Gonecamping444
MI
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Thinking about buying a Garmin GPS,Don't know anything about them,Are they easy to use?Anything special you need to know in order to operate them?Thanks
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Chuck&Gail
In the Colorado Mountains
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Can't say about a Garmin, but:
For those who believe a GPS will be hard to operate, fear not. My wife is a lovely talented women, she is truly a gourmet cook, does canvas paintings like the Old Masters, Rosemaling, quilting, stained glass windows, etc, etc. Believe me the list could go on for awhile. However, we joke about her mechanical aptitude, and all electronics operate by magic as far as she is concerned. Even making a call on as basic cell phone is not without challenges. She refuses to even turn a computer on. BUT, she LOVES the TomTom, and taught herself how to use it very quickly. She even discovered how to use it to locate campgrounds, and once when we were miles from anywhere she located the nearest gas station. She now says we are not taking any more trips without the GPS. I like it also, as I always know how far ahead the next turn is. The bottom line? A GPS is a great gadget for traveling. Even old dogs can learn new tricks.
Chuck
Wonderful Wife
Lovely Australian Shepherd
1999 Mercedes ML320 TV
2003 Wanderer 187TB Toybox, 3620# UVW, 4800# loaded
Not yet camped in Hawaii, 2 Canada Provinces, & 2 Territories
I can't be lost because I don't care where this lovely road is going
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campinginthewoods
Central ILL
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UH a college degree in programing....LOL It takes a little bit to get to know how to use but they are user friendly. Read the manual or you can go to the website for Garmin for more information. Alot of people have them and I think once you fiqure how to use it you'll like it.
"Our family is a circle of love and strength.
With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love.
Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger. "
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dodgebob08
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don't be afraid to push all the buttons and put it in the car and try to go to town and back a few times, not hard at all if you try. my dad hasn't mastered it but he won't try. i had a little trouble at first but used it back and forth to work a few times, now no problems. if you know a 6 year old, they can help you out with it.
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2oldman
Indio CA
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Why a GPS?
How many use GPS?
Any gps better for RVers?
Most of you use a GPS
Garmin or tomtom
Garmin 465t review
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Novacamper
Nova Scotia
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When I got my first garmin, without even using the instruction, plugged it in and found my house within 2 minutes. Then followed the route to get me home. (I already knew where I was) It was pretty cool though. Once home then I read the book and played with it some. Very simple to use, and they get better and cheaper by the month.
Incredible device and I would never be without one now. Wife named it Beula.
Ken
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4*phun*2
Canada
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Just another toy. Not as accurate as I would like. Don't through out your maps.
Glenn & Karen
'06 F350 4X4 Lariat CC LB DRW (nice hips)
'09 Victory Lane 38SRV Toy Hauler
'02 HD Road King FLHRCI KRUZN
'04 F150 XLT Super Crew
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Eycom
On the Road
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Traveling extensively, I consider mine a tool, not a toy. Makes me a local where ever I go. It's about as accurate as any road atlas I've used and far more detailed. Not to mention that I always know where I am. These old eyes appreciate not having to try to read a map by a dome light.
Wish some of the POIs could be more accurate. But, that's a minor annoyance relative to the features, advantages, and benefits of my Garmin. Between that and a laptop with an air card, I've chunked my maps and Trailer Life directory. And you know? Since then, I've always made it to my destination and found a place to camp. I think you'll enjoy one too.
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R69RAG1
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Just bought a Garmin 465t,it couldn't be easier to operate,it has auto and trucker mode,just insert your height,weight,width,and lenght,and it routes you accordingly,when i'm in my dinghy,I just switch to automobile mode,$429
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restlesswind
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R69RAG1 wrote:Just bought a Garmin 465t,it couldn't be easier to operate,it has auto and trucker mode,just insert your height,weight,width,and lenght,and it routes you accordingly,when i'm in my dinghy,I just switch to automobile mode,$429
Would those numbers pertain to me or DW ? (Sorry,couldn't help myself!)
Hichhiker DA
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