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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2020
  • We bought ourselves a new Satellite Navigation Unit, a Avtex Tourer Two from the Caravan and Motorhome Club Shop, replacing our previous Falcon Navigator aka Mrs. Sat Nag.
    The Avtex Tourer Two is specifically designed for Motorhomes and Caravans, the user is able to enter dimensions and weights of the vehicle and trailer, assisting the driver in avoiding low bridges, width restrictions and weight limits. Other features include voice control, route planning, traffic and weather alerts.
    April 2024
    There is now a newer version and it's available from Prima Leisure via the Caravan and Motorhome club. Club members get a discount - shop.caravanclub.co.uk/produc...
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Комментарии • 156

  • @BobEarnshawMoHo
    @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

    I now have the Sat Nav on a Garmin Friction Mount. This one
    amzn.to/39RWa4Y
    The Avtex includes a location of all the UK club and 9000 European campsites built in, live traffic reports, on route warnings, speed cameras, lane guidance, voice control, points of interest, hands free phone, links to reversing cameras, lifetime maps and updates and much more.

  • @robertastbury6364
    @robertastbury6364 2 года назад +1

    I bought my one and used it to go to a private campsite in Northern Ireland. I had to enter the post code and address. But was taken me on a route across mountains which lucky for me I new was very unsuitable for caravans. After seeing your video I feel more comfortable using it for my main caravan holiday in England.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  2 года назад +1

      I always say that you should never trust a sat nav without checking the route first.

  • @davidhayes4814
    @davidhayes4814 4 года назад +4

    Really very good. Despite (or maybe because of it) being a physicist, I live with the ghosts of the past, using mixtures of damp maps and a more savvy partner. Your approach is very much a belt and braces job. For that alone, I must salute you.

  • @gallivantinggalantes
    @gallivantinggalantes 4 года назад +1

    Hi, both, great video very informative, looks an excellent Sat Nav, will look forward to seeing you use and comment on it on your travels x

  • @HereWeTow
    @HereWeTow 4 года назад +2

    Thanks Bob, great look at this. Nice bit of kit. 😊👍

  • @tonymartin3780
    @tonymartin3780 4 года назад +1

    Great instruction s Bob Jenny, just made me update mine now , 45 mins 😂great top for the downloads 😀by the way the picture quality is great ,

  • @anthearichardson1697
    @anthearichardson1697 4 года назад +1

    We got this model from the CAMC shop last year having tried to update our Snooper without success. Can’t claim to be experts, but we found it very easy to use on our caravanning holidays last autumn. We were unable to tour over the winter this year unfortunately, but found the unit to be accurate in its routing, responsive to changes in traffic conditions (especially useful when assessing how long we could stop for a break and make it in time for our ferry to IoW). Also easy to change between caravan and car mode when visiting places when on site. Have learned a few things from your video, however, so thank you.

  • @mitchellharrison5492
    @mitchellharrison5492 3 года назад

    We have the same one in Oz , brilliant bit of kit , fitted with All our sites . Also love the where youve been feature gives you the date distance route etc .

  • @thewonderofyou1
    @thewonderofyou1 4 года назад +1

    Great thanks for showing this..I needed to know it has the trip planner in it.

  • @tomthumb3085
    @tomthumb3085 3 года назад +1

    Marvellous technology. I remember a time when voice recognition was in its infancy. I had a device...which if I remember correctly, was also a Garmin, required me to pronounce a list of words. It took an age to complete the list and I was really happy with it. However, two weeks later, I had occasion to use it again and it didn’t recognise a single word I said. The problem was that when I did the original set-up, I was suffering a heavy cold and my voice was very nasal, so I had to perform the whole routine over again. You live and learn I suppose. Great video, thanks.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад +1

      I don't think voice recognition has moved on that much. I tried talking to my car phone voice command today, hopeless.

  • @jillcurtis8910
    @jillcurtis8910 4 года назад +2

    Great video, both of you. Made my husband update his

  • @lynnmic1417
    @lynnmic1417 4 года назад +1

    We bought a Tom Tom camper edition as our original garmin led us astray a few times they are all very good especially with the van detail being added so you don’t go astray.

