New Trucker GPS units out. Which to choose!

Rand McNally and Garmin both have new Trucker GPS units out. Which one will I go with and why? An in depth discussion. Plus new Signs, and back on the road.
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[@redjeb5833]

Garmin is the best, but use your commen Sense. Plenty of times my GPS said turn here and my mind said hell no!!

[@ClutchTrucker]

That’s exactly right if I had followed everything Carmen ever told me I could’ve gotten into big trouble but that’s like with any GPS you have to use your brain as well your GPS is merely a tool just like a paper map is a tool but it can also be very wrong

[@kiwi3921]

Great informative video. I like the signs too. Can’t wait to see your new Garmin when you get it.

[@Steve-zr3lo]

Just started watching your videos today. Great stuff. Great topics well explained clear understandable and just enjoyable. Keep it up.

[@claudegreen5867]

Good information looking for a GPS, helped me make the best choice possible.

[@bluecollartrucker4797]

Thank you for your honest review of the different gps units , very helpful

[@christophereaves862]

I love the vids man, I have the Garmin OTR DZL 700. Keep them coming. Thanks for the update on the new hours of service rules, I learned a lot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@donwoods4088]

Thank you

[@michoacano66]

Thanks Im a new Truck Driver well one year new. And I was wondering what kind of Trucker GPS was better. So thanks it helped me out a lot.

[@rolandomforbes]

This was a great review. I love the commentary thank you

[@amadomata459]

Thank you. You film awesome videos.

[@ryanbillingsley26]

When you screamed voice command not only was you adding a stop to yours but mine also lol

[@RedMonkeyTrucking]

Great video, thanks for the info.

[@ericbustamante1891]

Thanks man . Good info.

[@rickl6099]

Thanks for another great video Clutch. The saying you were going for is, "Fool me once. Shame on you. Fool me twice. Shame on me." When you do get your new GPS, be sure to sell the old one on Ebay.. Used, they are going for over $200. Safe travels my friend!

[@ClutchTrucker]

Thank you

[@douglasdelgado3391]

Hello sir,I liked you had 3 rand Mc Nally gps and they all lasted about a year.I bought the Garmin with the dash cam build in more than 3 years ago and still works fine,keep up the good work and say hello to Rusty

[@ClutchTrucker]

Gormans just seem to last longer I don’t know why and I will say hi to Rusty thank you

[@dustyroads87]

My first truck GPS was a cobra, and I love it, I am still using it to this day

[@ClutchTrucker]

Wow. Can’t believe it lasted this long

[@quez4286]

Mine is starting to short out

[@dustyroads87]

@@quez4286 mines still going strong, but I can't update it, so there alot of roads that it doesn't recognize anymore

[@richardbryant7961]

I’ve had my rand McNally overdrive pro 7inch screen for 3 years now I mounted it up in the window and I’ve never had a problem with it at all

[@ClutchTrucker]

Like I said in that video I haven’t tried the overdrive series I’ve heard good and bad I’m glad you’re having good luck with it

[@cqboro5118]

I still use the tnd-tablet-70. No issues recently but it use to freeze but refresh quick in seconds.

[@henryskedel6292]

Ur lucky mine is just a paper weight

[@samo8204]

My experience mirrors yours.. My first "Truck specific" GPS was a 465T. LOVED it until it died. Gave RM a shot with the 720. It was OK until it died. After that I said NO MORE unless I buy with points. So now I have a Overdryve 8 (P.O.S.) AND a 785. Run them side by side to compare algorithms/routes. Both units bought with points. My Wife and I drive team so points add up fast. I am new to your channel. So far, I like it. I'm waiting for your review on the 10" Garmin before I use up 80,000 points.

[@ClutchTrucker]

At about 375 dollars in points now. Gonna try to rack up a little more before I take the plunge. But believe me, I’ll be doing a video on it as soon as I get it

[@ToddHLHG]

I enjoy your videos

[@ClutchTrucker]

Thank you

[@therookie5263]

hey Clutch, i got my Rand McNally 720 in 2012... its packed it in this year....yep, it lasted 8 years....i bought the 750.....we will see how it does

[@ClutchTrucker]

Good luck. Will be curious to know

[@geriatricginger]

LOL I live in Winchester area; I know exactly where that is. Those train tracks are rough AF!

