GPS apps for class A motorhome

[Bluebiker1]

What do you find to be the best GPS app for class A motorhome 

[sstgermain]

The only app I know of for a RV is Copilot. There are several online planners but I don't use them.

[wayne77590]

Garman for RV. Don't know the newest model

For planning I use Truck Router

[sstgermain]

16 minutes ago, wayne77590 said:

Garman for RV. Don't know the newest model

For planning I use Truck Router

He was asking about Apps and not GPS units. I have a Garmin RV 785 and a Rand McNally Overdryve 7 I like both. They each have pro's and con's. Both are for sale because my new rv has the Garmin built in.

[rayin]

TruckerPath is designed for  semi drivers, it will not route you on any road not approved for HDT traffic. The only RV app I know of is the Good Sam app.

[richard5933]

We've been using a Garmin for years - one designed specifically for heavy vehicles - and I still think it's the best way to go for your primary GPS. We used to use the RV version, and now use the trucker version. Yes, the campgrounds and RV related sites are not pre-loaded, but I find that we usually use the trucking sites more often while on the road anyhow, like truck stops and such.

That said, even a single Garmin is not enough to make sure that you don't get led onto a weight restricted road like happened to us yesterday. Good thing there were adequate signs leading up to it before the last turn off.

Apps? Alongside the Garmin I've tried other app like Trucker Path and some of the RV routing apps. They're okay, but none seem to include all the features in one neat tidy package that can actually be easily used while on the road. They also don't run on a dedicated device, meaning that when someone decides to check the weather you lose your GPS for a few minutes. Inevitably, it's when you need it for a critical turn. They don't all take into account the weight/height/length of the rig, so you have to be careful to select one that does if you need those features.