{"id":12755,"date":"2015-02-09T11:43:58","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T16:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=12755"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:23:26","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:23:26","slug":"magellan-roadmate-rv9490t-lmb-an-ideal-gps-for-rv-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/magellan-roadmate-rv9490t-lmb-an-ideal-gps-for-rv-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Magellan RoadMate RV9490T-LMB – an ideal GPS for RV travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you pull a trailer or drive a motorhome, you know your GPS navigation needs are different than the guy in that little sports car.\u00a0 Magellan knew that too, and they\u2019ve developed a line of GPS units with you in mind. I just tested the Magellan RoadMate RV9490T-LMB<\/a> and was liking every minute of the experience.<\/p>\n

\"Magellan<\/p>\n

With a large 7\u201d screen and a longer than average support arm, this GPS is ideal for RV\u2019s with large dashboards.\u00a0 The support arms do retract nicely, so anyone can use the unit, even in a standard sized auto. It\u2019s easy enough to detach the screen from the support arm so you can take it to your table and do your planning while eating breakfast, for example.<\/p>\n

You get to select your vehicle type and whether or not you want u-turns to be allowed in the navigation you are presented. The RoadMate will make sure you avoid low bridges and road where large loads aren\u2019t allowed.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re underway, you\u2019ll appreciate all the POI\u2019s (Points of Interest) included in this unit.\u00a0 On a recent trip, I was pleased to find 25 wineries within an hour\u2019s drive from my present location. I was also happy to discover 39 Wi-Fi available locations within 5 miles of where I searched.<\/p>\n

Complete listings for 13,600 Good Sam Campgrounds let you find ratings left by fellow campers for campsite cleanliness, facilities and overall appeal. Additionally, select from over 12,770 Sanidump locations for emptying grey and black water tanks. Over 4,000 Wal-Marts are also included as most RV\u2019ers appreciate their parking and convenience.<\/p>\n

\"Magellan

What’s in the box?<\/p><\/div>\n

I also liked a feature I\u2019ve never encountered before in a GPS \u2013 display of mile markers as you progress along an interstate or turnpike. Other new features included Elevation, Grade Change and Sunset\/Sunrise times on the main Virtual Dashboard.<\/p>\n

Taking connectivity to the next level, you can wirelessly connect your cellphone to the RoadMate and pull in local weather forecasts, road conditions and gas prices (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is required.)\u00a0 You can also use it to make hands-free phone calls.\u00a0 While it enables you to select your favorite gas stations and only see those presented, my two favorites (Costco and Sheetz) were not in the list of ones I could select as favorites.\u00a0 They did appear however in the \u201cOther\u201d category.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a rear view camera, the RoadMate has an a\/v input so you can use its screen to see behind you.<\/p>\n

\"A\/V

Bottom of the unit showing the A\/V input<\/p><\/div>\n

If you are of the \u201cheavy-foot\u201d variety, you\u2019ll appreciate the traffic camera alerts and speed limit warnings that you can set the threshold for according to your driving style.<\/p>\n

Maps are preloaded for the US, Canada and Puerto Rico so nothing to download before you leave.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot going on in this unit \u2013 be sure to check out all the features at Magellan\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Disclaimer:\u00a0 Magellan provided a unit for me to test for this review<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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If you pull a trailer or drive a motorhome, you know your GPS navigation needs are different than the guy in that little sports car.\u00a0 Magellan knew that too, and they\u2019ve developed a line of GPS units with you in mind. I just tested the Magellan RoadMate RV9490T-LMB and was liking every minute of the experience. With a large 7\u201d screen and a longer than average support arm, this GPS is ideal for RV\u2019s with large dashboards.\u00a0 The support arms do retract nicely, so anyone can use the unit, even in a standard sized auto. 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