083 | GARMIN DEZL OTR800 IN-DEPTH UNBOXING & REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
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In this video is the unboxing and in-depth review of the BRAND NEW (as of July 2020) Garmin Dezl OTR800 trucking gps.
This is a very good unit and I recommend it.
HOWEVER, do NOT blindly trust ANY truck specific gps to be 100% perfect and accurate. ALWAYS review your routes and cross reference them with your trucking atlas and Google maps (street view specifically)
Thank you for taking the time to make this I just spent the last hour following you step by step. This video made me feel 100% confortable with the Garmin DEZL 800
I have the DEZL 580. I like it, didn’t want the bigger 7”, found it unnecessary and obstructed view. Generally very good. I think the reputation is the Garmin is more durable than the Rand McNally. As with any GPS, always use intuition because sometimes it wants to take me on a wild journey. For example, in the Arkansas Ozarks it wanted to route me off of the main state highway across a bunch of little roads because the state highway had a few bridges that had a 78,000 limit and I have my Garmin set at 80,000 truck. I would have been on a route that was 100 miles longer and on bridges and roads not designed for a semi.
Just be aware that these are only as good as the data that is available to them and often it isn’t current or correct. No doubt it is indispensable, but don’t always trust it blindly.
Kirk Gibbs 💯 correct. I make mention of that in the description. They’ll all tell you to turn down a road you roll by, laugh, and say YEAH RIGHT! Preplanning is essential. I use Google maps and the atlas
Tip... reset your vehicle weight to your actual weight. Garmin SHOULD have an input for both, but they don't. I don't ever recall seeing a sign telling me I can't take a road based on GVWR unless it's 5 tons or so. Usually (always in my experience) a higher weight restriction (26 ton bridge for example) is actual weight and not GVWR. Hope that helps.
Been using a dezl770 for a few years now, this unit looks faster and appears to have several useful improvements. Cost/benefit analysis may not pan out though.
I think it's distracting too brother
I have my Garmin 570 for almost 6 years and it still works. The 800 has cool new features and I'm confident it will last at least as long
I have 14 years old Garmin Nuvi350 still working as new.
I like 770DEZL.
I still wear my fanny pack from 1987 and it still works like new
Super helpful, especially the explanation of how to enter coordinates from Google Maps at 40:07.
Thanks for making such an informative review.
It answered all my questions. Purchased OTR 800.
I drive at night making deliveries to supermarkets in interior of BC. Finding your way into most of them is similar to been a contortionist! If entering wrong your up the creek big time...
The ability to create routes, edit them and store them is great. 8 months later I'm not relying on memory to setup correct approach.
More great tools are the traffic ahead, road closures and weather. In BC we have to contend with hwy 1 through Fraser Canyon, hwy 3 Crows Nest Pass and hwy 5 Coqahalla or the 'coke' as we call it.
These highways are subject to frequent snow slides and rock slides. Combined with severe winter weather requiring frequent chaining up.
Combining Google Maps, OTR 800 and weather media, provides excellent picture of route ahead.
10 inch? Damn. Can’t wait for the 32 inch
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32'' hahaha
32 and 7/8 would be better. Stick it on the windshield with JBweld glue..🤛🤜🦾
I was pretty happy with the 580. But ALWAYS pre tripped with Google maps as well, especially for what I called the "final mile". loved the magnet mount of the Garmin and the build quality.
Ooooooh could you explain what you mean by pre-tripping with google maps? x
Put in the destination address then zoom into it (and/or use the street view feature) to figure out where a semi truck into it as well as see if there's a guard shack, fencing, etc. If your route takes you through a town, use street view to make sure you'll be able to make the turn (ESPECIALLY if it's a right turn out if the streets make is MAIN STREET)
*Don't EVER use JUST Google maps for semi truck routing*
@@RushinTruckin Really really helpful! Thank you so much! :-)
What a wonderful THOROUGH video. I literally followed every step and set up my Garmin 800 to my liking thanks to you
Thank you!
I care LESS to have a GPS figure out my breaks... I just need it to find the place I'm heading to, accurately!
