Experience with Portable GPS Units?

[Joe Hagan]

Gery:

I use a Garmin GPSMap60CS hand held unit on tour/charter work. The
coaches I drive are Van Hool. The dash is close to the windhield
allowing me to velcro the bottom of my unit to the dash and the antenna
to the windshield glass. I have a custom case for the unit which is
velcro friendly. I have had remarkable results with this setup. I use a
12v connection. I find the GPS invaluable. Passengers can be given
altitude info, miles driven at any given moment, miles to go and of
course mapping/progress displays. As well, it records the trip, locates
points of interest. Also, it will locate businesses with address and
phone information. My tour guides really appreciate the benefits of a
GPS during the trip. I think back to the fifties and sixties when the
only communication on the road was a phone booth - if you could find one
- hand and light signals. My, aren't we spoiled :-)

Joe (Pappy) Hagan

St. George, UT

Wannabe
--- 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
>




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