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Garmin RV 770 LMT-S GPS: Features and walk-through for RVers 

Life in the Slow Lane
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A detailed look at the Garmin RV 770 LMT-S GPS unit. Included are sections shown below at the indicated time marks.
4:07 Mounting the unit
5:36 Setting it up
11:41 Apps on the device
14:51 Navigation
25:25 Voice Commands
28:43 SmartPhone Link for traffic info
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Комментарии : 70   
@jayjay6804
@jayjay6804 5 лет назад
Thank you! I was looking at auto navigation but you demonstrated some features that I wasn't even aware were available. I think it is worth the premium price for my needs.
@windellstephens9359
@windellstephens9359 4 года назад
Well done video! My Garmin 770 is being delivered tomorrow. Good job on covering just the basics and not getting too technical.
@rvingtheusa
@rvingtheusa 4 года назад
Wow thanks. I have had mine in it's box now for 5 months and just getting ready to hit the road. This is a very helpful video
@deborahcook1916
@deborahcook1916 4 года назад
Retired and just purchased our first 45 ft. Motor home. I know to be safe as opposed to sorry. This was a very informative video and I learned a few additional things reading questions from others and your replies. Thank you so much.
@llsouthaven
@llsouthaven 5 лет назад
Just bought one today. I like your video. You spoke clearly and this video will be very helpful when I set it up.
@calicojunctionisclosed
@calicojunctionisclosed 5 лет назад
Buying one in a few days really happy to have such detail thanks you
@paulsloan4725
@paulsloan4725 4 года назад
Great job of breaking this down for us and explaining the unit.
@ballen4363
@ballen4363 5 лет назад
I got one from Amazon warehouse deals. Saves quite a bit of money. Great video, thanks.
@rsegovia2106
@rsegovia2106 5 лет назад
Just bought mine, very helpful! Thanks
@shellycovell5506
@shellycovell5506 4 года назад
Thank you for making this video. It was very helpful!
@bobnewsome8416
@bobnewsome8416 5 лет назад
Thank You! I bought the Garmin 770 based off a review you previously did on GPS systems. I am really happy I did. I am towing a 45" 5th wheel, I need all the help I can get lol!
@mjm3852
@mjm3852 5 лет назад
How do you set the "vehicle" choice when towing the RV?
@bobnewsome8416
@bobnewsome8416 5 лет назад
@@mjm3852 GO to Settings then Vehicle Profile and select car or tow vehicle. You need to have your tow vehicle setup first, in my case it is a fifth wheel, so my options are car or fifth wheel
@rmsavig2204
@rmsavig2204 3 года назад
Outstanding review, thank you.
@MrCgs60649
@MrCgs60649 5 лет назад
Thanks, Mike !
@bud1412
@bud1412 4 года назад
Good review, thank you.
@railroadboys
@railroadboys 5 лет назад
Great job thank you!
@TheRoadsWeRoam
@TheRoadsWeRoam 5 лет назад
Perfect timing, Mike! We’ve been considering one of these!
@rcarey3965
@rcarey3965 5 лет назад
Hi Mike - always good stuff. Any good Satellite TV and IT system connection instruction videos out there you can recommend?
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
I wish there were some I could recommend. Honestly, I've been doing that kind of thing so long that I've (fortunately) never had to look up videos for those topics. Prior to the wonderful life of a retiree with a motorhome, I was a computer scientist/software engineer for 35+ years. For some detailed satellite info, including connections, check out rvseniormoments.com/ and look under the Tech Docs tab.
@scoganz174
@scoganz174 4 года назад
Garmin needs to have a way of accepting data about roads that it doesn't know about from users or road corrections. They could issue Garmin points toward supplied information toward Garmin products in return.
@Debbie_T_FL
@Debbie_T_FL 5 лет назад
I still haven't been able to find out how to Save an address (in the Red Heart). Also, how can I add the RV Parky, Ultimate CG, Thousand Trails and Passport America apps to my Garmin? I know some of them are already on the RV-780.
@rogerpaul6835
@rogerpaul6835 5 лет назад
Thank you for posting great information. I have been looking to purchase one. Does the device automatically dim for night ops?
@tmikegriffin
@tmikegriffin 5 лет назад
It doesn't dim. It does one better: it goes into a "night mode" at sunset, turning the map backgrounds black and making adjustments for better night vision.
@w0ui
@w0ui 5 лет назад
Questions: - If pulling a (flatbed, car-hauler, boat, etc.) trailer with a Class-A motorhome is there some way for the 770 to figure the trailer into it's vehicle setup considerations? - When offering ideas for places to stop (gas stations, restaurants, etc.) does the GPS consider vehicle setup? Many gas stations are great for a Class C but not so accessible for a larger rig and/or pulling a trailer.... Thanks!