The weather is a cool feature, though.
I recently bought the otd800. Your video was great and useful. Thanks a lot for doing this.
You’re welcome
I bought the dezlcam 710 yesterday didn't really like it. Felt like a cheaply made android tablet. I took it back and got the 810. It's definitely an improvement in quality.
I picked up the otr800 last week. Much better then the RM750 I bought the previous week. I haven't had any problems with the otr800.
Just curious what your biggest issue was with the 750? I’m beginning to take the lack of info I’ve come across as a red flag.
Ed - I just finished 2 wk testing of the 750 and had tested the OTR 800 and Dezl 780 previously. I had to send my Overdryve Pro7 in for battery issues. I liked the 780 over the Pro 7, better lane guidance, louder volume, more warnings: RR, schools, red light cameras etc but adding pit stops was odd. On the OTR, software flow seems somewhat better but had downgraded some features. The distance to warnings like to RR, curves, etc has been removed. Red light cameras is now part of Up Next function, so you won’t have automatic warnings. Speakers downgraded to 2w. Why not keep the 3w, let the user adjust volume. Also on the OTR 8/10” you get mile marker, distance to destination, time, etc. The RM 750, takes some time playing with to add an address, called bookmarks now. When adding stops or planning route, initial distance info is generally off by 10-25%. It showed 611 but when plotted it was 797 with no alternative route. You can’t select remaining time to final now either, only time to next stop. However, you can go to route summary in order for it to calculate it. If you have several stops planned, it will show distance in between each stop. THEY all have weird quirks, some w easier workarounds. I finally got a RAM mount kit to try the OTR again in portrait so it overhangs the dash to have a clear unobstructed view while I wait on RM to return my Overdryve Pro 7, to see if make a final change.
Great info, thanks! I’m onto the 750 now myself. The distance to final thing is my biggest annoyance with it as there’s plenty of real estate on that bottom bar to have it there. Overall, though, I’m liking the changes over the 740 and the Nav 1.0 software
This is great! Much appreciated Craig.
@@craigh2275 ALL GPS's are off from the initial guesstimate to the final real mileage. I HATE that! I have made complaint to Rand McNally AND Google. My favorite GPS is the Rand McNally TND 730. It's a few years old and older technology... but it has been the most accurate (meaning as accurate as a GPS can be).
Well, ok, I bought one and going through your video once again! Very very helpful, so appreciate you doing this! Thanks again
You’re welcome
this is a very thorough review. thank you so much. I have enjoyed it
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been waiting for someone to make one about this gps
You’re welcome
I agree with you mount gps Low to the dash,blends in with hood sight line no obstruction of view out windshield
Great review, extremely helpful for a guy who's had enough of Rand McNally (I'm on my third RM unit, all had power supply failures). I've been thinking of making the switch to Garmin--and your video has convinced me--it's definitely time.
I’m using the RM 750 right now. It’s been about 2 years now. The charging/battery started acting weird. Sometimes it’ll hold a charge fine but then, while still plugged in (as it always is), it’ll drain down to where it’s red. Every now and again, the 20% power warning box will pop up. Quite annoying
Thank you for this very informative video. I just bought the otr700 but i am not a trucker, just a car driver. I wanted something reliable. I had a cheap Chinese brand before and it conked out on me!!
Very helpful. thank you for taking the time to make the video. I am in the process of looking over the various systems and you have given me a chance to see what is in the device. Thank you again.
You're welcome. The Rand McNally 750 is also I good device. That's what I've been using the past year and change. Either one would be a good choice
@@RushinTruckin What made you change over. I have been looking at Rand McNally Overdrive. also. One reason is that I like the "Atlas." Do you use the atlas or find it helpuful? Is the atlas available in the 750 as well? What made you decide to change? And, why not the Overdryve?
The overdryves don't have good reviews so the extra $ they charge for them isn't worth it in my opinion.
I used the RM 740 before trying this Garmin so I was used to its software so I decided to trade this Garmin in on the RM 750.