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

I had the Cobra back in the day and you're right, it sucked. Then I had one of the big Garmin DZL models, plus a car Garmin. My window for busted out and they both got stolen. Now I use the SmartTruckRoute app for the past 3 years or so, and it's been awesome.

[@ClutchTrucker]

I’ll have to look into that one thanks

[@Dsmgreg925]

Gotta check your routes for that smart trucker app. It tried to bring me under a low bridge a few times near Scranton. Always check your routes!

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

@@Dsmgreg925 Yes. Absolutely. I agree with Clutch, always check against an Atlas. That app tried to turn me onto a bicycle path once. I could clearly see it was a bike path, with grass on both sides, and a hairpin left around a telephone pole. The actual road was the next block up. Always use visual acuity and common sense, but all in all, is been a real good alternative to spending hundreds of dollars on standalone units. I forget how much it costs. It's a subscription model and I bought the 3 year plan. It's constantly being updated and it's much better now than when I first got it.

[@igordutko9911]

Thank you . You just saved me from RMN

[@ClutchTrucker]

Been burned too many times before

[@sweetbone39]

I like your reviews alot...

[@ClutchTrucker]

Thanks

[@wisdomendurance3886]

You speaks unfiltered truth.

[@someguy8498]

For what it’s worth, I’ve had the Rand Overdryve 8 since it hit the market. Never had an issue in 560,000 miles.

[@cryptonator1988]

I just bought the brand new rand mcnally overdryve 8 pro 2, i hope it last as long ad yours without no problems.. i bought mine from there actual rand mcnally website for what its worth.. i recommend people dont leave there gps in there windshield that magnifies the heat, get a case for your gps so when you drop it has protection, dont leave your gps in your truck in the summertime it will over heat, dont leave your gps charging 24/7 the battery will over heat and so will the motherboard and burn up the internals thats why i feel so many people complain it doesn't last a year and the screen goes completely black and wont turn back on.. im no expert but lets face it i know these truckers aren't taking care of there shit they drop them constantly always have it on the charger and leave it in direct sunlight... again im no expert but im gunna use common sense and take care of it and hope it takes care of me..

[@someguy8498]

@@cryptonator1988 Good point on the sun. I Have a 2018 Cascadia. I mounted mine just above (& a littte right) of the air slide/air bags switches. Completely out of the sun and doesn’t obstruct my view. That said, I leave mine plugged in constantly. I do turn it off at night & remove it from the base. This is mainly because I also have a 12.9” iPad mounted just above the air breaks. (Vertical).While driving I use it for traffic(Google maps) & to see the details of the area using the satellite images. Weather/SiriusXM/Pandora/etc. When not driving I turn it Horizontally and watch Hulu/Netflix/KZbin/ etc. I take the Rand McNally off the base to allow space for the iPad This can be accomplished by using Steelie magnets & super glue or any other type of magnet system. I have 3 steelie magnets on Both of my iPads and they have never caused any damage to the iPads

[@cryptonator1988]

@@someguy8498 you got the straight professional studio trucker setup right on thats how you do it i like your style i can learn a thing or two from you for sure..stay safe out here in this winter weather

[@7LAMPSofFIRE]

The funny thing is before I got to this video is that I was watching a guy showing off his Rand McNally TND 750 and it went out twice. Brand new and it did this. WoW!

[@ClutchTrucker]

I was a little frustrated with Garmin for a couple of months there because they had an updated and fixed some of the issues they have done a recent update to fix almost everything except for the voice issue and now it is moving nice and smoothly so I would still recommend it

[@Dsmgreg925]

I use a garmin 780 dezl and never had any problems with it. Like anything else though you always need to trip plan your routes and always have a truck friendly plan B. Garmin has never froze on me.

[@quez4286]

Looking at one now

[@michaelarmstrong6483]

Had my Garmin 7 something for 8 years. Been thinking about newer version, but I might try to update one more time

[@ClutchTrucker]

Try the update first. I’m trying to rack up more points before I buy mine. My 780’s latest update is actually pretty good

[@bwillan]

I have a TomTom Trucker 620. I find it works well for my needs. I got it mainly because an number of my coworkers all had Garmin Dezls that all had issues locking solid, and problems with the power cords. The TomTom Trucker one also updates via wifi where at the time the Garmins Dezl didn't have that feature.

