Garmin Update

[topgun2]

FYI - 

Garmin has released a map update for GPS devices (at least the 890 and the 2797 models).  This update must be fair large in that it took about 45 minutes to download and install.

Bill

[bugeyedriver]

20 hours ago, topgun2 said:

FYI - 

Garmin has released a map update for GPS devices (at least the 890 and the 2797 models).  This update must be fair large in that it took about 45 minutes to download and install.

Bill

Your update took so long because you tasked it with displaying all the best trout holes in the US.

[topgun2]

22 hours ago, bugeyedriver said:

Your update took so long because you tasked it with displaying all the best trout holes in the US.

If Garmin only knew - even you with that Japanese fishing pole might be able to land a couple.😇

[Trailblazers]

Thanks for the heads-up. I've got a 780, and it needed a software and map update (estimated time 3 hours).

[rideandfly]

We have a RV780, took about 45 minutes. Updated a few months ago, too.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 3 by rideandfly

[John and Debbie]

On 4/3/2025 at 9:22 AM, rideandfly said:

We have a RV780, took about 45 minutes. Updated a few months ago, too.

 

 

 

 

 

Have you found it necessary to have an RV Garmin or is it just superfluous given that Google will give you directions too?  I would think it might come in handy to not take you on a road with a low overpass or bridge structure.

John

[Tom and Doreen]

50 minutes ago, John and Debbie said:

Have you found it necessary to have an RV Garmin or is it just superfluous given that Google will give you directions too?  

John

I don't have an RV specific GPS but I have been in areas where there was no cellular service, the on-board truck navigation ( based on cellular ), Google maps, and Apple Maps would not work as a result.  I'm glad that I had my old Garmin GPS.  I would imagine that an RV specific GPS would be helpful.

I know that maps can be downloaded and used off-line but I never seem to be able to remember to do that. 

[topgun2]

19 hours ago, John and Debbie said:

Have you found it necessary to have an RV Garmin or is it just superfluous given that Google will give you directions too?  I would think it might come in handy to not take you on a road with a low overpass or bridge structure.

John - 

With the relatively low height of the Oliver, I've never had a "problem" with height for overpasses and/or bridges.

Since I travel alone a fair percentage of the time, I find that the large screen of the Garmin 890 really helps, plus, I don't use any of my cell phone data with the Garmin.  Also, the Garmin will automatically re-route me in the event of an accident or road closure or simply heavy traffic (if it determines that there is a quicker route available).

Having said all this - I do also use the Ford Navigation on longer trips.  There have been a few times when arriving at an intersection, the Garmin and the Ford do not give the same directions.  If I'm not familiar with the roads and/or where I'm headed, I'll usually default to the Garmin.

Bill

Edited April 12 by topgun2
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[Patriot]

On 4/11/2025 at 1:01 PM, John and Debbie said:

Have you found it necessary to have an RV Garmin or is it just superfluous given that Google will give you directions too?  I would think it might come in handy to not take you on a road with a low overpass or bridge structure.

John

John,

We have found the Garmin RV 890 to be invaluable on our extended 43 and 48 day trips in the last two years. Super intuitive and my copilot/nav can pull it off the dash mount and quickly look up and map up just about anything CG, site seeing or travel related. We also programmed our trailer height which provides plenty of warning and keeps us off those routes. A nice piece of tech that simplifies our travel experience. I would buy again. 

Edited April 13 by Patriot