I have a good buddy that bought this Garmin and loves it
And yes, the RM has the atlas on it. I don't use it. I have the huge waterproof paper one if I need it
I love the big screen but there is a map error at Kansas City, Missouri The slow curve icon at I-70 w getting onto 435 s doesnt give you a long enough warning before you reach the life wreacking curve and Garmin has the speed limit for that curve set for 45mph when in reality it is only 25mph
The more you drive and use these truck gps's, the more you'll find errors. Happens on the Rand McNally 750 I have too
There are a lot of features on this I think are important. Not sure where to order one in New Zealand, but I'll keep cross referencing with the paper maps when I get one.
I've bought 2 Rand Mcnally TND80 tablets, and they both suck! You definitely helped make this decision to purchase a Garmin.
Thanks for the review Scott. Be safe out there brother.
In Kentucky I-64 E, be very careful trying to get to Lexington from Louisville, do not get off at exit 48 KY-151STAA, if you are over a certain amount of feet, DOT or state trooper will nab you, $163 ticket, $20 for the ticket and $163 or $143 for the curt fees. I only got out from going to court the last day because of COVID, case was dismissed.
Galaxy Tab s5e + Sygic Truck it's working for me. The only think i like it's how this Garmin Android tablet looks. Otherwise, hardware it's outdated and you can see this when you zoom in on map, have delays. Thanks for the video. 👍
Rosca Liviu It’s not that it’s outdated, they just didn’t put in enough RAM
I demo’d that Sygic gps and wasn’t a fan plus you’re either having to pay for a separate data plan or use your phone’s hotspot
@@RushinTruckin I'm ok with data plan, i have unlimited data on my phone but i don't make hot-spot all the time, here in the UK we have smart motorways and display panels for the traffic incidents 2-3 miles one to next one. Also i drive in the night time and it's usually quiet if you don't mind closures for construction 🚧
Speaking about Garmin GPS i think the hardware cost around 100 dollars, maximum. Until the final price it's software, licensing and profit, a lot of profit. I will like to test Garmin software on a powerful Android tablet, hopefully somebody will hack that android apk. Also will be a nice thing to install Sygic on that Garmin. I think and i really hope that they have a better gps signal that an Android tablet. On my Samsung S5E it's decent but i hope on a dedicated GPS device should be excellent.
Great video I got the 10 inch but yes mine is on top windshield and so far It has not fell off the magnet is extremely strong even with rough roads. Lol I had my old cobra gps and finally gave it a peaceful resting place garbage about 15 years. I wish it would show rest area on map and not all these restaurants. But I learned alot from your video)) . I only had it 5 days lol so I did not have much time to play with it
just say" hey Garmin! rest area ahead!"
I have my Rand McNally tnd 500 since 2014 still working like new. Started acting up and figured out the cord was messed up. Ordered new cords on Amazon and working like new clearer screen etc. I bought the RM 1050 when I thought my 500 died but now I'm returning the 1050 probably getting a small Garmin as backup and a dash cam and headset depending how much I get from the return.
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First, I want to invite your subscribers to drop by Pop's Mother Road Flatbed Report for a try on.
Second... GREAT vid, man. I'm about 2 millimeters away from pulling the trigger and getting one. Your video really helped!
I’m sticking with my Rand McNally 740 so would you like to buy this one off me?
There are a few things I prefer about the Rand McNally GPS unit I had over my Garmin dezl 800, but overall I much prefer my Garmin. I just wish I could change my HOS settings from the 6/70 to the 7/80. I've been trying to figure out how to do that and the only thing I can find is that I need to install the Garmin ELD to be able to make that change.
We need a GPS for local,downtown,dense deliveries to place like Orlando,Florida & Tampa,Florida where you have to deliver to stores like #Publix
They need to make GPS’s more efficient for local drivers that drive down town or do deliveries in other dense cities like Orlando,Fl;Tampa,Florida,NewYork,NewYork
Agreed
Well cat scale has a app u can type it in on your phone and set destnation
I have a Garmin but only use it as side tool . I still look at a paper map and use google earth. To get the full picture
Do you turn your own butter 🧈 too?
