydrive app is free.
Dont forget you can use your Tomtom subscription on more than one device and the Mydrive app will share your routes to them all if you want it to.
It will also send it to your Go5100 if logged in to the same tomtom email address

 

[tboy]

garmin camper for me

 

[Gary217]

Tomtom go can run routes for HGV and motorhomes, you just plan the route in the Mydrive app and it sends the routes to your devices.
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Thanks - looks pretty well perfect but does it have a height input as well? That has caught us out a couple of times where we have been half way along our route and then to our dismay see a sign about low bridge or underpass. Not hit anything but have to tell Waze the route is blocked and get an alternative, once in rural France it was a long detour.

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[jezport]

Thanks - looks pretty well perfect but does it have a height input as well? That has caught us out a couple of times where we have been half way along our route and then to our dismay see a sign about low bridge or underpass. Not hit anything but have to tell Waze the route is blocked and get an alternative, once in rural France it was a long detour.

Yes height also

 

[Gary217]

Thanks Jezport! Will give it a try and hopefully no more ending up single track lanes with twigs hitting the sides of the 'van.

 

[Viennese]

I have Aguri 720, and it's taken a while to learn to use its many facilities. It can access the internet so I can browse and do emails on it. It has a built in dash cam so I don'tr need a separate one of those. I think it's quite sophisticated, it has 1000s of campsites in UK and Europe including Acsi ones but I miss Tom Baker directing me on my (very) old TomTom. However I am getting to like the Aguri now.

 

[jezport]

Thanks Jezport! Will give it a try and hopefully no more ending up single track lanes with twigs hitting the sides of the 'van.

Let me know how you go.
As far as I can tell you get all the benefits of a Truck/Camper nav for £14.95 a year, with no outlay for a unit that will become obsolete in 2 years.

 

[Gary217]

Hi - I will Jezport, but as we're not taking the 'van out until early March I might wait for a week before getting the annual subscription.

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