Hi was just wondering if anyone out there had any views on which was the best sat nav for caravan towing I want one that does speed cameras and map updates for free and the best all rounder any suggestions would be great 👍
No matter what model or make you buy don't trust it!
It knows only the road data that is on the map being used - weight restrictions, low bridges and so on.
Yes, it will avoid these but so can you without a SatNav!
It can't know if any other road or lane is suitable without a constraint being part of its map.
You may find you are routed through housing estates and down narrow winding country lanes that are anything but ideal for towing.
Just beware!
Ah, it wont be long before someone tells you they have a "such and such" model and it never lets them doen. My answer is a single word - "YET"
I use a Garmin and plan my routes using "Garmin Basecamp". Basically I decide the route and the SatNav keeps me on it.
Do check for lifetime maps and safety cameras of course.
And lastly don't be swayed by the POI relevant to camping that come installed - they are widely available and you can install your own.
Really last you will save a lot of cash by NOT buying a dedicated SatNav.
I prefer my standalone Garmin because it’s a big screen which I mount on the dashboard so unlike the cars own I get a larger screen in my lines of sight.
Either Garmin or TomTom caravan specific would do the job. It is up to you to decide.Hi again so which sat nav do people recommend I’ve got a caravan and I’m just looking for the best one all round suggestions would be appreciated thanks
I think it’s such a personal view that you won’t get a definitive answer. Already there are a number of posts re systems that people successfully use, some arevoutfit specific, others portable satnav, some phone apps, and others cars own satnav. It’s one that you need to investigate in more detail and then decide. I’m a fan of Garmin as I can preprogram routes on a computer.Hi again so which sat nav do people recommend I’ve got a caravan and I’m just looking for the best one all round suggestions would be appreciated thanks
Either Garmin or TomTom caravan specific would do the job. It is up to you to decide.
My built-in car satnav has never routed me down an unsuitable road either, so that's not a reasonable test.Our TomTom Go Camper has never routed us down an unsuitable road. However it is still to tot eh OP to make the decision on whatever they decide.
I was making an observation and not sure what is regarded as a reasonable test? I think by this time the OP is even more confused!My built-in car satnav has never routed me down an unsuitable road either, so that's not a reasonable test.
On travelling to Dolbeare Park site at Landrake our Skoda satnav told me to turn right off of the A38 towards Notter. Having worked and lived in that area I knew that wasn't suitable for a caravan, or much else actually., unless you want to spend convivial time at the Notter Bridge Inn. So I made my scheduled right turn in Landrake using the Garmin pre programmed with my route, and also having viewed it on Google Street View, plus a large brown "attraction" sign. And yes I would often have two satnavs up and running but the Garmin took precedence so I did not require to average the instructions.My built-in car satnav has never routed me down an unsuitable road either, so that's not a reasonable test.
Ditto.Our TomTom Go Camper has never routed us down an unsuitable road. However it is still to tot eh OP to make the decision on whatever they decide.
Our TomTom Go Camper has never routed us down an unsuitable road. However it is still to tot eh OP to make the decision on whatever they decide.
Calm down, this isn't a war!Yes. So far you're lucky.
But hey! How about explaining how your SatNav works that is different from mine? Who tells it a route is not suitable? Where does it read the information from?
Surely you can see that simply saying something has not happened to you does nothing to instill confidence.
I've not had Covid yet but that doesn't prove Covid doesn't exist - does it?
Just so I know where I'm wrong do tell me why and how?
I'm sure the OP is reading responses and would welcome your arguments since they are contrary to mine.
I'm all ears and no doubt so too the OP.
I never suggest my Satnav was better or worked any different so not sure why you are jumping down my throat? I did mention that with my Satnav I can enter the dimensions of my combination outfit and it avoids roads that are unsuitable or advises me some parts maybe not be suitable i.e. part of the journey is down a narrow farm road to a CL.Yes. So far you're lucky.
But hey! How about explaining how your SatNav works that is different from mine? Who tells it a route is not suitable? Where does it read the information from?
Surely you can see that simply saying something has not happened to you does nothing to instill confidence.
I've not had Covid yet but that doesn't prove Covid doesn't exist - does it?
Just so I know where I'm wrong do tell me why and how?
I'm sure the OP is reading responses and would welcome your arguments since they are contrary to mine.
I'm all ears and no doubt so too the OP.