Jack Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I know we had this conversation some time back but now in the market for one...but which one? To much blooming choice from what I can see. This is what I need: Something easy to use And has EU maps. Cheers, Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I've got a nav man Nav-man-something or other does the job well enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I use a Tom Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Also use a Tom-Tom, 910 model - comes with the European maps as per Fearless Leaders requirements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 You will need this voice http://www.satnavvoices.com/index.php?pg=2&sec=2&vid=15 click on Navigation Sample Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Tom Tom XL EU Traffic Its got a bigger screen than the old Navman that I use to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Only problem with any of them is getting a signal inside an MV!! Tried it in the Stalwart once......... (And before anyone says it or even thinks it - NO it was NOT on Oct 14 2007!!):rofl: :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Use a normal map and it wont take you and your truck down those skinny roads................................................................what am I saying there is no truck :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 If you want to be able to navigate to an exact feild entrance. Microsoft Auto route with GPS. Works very well, except you have to lug the computer with you. Otherwise I use a Sony Nav-U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Do it right, get Tom Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 yep ordinary map and the mk1 eyeball, (batterys wont fail, oops, what am I saying!!!!:cool2:) Mark :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Just don't use they wife as sat nav, people have been trying this for years and will most probably get you nowhere... *runs from Rosie* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Mark and Mark - watch it!! I am getting bored of trying to read a map, eating a bag of crisps, on my mobile and trying to drive all at the same time. Weakness's came to light last year when we went to Ciney, and had to get diverted off our route, late at night in the fog. Asked directions of a Belgium guy who couldn't speak a word of English (lazy bugger) - he was in his shop behind the counter, p*ssed so it didn't go to well....... On the way back Kev MADE me take the wrong turn for ferry (we still beat Jim and Jason to it thou). I am getting to old now to read maps - I need to take it easy. Thanks for your help everyone! (apart from Mark and Mark). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I bought mine off a mate for a tenner after his work bought him a new one! Need to know the way to Elvington Jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Another option, if you have a Blackberry phone you can subscribe for about £50 and get maps on there. This saves you having to plug in another device and hide it everytime you leave the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Another option, if you have a Blackberry phone you can subscribe for about £50 and get maps on there. This saves you having to plug in another device and hide it everytime you leave the vehicle. Cheers Paul. I have one but reckon a dedicated unit is better and cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 you can borrow my wife if you put up with the twisting the map around as you go around each bend and the "turn left back there" directions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ask Grimmer John. His one lured us away from a big mess on the M3 the other day. She is Satbitch no longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Look for 1) Range of maps already on the unit. 2) Does the unit have traffic update facility, this can instantally re-direct you around jams. 4 ) Cost and ease of any updates in the future. 5) Options to select routes, some of our old kit don't like three hundred miles on a motorway. Tom Tom may be the market leader, but that don't make them the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84KB11 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I have a TomTom XL (one with the wide screen). Found Screwfix was the cheapest and PC world the most expensive when I got mine. Seems to work well in all my MV's, and the internal battery lasts a long time, making things easier in vehicles where no suitable charging power is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 yep ordinary map and the mk1 eyeball, (batterys wont fail, oops, what am I saying!!!!:cool2:) Mark :cool: Heh!!! Enroute to the Powder Mills in 2007 we followed some one navigating via the Mk 1 eyeball - and I can tell you there is one lady in that area driving a black Range Rover who probably had to change her underwear and disinfect the cars interior after meeting a Stalwart going in the other direction down a lane just wide enough for the Stalwart wheel having passed the navigating persons Landrover......... At least Splat Nav gives you a chance to see what class road it's about to take you down and abort if necessary!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Mrs rambo bought me a tom tom, the only thing it's any good for is speed cameras! It trys to send me up one way streets/no right/left turn etc etc. Thier maps are so out of date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewroberts.1953 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 A few points about Satnav in MVs. Use a good connection DIRECT to battery, or even better use a rechargable satnav. Older vehicles can have very high electrical noise, and wide supply voltages. Keep the unit out of hot, wet, high vibration locations. Make sure the unit is easy to see, and operate but not in the way of your vision. As the signal from the sats are very small, use an external antenna. The signal getting to you is like amount of heat felt on earth, from 3 two bar electric fires on the moon. Less than 100th of a 100000th of a watt! So wet canvas, steel, ali, wet leaves, camo nets, etc will all stop the signal. Place as high and clear as you can get, as some sats are low on the horizon. If you have a high noise vehicle (don't we all), plug a speaker into the Satnav and have it close to your ear. Don't be tempted to use an earphone. In 24 volt vehicles, use a proper dropper. Tapping 12 volt from one battery can produce a nice electric fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Mrs rambo bought me a tom tom, the only thing it's any good for is speed cameras!It trys to send me up one way streets/no right/left turn etc etc. Thier maps are so out of date! Do a quick search on 't Internat lad - you can pick up the up-to-date maps quite easily!! Or, if feeling rich with unspent fuel money, you can get them direct from TomTom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Grosvenor Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I use a Pro-Nav now http://www.pronav.co.uk/ It's quite good, you can put in the sizes of your vehicle and it will route accordingly and as I write this it has never sent me down a winding dead end lane with an artic....yet, it can also be used as a normal car prat-nav if you wish. Price is good too I thought, especially compared to other HGV models. Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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