Sat Nav for Caravan

I have the Garmin 660 camper, as the 760 version is simply too big, unless you have a van/lorry/large MPV.

However, with the unit set to car & caravan, it seems to make no difference to route selection, as it selects single track roads around home that I know are totally unsuitable for the outfit.

I would be interested to understand what settings comprise being 'set up properly' in case I have missed something

I have tested the Avtex while I was on holiday in Germany. I set the unit to car and put in a supermarket I knew, it took me through the town and to the shop. The next time i put it on car & caravan and it took me around the town and took me to the shop. Now I know that is not a comprehensive test, but it proves to me that it does use alternative routing. I have found the Avtes 660 camper a very useful aid, but I would still check my main routes with a map as well.

 Hi,  We always use the old map system, keeps the missus busy and aware of where we are! I usually grab a Route Finder printout before we goa anyway, for the main routes at least. The Via Michelin route finder has the Caravan option too, which can give you a good guide if you are in strange territory.

I should have added that we use the TomTom as well! Its particularly good when negotiating city environs where lane discipline can be vital! 

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I bought the same one from the same place.  I didn't feel I needed one but at that price I couldn't refuse.  I downloaded the Caravan club POIs and moved the Custom POI icon to the top of the menu screen.  Once set up for the vehicle the sat nav is amazing, I love it.

We use the snooper 6800 never gone wrong with it ( complete with caravan club, camping and caravan club and asci campsites preprogrammed ) 😎

The advantages of a Lorry type Sat Nav is that things like width restrictions (not necessarily narrow roads), low bridges and the like are programed in as can be the dimensions of your own rig. I don't think they confer any other real advantage. 

I have given up on both TomTom and Garmin as I no longer find them either user or computer friendly. 

There have been a number of threads on SatNavs in recent months that may be helpful if you haven't already seen them. 

Has anyone got the Avtex camper premium caravan club edition sat nav? 

I'd like to hear how user friendly you find it. 

I guess you have to reset it for use with the car only. Is this difficult?

Is there a speed camera alert?

Thanks, Belle Reve

Just use a normal garmin or tom tom. You will find that narrow roads and low bridges usually have a sign to warn you. S don't go down that road and the sat nav will re direct you