Which gps?

[Gingernuts]

Looking for a new gps as my Tom Tom Sat nav keeps giving up the ghost at the most inconvenient times( the dreaded white screen) and before I throw it out of the window does anyone have recommendations?
Not interested in Google maps or whatever on my phone as it( iPhone 8)keeps going off as well)

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Personally I like the nova tek sat navs. Easy to use and reliable. Cheap and large screens. Can input motorhome dimensions . Free maps for everwhere.

 

[jumar]

Haven't had a stand alone GPS for decades...modern day vehicles come with them pre-installed, I was so impressed with the one in our car, I retro-fitted one in our Hymer....large readable screen that multi-functions....I have a choice of GPS apps installed....it's my radio also....great fun

 

[Richard n Ann]

Samsung phone with Google Navigation. That way you'll fix 2 problems

 

[Guigsy]

With a PVC, I wouldn't bother with a campervan specific satnav. You're only slightly wider than a car. You can go anywhere a delivery driver can, which is pretty much anywhere.

I agree. Get a phone upgrade as a two-for-one and use a free satnav like Google Maps or Waze.

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[Spriddler]

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[irnbru]

Definitely not Garmin that uses “here” maps, their navigation is awful at times.

 

[JockandRita]

Definitely not Garmin that uses “here” maps, their navigation is awful at times.

And yet it's HERE mapping that the cheap Chinese Sat Navs use Sandra, and most (if not all) of us are happy with them. Maybe it's the Garmin unit rather than the mapping that's the problem.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Guigsy]

And yet it's HERE mapping that the cheap Chinese Sat Navs use Sandra, and most (if not all) of us are happy with them. Maybe it's the Garmin unit rather than the mapping that's the problem.

Cheers,

Jock.

There are very few mapping companies. Pretty much all the satnavs use Here (Navteq) or TomTom (TeleAtlas) or increasingly OpenStreetMap. Only Google (with Waze) and Apple have their own mapping as far as I'm aware.

 

[Lenny HB]

Time for a new phone. I have the Fiat 10" screen don't like the satnav on it so use an app on my phone it displays on the screen works well. Been trying out different apps so far Mapy is the favourite.

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[Pugsy]

And yet it's HERE mapping that the cheap Chinese Sat Navs use Sandra, and most (if not all) of us are happy with them. Maybe it's the Garmin unit rather than the mapping that's the problem.

Cheers,

Jock.

Ye I was happy with the maps but the Garmin would switch on and off(12v supply fine)and it took 5 mins to boot up alot of the time ,a bit of a pita after fueling up and not knowing the area when leaving the fuel station .
Using Tomtom camper and Xgody back up at moment,never been keen on using my mobile for some reason?

Cheers Cris

 

[JockandRita]

There are very few mapping companies. Pretty much all the satnavs use Here (Navteq) or TomTom (TeleAtlas) or increasingly OpenStreetMap. Only Google (with Waze) and Apple have their own mapping as far as I'm aware.

HERE maps from Navteq it is then.

Jock.

 

[Dorwyn]

The op says not interested in phone apps, me too. Too flaky, and oh cannot operate a mobile so it's down to me to operate it while driving. What's the UK law on using a phone app while driving?

 

[Pausim]

Another vote for phone. Used with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto gives you all the benefits of a bigger screen plus the constantly updated free maps/traffic that come with a phone.

 

[Orion]

Another vote for phone. Used with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto gives you all the benefits of a bigger screen plus the constantly updated free maps/traffic that come with a phone.

And can also test and/or switch mapping apps instantly to compare routing etc. I recently found Apple Maps to give the most up to date information on temporary road closures (due to accidents) and mobile speed camera operations. Magic Earth is my usual preference for a free navigation app due to being able to enter vehicle dimensions in ‘Truck’ mode.

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[PP Bear]

Go everywhere with my Apple Maps on the iPad. Mounts on the dash nicely in my Fiat and very easy to use and great display too.

iPhone 8, that’s from the arc, look for one of those deals on a new phone and free iPad, you won’t be sorry.

A few screenshots from mine, also showing speed cameras and if I’m going above the speed limit, then it tells me off and to watch my speed.

 

[Pausim]

iPhone 8, that’s from the arc

And so are stand alone GPS units. I reckon phones and CarPlay/Auto are the future.

 

[Dorwyn]

But some people do not like using phone apps while driving. What is the UK law? Certainly not expensive Apples which constantly become obsolete

 

[PP Bear]

But some people do not like using phone apps while driving. What is the UK law?

You’re not using the app while driving. You set it up to the destination, look at the multiple options it gives you, select your route and place it on the dash to look at.

At no time are you touching or using apps while driving. I also load Heart 70’s that plays in the background of the iPad. Win win

 

[Dorwyn]

You’re not using the app while driving. You set it up to the destination, look at the multiple options it gives you, select your route and place it on the dash to look at.

At no time are you touching or using apps while driving. I also load Heart 70’s that plays in the background of the iPad. Win win

Some of us have no Heart

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[Lenny HB]

But some people do not like using phone apps while driving. What is the UK law? Certainly not expensive Apples which constantly become obsolete

Once it's connected to your head unit it disables use on the phone & you use the cars screen.

 

[Pausim]

Any handheld device is likely to be illegal. No one is suggesting using a phone whilst driving. A properly mounted device in a safe position with hands free operation is best and a head unit with CarPlay/Auto achieves that as do most modern phones.

 

[Dorwyn]

Any handheld device is likely to be illegal. No one is suggesting using a phone whilst driving. A properly mounted device in a safe position with hands free operation is best and a head unit with CarPlay/Auto achieves that as do most modern phones.

No head unit on my 2020 Boxer, at least no screen. I do have bluetooth though. And yellow teeth!

 

[pandas]

Looking for a new gps as my Tom Tom Sat nav keeps giving up the ghost at the most inconvenient times( the dreaded white screen) and before I throw it out of the window does anyone have recommendations?
Not interested in Google maps or whatever on my phone as it( iPhone 8)keeps going off as well)

 

[pandas]

I have a Totom trucker 6in which still works well but we now need a 7in screen (which is arriving today). Free maps and you can input size of vehicle etc. haven’t bothered updating software but will do later. Any offers? Used the Apple Maps and google maps through CarPlay over the weekend as we were going away just to try them out but it wasn’t as intuitive as the TomTom.