Which Unit would suit a Caravan

NedKelly · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject: Which Unit would suit a Caravan

Does anyone know which Satnav unit has an option for specifying what kind of vehicle you are driving so you don't get sent down roads that are unsuitable for caravans?

missing_user · Joined: Aug 30, 2008 Posts: -7

Garmin iQue 3600 and 60CSX have the options to set as 'truck'.
I have found the units to be fairly reliable for this setting! Nothing is perfect.

alix776 · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject:

most of the garmin units have routing profiles, if your looking at an all in one unit then the tomtom would do ok when set up correctly as would the navman units.

one thing to remember is that most caravan sites are down small lanes so it is possible that most units would take you down small roads and may not take you to the site using the largest roads. this applies to all satnav units, so checking the way the unit is going to take you in is a must with all units
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NedKelly · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks

I've got an ICN 610 but whilst in Pembrokeshire recently (after dropping off the caravan) i was routed down some very narrow single track lanes that weren't much more than tractor routes, I would have been snookered if i'd had the van on the back.

I have the option to use Motorways more or less frequently; urban roads more or less frequently and to use the quickest or shortest route.

What combination of the above settings would work best do you think?

Ned

missing_user · Joined: Aug 30, 2008 Posts: -7

I never use the shortest route!
I would be interested in your Pembrokeshire experiences!

alix776 · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject:

mk1 eye ball tractor track no thanks. id use quickest and set it to prefer larger roads

i have to put a proviso on anything i say regarding unsuitable roads for caravans and large veihcles as my idea of unsuitable my be different from you guys below is a picture of delivery i would call a little tight Laughing

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currently using aponia truck navigation on windows phone. Good bye IOS don't let the door hit you on the way out .

Oh the joys of being a courier.
device Lumia 950 xl

NedKelly · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:15 pm Post subject:

I would be interested in your Pembrokeshire experiences!
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What would you like to know?

missing_user · Joined: Aug 30, 2008 Posts: -7

I would like to see the routes that your navigation software gave you.
As you can see from my signature, I am a local!

Post a screenshot of your routes???

NedKelly · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:42 pm Post subject:

Hi Strumble

Sorry but I've no idea how to grab a screenshot and i've now changed my unit to an ICN530.

I think i've sussed why the 610 was routing me the way it was. The 610 was a return when i bought it and whoever had it previously had the settings for urban roads as low as poss. hence routing off the beaten path at every opportunity
When i got 530 the default was to use urban roads the most and motorways slightly behind and i've not had a problem since.

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