  • @greginnocent438
    @greginnocent438 4 года назад +3

    I had a Tourer 1 and ended up selling it after a year as I found it confusing to use. The routing didn't work very well either and I constantly updated it thinking this might be the problem. Ended up with the TomTom Camper which is fantastic. Clear and concise instructions, easy to program and use and the routing works. It managed to navigate the van successfully through Rouen in France, which is a feet in itself. Good luck with the Tourer 2, hopefully they will have ironed out all the issues I had with the 1st version.

  • @Doubleoseven502
    @Doubleoseven502 4 года назад

    Bob, we were out for a walk today and were looking at a caravan park getting a winter makeover in one of our local villages. I couldn’t wait to tell you what we saw as i was tickled by it. Brilliant fully serviced concrete bases with the usual power hook ups but each bay had a little shed next to it with a flushing toilet and sink in it. I thought you’d be interested!

  • @jenniferbailey44
    @jenniferbailey44 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for this. We've got the same one and find it very useful having the club sites in it, together with the dimensions of our motorhome. Wish it was a little bit louder... Let us know if you find it how to turn the volume up. 😊

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, volume is third button from the left on the main screen at the bottom. Do you mean it does not go high enough?

  • @JohnnyBurr
    @JohnnyBurr 4 года назад +1

    I found that if my satnav was too close the dash cam (both using GPS) that the satnav would loose satellite connection and not regain it unless it was powered off and back on again. Great video!!👍👍

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Thanks, I did try switching it on and off, but still had problems. Just got a bit long in the tooth I guess.

  • @Nikki_Holland
    @Nikki_Holland 4 года назад +4

    Great piece of kit. My Burstner has an inbuilt Pioneer head unit with campsites on it, but the Avtex looks much to be so much more flexible and complete. Might have to look into one of those. Thanks for this useful video xx

  • @paulefc1971
    @paulefc1971 4 года назад +1

    Had a look at this Sat Nav but went for the Garmin camper 780 instead as it comes packaged with the Garmin BC 40 wireless camera for the back of the caravan

  • @CraftyCampervanners
    @CraftyCampervanners Год назад

    It’s got us thinking. A few Amazon comparisons will be done - there is a newer model, we’ll see if it is worth the extra. Will do some research and see how streaming music from the phone integrates (or not) with the Garmin and how best to integrate both with the Fiat/Peugeot default radio. Pete & Kaz 😀😀👍👍

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  Год назад

      I don't think you can stream music to it, there's no audio output. It links to the phones for calls.

  • @stevechurchman1824
    @stevechurchman1824 4 года назад +1

    Hi Bob. I've been using Garmin Sat Navs for years. Think they are great. If you download Garmin's Basecamp product onto your laptop you can then use that to plan routes (easier on a bigger screen) and then send the route to the sat nav. Enjoy. Steve

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Thanks I will try that. Jenny would like that.

    • @stevechurchman1824
      @stevechurchman1824 4 года назад +1

      Bob Earnshaw It’s dead easy once you get the hang of it. You can add via points for your main stops and shaping points to force a route down a particular road. I caravan so I’m very fussy about the roads I use and it really works very well indeed.

  • @markbur1503
    @markbur1503 4 года назад +2

    Just a tip for people considering a sat Nav for their Motorhome use and or Caravan. I would avoid the cheap Chinese ones you see on eBay and Amazon. They can be very slow if you make a wrong turn to recalculate and are prone to losing GPS. There reason is Cheap electronics. I drive a 44ton Articulated Truck for a living. There's not much room for error if you get in to a dead end etc, try looking for somewhere to spin a 60 foot truck around in a town etc. I currently use a TomTom pro Truck. This allows for the vehicle profile to be set and altered as needed ie change of trailer length etc. I also use it for my Van and Caravan which are around 13.5 m when coupled up. I have used Garmin and Snooper and they are all good. It's worth spending the extra on these brands. Most of the Chinese stuff works of Google maps and you really need to be connected to your phone as a WiFi hot spot. They also offer stuff you don't really need like Radio, MP3 player, photo store. So my advice spend on quality designated Sat Nav brand they very rarely let you down!

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Thank you very much for some sensible advice there!