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
For a trailer, just figure your total length into the GPS if that's what you want to do. Remember that you will be routed based on your largest numbers: height, length, width, etc. and other special considerations like whether or not you're carrying propane or have any travel restrictions (like "avoid highways"). It doesn't matter what your total configuration is (motorhome+boat, motorhome+trailer, truck+5th wheel). What matter's is that it has the largest dimensions for proper routing. All major RV GPS units now will tell you of upcoming fuel stations along your route. But they won't tell you whether or not they sell diesel or will fit your RV. For now, that's up to you.
@Mattvalor
@Mattvalor 4 года назад
Will it show you rv dumps on the route? Finding dump sites is a priority to me. Garmin support says it will.
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 4 года назад
I'd have to look (haven't been RVing in a while), but I believe that you can search for them along your route and it will list them.
@TheSkyPod
@TheSkyPod 5 лет назад
Nice walk through. What is the purpose of it having propane tanks in the rv settings ? Are there roads you cant travel with a propane tank ? LOL
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
Yep, there are roads that have propane restrictions! See www.rvtripwizard.com/rv-info/propane-tanks-in-tunnels.php for more info.
@TheTomar33
@TheTomar33 4 года назад
The Garmin doesn't seem to work correctly in New York, it keeps putting my trailer on roads I can't be On, like parkways.
@rickl6697
@rickl6697 4 года назад
I also have this gps 770rv. The most frustrating thing to me is the voice command. Over half the time it comes up with something that is not even close to what I said. I've even tried it in my house so there is no background noise and I don't have a thick accent. Example- I asked for Ruby Cafe and it found Frullati. I ask for Fatz, it finds Sossal(occasionally finds Fatz, hit or miss). For "Camping world it finds "Tien.......(don't remember the rest of the word, but you get the drift).
@rcarey3965
@rcarey3965 5 лет назад
Can you use a dish antenna from your house on a tripod effectively?
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
Yes. Most homes have a dish antenna on a tripod or pole.
@randylarson280
@randylarson280 5 лет назад
Great review! Questions: 1. Gas stations along route, are they ALL RV friendly? Also, anyway to determine type of gas? ie: Diesel? 2. I'm assuming it auto re-routes you if you miss your exit or street? 3. How UP-to-Date is ramp closures/road closures. Currently using CoPilot and hate it! ramp was closed on our route and NO warning. Thank God it re-routed us, but that was stressful. We're Newbies, so any "mishap" along the way stresses out the Navigaor (me)!!! 4. Live Traffic updates??? Wondering do you know if big difference between 770 and 780 models is 780 has live traffic within the gps itself therefore, no cell phone link required? And, more importantly would this also mean NO CELLULAR service required? Traffic alerts only work if you have cellular service which I can see being a BIG potential problem is some areas of USA. Thanks again!
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
1. No and no. Not yet. 2. Yes. 3. Map updates happen about once quarterly. But running SmartPhone Link on your phone (it talks to the Garmin via Bluetooth), helps to avoid closures and traffic delays. 4. See #3. SmartPhone Link tells us about upcoming delays and tells us how long we'll be delayed. Don't know about the 780's full feature set - but I'm sure it's a superset of the 770's. For the foreseeable future, traffic alerts will likely be delivered only via cellular. But that's probably okay because most traffic delays that are concerning are in metropolitan areas.
@randylarson280
@randylarson280 5 лет назад
@@LifeintheSlowLane Thank you for such a quick response! You did a great job on the review! Best one I've seen on RU-vid yet! And I've searched and watched several! Happy 4th of July!
@TheTomar33
@TheTomar33 5 лет назад
There a problem with Garmin January 2019 software upgrade related to New York, in which it places you on road you can't go on when you're in the 5th wheel mode.
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
Report it to Garmin! my.garmin.com/mapErrors/report.faces
@robertnewman1593
@robertnewman1593 4 года назад
Question on gas stations. Can you put in fuel preference like Diesel? So many stations without diesel and would like to see only those with diesel.
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 4 года назад
Afraid not. Maybe in a future version. RV Trip Wizard was working on a feature like that....
@carinmckay6281
@carinmckay6281 4 года назад
Is there a setting to show nearby propane stations for filling propane tanks for an RV?
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 4 года назад
No, there isn't. But you can search along your route for places like Camping World and some other stations (like Pilot's) that may offer propane. I'm not aware that propane locations are on any mapping systems (for any GPS unit).
@mjm3852
@mjm3852 5 лет назад
Are the alerts all audible alerts? I don't like bells and whistles going off when i am driving. I would prefer a colour change or something else visual? Can I only set for A driving vehicle or a motorhome? What if I am towing a fifth wheel which of course has a different profile than the truck I am pulling it with.
