Garmin update

[topgun2]

In doing some map research I stumbled across a couple of updates to Garmin devices that are currently available.  The first is an update to IOverlander's points of interests and the second is a fairly substantial update of North American Maps.

As usual, Garmin Express can be used to perform these updates or WiFi can be used if your Garmin device is equipped for it.

Bill

[rideandfly]

Thanks for the info, will update our Garmin RV Navigator

[HDRider]

What navigation options are available for that?  I have other Garmins and now the only nav option is fastest route on the newer ones. 

On 11/4/2026 at 10:31 AM, rideandfly said:

Garmin RV Navigator

 

[HDRider]

Is all this true on the newest Garmin RV Navigator?  I am really pissed at what Garmin did on the other GPSs.  They basically only have an option of "Fastest Route".

 

In addition to the standard Fastest Route (or Faster Time) calculation mode, Garmin RV navigators provide several alternative calculation modes, routing features, and custom parameters designed specifically for long-distance travel and large-vehicle safety:

1. Alternative Calculation Modes

• Shorter Distance: Calculates the route based on the minimum driving distance between your start point and destination. Note: While it reduces total miles, it may increase driving time or take slower secondary roads.
• Off Road / Straight Line: Draws a direct "as-the-crow-flies" bearing line between points without following established road data.
• Less Fuel / ecoRoute: Uses posted speed limits and distance metrics to calculate the most fuel-efficient route (available on models equipped with ecoRoute features and a complete vehicle profile).
• Turn-by-Turn / Scenic Routing: Featured on select newer models (such as the RV 795, 895, 1095 series), this mode prioritizes picturesque roads, scenic updates, or specific local road network types over standard highway routes.

2. Custom RV Safety & Profile Routing

Beyond simple distance/speed settings, Garmin RV units filter routes based on custom vehicle parameters to prevent hazardous driving situations:

 

• Custom Vehicle Profile Routing: Calculates paths based on your rig’s specific dimensions (height, weight, length, width, and trailer status) to automatically avoid low bridges, weight-restricted bridges, and tight turns.
• Environmental & Low Emission Zones: Routes around specific regions with emissions restrictions or zero-emission zones (primarily for European travel).

3. Route Customization Tools

• Route Shaping / Easy Route Shaping: Allows you to manually tap the map screen to drag and mold a calculated route through preferred towns, highways, or scenic points without adding permanent waypoints.
• Custom Avoidances: Lets you specify specific roads, areas, or highways you want the system to ignore during calculation.
• Toggleable Avoidances: Turn on or off preferences to avoid features such as:
   
  • Toll roads and fees
  • Expressways / Interstate highways
  • Unpaved / Dirt roads
  • Ferries and car shuttles

 

[rideandfly]

We have a Garmin RV 780 that has been discontinued. Use it mostly to find campgrounds, but it has many neat features.

https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/660527/

Here's the current Garmin RV navigator:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/850475/

[Boudicca908]

4 hours ago, HDRider said:

They basically only have an option of "Fastest Route".

This sounds similar to the Google map navigation which seems greatly degraded over the course of this summer. I was considering buying a Garmin... It does state on the website, "RV 795 considers the size and weight of your RV then finds a recommended route¹. And you can save profiles for multiple vehicles or trailers."  The footnote #1 says, "Not available in all areas. Entering your RV or trailer profile characteristics does not guarantee your RV’s characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions."

@mossemi isn't this the current version of the unit you showed me?  

Edited 15 hours ago by Boudicca908

[mossemi]

5 hours ago, Boudicca908 said:

mossemi isn't this the current version of the unit you showed me?  

 Yes it is.  I have been using it for a year and I have been quite pleased with it.  It may be the 10th Garmin that I have owned.  I have not noticed the issue of only being offered the 'fastest route', but I don’t think I am on the new load that @topgun2 has referenced above.

Mossey

[Geronimo John]

13 hours ago, rideandfly said:

We have a Garmin RV 780 that has been discontinued.

This past summer, my iPhone XR died while in northern Idaho.  Without it, my 2019 F-150 navagation was useless.  I pulled out my RV 780 which fortunately I had updated during the summer of 2025.  It work wondefully.  Hopefully Garmin will continue to allow updates and support battery upgrades.

GJ