[@ClutchTrucker]

One of my first GPS units ever was a Tom Tom and I liked it a lot of course it was not a trucker GPS the people I’ve talked to that have the trucker GPS version from Tom Tom did not like it

[@bwillan]

@@ClutchTrucker I use it for driving a motorcoach (45' bus) and it is fine for the most part. It has a few minor issues with routing. At the end of the day it is a tool. One of many navigation tools that I use for the trips I drive.

[@ClutchTrucker]

That’s the whole point

[@jbstuff]

RM 730 was the best GPS I've ever owned. I ended up selling it to someone at a truck stop that was panicking about not having a GPS and not enough money to buy one. I'm currently searching for a new one.

[@ClutchTrucker]

I loved my 720. The 740 was junk

[@elijahrose7913]

Subscribed

[@ColGales]

You just earned a new subscriber

[@ClutchTrucker]

Thanks

[@stoneyswolf]

I got the 780. It's mostly very good it does do some odd things sometimes but never sends me in a bad situation. I don't use the traffic part have it disabled I do NY City and NJ so it's constantly going off.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Yeah, I would turn it off for that too.

[@richardceruti2670]

Just a little little little reference, I’ve been been doing this for a little over 47 years (trucking). In this time I’ve used about all of the gps’s out there at least once. I agree that Garmin is good up to a point. In all states with lane restrictions (Samantha) the voice I use tries to get you in the ticket lanes, and in big cities like LA she tries to not only get you in the ticket lanes, but wants you to drive in the express lane. I’ve also noticed that Garmin will tell you to be in the left lane of the freeway when you actually need to be in the right lanes. This seems to happen in a lot of big cities. I’ve found if I hook up my tablet to google maps, they are more accurate and efficient, plus they report speed traps and accidents. By the way I don’t live to far from you. I live in Baggs, Wyoming

[@ClutchTrucker]

Hello fellow wyomingite! All that you stated is true. I think rand is better about the problems you mentioned. But they just don’t last. That, and the ease of use with the voice command is why I stick with Garmin. I know the rand 730 I used to have constantly wanted me to make I turns. Unreal. None are perfect, I mainly like it for the trip planning. But like you, use google, or paper maps or something else as a tool to really pinpoint a place. Thanks so much for commenting

[@galvan9561]

Yes

[@tracyherbig6775]

Well said. Had a rand mcnally 300 dash cam. Junk from the get go. Had 2 mcnally tablets 70 and 80. Great features but like you said 6mo to 1 year and all the same issues freezing and gps would just go nuts junk! Have the garmin dezl 80 I like it and have the mcnally 740 now for about 3 months. It was on a good sale. Running both to see what I really like

[@ClutchTrucker]

Good luck. Let me know. More info is always better!

[@tracyherbig6775]

Just wish we could take certain features from both and make a super gps lol

[@ClutchTrucker]

Been saying that for years

[@oaklandraidertrucker1847]

Ive already gone through 2 Rand Mcnally’s NEVER again will i buy one. My shit would ‘freeze’ up at EXACTLY when my exit or interchange was coming up.... exactly how you explained it!! LOL i am now going to purchase a garmin as well

[@ClutchTrucker]

None are perfect, but I’ve found Garmin doesn’t freeze as much and is tougher

[@1515trapstar]

So true about the rand mcnally, I had 3 and all 3 flat out crashed, it seem after the warranty run out they go out. Definitely gonna try Garmin

[@stevenredman1582]

I have a Garmin and I am NOT impressed with their map updating function. I have contacted them about certain roads/areas not being correct but they are slow to react and change anything. I DO like the "traffic" function on the Garmin that when paired with a smart phone (via their app) will give you some advance warning about delays ahead on your route. But even then you have to manually reset that function every so often, at least every hour,...and it is still dependent on what your phone and Google maps have picked up. Rand doesn't have such a function in their app....yet.

