GPS Unit Selection

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   Vann, interesting that they didn't require the special permit for your pod, they said we needed to with our 171 even though the body is clearly below the limit.  No escort though, one of our 2 times through we were at the front of the line and led the parade.  Neat, except for the extra fee.

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Topic: GPS Unit Selection Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 8:19pm
	Vann, interesting that they didn't require the special permit for your pod, they said we needed to with our 171 even though the body is clearly below the limit. No escort though, one of our 2 times through we were at the front of the line and led the parade. Neat, except for the extra fee.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517	Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 3:24pm
	Not here, we use a regular Garmin nuvi for our travels and it works fine for us.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078	Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:46pm
	We were in Zion and there is definitely a tunnel that is a concern for travel trailers. If you are towing, you must stop at the entry ranger station and they physically measure your width and height. If you are above a certain size(can't remember the limits) you have to pay to have this tunnel temporarily closed to two way traffic and have an official escort to lead through the tunnel. The problem is the roof is arched so the corners aren't high enough. Our 173 model was definitely below the limit, so we had no problems. However it was a narrow two lane tunnel and it seemed to be not very tall. I paid very close attention and was very careful. The white lines were very tight. Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

Tars Tarkas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 7:39pm
	There aren't many bridges the pod won't go under. A 10 foot tunnel or bridge would be something left over from the horse & buggy days and would probably have dirt tracks under it rather than pavement. That said, there are places where trailers aren't allowed. The Road to the Sun in Glacier National Park for instance. And there is a tunnel in Zion NP that has some sort of restrictions I think. TT
	2010 176 FJ Cruiser

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:55am
	If I had a Prevost.. maybe. The pod has no special requirements. It under 8 feet wide and 10 feet tall.

WIRpodder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 8:06am
	Has anyone used the RV specific GPS navigation units such as the Garmin RV760LMT or the Rand McNally RVND 7730? Is it worth the approximate $200 additional cost over a more standard Garmin 2597 (for example)? If you have one of these units, how have they worked, do you like them? Are bridges a concern with an approximate 10' overall height? The trip planning seems like a nice feature, but not sure it is worth the additional price. Thank you!