Experience with Portable GPS Units?

[sfedeli3]

Hi Gery,

I have a GPS Map 76S from Garmin that works great sitting in the
front windshield. They make a mount and external antenna that will
give you better signals, but mine works fine sitting against the
window.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "gerhardwilliams"
wrote:
>
> I am contemplating purchase of a "portable" GPS unit for use in
our coach. I am concerned as
> to whether or not it will operate inside our steel "skin" and with
our straight up and down
> windows. The unit picks up the satellite from the rear of the GPS
receiver. I can not try it
> first, as sellers will not allow return if unsuccessful. Thus, I
ask the forum if you have any
> experience? Thanks, Gery Williams, Lady LeeAnn, 2000LXI,
Savannah, Georgia
>