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
Well, MJM, it's a whole lot safer to listen to audible alerts than to look at a display for a visual cue! Actually, the 770 emits a small warning tone for upcoming things like school zones, sharp curves, speed limit changes, state borders and more - but you need to look at your screen to see what it is along a "bar" at the top of the display. For driving with a 5th wheel, you only need to put in its parameters (like you do for a motorhome) to get "RV routing" and avoid unsafe obstacles. It doesn't matter what's going down the road first or last - it's all about your maximum sizes and other possible restrictions.
@TheSkyPod
@TheSkyPod 5 лет назад
I really like this unit , but on Amazon its getting a lot of bad reviews , mostly on the navigation it uses. Wrong (long) routes, taking campers over low weight bridges , etc. I am thinking most of the time its operator error . You really seem to know a lot about this unit , and wondered if this was ever a problem with you ?
@worldwidenobodies
@worldwidenobodies 4 года назад
Hi.. Mine is a normal van on the outside, (stealth campervan) is there a way to add a new vehicle type? The campervan mode forces me to campervan sights and far away street parking..
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 4 года назад
I would just use the "RV" mode and put in the dimensions of your campervan. Routing is based on the data you enter.
@HomefieldHomestead
@HomefieldHomestead 3 года назад
Can you use this for a travel trailer/tow vehicle combo ?
@tmikegriffin
@tmikegriffin 3 года назад
Yes. Put your entire rig's length in the setup.
@Nicollrf
@Nicollrf 2 года назад
How do I power it on? It's plugged in but seems to have a mind of its own and will power on when I'm not paying attention but not when I want it to...I'm in the house trying to set it up, my grandparents gave me this 1 when they upgraded
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 2 года назад
Sorry it took so long to reply to your post. When you plug it in, if it doesn't come on within a minute, push the button once and wait. It should only take a few seconds.
@susanhuff2030
@susanhuff2030 3 года назад
Have you done a video on the new Garmin RV 890?
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 3 года назад
Nope. They said that they didn't have one to send me.
@susanhuff2030
@susanhuff2030 3 года назад
@@LifeintheSlowLane Well, that's not very nice of them! I'd like to hear the comparison between the 890 and the 770, or better yet see them side by side. My big question, though, is that the 890 has a 1" ball; I think the 770's is smaller, perhaps 17mm? We want an alternative mount since the screen is big and would obstruct the view out the windshield if mounted on the windshield or the dash of our F350. A CD slot, cup holder, or air vent mount would be our preference, but I'm afraid the aftermarket mounts will work. I hate to spend $500 on the 890 and then not be able to mount it like we want.
@jamesdean2077
@jamesdean2077 4 года назад
Hi please what is the difference between this one and drive smart 55
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 4 года назад
Drivesmart isn't preloaded with thousands of RV points of interests and doesn't allow switching to an RV configuration. In short, the 770 and 780 are designed for RVers. Drivesmart isn't.
@k9beck25
@k9beck25 4 года назад
Does it give you all gas stations or gas stations that your RV will fit???
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 4 года назад
Yes on gas stations, No on letting you know which ones will fit your RV. However, just look for Pilot, Flying J, Love's, TA and others that often have room for RVs - especially if you need diesel.
@waynet5228
@waynet5228 3 года назад
Does it accept a wireless camera?
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 3 года назад
No it doesn't.
@ronfeinberg
@ronfeinberg 5 лет назад
Hi Mike, I was wondering if you could recommend a campground in Savanna for a one week stay?
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
CreekFire Motor Ranch. We're there right now!
@ronfeinberg
@ronfeinberg 5 лет назад
@@LifeintheSlowLane Thanks Mike, made a reservation on the 21st for 2 nights; would have liked to stay for 5 but they're all booked up; a good sign indeed. Thanks!
@ronfeinberg
@ronfeinberg 5 лет назад
What a beautiful campground! Thanks again for the suggestion. Hopefully, the alligators stay in the lake, at least while walking the dog :)
@2019freddie
@2019freddie 5 лет назад
what if you go to another country?
@LifeintheSlowLane
@LifeintheSlowLane 5 лет назад
You can install maps of just about anywhere you'd want to go (for a fee). Canada is included in the basic U.S. mapset. Here's a link to all of the maps you can download: buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/c496.html. And here's a link to the instructions for installation: support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=rExKjSksZa2d3GVLOPmKg8&productID=570074&tab=topics&textPage=1&topicTag=region_mapsmapupdates
@Assassin1959
@Assassin1959 4 года назад
Have you seen the New Garmin RV890 GPS?
@tmikegriffin
@tmikegriffin 4 года назад
Not in person! But it looks like the one to get if you're ordering now.
@CharliefromAussieland
@CharliefromAussieland 4 года назад
Sorry, but I am extremely disappointed with my GARMIN GPS for cars. It is HOPELESS in route and places upgrades >>>for Australia
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