Sat nav
I am thinking about buying the avtex 2 sat nav.what are people's views on it. It seems a bit expensive?
Is it worth the money does it do what it says.
Is there a cheaper alternative that is any good.
I would value your opinions.
Thanks.
The old rockers.
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As an avid supporter of Co_pilot for many years, it has now been bought out by Trimble and it's no longer a one off purchase, but a yearly subscription.
For existing users (and I know there are quite a few on here), your current software will not now be updated, but you can swap to the latest Trimble version with perpetual licences for the version you originally bought.
Having just done it, it is very simple to do so as long as you have the email and password you used to buy it originally. I had to re-download the maps, as the original app stays on your device until/unless you uninstall it.
To buy 'new' CoPilot is currently £25.99 per year for the Camper/caravan version (in which you input the dimensions of your outfit), with full access to European maps. The car version is about 14 quid if you're happy to do your own height/weight restriction checks by other means.
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I bought one last year (having tried to update my previous much maligned but, to us, very trustworthy Snooper with dire consequences). We’ve found the Avtex Two very good, so far, and the live journey timing was extremely useful in warning us about delays approaching Portsmouth when en route to the IoW.
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I have the avtex 660 campa. had it now for a couple of years no complaints as yet ,I would like to know that if booking a site and the directions to the site tells you not to use your sat nav does that mean the caravan club sat nav also that is design for club sites , not tried it in this situ asyet
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The club sites on your sat Nav will probably be to the postcode rather than the actual site, at least, that’s my experience. I always use the club's written instructions on a first visit to a site.
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I find that generally mine are to the door which is strange
I don't have the caravan club sat nav, however I would assume it will depend on which method has been used to identify the sites.
For instance if I use the post code for a fairly isolated site like Clumber, it delivers me to a position about a mile away on Lime Tree Avenue. Where as the Lat and Long takes me to reception.
Even for Baltic Wharf, in the middle of Bristol, the post code will deliver you to the Cottage Inn at the end of a narrow road 100 metres from the entrance. Where as the Lat and Long will take you to the site.
However, as you say, which ever method is used it would not be sensible to follow a sat nav blindly, as it is very likely to take you by an unsuitable route. I always locate the site using Coordinates, then check the route. Inserting way points to make it fit the final approach instructions if required.
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I have a normal TomTom. When visiting a site, either commercial or one of either club's sites I start by entering the post code. Then I change route for a point of interest near my location and choose campsites. I think that I have only come across one of these sites that were not loaded on P.O.Is
Where the satnav does fail is generally with Asda Supermarkets. If I just put the supermarket in it takes me to the delivery entrance. I tend to put in the cash machine instead and that works.
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On sat navs , have noticed lately vehicles slowing down dangerously , waiting for sat nav to confirm this is the turning , not the one just up the road . Or is it just bad driving ?
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How do you know they’re waiting for the sat nav rather than reading a signpost?🤔
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Hi I have the Avtex Tourer one. With regards to routes and club site directions, the sat nav allows you to modify the route. I've found that using the routes app, inputing the destination, allowing the sat nav to do it's thing and work out the route, then modify it according to the club directions then save it. The other advantage of the Tourer one is that unlike Tom Tom sat nabs it comes with lifetime map updates and live traffic for free!
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