[@danielsmith1878]

I’m a new follower, hey you got your new GPS yet. I’m using garmin OTR 800, I love it the best GPS I had so far

[@ClutchTrucker]

Yes I have the OTR 1000 and overall I like it very much there are a few problems the Garman still needs to fix and it’s been months and they haven’t done that yet I’m gonna have to call them again and scream a little bit

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

I have the 700 the 800 has the same as the 1000 where would you mount it ?

[@SEEPHUS1]

I have the Dezel 780 which is basically an android OS and a Rand on the Zonar ELD which works well. I do regular updates on both so haven’t had many issues except going into totally new places that haven’t been mapped yet. All the newer models are allowing for lifetime updates so hopefully we won’t have to purchase a new one for at least 3 years🤞🏾

[@ClutchTrucker]

Here’s to hoping. Thanks for the comments

[@josiahculley9877]

i just got the garmin otr700 which is the new 7 inch screen. They make the new otr800 which is a 8 inch screen, i will exchange for that one soon.

[@lesterhoward6561]

Garmin does well. They do airplanes in almost every plane I have seen

[@CyclopsRevolution]

Try using a Garmin power cord on the Rand McNally GPS and see if that stops the freezing up.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Interesting

[@mikezunker]

I'm a Garmin DEZL owner (and happy). I tried 2 of the Randy TND and both failed. I have been told that the over drive pro is better but I'm good with Garmin

[@ClutchTrucker]

I’ve just been burned by and ran McNally too many times

[@steveguy7165]

Spot on review Clutch! I'd like to hear your c.b. radio choice. If I was a betting man I'd guess Cobra 29ltd aka " Rock Radio".

[@ClutchTrucker]

I’ve used the cobra, but not my current radio. Look for a video all about my Stryker SR-447HPC2 in coming days

[@jimbarger4991]

@@ClutchTrucker That would be a good unit to review. Best sounding small box radio I've heard.

[@steveguy7165]

@@ClutchTrucker I used to collect radios but I got out of in the mid 90s. I still have a couple dozen. I'm curious what you running for Mic and antennas also. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks

[@RedMonkeyTrucking]

New sub here too.

[@dougbain9]

just use the phone ap smart truck route 2 ...but have a back up for dead areas

[@Vicdiesel-vt1uk]

I’ve had my rand McNally tnd 530 for five years they need to be updated on a computer or laptop so they can function properly just today I bought the rand McNally overdryve 8 pro 2

[@ClutchTrucker]

Cool. I’ve heard good and bad on that unit. Hope it works out for you

[@martycrawford1228]

I've had the Rand McNally RND 7720 since about the time it came out. I've liked the Wifi feature and have generally had a good experience with it. Unfortunately it stopped getting map updates. The Dock kept telling me that my maps were up to date, yet the unit said the maps were over a year old. Getting an answer from the customer service people is about impossible. Since I've always had good luck with my Garmin units in my car I decided to give them a try. I just received my Dezi 785 yesterday. I want the dashcam and figure it's easier to have everything in one unit. I powered it up, downloaded the latest map updates, and then downloaded all of my "Saved Places" from my other Garmin. 15 minutes and I'm ready to hit the road with my new tool, and yes, as much as I like the electronic toys, I still carry an Atlas wherever I go.

[@ClutchTrucker]

I hope you have good luck with that 785 after I had that diesel 600 with the dash cam built-in and the dash cam quit and burnt up the whole unit I just don’t have faith in the combo units but I wish you the best

[@martycrawford1228]

@@ClutchTrucker I drive a tour bus, big old MCI J4500, so I definitely won't be using it as much as an OTR driver would. The way things are now I probably won't have much use for it until spring.

[@yhwhswarrior6086]

I would like to try a Garmin.

[@yhwhswarrior6086]

I've used the tnd 750 for a while now. Been driving for over 5 year's and on my third one. Would have been on my second one but I dropped one. It broke and had to buy a new one.

