Linda Waggoner
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 3 de marzo de 2025
It’s my 2nd garmin. I wouldn’t travel in my Motorcoach without it. Very reliable.
Wayne P.
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 12 de febrero de 2025
Overall, I am extremely pleased. I have used RV-specific GPSs from Garmin for quite a few years, so this one continues the line of very good usability for an RV. This is larger than my previous models, and that makes it easier to see in my motorhome. It connects well with my iPhone, which adds to its functionality. There are just a couple of “heads up” for a perspective buyer, neither of which is a stopper. First, even with my years of Garmin experience, there was still a pretty steep learning curve. Even after a few trips, I have to think about how to get the device to do what I want. That will come, but don’t expect to take it out of the box and have it feel as comfortable as as an old pair of slippers, Second, it is Android based, which means a few features are not available on Mac operating systems. Just one example, with my Mac, I can’t look inside the 895 and see the file structure and just add new items to the appropriate folder. If you have a Windows-based computer, that should be no problem. For me in the Mac world, it’s not a real problem. I just use WiFi to send routes or waypoints to the 895. I only mention it because when I first got mine, it threw me for a bit of a loop not being able to get to the files on the 895 until Garmin support told me about the Android base, and the resulting limitations for Mac. No biggie. There is, as I said, an easy work-around, but I wanted other Mac users to know about this little quirk. Even with all of this, I am very glad I bought this and I recommended it to my son, who also drives an RV.
Al Hoggan
Comentado en Canadá el 27 de octubre de 2024
Worked exactly as advertised. Easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to understand. Not for everyday use but for those days hauling the RV it's perfect.
C.S.
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 26 de mayo de 2023
This Garmin has a large, beautiful screen, and because of its size, it is very easy to touch and move the map while driving. However I did find I had trouble finding a suitable location to mount it using the supplied suction cup mount. For your reference, I placed this in a class B Sprinter RV and ended up using the most forward location on the driver side door, in such a way as to not block my side view mirrors. It just barely worked. Barely. As you can imagine, opening the drivers' door was now limited to the range of the power cable which I had connected above and behind the drivers' seat (routed along the top of the door, through the grab handle, and into a cigarette outlet above and behind my seat.)Pros:*Large screen, good audio volume for directions (Garmin was about 20"/ 51cm away from my head).*I really appreciated the customization for the vehicle height, weight, length, and width. We avoided all routes with low clearance bridges!!*The magnetic/charging suction cup mount was sturdy and held the unit firmly in place.* Easy sharing of GPX files over WiFi: I planned a route on an iPad using the InRoute app (which also has vehicle size customization), and was able to send over the GPX file to the Garmin very easily when I had Wifi service. The route stored in the "Route Planner" tab is easy to find and select for navigating.*The ability to add all sorts of map information along the route: Fuel, "trendy places", campgrounds, places to stay, eat, etc.Cons:*The size of the Garmin itself! The entire body measures 11" / 28cm diagonal.*Those of you new to Garmin products, as I am, may find the learning curve for inputting info a little less than intuitive.*Complete user manual is online.*Cost.If you have enough space for a dash mount -without blocking your view out the windshield- this may be the unit for you. Personally, I will be returning this and selecting a smaller unit which still allows for setting vehicle height etc, parameters.Safe travels!
The Flying Dutchman
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 29 de noviembre de 2023
Now that I have a couple of thousand miles using this thing, I feel I know enough to rate it. The user interface on this large screen is amazing. It’s got a few more bells and whistles than my older one that just died, so I’m still learning some settings. I especially like that I could transfer all my old saved places and routes from my old one using Garmin’s software on my computer. The screen is large and crystal clear, and the built in route planner is very, very good and has been spot on, though I would have liked it to give maneuvering warnings a bit sooner before the actual maneuver. All in all, it’s the biggest and the best GPS I’ve ever owned. The suction mount is very robust and holds it rock steady. I like this unit a lot.