Garmin 770 Updates Available

[MapNerd]

TruckMap is free, available on iOS and Android and allows setting height, weight, length, avoid tolls, truck type (I use ‘Dry Van’), commercial or not, hazardous load and more.

I am not affiliated, just really like it and don’t have to worry about map updates.

 

[RKins]

I thought 102 inches was the limit without a "Wide Load Permit". Will the Garmin restrict travel to only roads that allow oversize loads?

"While regulations vary from state to state, there are some typical guidelines that you can expect to meet across the United States: The standard width of a highway lane is 12 feet. Loads exceeding 8.5 feet wide are considered oversize and require a state permit. Maximum height limit is 12.5 to 14.5 feet."

Hadn't thought of that - nice catch. Would it have still routed me even being over size by that definition?

 

[RKins]

Another question, I bought a 32GB micro SD card (I can't believe how cheap they are now) for the 770 - so what would be stored on this card? On my Nuvi I could expand map memory and store EU maps but not sure what would be stored on this one. Any idea or did I waste $7 ? ;-)

 

[Neal]

I didn't add a card, not necessary for my use at least. Maybe it's to store more saved routes or additional maps than what it comes with?

There's always used for SD cards such as updating dash nav units, etc.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

An SD card is not needed for normal usage.
External storage CAN be used for other things such as photos, Birds-eye views, etc. which can be loaded via programs such as BASECAMP.

Also, for folks who load multiple maps, the base memory will run out, this necessitating an external SD card.

 

[RKins]

Ok, thanks for the info.

 

[RKins]

I finally got to use the new to me 770 on a 40 mile trip yesterday - very nice. Overall, much nicer display (touch like a cell phone) and user interface looks good. I will have to get used to the beeping that happens when it is trying to warn you about something and the whole screen (it seemed the whole screen) changing colors to alert you.
I have not had a chance to plan a trip yet on it, maybe in May. For the $160.00 I spent on it (a refurb), seems well worth it.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

I finally got to use the new to me 770 on a 40 mile trip yesterday - very nice. Overall, much nicer display (touch like a cell phone) and user interface looks good. I will have to get used to the beeping that happens when it is trying to warn you about something and the whole screen (it seemed the whole screen) changing colors to alert you.
I have not had a chance to plan a trip yet on it, maybe in May. For the $160.00 I spent on it (a refurb), seems well worth it.

“Driver Alerts” can be customized; disabling ones you don’t care to receive, ie. RR crossings.

You can also adjust the volume of those alerts, separate from other sounds.

Browse through the Settings; you’ll find what you need.