[@ClutchTrucker]

They break easy. I killed two Rand McNallys that way

[@rlepidi3573]

I’m curious because you said all these gps and dash cam units are crapping out on you, where do you have them mounted?? The reason I ask is because I had a RM gps and it did similar things. I had mine attached lower on the windshield, close to the dash. I “think “ the problem mounting them there is that they get a lot of the heat from the sun (think ants in a magnifying glass) not to mention heat from the engine as well. When I got my garmin I attached it at the top of my windshield where it’s somewhat protected by the truck’s visor and I haven’t had any problems. Just a thought.

[@ClutchTrucker]

I too keep it low on the dash, actually sitting on my dash shelf, so it can’t fall. The heat could’ve been an issue with the rand, but almost three years, and that doesn’t seem to be an issue with Garmin

[@rantsinpatwa]

the 750 doesn't work it's always searching for gps

[@Curveball]

I've had a 7'' screen Rand McNally for over 5 years. I don't even remember the model name, and it's never given me a problem. I never leave it in the truck though on home time. It comes with me when I leave the truck for home, and I idle the truck in the winter and summer, so it never freezes or cooks. Oh wait, edit....there is a problem with it.....the battery never charges anymore, so it has to stay plugged it at all times or it will just shut off.

[@ClutchTrucker]

I’ve been told that batteries & bulbs has the batteries for those units

[@prisonerofthehighway1334]

Does the Garmin tell you statelines, weight stations ,steep down grades,curves ?

[@ClutchTrucker]

Usually yes

[@kennynewton6744]

Hi i was wondering if you still have the garman 780.. I'm a retired drive and our son just started driving.. thanks so much

[@ClutchTrucker]

Yes I do. Keeping it for a backup. Still a very solid unit

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

I bought garmin 700 love it Had too many issues with rand McNally

[@ClutchTrucker]

Glad to hear you like the 700 I’m still holding out to get the 1000 up to about $400 in points so far going to try to rack up a few more before I buy it

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

@@ClutchTrucker also love that you can with the app use your phone when you get a load and high light address and send to the gps so easy 😀 be safe out there

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I have the 785, I don't trust it. Ignores, or doesn't know what a rest area is. I do like the dash cam.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Yep, met too. I got a Garmin, still not a big fan, yet. One thing, it's built a lot better than the Rand Mcnally.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I just put a trip into Garmin, a Rand Mcnally, and the Qualcomm. All 3 send you a different way, and very from 56 miles on the Garmin, 68.1 miles on the Qualcomm, and oh shit the Rand Mcnally shut off, again.

[@scottwilson4079]

I just dropped and broke my rand McNally. it's a older one but severed me well for about 5 years. Anyways I'm looking at reviews to purchase a new gps. I would like to thank you for your in put! I think I might check out Garmin OTR. Do you know know if the new Garmin has a mile marker on the display? I loved that feature with my rand McNally

[@ClutchTrucker]

Yes it does. And you can choose where to put it on the screen

[@Jesus-mq7vq]

What about the city display on the screen? I can’t figure out how to have the current location show on the main screen without digging in the menu.

[@gordjohnson70]

I'm not a trucker, but need a small GPS for my various travels. I'm looking at Garmin and Tom Tom. Any models you'd recommend ? I'd prefer something cheaper and simple. I'm a senior and definetly not a techie wizz dude.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Garmin makes a couple of good auto only gps units for under $100. Don’t know the exact models

[@SC68170]

I got a rand McNally Its somewhat old and small I wanna say a 730??... but anyways, I bought it from another trucker 6 years ago for $30 dollars used and still running strong. I've never updated it (afraid it'll blow up. Lol) and I know what your talking about when the screen goes purple or black and white and then makes a sound and dies. Welp, thats happened many times over the years and all I've done is hold the power button for minutes ( i think I did it for 10 minutes one time and it eventually comes back on🤷‍♂️) weird, I know but she's still alive and kicking and I've been OTR for the past 6 years averaging about 4 days hometime a month👍. That being said I had a new Garmin brand new out of the box a couple years ago and died 1 year later. But that being said I had it mounted against windshield at very top and it took a lot of hits on the dash when it decided it didn't want to stick anymore. So that could've been a problem. Lol. But I found i liked the Rand Features better. I wasn't impressed with the Garmin routing and features

[@ClutchTrucker]

I like the rand features better actually. But for ease of use and reliability, I gotta go with garmin

[@deanapril1106]

I got the rand tnd 85 with the navigation 2.0 and I think it’s worse mapping than what they had

[@ClutchTrucker]

I’ve heard that from others

[@aleksoroz974]

I agree with you 100% I tried Rand McNally for last five years garbage.. Garmin is the way to go!!!