  • @Venomator.
    @Venomator. 4 года назад +2

    Hey Bob, great video and clear initiating process, thank you!
    Have been thinking of one of these and keen to hear how you get on with it practically... 👍🏻
    One question; you whipped through the addition of the Camp & Caravan Club sites using Windows - do you know if it will do the same with Apple stuff?
    And, when you were setting a location and running through the options, I did not see the C&CC list you uploaded showing on it?
    Thanks for sharing with us, cheers, Rog... 👍🏻 😉 🐍

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      There is a POI loader for Apple too, if you Google "POI loader for Mac updates - Garmin", you'll find it. The C&CC sites go into a Custom POIs folder on the unit.

    • @Venomator.
      @Venomator. 4 года назад

      Bob Earnshaw - Thanks Bob, most helpful as ever... 👍🏻 ✅

  • @boothyblade11
    @boothyblade11 4 года назад +2

    Hi Bob, what was the mount you use for the Garmin, I think I saw it fixed to the pop up on the dashboard? Thanks

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      I fitted the Sat Nav to the tablet mount on the dashboard, it sits on top of the rubber fingers on the bottom of the mount.

  • @henrybarnett1063
    @henrybarnett1063 4 года назад +1

    I was wondering ,because you got the CMC/C& C maps if it directs you to their recommended approach routes when getting near to your destination?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Not sure at the moment, I will find out as the year progresses. It should avoid narrow roads and low bridges on the approach.

  • @KRAM-zb2vc
    @KRAM-zb2vc 4 года назад +1

    Hi there, you could have bought a Bus and Truck sat nav because they allow you to enter dimensions too and are about £40 on eBay, I have one and they work great, and they use tomtom maps.

    • @KRAM-zb2vc
      @KRAM-zb2vc 4 года назад

      Dave B, I use mine for driving National Express coaches all over the country, I’ll post a link asap.

  • @gillnicholls9665
    @gillnicholls9665 4 года назад +1

    Hi Bob we've eventually gone for an auto sleeper Buford duo auomatic same layout as yours pick up in march can't wait .god bless. Gill and paul.3doggies.lilly.rosie.alfie.
    Cavalier king Charles.hopefully see you one day.xxxxx

  • @peterrider3471
    @peterrider3471 4 года назад

    Hi Bob thanks for that i’ve got an Elddis 155 good wood 2017 model it’s got the cradle in and the lip on the top but how does your sat nav hold in the bottom ?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      The sat nav has a groove on the bottom and the rubber of the holder bottom clip sits in the groove. It feels fairly secure there.

  • @dickmartino9933
    @dickmartino9933 4 года назад +2

    Jenny sounded a bit defensive when you introduced Kate. Maybe there's a Graham. I think you are in Southport (from the screen).

  • @duncangriffin2017
    @duncangriffin2017 4 года назад +1

    Hi Bob, is the cradle you have in the front you fitted your sat nav onto,
    is that an extra ?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Yes, it's a Garmin Automotive Portable Friction Mount
      amzn.to/39RWa4Y

  • @peterrider3471
    @peterrider3471 4 года назад +2

    Hi bob where did you get your bottom clips for your cradle that holds your satnav on it ?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      They came with the Motorhome. 😊 It is part of the the tablet holder. I'm just resting the sat nav on top of the bottom holder.

  • @peterhrick6789
    @peterhrick6789 3 года назад

    I was thinking about getting this sat nav. Just what I needed to know, just one question, does it have Southern Spain and Portugal on the system?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад +1

      It has the whole of Europe, I put in Malaga, it says it will take 19 hours 38 minutes. Don't forget to use the link in the video description! 😊

  • @PennyJohnson-ov3tj
    @PennyJohnson-ov3tj 2 месяца назад

    Hi Bob, we love your videos. We are thinking of getting a dedicated sat nav for our motorhome, would you recommend this one, or a newer model? I keep looking on Amazon and at different apps and it is just so confusing. We have a 6m motorhome, which although is short in motorhome terms, we have had a few hairy moments down some lanes.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  2 месяца назад +1

      Yes, I'd recommend it. There is a newer version and it's available from Prima Leisure via the caravan club. Club members get a discount shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1045641/avtex-tourer-three-sat-nav-gps

  • @campervanmac5880
    @campervanmac5880 4 года назад +1

    I use Waze (free) on my Android Phone even though my Campervan comes a TomTom. It has POI's etc it even lets you know there is a Pothole ahead in the road. I turn off the voice, just have it set to Alerts only.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Does Waze let you know about upcoming low bridges, width restrictions and weight limits?