*UPDATE 7/10/20* since making this video, I’ve made multiple phone calls through this unit and every single time the pop up phone screen freezes and won’t go away... needs to be fully rebooted.
It has also routed me 3 very stupid ways
I don’t think I can recommend anyone buy this unless you’re a hardcore Garmin lover. The Rand McNally 740 is better in many ways. I plan on reviewing the brand new RM 750 with the 2.0 navigation software so stay tuned!
Very disappointing, I tought it was one of the best ones.
Im not so sure any trucking gps will take you the ideal way. I wanna say that using your own judgement is the best. I see reviews on the Rand Mcnally that it had routed them the wrong way so i guess from my standpoint these trucking gps shouldn’t trusted 100% but researching by using other tools (like google maps, truckers path app etc..) a bit before embarking on a route is the best bet in my opinion. By the way i just ordered this unit. Its is a whopping 632 on amazon tax shipping included. Hope it pays off.
Idris that’s correct! They all have their quirks. Gotta have and use common sense and cross check with multiple sources like you said. I hope you like it
I found this to be the most lacking is the routing. I often get taken the proper way to a pickup and when I go back home, the route will change completely and take me a way I would never. When I'm in my local region, I use my own judgement and take the roads that I know, often time shaving 10 or 15 mins off my trip if I were to take the GPS guidance.
The ONLY benefit I can see to this new model is the mount. For anyone who's got the larger previous gen Dezl GPS, when its mounted on the windshield, it'll constantly tilt down with road bumps and I have to tilt it back up all the time. This has been the case out of the box, I bought mine brand new.
The new one, at least the OTR800 has the ability to tighten the grip around the ball that rotates the mount which I wish mine had. I have to mount my GPS so low on the windshield so that it rests on the dash otherwise it'll tilt down in about five mins or faster if the road is bumpy..
Otherwise, I would have absolutely no reason to buy the new one. The previous gen is nice with the rubber over-molding. The new one looks vulnerable and fragile. I don't need a tablet or a toy, I need a reliable GPS which the Dezl is but this new one offers nothing desirable.
I bought one 4 weeks ago I hate it the routing will get u into trouble,doesn't show half of the trucks stops even the major ones,I think i just waisted 600 bucks.
Garmin should pay you!! Really detailed review. I'm shopping for one and I think this is what I"ll go with. H
Steve Joe yes, they should! 🤣 did you see my pinned comment? Just be aware there may be some routing issues to watch out for.
Steve Joe I haven’t done a review video on it yet but I’ve been using the new Rand McNally 750 daily and I would buy this 10 times before buying this Garmin. It’s $400 vs the Garmins $600. It has some weird routing sometimes too but not as bad or as often as the Garmin.
Rushin' Truckin' just saw this lol . You saved my money
I think I'm try the Rand mcnally to the grammar it's ok
@@RushinTruckin what about the Overdryve 8 Pro II? I found one for $300 new.
Great review, thanks. Safe travels.
Thank you. You too
Looks like you got one of the best ones. Good vid
i use a garmin myself. not sure if ill upgrade anytime soon but i do like the one you just showed
Good review but you have to take 285 around Atlanta. Trucks are prohibited from entering Atlanta. Only local trucks can be access 75 past the 285 beltway. Reference Rand McNally road restrictions.
I don’t remember what I said to make you say this. You are correct, though.
Wow, finally! Seems like I've been waiting for the 8 inch forever. Almost bought the 7 inch, glad I waited. Did you say they also have a 10 inch 😲
Dang, that must be huge 😂
Thanks for the review 👍
Yes, there’s a 7”, 8”, and 10”. The 10” is massive!
IT WOULD OF BEEN NICE TO HAVE A 360 PROTECTOR FOR THESE
Well, nice video.
I been driving for over 30 years now an still truckin. I always depend on my McNally map. I personally don't see spending so much money on a unit that i can get the same with my phone Google map is great. I downloaded Pilot, Love, Petro, Cat Scale , Rest stops app. Weather an traffic alert on my phone works great. Again just don't see why driver spend so much money while you have all these technologies on the phone. Just my opinion.
