New Cobra GPS Mapping for Trucker's on the way----->
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New Cobra GPS Mapping for Trucker's on the way----->
I just read an article in the RoadKing about a new mapping program coming soon, designed for Trucker's.
Siemens VDO has introduced it's truck navigation system currently on the market in Europe, and coming to the USA soon. It will be offered on the Cobra navigation systems.
The system's operating software has been adapted so that its recommended routes take into account the vehicle's specific characteristics, such as height, width, weight, axle loads, hazardous materials class, and matches it with clearance heights, bridge weight restrictions, truck-prohibited roads, etc.
When setting his destination, the driver first enters his truck's vehicle-specific data. On the basis of this information, the navigation system only selects routes that present fewer problems for the vehicle. Also shown are such points of interest as truck stops, trucker-friendly resturants and service stations. A special reciever provides traffic information and can suggest an alternative route in case of congestion. PC Miler is also offering a program through Sprint (Nextel) cell phones, and I think the data can be streamed to your laptop. At least the GPS industry is catching up to speed....and heading in the right direction. :lol: :?
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That looks interesting. I'd check into a standalone unit when/if they're offered in the US. Right now I mainly use CoPilot Truck along with MS Streets & the MCRA.
Here's a link to that story: http://www.roadking.com/story.php?id=854
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Thanks Bro!
Dang it...I coulda just posted this :lol: I had to type it out too...thinking...where is the paste when you need it. :? Anyway...I'm anxious for a Trucker map system on either my laptop, or the stand alone. I'm not real pleased with this Garmin 660...but I'm certain my Brother-in-law will love me for it. :lol: He travels for his business from time to time. (Tool & Die) and drives an Isuzu Trooper.
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I found this article:
http://www.autospectator.com/cars/au...e-retrofitting Edit: bah - I found some additional web pages and had them posted here. However, I hit the "back" button by accident and lost my edit... If you do a Google search for "PC 5200 TSN", you'll see a link to the product page for the Siemens VDO truck navigation system. I couldn't find any price listings anywhere for this thing. Note that the PC 5200 is a permanent mount unit, meaning that there's a "black box" that's mounted somewhere in the truck and then a cable connects to a touchscreen monitor (they list 3 or 4 different monitors). So, this unit is definitely geared towards an OEM installation or for an owner-operator. They say in one article that they're also going to release a standalone unit (similar to a Garmin) that can be dash mounted.
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CoPilot is marketed for trucks, but it cannot be relied on 100% (or any other package out there). I use CoPilot on a daily basis and love it. However, you have to be aware of it's shortcomings and double-check the routing to make sure that it won't get you into trouble.
Myself, as much as I like the idea of a standalone truck gps unit, I'll probably stick to the software based solutions. For what I have in my laptop, 7" touchscreen for the front of the truck and CoPilot, I can do thousands of things with the computer that you can't do on a dedicated unit.
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Originally Posted by Malaki86
However, you have to be aware of it's shortcomings and double-check the routing to make sure that it won't get you into trouble.
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