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BoatGuy
BoatGuynoreaster.com2023#1
I have a Garmin NUVI 2599LMTHD. Admittedly I like the unit. The one issue is that occasionally I take my truck and boat trailer out of state. I am not allowed on Parkways. My issue the 2599LMTHD does not know I am not allowed on Parkways and will plot a course that includes them.

I need a unit that that can fit my needs of cars and Truck with trailers. Believe it or not, I had an old NUVI 360. It had a section where you could tell it you were a) A car, b) a Truck and c) a pedestrian. It was a wonderful feature.

I wrote Garmin and they replied I will need a Dezl product to be able to avoid parkways. The Dezl products are designed for truck drivers. Here is a link to them.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/auto..._FEATURE_TRUCKNAVIGATORS=true#shopalltrucking

Anyone have experience with the Dezl line? Many people here must tow their boats. Please share your thoughts. Thanks.

BTW: My truck did not come with a nav system. My wife's came with a factory nav and I hate it.

I don’t like using my phone. It has a small screen (so it fits in my pocket). I am thinking of a 7 or 8 inch screen. Plus I like certain GPS features.

My friend is a waze lover and thinks I'm nuts. I prefer the GPS. To me its not right or wrong, it's preference.
First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019
Roccus7
Roccus7MODnoreaster.com2023#2
Not sure what model it is, but the Kids have a Garmin "RV" model that sets courses based on height of the RV and whether or not you're packing a propane tank. They love it.
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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
Chinacat
ChinacatFREE2023#3
I believe there is such a thing as "commercial" gps that is friendly for truck, tractor trailers, etc
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CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
BoatGuy
BoatGuynoreaster.com2023#4
I believe there is such a thing as "commercial" gps that is friendly for truck, tractor trailers, etc

Commercial GPS ? I'll have to look into that.
First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019
Chinacat
ChinacatFREE2023#5
Commercial GPS ? I'll have to look into that.
I could be wrong but look into
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CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
Chinacat
ChinacatFREE2023#6
Maybe its just a matter of a setting?
support.garmin.com

Avoiding Parkways on an Automotive Device | Garmin Customer Support

Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.
support.garmin.com support.garmin.com
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
BoatGuy
BoatGuynoreaster.com2023#7
Maybe its just a matter of a setting?
support.garmin.com

Avoiding Parkways on an Automotive Device | Garmin Customer Support

Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.
support.garmin.com support.garmin.com

That was super helpful. So even if I get a Dezl product, I have to tell the GPS my Tundra is over 7,000 pounds.
First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019

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