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Originally Posted by tamcop79
Hey Guys! I have very little idea about how this GPS system works. So please pardon me if it is a silly question. I have heard from a friend that it is dangerous to use ordinary Car GPS systems in my truck. I installed this GPS system from my old car, which I sold off. He is suggesting me to use GPS fleet tracking system built specifically for trucks from companies like Garmins or Eaglei GPS . To be honest, I can't understand the difference between the two. Both GPS systems don't work the same way? I would like some advice here. Thanks!
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yes....and no.
i have a Rand truckers GPS. i can tell you that it does not know it's left from it's right, regarding my stops. my buildings are on the left, it insists they are on the right.
when one uses a GPS alone, one must be aware of mistakes that are inherent to them. i'd also highly recommend a truckers road atlas, as not only a back up, but to enhance one's ability to see the route, look for the scale house, look for restricted routes.
a GPS (of any type) will get you either very close to your destination, or spot on. however, YOU are still responsible for anything that happens along the way.
since you are in a truck?? then get a truck GPS, which can also be switched over to cars when you want that as well.