[@ClutchTrucker]

Neither is perfect by far. I’ve just found that Garmin tends to last longer

[@kangarootrucker]

I had to send my 740 RM back to get fixed. They didn’t send me a replacement while I wait for this unit to get fixed. Doesn’t charge on square charger. So I bought a Garmin. 780. Only $250 on factory outlet. Only thing I can’t figure out is how to enter long and latitude like on RM. their “coordinates” option is not working. Any suggestions? I like Garmin so far

[@ClutchTrucker]

Wish I could help, I never use the coordinates option.

[@ClutchTrucker]

I just tried it and got it to work. Under the categories tab, scroll down and you’ll find coordinates. There are two boxes to enter the info

[@gordjohnson70]

$799. is a lot, but have you checked the price of the better fishfinder / GPS for boats ? They're CRAZY expensive.

[@ClutchTrucker]

No I haven’t. Do they actually find fish?

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I have the complete opposite opinion on the Garmin vs Rand Mcnally, I find the Rand much easier to use than the Garmin. And the Garmin lacks important info on the home screen. The big problem with the Rand, and from what I've seen and heard, they are not built to last. I tell people mine is 4 or 5 years old, they don't believe me. I've come to trust the Qualcomm's navigation more than the Garmin or the Rand Mcnally. I know most drivers haven't had good luck with the Navigo gps, but the company I work for seems to make sure they are always updated.

[@ClutchTrucker]

That’s nice that your company provides you with another tool. I know some people swear by rand. All i can put out there is my own personal experience

[@TucsonMuscle]

This video has been out for awhile, sorry I'm a little late to the game. I have the TND80. On the pro side, I find it easy to use, especially when finding the next rest area or a specific brand of truck stop. I've used Garmins and while it will tell you were the next rest area is, it won't tell you what side of the freeway it's on. RM will tell you WB or EB (or NB or SB), Garmin doesn't. It also will show you all the upcoming truck stops, but I don't think you can tell it to find the next T/A or Petro or Flying J -- just truck stops in general. On the con side, and it's a big one, besides freezing, it will lose track of where I am. It will work great for the first four hours of the day, then it will put my location as being next to the freeway or in a neighborhood nearby. It's usually about 150' feet away from where I am. Talking to RM customer service is like talking to a brick wall. I guess I'll truck the new Garmin OTR800 next.

[@ClutchTrucker]

It’s too bad the two companies couldn’t get together because ran McNally you’re right is better about locations especially truckstops and rest areas but Gorman is much better about staying on track not freezing up and not crashing and it’s easier to use in a little more intuitive I wish both of them would get together and make one awesome unit

[@TucsonMuscle]

@@ClutchTrucker That would be a great idea. I think I'm going to go with the Garmin OTR800.

[@truckinusa1364]

I'm a new trucker hear 8 weeks in and found out you cant trust a gps they will get you screwed up n yes I have a garmin otr 700 use road signs!

[@ClutchTrucker]

You’re right you can’t rely on them completely you should never rely on anything 100% not even a paper map that can also be wrong. The point is to use it like a tool like your map and your brain and your own planning it’s just a tool it’s not something to be solely reliant on

[@rogergooslin5215]

Can you hook it house computer and update roads

[@ClutchTrucker]

Yes it will even update via WiFi

[@cryptonator1988]

Well i just bought the brand new rand mcnally overdryve 8 pro 2 nobody had done a review on it and i notice most people buy there gps from truck stops and thats the pattern ive noticed with all the issues people have with them.. i bought my rand mcnally from the actual rand mcnally store so hopefully i dont have any issues with it.. are people dropping there gps often that could mess up the internals do they always have it charging that could mese up the battery and make the motherboard over heat and cause then too freeze or black screen, do you leave you gps in your window the window magnifies heat, do you leave your gps in the summertime in your truck well we all know hot the trucks get inside them in summertime too me you have too take care of your units use common sense take your gps home and keep it out of direct heat. Once yout gps is charged unplug it and when it gets too 50% plug it back in till its fully changed.. get a case for your gps unit too protect it.. dont use in direct sunlight like in your winsheild.. i know because i use too use a tablet system at schneider and accidentally leave it on the dash and that thing would over heat and have all kinds of issues when i took it off the dash it ran fine so idk im hoping i dont have any issues with my new rand mcnally..

