Road Trip Advice

[edevlin]

I just did a search on GPS units and it looks like the Garmin 660 has the features that I would like and they are available for less than 300.00 at amazon.com. Have any folks used this unit and do you like it?

Ed

Ed, I have a Gramin and love it. That's a good price too:

http://www.pricescan.com/electronics/items/item528055.asp

[ddb]

Wow, that is a great price! The 660 is a newer, larger, better version of my 350 which I paid around $600 for a few years ago. I think you will like it, lot of nice features.

[jwade]

Originally Posted by edevlin

I just did a search on GPS units and it looks like the Garmin 660 has the features that I would like and they are available for less than 300.00 at amazon.com. Have any folks used this unit and do you like it?

Ed

nuvi 660 rocks. You will love it. They have a few nick-knacks on the newer models but all in all, the 660 does what you need with stride.

Sounds like you're going to have a great trip. Have fun! Jon

[Paul]

As my signature says, I've driven mine on many long trips, most lasting 2 or 3 weeks. I do all the driving but usually limit it to 700 miles or less per day. I have done 2000 + miles in 2 days twice.

I've found my biggest issue to be tires. Twice out of 7 Parades I've had to buy rear tires while on the road. Since then I had my car realigned for less toe and less camber and tire wear has about stopped.

I suggest a $10 tire plug kit and a small 12V air compressor be added to your list.

I never take maps on my trips, just a primary and backup GPS.