gocro Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 We've just got back from our first two week tour of France in our Stardream.Whilst the van is terrific the turning circle is huge, due to its long alco low-line chassis.Our tomtom led us onto some very silly routes that took a lot of maneuvering to get us back onto good roads. We are looking to buy the camping and caravaning version to try to keep us on suitable roads.I have noticed that the truck version is also available on ebay somewhat cheaper. Has anyone experience of either mapping to give a recomendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Sat navs tend to route you down inappropriate roads or tracks from time to time. you just have to learn to ignore the advice(its not a substitute for a brain). If it routes look wrong simply drive on, and let it reroute and maybe consult a map. have had one for 13 years and have been caught out manya time cant imagine the truck/camping being that much better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero boy Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ensure u have it set to 'fastest routes' not ' shortest routes'. Fastest keeps u on major roads where possible, whereas shortest,will take u down a tiny lane in order to save a few yards. We have two tomtoms (neither truck nor motorhome) and we are rarely directed to inaccessible routes. Also, common sense is a great help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocro Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 We've used Tomtom for the last 12 years,learned to use the fastest route mode VERY early on, one way track and mountain side. I just want to make things even easier and have the ability to avoid skinny meandering roads altogether. Surely theres some actual users of these particular devices,to endorse them or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 We bought the Tomtom Caravan and Camping satnav nearly 12 months ago and I must say it is excellent. We used to have a TomTom XL but the new one is far superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Randonneur - 2013-04-30 9:21 AM We bought the Tomtom Caravan and Camping satnav nearly 12 months ago and I must say it is excellent. We used to have a TomTom XL but the new one is far superior. In what way ? I have a TT XL and contemplating the TT C&C Nav or the Caravan Club offering "Ventura Caravan Club Edition." Again any observations from anyone would be welcome. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pampam Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Like you I am thinking of upgrading my ancient tomtom,and don't know whether to try cc or c&c own brands its a lot of dosh to spend if it doesn't do what it advertises ,am not interested in site information just decent map reading and routing , perhaps I might look on a truck forum and see what they have to say about a truckers nav . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 you can put the CC etc... POI on a sat nav and it cost nothing..along with all the other camping/aire POI. So I really dont see the point for spending more money on one just to get poi. unless it has improved navigation, and I think the latest Garmins have a better processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyreman Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 A bit off track but if you have an iPad try Copilot live,I find it really good and you have an option to say you are driving a van.....Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocro Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 C'mon. Only one actual user has replied so far. If you have used either of these systems please give your objective opinions please,I'm not the only one considering this . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieburstner Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 The only way of testing these "specialist" satnavs is for someone to actually use them all at the same time alongside a "normal" one and actually drive down some routes which may or may not be suitable for caravan/truck/motorhome and then report back. Sayings such as "I've got one and it's great etc etc" are totally irrelevant and we need a proper test! I have my doubts as i have heard they only take notice of "A" roads and once you are onto "B" or unclassified roads they are no better or worse than any other satnav. The premium for them seems excessive so can we have some facts (lol) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 We've had a TomTom "Go 720" here in Spain for about 5 years now. Use it to tour all over Spain, Portugal, France, Italy Absolutely excellent, but as others have said, only ever set it to "fastest route", not "shortest route". About 6 months ago we got a local car-boot sale sort of electronics expert chappie to also load a "cracked" version of the 2012 version of TomTom "Truck" onto the unit too. We are (or rather Kathy is) able to quickly toggle between the two versions; and have been doing so for the past 6 months. Conclusions? We've now just about given up on the "Truck" version. Even after putting in our motorhome dimensions ( 7.3 metres long by 2.7 wide by 3 high), it often route-plans the most ridiculously long and often illogical routes. We wouldn't buy it again, even at the knock down price we paid. We're now back with using the ordinary car version; set to "fastest route", and with a quick check against a paper map now and then to ensure it's talking sense; and an eye on road signs to look out for the odd low bridge etc warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pampam Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks for that I think I'll hang on to my money and see what they invent next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 If you log-on to TomTom home, you can download some free "low bridge" POI's, mainly for the UK,but expanding They are arranged by height in 0.5m intervals so you need all those applicable for your height. But I've not found any for narrow roads, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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