[@ClutchTrucker]

I wish u the best. Please keep me updated

[@cryptonator1988]

@@ClutchTrucker i will definitely i believe you truckers and what your saying but most people dont take care of there electronic i mean come on we have all broken a phone screen every friend or family member you know has or had a broken screen on there electronic so lets face it that could be the first analysis when complaining about gps are people taking care of them like they claim..

[@ClutchTrucker]

True. That’s why I let mine rest on my dash shelf so it won’t fall

[@martinortiz4547]

Which dash cam do you recommend?

[@ClutchTrucker]

I have the Rexing V1 Generation 3. I recommend it highly

[@aaronm55231]

I still have the 2014 rand McNally it’s the size of the car gps but it works really well and you’re a very funny guy

[@ClutchTrucker]

Thanks. Glad rand didn’t disappoint you like they did me.

[@Asobh-El_aati]

I agree with you completely as i had same experience with both.. McNally's is just a scam, i've had mcnally twice and in both cases didn't last even for a full year...I switched garmin which is not perfect where it takes you some times for miles to reach a place which is maybe at the corner of same street where you are at... but still way better and lasts much longer than the damn mcanally scam....😁

[@dlg926]

Which dash cam do you have?

[@ClutchTrucker]

Rexing V1 generation 3

[@thadcimino6711]

Your 100% right garmin all the way

[@rong9404]

I have had one good garmin. All other brands are trash. But truthfully, the garmin I have now pisses me off on a daily basis. Taking me off route sometimes only to do a u-turn . Always having me go around the block upon arrival and sometimes when starting out. Taking me miles out of my way for fuel stops, adding 70 miles to the average 3 to 5 hundred mile trips. I have to watch it like a hawk. Unfortunately, garbage is the only option for a GPS here in 2020. I think the best option is to use a smart phone with a dash holder. And just watch for low bridges. I have to use my phone ultimately anyway just to find many addresses - with my garmin.

[@ClutchTrucker]

None are perfect. It’s a tool just like anything else

[@someguy8498]

Tip: you can’t write off POINTS on your tax deduction. It would be wise to pay for the gps, write of the tax credit, Then use your points for food and take the daily food tax credit allowed no receipt required for that.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Good suggestion

[@TheClintmeister]

Rand McNally 730 and 740 is under a class action lawsuit.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Interesting

[@rogergooslin5215]

So there a computer

[@curiousgeorge5992]

I refer to my Garman as my HAL 9000/Ed 209 for various reasons! None of them so far been satisfactory

[@ClutchTrucker]

None are perfect. Use it as a Tool. Nothing else

[@bightrucking7246]

I use google maps and a atlas! Can’t see sending that kind of money when google is free and tells about delays etc!

[@ClutchTrucker]

So true but I like to listen to audiobooks from my phone while I’m driving to sell that kind of takes up the phone

[@jimbarger4991]

Rand McNally makes the best GPS units... for a year . Garmin GPS last forever. Dash cams not so much. All in all Clutch is exactly right!

[@ClutchTrucker]

Thanks buddy

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Oh yeah, I had one of those old Cobras.

[@ClutchTrucker]

They were junk weren’t they?

[@jimmykosko]

Lol ever time you say voice command my garman kicked on.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Lol

[@jamesalexander5740]

Well, that's 21:24 of my life I'll never get back.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Gosh. And thank you for the compliment. Nobody is forcing you to watch! Let’s see what content YOU come up with.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Is there a James Alexander KZbin channel so I can return the favor?

