i am a bit perplexed about the settings. i am a truck driver & i deliver things for Sears in NJ&NY, & i need the routes for trucks. is this GPS for it
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The main highways and established roads are good to go. but upgrades to the road systems are not always included. You may find that you have been directed the long way around. Having to go online with the 660 attached to the computer to updates maps is not quick or easy.. We absolutely use the 660 on all our road trips(even to Europa) but have to keep in mind it is not perfect..The built in units do not have to go thru the extra updating steps..
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Rafael: I am sorry, but I am not sure if it has the truck routes. My guess is that it doesn't.Mike
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The Gps is very good. I'm not sure how to answer your questions other than it seems to work great and kowm how hug it is at all time.
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I have a 255w some times it goes crazy taking you to a different place then you plugged in. The map update is close to $100.So I'm Locking for a GPS that advertises when there product maps were installed.
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not sure... i do know that this product is not good for truckers, as it is advertised. and I will not go with garmin again when this gets replaced.
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8 wasn't able to find anything either. I took the risk and bought the unit. Turns out its a pretty good GPS. Only issue I have is the time on it is not always correct. Wish I could help more.
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I drive a tractor trailer hauling oversize loads. It works great if you stay on the original road the GPS routes you on but if you change your route for any reason it will try to take you down roads a Yugo would have a hard time on. Nothing is ever perfect! As for speed limits, bridge heights, and traffic problems it does a pretty good job.
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Thanks, Valdvogel...you gave me just the info I needed. Of course, the first inclination is to purchase an expensive NUVI, but it's good to know that an earlier hand-held works even better! We already have a GPS (Staples brand) that works great for road directions, but it uses wrong coordinates for geo-caching. It's just too difficult to"translate" the coordinates for every cache! Thanks again!
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I do not trust it in truck route mode at all as I have tried it several times on roads that I know are truck routes and it completely shuts down on me. So I only use it as a guide and I leave it in car mode. Sorry you really need to complain to Garmin as I will when i get the time.
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As noted there are work arounds for ads while the unit is set for driving mode (ignore, turn off traffic, etc.) However, if the unit is set for pedestrian mode (nuvi) yikes! The whole route and more fills up- very distracting...
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Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.
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look at some of the GPS's for truckers and such....I've seen some specially made for them at Flying J and PETRO, etc, and I think that information might be in those units
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Recently made a 3500 mile RT to Casper Wyoming and back by way of Denver to Ohio with a friend. He had a trucker GPS which gave prefered routes avoiding Toll's, low underpass, weight restrictions/bridges, the screen was 5" easy to see . Don't remember the GPS name, but they are available at truck stops. We also used a Garmin, as the trucker GPS routed us to the truck routes. Driving a F350 dually and pulling a 35' tag trailer, total length was 58'. Useing both units was much better than only one.
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Good Eveining, The GPS is normally the current maps of USA and CANADA. I would assume that they would be the up to date ones. For the updates you would probably have to speak with the manufacturer. Unfortunately the cost is your decision. There are pros and cons for GPS so i would just think about if it is worth it to you financially. Thank you.
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There are at least two GPS that are specific to RVs and/or large trucks now: Garmin's 'Big Rig' Nuvi 5000 GPS and CoPilot Live 11. I don't know if they are good or not, but if you are still looking, it's a place to start.
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Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!
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I am waiting for delivery but before I ordered I found manual plus instructions for set up etc... Just do a search for Peaklife Open GPS Setup and you should find the info you need
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There is a setting to adjust the sound of the GPS voice and the music does go down when there are directions to be spoken but be aware that the GPS SUCKS!!! It tells me you have reached your destination on the left and it's either a mile or so up the road or it gives the wrong side. I have had nothing but problems with it, I should have just stuck with my Garmin. TERRIBLE!!!