I can see that from someone with your amount of experience. New drivers don’t need to use Google maps for truck routing cuz it’ll get them into trouble really quick. Not enough common sense these days
I have all those apps and use google maps to get zoom into the customer to get an idea on the great way to get into them
@@RushinTruckin
Hello. That is so true.
You be safe out there.
Great review really in-depth
Thank you
I watched the whole hour video or listened rather at 2am - 3am , rather on I-70 westbound between Corbin Kansas & Limon Colorado
still undecided between the 785 which has a dash cam and the 800....I think the 1000 might be a little too big
Agreed the 1000 is too big. One thing to think about with the one with a dash cam is you’re having to worry about 2 angles, the dash cam as well as the viewing angle and usability (being able to reach it without strain to look things up) of it. In order for the dash cam to see what’s needed to be seen, you’re limited in the placement of the unit. Just something to think about
I’ve got the Garmin 770, had it for almost 3 years. It’s a great tool. I had the Rand McNally that was comparable at the time. It sucked, in my opinion. But not familiar with 2.0 navigation software. I pretty much know where I’m going anyway these days but the Garmin is a good tool to program my fuel stops and such so I don’t fly by them. Plus I have it setup for voice command which works very well with the Garmin. The 770 is a 7 inch but hey, we could all use an extra inch. But I’m curious about this new one. I’ll probably pick one up from Loves and return it if I don’t like it.
SteveRT 1... extra... inch is all I’m asking for 🤣
Great review brother , I have this and the new 8 inch RM love then both.
Thank you
I have 2nd tnd780 and will have to change again..problems with charging.McNally have always problem with hardware...but maps 2 is much better then garmin maps
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I will use the garmin in Portugal, thanks for explanation
Thanks for your time and efforts.
It'd be really nice if Garmin would allow you to set it to cash or no easy pass on toll roads.
The speaker and sound volume is very bad on that new garmin, i just returned.🤷🏼♂️
Watching this for the third time LOL, notice something new every time I watch it. This time I noticed that it has a railroad crossing box to check off ,
I’ll be driving buses so this will be helpful. Would love it if it would flash or sound a warning for those railroad crossings as we have to stop at each one. Do you know if it does do that???
There’s an audible ding, that’s it
Thanks great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will go in my truck but its only a Toyota 4Runner haha.
Excellent review...Thank you so much
I was wondering if you can show us how to put in multiple stops on this gps? It doesn’t work like my phone google maps does for multiple stops? Thanks again.
Thank you so much, lorn a lot from this video
The Garmin will route you still through there at exit 48, even though your put your truck size and weight into the Garmin.
Thank You 🙏 for Your Service
Interested in the OTR 500. Same unit smaller form factor
I just bought the 500 and I think it's better then a huge screen that's the same for gps modes.
You're definitely not alone in that desire. I personally think the 7" is perfect. Big enough to see all the details but not so big that it's obnoxious and distracting
Teşekkür ederim güzel bilgilendirmen için 👌🏽👍👍
Not sure what you said, but there a thumbs up so I’m assuming it’s good so thanks 😊
I thanked you and you have been a great help by publishing the video. thanks again
Bekir Bilgin ahhhhh ok you’re welcome
Great review. Pretty cool.
I still haven’t figured out how to put places in my ❤️saved places? You just kinda showed that you could do it but I need to see how you do it. Can you explain it please.
Put in the address or coordinates. Right before you hit the route button, there’s an outline of a tab in the top center. Tap that and it’ll save to your bookmarks. You can rename it then too
Thank you. Very useful info. I've been trucking for 3 years now using only Google maps off my phone. Lol. Now I'm wanting one. But don't know if I should get the Mc Nally or the Garmin?? Plus I got over 300 points on my pilot/flying j rewards card. So I'll be using them points on one of their electronic devices. Thanks again for the run down on the Garmin. Much appreciated.👍
You're welcome! Wow, 3 years with only Google maps! I bet that put you in a few hairy situations!
I use the Rand McNally 750 for my daily and it's done me really good as well. Either this Garmin or the 750 are my recommendation. They each have their quirks so it just comes down to which software and user interface you prefer (think of the Android vs iPhone debate)
Here is what you have not heard or been told.