[@petermackenzie2038]

You say you only have 200 dollars im not trying to brag I have right 586.93 dollars I think im gonna buy the otr 800 im gonna buy it for my birthday in June thnks for the info

[@ClutchTrucker]

Make sure you do all the updates once you get your new 800 because they’ve had to do a lot of fixes

[@rifflenut1484]

And I thought they was called a navigator that uses gps 🤔

[@ClutchTrucker]

Hmmm

[@RH-bp7st]

My new Garmin is trash the 700 is missing software it will not show short routes it reads fastest n off road. It tells me route from El Paso to Laredo is I 10 to I 35. It shows US route 83/277/90 with bridge limit. I’m not pleased with its mapping. I’ve updated and it’s still not functioning correctly. Will be calling Garmin. Software is android n using lolly pop O/S its 4 OS behind. Not please

[@ClutchTrucker]

Sorry to hear that. None of them are perfect. Works well for me

[@eightmountain9800]

The better GPS is road map, Google and God given brain .

[@ClutchTrucker]

Well true yes that is the best but a lot of people don’t use their brains out here unfortunately I use my GPS as just another tool along with my map and my brain

[@fisoxlt]

I ran the TND 510 for 8 years. It worked well enough but you had to pay attention and stay a turn or two ahead of it because it would occasionally recalculate to a restricted route or freeze/restart at a critical moment. The last update Rand McNally sent for it bricked it so I burned points and grabbed the 540. It took a minute to figure out but it was way better than the 510, with a couple exceptions. I unfortunately dropped it last Friday while packing up to head for the house. Turned it on intending to update it when I got home but the screen was messed up so I grabbed the 550 (300 cash) about 5 hours ago. It's not intuitive at all and I'm ready to fix it with my hammer. I absolutely hate it! I'm crossing my fingers and expediting another 540. If it doesn't last at least 3 years I'm giving Garmin a shot!

[@andersisaac7511]

i guess im asking randomly but does anybody know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.

[@kylanevan3909]

@Anders Isaac Instablaster :)

[@andersisaac7511]

@Kylan Evan thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@andersisaac7511]

@Kylan Evan It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you really help me out :D

[@kylanevan3909]

@Anders Isaac Glad I could help xD

[@12thstatetrucker89]

Anyone want a real good dash cam get a falcon eye . 4 camera setup .

[@ClutchTrucker]

I’ve heard about them. Costly though right?

[@12thstatetrucker89]

@@ClutchTrucker no sir I paid around 300 buck for the whole set up . Plug them in to a 12 volt one camera for left / right of windshield . An two mini cameras you can put on the out side Mirror bracket face back so it picks up everything from behind Basically everything you see in your mirrors on the right and left side the cameras are on record as far as whether i’ve learned but a little rain X on the lands and wipe it off like you would your windshield ice won’t build up on it or rain and it records and holds up pretty good in the camera system you can set up and bust in 15 minutes pretty simple set up and record up on different time links depends on what kind of memory card you put in them you get your 30 GB memory card and you can write it for weeks all day long it’s got different setting moves on it it’ll record everything and anything it’s motion censored so if you’re gonna start taking a shower do you want to camera to record somebody’s doing something around your truck or it may get hit or something like this it recorded is motion detected for less than 300 bucks I’ve had mine for about for five years now still holding up. And for the outside cameras some zip ties for the cords going up around the bracket Belco or used tire straps for the cameras pointing back in the location you set them at and you’re good to go you can take the system in and out of any truck you want check it out it’s pretty cool system save my butt more a few times so far.

[@Abraham-on7vi]

Buddy you had the same Golf Shirt in 5 Days You Don’t Change or Do laundry In 5 to 7 days to change into Fresh Cloths .... EeeeeWwwww

[@ClutchTrucker]

I have a few shirts the same color. I tend to find something I like and stick with it. Makes shopping easy. Lol

[@TORAH-613]

The RM tnd is a pile of shit. Ive owned 3 of them and they all worked for 6months and then went haywire. And RM would not warranty them they said it cant be fixed and i would have to get 20 ft from my truck while resetting it. I really liked the RM TND 80 but they suck. If they would fix it i would gladly buy another one. Its got a lot of great features on it.

[@ClutchTrucker]

Like I said the point of interest and locations it seem to be better on the red McNally the units just don’t last like you I wish they would fix them and make them last longer

[@jimburns5210]

Don't buy any of them.Complete waste of money