CoPilot tablet satnav

Mikeman replied on 20/01/2017 16:35

Posted on 20/01/2017 16:35

Is anyone using the copilot satnav app on a tablet or phone?

It appears so much cheaper than purchasing a dedicated satnav from Garmin or TomTom but I want some opinion on whether it works. Works in this sense means does it direct you away from routes which are too narrow, have bad humps, bad turns etc.

 

young thomas replied on 21/01/2017 13:16

Posted on 21/01/2017 13:16

apps for apple products (ipad, etc) can be found at the apple app store.

apps for android based products (most other kit) can be viewed at googleplay store.

check either of these out for details of copilot, or visit the copilot website itself....to see costs and any extras..

KernowCJ replied on 30/01/2018 16:57

Posted on 30/01/2018 16:57

Hi

I’m impressed but not sure which app & which device?

i have 7.3m Motorhome

which app & either to my iPhone 6plus or iPad Pro or can I link both?

Got all the gear but no idea😂

dmiller555 replied on 30/01/2018 19:27

Posted on 30/01/2018 16:57 by KernowCJ

Hi

I’m impressed but not sure which app & which device?

i have 7.3m Motorhome

which app & either to my iPhone 6plus or iPad Pro or can I link both?

Got all the gear but no idea😂

Posted on 30/01/2018 19:27

You have linked to an old thread but never mind.

Your device must have GPS recognition. Not all iPads or tablets have that facility however your iPad Pro does as well as your iPhone. 

For a large motor home like yours I would go for the Caravan version.

You can install it on either device. I suggest you place the iPhone in position and judge how well you can see it from your driving position. If your answer is "not very well" then the iPad is the device to use. I find the larger screen is easier to work with but that maybe just my fat fingers. 

 

peedee replied on 31/01/2018 07:50

Posted on 31/01/2018 07:50

I poste d this on another thread:

I have just been trying out Co-Pilot's caravan version comparing it with tbe truck version and thought I would pass on my views. The Caravan version is a quarter of the price of the truck version and an initial check reveals little difference but in practise there is. The first thing that strikes you is the user interfaces are different and the caravan version has caravan sites already preloaded. You can easily get used to the interfaces although I think the truck version is easier to use and you can load your own POIs to both quite easily.

In running test, with identical parameters set, they are both as good with providing a route and the spoken directions are identical but that is where the similarity ends. The display of directions on the truck version is far more detailed and easier to follow and I thought resulted in less chance of going wrong.

In spite of the higher cost, I would still go for the truck version but I guess if you are happy to rely on directions only then the caravan version would be fine.

peedee

 

replied on 31/01/2018 16:55

Posted on 31/01/2018 08:31 by peedee

Truck version is currently £99.99.

peedee

 

Posted on 31/01/2018 16:55

But isn't this for a 12 month subscription?

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