Sat nav update

mond1231
mond1231 Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited October 2020 in Parts & Accessories #1

 Hi all we are thinking of  updating out sat nav in our apache  or replacing it  looking for a bit advice .

Thanks ray .

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  • hitchglitch
    hitchglitch Forum Participant Posts: 3,007
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    edited October 2020 #2

    I have a Garmin with lifetime maps and whole of Europe. Works for me.

  • Dave Nicholson
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    edited October 2020 #3

    I have used Garmin satnavs for many years now and have the lifetime updates for the whole of Europe. At a push I'd give it 8/10 overall. However, on numerous occasions over the years I've had to revert to Google Maps for the final few minutes of a journey. The only reason I don't change to an alternative is that I'm so used to the Garmin system.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2020 #4

    Another vote for Garmin here but others swear by TomTom or a phone app.

  • hitchglitch
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    edited October 2020 #5

    If you are travelling in Europe you should download the “Archies” files which are a list of most European sites. It is extremely comprehensive and very accurate due to the feedback and update process. For Garmin this can be downloaded as Points of Interest (POI) using the Loader software on the Garmin site. I am sure that with TomTom etc. you can do the same.

    Garmin had a very good technical support system when I used it a couple of years ago.

    The Club’s Avtex (?) unit is essentially a Garmin with UK site POIs added. Not sure that it’s worth the extra cost.

  • peedee
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    edited October 2020 #6

    There is an alternative to forking out hundreds of pounds if you are happy to run a sat nav on a phone or tablet. >Co- Pilot< offer a subscription service which might appeal to some.

    peedee

  • Richard Plant
    Richard Plant Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited October 2020 #7

    Hi

    I use a Tom tom Go camper, it also has lifetime map & speed camera updates, We have used it five times and had no issues where its sent me so far!!

    I also use Tom Tom My drive to plan my routes there and back           the roads change all the time

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited October 2020 #8

    I've got a TomTom camper unit arriving today. It will be interesting to see how it performs. I'm off the Black Knowl shortly so it will be interesting to see if it routes me correctly through Brockenhurst.

  • redface
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    edited October 2020 #9

    I have known my TT GO to send me out one way and back home via a different route. One being longer than the other and down narrower roads.

    Granted, I cannot know what the problem was with the first route but it nonetheless does seem rather odd taking longer on worse roads to return home.

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