  • @eileenrigby6401
    @eileenrigby6401 4 года назад

    Hi Bob, we are new to Satnav in the MH. May I ask do you need WiFi to use this or is it only needed for updates and set up ( which I could do at home)? I’d always assumed only GPS was used?
    Also, what would be the easiest way to add WiFi to our MH?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      WiFi is only to speed up the downloads, you can download via your phone. The easiest way if you want decent WiFi rather than campsite Wi-Fi or free WiFi is to use your your phone as a WiFi hot-spot. A more reliable method is to buy a MiFi (Mobile WiFi router) like the one I reviewed, the Netgear M2. ruclips.net/video/SLRM4mekbNU/видео.html

  • @malcolmlane6510
    @malcolmlane6510 4 года назад

    When you get used to it Bob, let us know how to use the co-ordinates method. Could never get the hang of it on avtex1 tourer. Cheers.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      Yes, I will try that, but most places seem to rely on postcode.

  • @colinenglish9543
    @colinenglish9543 4 года назад +1

    I have the CMH avtex 1. When I changed to the motorhome from the caravan I fitted it using the windscreen mount beside the reversing screen at the top of the windscreen and it constantly lost signal / recalculating, I reloaded the software twice, contacted garmin who sent me a reset procedure all to no avail. By fluke I changed it’s postion to the dashboard and it worked perfectly. I concluded that the metal window blind runner caused the disruption. Could it be something like that with your old satnav ?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Thanks, but no, it worked OK and we hadn't moved it, just started losing satellite signals.

  • @Shep-nf3wk
    @Shep-nf3wk 4 года назад +1

    As you are at home for a couple of weeks Bob I take it you’ll be painting then .!!!!!!!!!!

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      I'm sure I can find a video or two to do....

  • @maureenmcgrath4664
    @maureenmcgrath4664 4 года назад +1

    I have this sat nav. Bought it last year but only used it once from Fife, Scotland to Dorset last August. I have a caravan. I found it a bit confusing setting up my combined car and caravan details. I did eventually get it but then once on site, when I wanted to visit places just in the car I was loath to change it back to just car because I was worried I wouldn't set it right for my journey home. I'll need to start practicing again soon for going awat later this year. Maybe once you've got to grips with it yourselves you could do a video on setting up sat nav for your motor home plus tow car. I imagine it would be a similar set up for car plus caravan/trailer?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      It has Icons for different types of vehicles, you change change between motorhome and car, or car and caravan and Motorhome and Caravan. In Settings, Vehicle Profile, click the + symbol to add other vehicles. Choose the type of vehicle from the list at the side.

    • @maureenmcgrath4664
      @maureenmcgrath4664 4 года назад

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks I'll have another try.

  • @noelgregdavis8235
    @noelgregdavis8235 4 года назад

    Bob iv just watched the video on your sat nav that looks a good one just a quick question does it have sites in Ireland and could you let us know what price it was thanks greg

    • @MyPbass
      @MyPbass 3 года назад

      Yes, Ireland included. Costs around £340....

  • @johnvickers5750
    @johnvickers5750 4 года назад +2

    We have the Tourer 1 but never used the voice control. The phone message alerts were distracting at first. Be interesting to see what the realtime differences are between the two. Apparently you can obtain a Chubby Brown voice if you ever fancy an alternative experience😂

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      I have turned off the phone calls through the unit. The van's radio already handles hands free.

    • @johnvickers5750
      @johnvickers5750 4 года назад

      I'll have to buy a new motorhome now then Bob

  • @johnlakey5011
    @johnlakey5011 3 года назад +2

    Bob new to motorhome just a question do you still have your old sat nav and would it be for sale Regards John

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      No, not selling it, as it wouldn't pick up satellites!

  • @susansmith8773
    @susansmith8773 4 года назад +1

    After watching this Trev wants a new sat nav :o) so do I ,(especially as you can enter the size of your motorhome in it ) .

