Where is your GPS mounted?

[BarbaraRose]

Janice, can you try putting in a different address or two and see how accurate it is for them? If it is off for them too, I would return it.

Barbie

[Getupngo]

Okay!! I returned my malfunctioning/replacement tomtom with an upgraded model ... and IT knows where I am (or at least where IT is! LOL!).

In rethinking this whole GPS thing, I realized I can attach it to the TV screen, which in my elderly motor home sits a little to the driver's right , below the dashboard. Mmmmm ...nah ... think that's taking the eyes off the road too long. I still think up by my left ear is best on the driver's door window.

[AlmostThere]

Does everyone use the GPS screen much, or do you mostly listen to vocal directions. I know taking my eyes off the road to try reading a screen will make for some hair raising moments!!

[JanetA]

I listen to it and glance @ it frequently,, and it doesn't distract me from traffic, etc. I also listen to the voice...

So far it's been a BOON to me! I love mine and I DO use the suction to the windshield. It's a booger to get UNsuctioned when I want it off. So,, NO problem having mine stay PUT!

I like Janice's idea of putting it on the side window, if I had an rv. So far in the car,,under the mirror works beautifully.

I never saw such diverse ideas on one thing. I have to laugh! We women DO have our own unique ideas.. don't we?

love to all!

Janet

[Getupngo]

Oh, I use mine all the time while on the road. I can set the tomtom to show a map reflecting WHERE I am in a given journey, so I know if I'm halfway, etc. It also tells me -- at the speed I'm driving -- how much time until I reach my destination and the estimated arrival time. Waaaay cool.

My GPS also gives me vocal turn-by-turn directions. It's a life-saver in urban areas on freeways tells me when to be in the left lane, right lane, etc. to transition from freeway to freeway (and avoid getting "herded" the wrong direction when there is a major highway split. LOL). People who travel as couples have a "navigator" to look at maps to help make those transitions. I have none and trying to follow a map whilst keeping my eyes on the road is nearly impossible.