GPS in RV Problem

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GPS in RV Problem

Postby jthistle » Wed May 23, 2012 10:59 pm

Hey Ladies,

Is there a tricky spot to put the GPS so it can get a signal in your RV window? I have aClass A and my little GPS can't pick up a signal in the window. You would think there wouldn't be a problem with that huge window. What am I missing?

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Re: GPS in RV Problem

Postby sharon » Thu May 24, 2012 11:26 am

I have a class A also and I put my Garmin gps on the drivers side window with one of those suction cup holders...think I got it at Best buy. Or maybe it came with it....CRS. I also have a 3 way 12 volt connector that sits on the dash so I just string the cord over to that. Think I got that at Wally World. Works great there and since I'm used to looking in that direction to see out my side mirror it's easy to follow.
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Re: GPS in RV Problem

Postby Bethers » Thu May 24, 2012 12:39 pm

It really shouldn't matter where you put it - I get a signal inside houses and in the back of my rv. Sounds like maybe your gps has a problem?
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Re: GPS in RV Problem

Postby sharon » Thu May 24, 2012 12:55 pm

Bethers wrote:It really shouldn't matter where you put it - I get a signal inside houses and in the back of my rv. Sounds like maybe your gps has a problem?


Duh...good thinking Beth! You're probabally right! OK, need more coffee..... :cry:
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Re: GPS in RV Problem

Postby jthistle » Thu May 24, 2012 7:59 pm

My GPS works fine in my car. I just can't pick up a signal in my RV. Any other ideas?

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Re: GPS in RV Problem

Postby Bethers » Thu May 24, 2012 10:02 pm

jthistle wrote:My GPS works fine in my car. I just can't pick up a signal in my RV. Any other ideas?

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Jessica

Do you have something in the rv that could be blocking the signal? Can't think what could do that - but something must be.
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Re: GPS in RV Problem

Postby RVer » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:06 pm

IF it is a Garmin, call them and tell them the problem you are having. IF another manufacturer try calling them, I just know Garmin is very supportive. I think but could be wrong that their tel number is 1800 800 1212 Look it up though.
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