Sat Nav

[Nealanderson]

Just bought a Swift Conqueror and was wondering what is the best Sat Nav to use?

 

[JRT]

Just bought a Swift Conqueror and was wondering what is the best Sat Nav to use?

Have a look here:-

Navigating app

Hi all I’m new to caravanning and was wondering if anyone was using and good apps to help with navigation not taking you down tiny roads or lanes ect many thanks

forums.practicalcaravan.com

 

[Buckman]

We have a TomTom Go Camper and you can input the dimensions of the units. The TT will avoid taking you down unsuitable roads or if necessary to warn you the road may be unsuitable if towing a caravan. You can select between "car" only or Car & caravan".

 

[audiorob]

I use a generic Sat Nav (built in based on Tom Tom maps) but rehearse the route on Google Street view to check what is offered!

 

[Mr Grumpy]

A good road atlas to plot the route prior to departure, an HGV sat nav as support during the journey and follow the sites instructions for final approach.

 

[borderbilly]

Years ago I drove H.G.V,s and everyone had a sat nav, It was called your tongue, stopped and asked someone directions. How times have changed!! ( For the better or worse? ).

 

[JB1]

I believe if you have a Tomtom you can plan your route on a laptop etc in their software MyDrive and specify what sort of vehicle and size is being used .

 

[otherclive]

I believe if you have a Tomtom you can plan your route on a laptop etc in their software MyDrive and specify what sort of vehicle and size is being used .

My Garmin can be programmed from the PC using Garmin Basecamp and the way points downloaded to the Garmin.

 

[Ferrodo]

I never tow without my sat nav but I don’t believe everything it tells me without first checking the route. Sooner or later it will recommend some very strange and challenging routes. It is very handy on getting you back on the correct track when you have made a wrong turn though.

 

[Woodentop]

If you have a smartphone you can download mapping software which may be free or a relatively small cost.

My opinion is to look at a map for the main major parts of your route, and use a SatNav or whatever as a street map. Either way it may still send you down a narrow one-way road!

 

[Buckman]

If you have a smartphone you can download mapping software which may be free or a relatively small cost.

My opinion is to look at a map for the main major parts of your route, and use a SatNav or whatever as a street map. Either way it may still send you down a narrow one-way road!

Sometimes there is no choice as only way to get to the destination. Touch wood, so far we have had no hassles with out TomTom Go Camper.

 

[Steve1962]

I use a Garmin Navigation Tourer Avtex2 - put the dimensions of car and caravan in and so far (last 2 seasons) have had no problems, and twice rerouted us due to road closures.
I always check the route on G Maps/Earth first anyway, just to familiarise myself with it.

Steve

 

[Guzzilazz]

I use a Garmin Navigation Tourer Avtex2 - put the dimensions of car and caravan in and so far (last 2 seasons) have had no problems, and twice rerouted us due to road closures.
I always check the route on G Maps/Earth first anyway, just to familiarise myself with it.

Steve

I have an earlier version and agree, routing always takes me along the site recommended approach. Excellent device.