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      Oops, sorry about that.

    • @susansmith8773
      @susansmith8773 4 года назад

      Bob Earnshaw Lol Bob!!:0) Thank you for the vlog and demonstration .

  • @cedricthorn3975
    @cedricthorn3975 3 года назад +1

    Hi Bob, following your review we bought a Avtex Garmin at the Peterborough show last week for £279. Only disappointment is that you cannot link it via Bluetooth to an iPad or tablet only a phone and useage is very limited.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      I'm not sure why you need to link it to a ipad, but thanks for the info.

    • @cedricthorn3975
      @cedricthorn3975 3 года назад

      Bob Earnshaw: for the same reason you link it to a phone but a larger screen. Thanks for the review Bob.

  • @alanpenny8158
    @alanpenny8158 4 года назад +1

    Hello Bob. We're looking at moving from caravan to a motorhome. And just wondered what is the benefit of a Euro 6 B

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      It's 705% cheaper on VED (Car Tax) Have a look at my latest video.

    • @alanpenny8158
      @alanpenny8158 4 года назад

      Thanks Bob. I've just watched your latest video and understand what you and Jenny have explained. Thank you very much Bob

  • @FancyMcDancy
    @FancyMcDancy 4 года назад

    Hi Bob. Thanks for this. I see that hdew camera are selling the Garmin Camper 770LMT-D EU online for £255. Assuming that it's an easy job to load CMC and CCC POIs, are you able to say what extra do you get for the additional £83 for the Avtex?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +2

      The Avtex Tourer Two is actually the 780 model, which is £300 - £317 to start with. I suppose the advantage is that all the CMC POI will be there already downloaded and won't be hidden in the custom POI folder. Some people may not be comfortable with downloading and installing POI files. It already includes: CMC sites, CLs, and Trailer Park's free parking places, NKC rated campsites and stopovers, ASCI sites.

  • @LindiMac1
    @LindiMac1 3 года назад

    Hi Bob, great video, one question, can you just navigate using the map, like put your finger on a destination instead of saying where you want to go or post codes, this is our top contender and would like to know if we can do this as we do this currently unreliable sat nav app on the phone. Thanks

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      Yes I can, I just open the map out and tap on where I want to go, the town or road comes up and I click on Go!

    • @LindiMac1
      @LindiMac1 3 года назад +1

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo Thank you so much Bob, hope you've enjoyed your travels after lockdown, look forward to your next instalment.

  • @Robertonnz
    @Robertonnz 4 года назад +1

    Hi Bob. I have a Garmin unit. Do you know a way of navigating so as it only includes major roads only. i.e. no single track lanes?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      No, not yet.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      In navigation, custom aviodances, you can "avoid road". So I suppose you could add the main roads you want to avoid.

    • @Robertonnz
      @Robertonnz 4 года назад

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo Cheers Bob - I'll have a look

  • @matthewwhittaker7248
    @matthewwhittaker7248 3 года назад +1

    Hi bob, can this unit be powered by the usb instead of the 12volt?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      Yes, it runs off a USB lead, from the 12v USB adapter provided. You can charge from a standard USB A to micro USB lead, which is also provided.

    • @matthewwhittaker7248
      @matthewwhittaker7248 3 года назад +1

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks bob

  • @briancollis9352
    @briancollis9352 3 года назад

    Interesting Video Bob. 7 months on what are views on this sat nav? Has it taken you down any lanes / roads that you were not happy with?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      I need to do a follow up on it, but it's done nothing weird on routes.

  • @howardbooth3906
    @howardbooth3906 4 года назад

    Hi Bob,
    I have the 770LMTD & the standard Fiat tablet holder. Mine won't fit in the holder even without the cable installed. Can you say whether they have used a thinner case on the 780LMTD which is the only way I can see it would fit. Cheers.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      It is sitting on the top of the bottom fingers of the cradle, not inside the bottom fingers. It seems to be secure there because there it a sort of lip on the sat nav.

    • @howardbooth3906
      @howardbooth3906 4 года назад

      Cheers Bob I'll try that.

  • @webgibs
    @webgibs 4 года назад +1

    Hi Bob did you just want an upgrade from Falcon as i have a one and wondered if it let you down ?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      It never let us down over 5 years old, but from what I understand there are different GPS satellites up there, so I think it was struggling to find them easily.