The OTR800 unit is designed for professionals and Truckers and only for the open road and not for city driving. I provide professional repair services to my clients. Garmin (or anybody) really does not make a GPS device for delivery drivers and service professionals and they should.
TheOTR800 is not well suited to the daily driver commute type. The car mode is a joke.
It is easy to use but its a lot to learn too.
Voice command recognition is better but you can no longer rename the device and are stuck saying "OK Garmin ~~~~~"
I had a DEZL 770 and then a DEZL780. I only "upgraded" because Garmin is famous for not supporting older models. and I wanted a larger screen.
The older models Navigated better with more options. Shortest route, Fastest route, street only, and economy mixed route.
This way I could chose to save on gas or save on trip time.
The OTR800 does not do this. Its navigation is one minded and the route it chooses most of the time is not the most direct route. Nor can you choose an economy route. Plus you have no choice of what route you you get.
Its navigation is far worse tan Google Maps. and Worse than my Dezl780, which was not perfect.
The OTR800 wants to use only the fastest route and it loves freeways.
Example:
If you want to go east on to a destination a half mile away on the same street you are already driving east on and there is a freeway ramp miles north, south or west of your present location. The OTR800 will plot a course way out of the way to that on ramp, telling you to traverse ground you already covered.
Just to get you in the freeway.
It does not even consider most of the time that the best route is straight ahead unless it can not find an on ramp within its search radius.
So you have to IGNORE the device your paid nearly a Grand for or use Google maps to find the address.
Plus if you ignore it, it is gets very pushy, tells you are going in the wrong direction, to repeatedly make a U turn until you are within a quarter mile of your destination.
THIS IS INSANE. So do not plan on saving any fuel.
Now if you are in the open country and need the interstate as truckers do, it works great. But for local city driving, I would go back to my 780 if I could to save on gas.
My other gripe is that it's OS is only Android 6. We in 2022 are on Android 12. So most modern apps will not run on it.
Also WARNING:
APPS Drive and Dezl can not be killed or shut off. They consume power and data constantly
I do not recommend installing Drive app and Dezl app on any phone, until such a time as users have full control over the apps.
For nowhere in the user agreement does it indicate these apps run 24/7 and can not be shut off.
I think they are secretly collecting personal data.
The apps really do not help me navigate. They are supposed to warn me of real time traffic and speed traps. This is yet to happen once, in the six months I have owned the OTR800.
Last gripe is the on screen warnings and agreement you see EVERY time you boot up the device. Annoying and takes too long. Does not remember the last mode, Truck, Van, Car etc it was in either..
The first thing a good GPS device should do when you turn it it on is show you a map of your present location and ask you where you want to go. Garmin does not think this is important.
So Is it better than a 780. No not for my application.. It does find addresses and house numbers very accurately, better than the 780. But on several occasions it took me way out of the way and on several occasions had me drive in circles or drive to the wrong place THEN correct itself.
Garmin should add back in the 780 economy features, retain last user settings and learn efficient practical routes from Google maps.
mrgcav@gmail.com
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So at this time would you recommend the 780 instead? Regional truck driving..mostly interstate some city for deliveries. Typically same run each day. Any recommendations for a new driver?? @mrgcav
Thank you. Very very helpful
some states, like Michigan will write you up for having the suction cup in the path of the windshield wiper
Such a stupid law made up by a political paper pusher
@@RushinTruckin They do not care about drivers. But they still need to find stuffs to shop. The drivers moving those stuffs around.
Just bought one from Amazon it's on sale, but i was wondering if the box comes sealed because the box i had looks open with no seal. Any thoughts?
Mine had the clear circular stickers/seals on all 4 sides
Thank you very much for this video .
Very informative video. Thanks much.
Great video very informative thank you 👍
Good stuff I just got 1 this was helpful
Thank you so much, awesome video!!! ++++++
Great video very helpful ,stay safe 🇬🇧👍
Thank you!
