Garmin said it has come out with two navigators geared specifically toward RV and camping use: the tablet-like 8- and 10-inch RV 895 and RV 1095 navigators.
According to the company, the series boasts a reimagined feature set to help RV drivers maneuver in larger vehicles, offering recommended routes based on the size and weight of their RVs or towable trailers. In addition to custom vehicle routing and preloaded traveler content, the navigators can simplify arrival with BirdsEye satellite imagery, which shows vivid aerial views for most addresses and locations, including campgrounds and RV parks. The new navigators incorporate a split-view map option that shows an active route on one side, with an overview of the remaining route and impending weather conditions on the other.
“We’re excited to offer our very best in navigation for camping enthusiasts,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Find the best places to stop along your route, access real-time parking and shower availability at popular travel centers and enjoy vivid satellite map views upon arrival to easily see the best route for maneuvering your RV.”
A few more of the notable features of the devices:
- They contain a wealth of pre-loaded traveler information geared toward RVers and campers, including a directory of U.S. national parks, content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA campgrounds, Tripadvisor traveler ratings and millions of popular points of interest from Foursquare.
- Travel plaza loyalty points and rewards from participating providers across the U.S., including Pilot Travel Centers LLC can be displayed on the navigator when paired with the Garmin Drive smartphone app.
- Map updates of the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas.
- Garmin Voice Assist allows the user to control the navigator with their voice, while built-in Bluetooth technology gives the user the ability to make and take calls hands-free when the navigator is paired with the Garmin Drive app.
- Receive real-time traffic information, weather, fuel prices and smart notifications when paired with the Garmin Drive app.
- Travelers can easily use their new RV navigators with a variety of compatible Garmin products and services (sold separately) designed to improve and simplify their journey.