Re: GPS


"Lee" <lbray5032@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> JerryD(upstateNY) wrote:
>
>> What kind of GPS system would you get for a motorhome ?
>> One with stands alone or one you use with a laptop ?
>> Any suggestions of brands ?
> Hi Again Jerry
>
> I am using Delorme GPS with mapping program on my Toshiba Laptop, so far
> no complaints. The only problems I have had is when I am not running it.
> Believe me when towing you don't want to make mistakes! With my car
> attached I am approx 55 feet long and not easy to turn around so I use the
> mapping program to preclude that. But sometimes due to the user not
> having it on I have made a mistake or two (grin).... Can't blame the wife
> with that running.
>
> Lee (aka Jerry)

I too use Delorme with my Compaq laptop. The delorme earthmate isn't that
expensive and it comes with a mapping program.

http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecsplash/shop/detail~dpno~571743.asp

MoM


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