Great review thanks
Switching over from Rand McNally, I find there are many things that I do like about the Garman over the ran McNally but there are some thing that are not as good as ran McNally. The one thing I miss the most is that Garman does not give you the name of the town that you’re in or near. That is a huge issue for me!
just hit cities and it will show you the closest towns
Believe area is called Lawrenceburg, KY.
Wow! What a great review! Thank you. Does it show radar coming up?
Thank you? Weather radar? Yes, but it doesn’t work very good.
Thank you for this review
Idris you’re welcome
Great review, I ended up buying the same 8 inch as you did, I wish that it would show your location in terms of city and state like what the Rand McNally does, the TND 80, but I am loving this one.
Now seeing how many features this thing has regretting getting the 5.5" model.
It has the same
It seems the OTR series only shows in route truckstops a few hundred miles. Not your entire trip. Example of going coast to coast on the old Garmons you could get truckstop Road and your entire trip. Doesn’t seem that the new OTR will do that
Hmmmm good observation. I didn't realize that. I've never had a coast to coast run so I didn't even think to test that
Most of these last about a year before dropping off. Let us know if the more expensive ones, like this have a longer life cycle...thx for the vid.
Sword and Shield it seems a bit stronger. With that said, I’m not the best person to say cuz I rest my gps’s on the dash so there’s zero chance of it falling off
@@RushinTruckin Thx brother, yeah from what I heard them crappin out wasn't from damage just average life cycle of working was only 1yr to yr and a half, then the gps receiver internally gave out.
Sword and Shield ooohhhhh... you mean the software?? I thought you were referring to the magnet. I’ve only been driving for just shy of 2 years (November) and I’ve been using the Rand McNally 740 the entire time. I JUST upgraded to the 750 but the 740 still works great. It’s been used for approx 180,000 miles
@@RushinTruckin Thx...yeah I though a year to year and a half was a short life span. At least you provided a contrast. I had one bout 7 years ago when I drove and it lasted past a year as well. Thought they might have been turning to junk from what Ive been reading on net.
With previous Garmin GPS you can download additional vehicle graphics. They should have a full range of colors for each type that is included as well as other types of icons. I use the 3D yellow arrow. It contrasts well with the map colors. The additional icons should be available through the updates. You may have to use a PC rather than using the built-in update over Wi-Fi.
When you add a stop, can you see an estimated time of arrival to your final destination as well as your stop? I know on the Rand McNally 2.0 navigation they took that out for some reason
Yes
Theu must have heard you. I just bought one it has a red or blue truck. Probably a viable through an
Update
Nice!
The most serious disadvantage of 800 in comparison to 700 is the sound. Garmin 765 sounds really great, it feels like you hear an announcement inside of an airport. dezl 800 has just regular sound, it's not bad, but not great anymore and I have no idea for which reason they have deteriorated it.
thanks for the video
You can do software n map updates via WiFi. You don't need to plug in PC to update 👍
Correct
I’ve tried to update 2 of these... 1 using WIFI again using the computer... both times the units were bricked. I returned them.
@@damondhorner1602 I highly doubt that you "bricked" either one of them. I'm sure there's a sequence of buttons to hold or something that would reboot it.
martin waller perhaps bricked isn't the correct term. Rendered them useless, as when updating the maps, it erases the map program. Then while putting the new map program on, the servers stop 30% in to the upload.
@@damondhorner1602 may be resetting it back to factory settings and trying to update it again might have worked?
Thanks brother 👍
Scott…..HELP!!! I’m having problems with my new 800. When I set an address in to go to and then go to add in a second stop, as soon as I hit add a stop this thing goes right to start going to my first address 😳. Is this a defect?
ALSO, I tried to play with it the other day just to see how it works and put in a address and after about a minute or so the screen went black and never heard from it again it like just shut off. I never had it plugged in at this time, would that have mattered?
I dunno about your first issue.
I always leave mine plugged in. Otherwise, the battery will drain in hour or two so if it wasn’t charged, it most likely ran out of battery.
Nice review! Just one question. The other Mount( the one you set up on the left side of the windshield in the end of the video) doesn’t have the magnetic charging dock. How do you charge it if using it?
thanks! Great question! I'm not entirely sure because I've always used the magnetic charging mount. I would assume the charging plug can be plugged directly into the unit itself
Good job brother
No built in dashcam. Huge fail imho. That alone makes me want to get the McNally.
True but if one or the other quits working, you’re out both a gps AND dash cam. Something to consider
How's it holding up with route directions otr are you having any issues is it accurate and also does it lose signal
It’s been good. Very rarely lose signal and just as accurate as any other one which means about 95% good.
Excellent review
Thank you
this video was 2 years ago, do you still use this? thoughts?
I do not. I only used it long enough to review it to be honest. I use the Garmin dezl 7” as my daily
I need a good gps, Rand McNally 750 or the garmin otr-800. I don’t know which one to buy, I’m getting mixed opinions on both. I really want Rand McNally because they make the road atlas book for truckers....
The RM 750 is my daily driver. I recommend it over the OTR Garmin series. Just realize it has its quirks and faults, just as they all do. I prefer the RM software and user experience over Garmin
Rushin' Truckin' could you do a review on Rand McNally 750?
Hi, can I ask you what version you got, it's the mt-d(DAB+) or mt-s(live traffic by smartphone) I like that feature with dezl app you can share the address straight from Google maps to the sat nav, I'm thinking buying the dab+ version and I'm not sure if it will work or not, I currently have the lgv 700 version with live traffic through the smartphone via dezl app
I’m not sure. I only had this unit long enough to review it. Sorry.
@@RushinTruckin thanks for the quick reply, I guess I will order it and find out 😀
The 780 I use has the live traffic feature and will suggest re-routes so I’d assume that one would have it
Thanks for the review of the GPS, I do have a question. Is the GPS connected to a WIFI? I noticed some GPS need to be connected to a WIFI hotspot in order to get accurate wether info
Yes, in order for those functions (traffic and weather) to work, it’ll need to be connected to your phone via either Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth. You’ll need to download the Garmin Drive app too
Alright cool, thank you for the reply! Stay safe out in the roads 🙏
My biggest thing as a new driver living in a new area driving a local tanker truck around central PA is to not go somewhere where I shouldn't be such as a small street or small towns. If I have the addresses to the gas stations for examples to deliver can I feel comfortable just following what this gps will tell me to go or is there a feature where I can see I'll just be using major roads thus giving me larger roads and routes to use? Thanks
Could it work, yes, but it can and will get you into trouble in central PA with all the small roads and low bridges. You’ll need to trip pan using street view in Google maps until you get used your routes
Hey I hope all is going well with the new company. What GPS unit are you using today ? Since winter is upon what weather apps do you like to use when trip planning ? Thanks
I’m using the Rand McNally 750. I use “Weather Bug” and “Storm Radar”
I know based of reading comments you’re no longer with Knight, but I’m wanting to get into trucking and after tons of research for starter companies, Knight seems to be the one where drivers get treated with the most respect. Not to mention they mention family as number one. I want to run refrigerated and since I’m in Atlanta, I should make decent money. So besides the low pay from what you’ve said, what do you think of them overall?
They're a decent company. Other than low pay, the other 2 annoyances I had with them was the security code you have to enter every...single...time you start the truck and the no idling between 32-70 degrees. The truck will auto shut off if it's between those temps and with no apu or any other way of running the a/c, it can get quite uncomfortable (think of the greenhouse effect). In SOME of their trucks, that can be overridden by bumping up the idle but it's a luck of the draw if your truck will have that as well.
Oh...the other annoyance I had was their slip seat policy. If you were off for 4 days or longer, they'll have you clean your truck completely out and issue it to someone else then give you another truck when you get back to work.
Hope that helps.
Just think inf front,not 1,at least minimum 2 steps always. And never hurry with truck.
Can you use the Garmin Voice Studio with this product still? I spent hours recording a cool voice (Venom, it's outstanding) on a voice modulator, and downloaded GVS from internet, would like to buy one for OTR, but trying to find one where I can customize voice.
Lol I have no idea, sorry