    • @webgibs
      @webgibs 4 года назад

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks for reply I bought new one last show at NEC not iused it much but France this year should test it well

  • @chrisclark3203
    @chrisclark3203 3 года назад

    Hi Bob, nice video thanks. During the software update part, the wording indicates that it is a 780, but later you state you believe it is a 770. Appreciate if you would clarify exactly what Garmin unit it is based around. Many thanks.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад +1

      It's the 780, which is the updated version.

    • @chrisclark3203
      @chrisclark3203 3 года назад

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo many thanks Bob. Apparently the 770 only shows 2D maps and is Garmin smart watch compatible. The 780 shows 3D maps but is not smart watch compatible. A while since you made the video, so what do you think of the 780?

  • @davidkelly6713
    @davidkelly6713 11 месяцев назад

    Just bought one of these but cannot get the voice commands to work on all of the files, eg: Find Town. It comes up with the message: Not available with British English! As far as I can tell the language settings are all correct and I have downloaded the UK & Ireland maps and completed software updates. Any Idea what I’m not doing?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  11 месяцев назад +1

      Sorry I don't know why that might be, not had a problem, but I do have to speak slowly and clearly.

    • @davidkelly6713
      @davidkelly6713 11 месяцев назад

      I have tried that but no joy. Will have to keep digging! Great video though!

  • @agibsonallan
    @agibsonallan 4 года назад

    they changed all the gps sats about a year ago, i had the same problems withe the two tom toms i had they still never worked even after i did updates but they were about ten years old so now redundant. so better off withe new one so much more facility's

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Yes, maybe something like that, we did start to have problems last May. Built in redundancy I guess.

  • @kaosaxe391
    @kaosaxe391 3 года назад +1

    Hey Bob, could you share the caravan and camping poi files?

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      The Avtex Tourer Two Caravan Club edition comes preloaded with Caravan Club Sites, but the Camping and Caravanning Club Site POI download is on their website, if you are a member you can download them from the bottom of this page. www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/helpandadvice/travelplanning/sat-nav-device-top-tips/

  • @DanBakerNet
    @DanBakerNet Год назад +1

    Are you still using this sat nav? We're looking for something we can set dimensions on for routing purposes.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  Год назад

      Yes had it for three years. There is a tourer three version now.

    • @DanBakerNet
      @DanBakerNet Год назад

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks Bob, great videos by the way. We've been finding the approach to various sites videos informative for researching where to go while we're getting used to towing.

  • @andrewmerreywether4019
    @andrewmerreywether4019 2 года назад

    You can do a simulation demo Which you could do so you can look where they going oh so how do you have a video

  • @thomasross3055
    @thomasross3055 4 года назад +1

    Xcody sat nav Circa £40 on ebay allows you to put in the size perameters. Works a treat 7m 3.8tn motorhome. Also loaded in ACSI sites. I too tight to pay £332 !!

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Whatever works for you!

    • @briancollis9352
      @briancollis9352 3 года назад

      Hi Thomas, Are you still using the Xcody sat nav with your motorhome and how well does it perform?

  • @justusontour8150
    @justusontour8150 3 года назад

    Hi Bob , now you have had your New Motorhome Sat Nav a while, are you still happy with it ? Has it ever taken you on a route that was not suitable ? We are new to Motorhoming and have a van similar in size to you. We also tow a small car on an A Frame . I am in the market to buy a specialist MH Sat Nav Unit as the fixed one in our Ducato takes us down some very narrow unsuitable roads . Any advice greatly appreciated . Thank you .

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      I need to do a follow up video on the Avtex Tourer Two and there haven't been any occasions when it's taken us somewhere unsuitable. We sometimes doubted the route it's taken us but it's turned out fine.

    • @justusontour8150
      @justusontour8150 3 года назад

      @@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you Bob , very kind of you to reply . Love the videos we have learnt so much . Thank you once again. Steve & Anna

  • @kevandrews6418
    @kevandrews6418 4 года назад +1

    Nice sat nav there guys could u tell me what sort of price range r they please. Kev

  • @gordonmackie
    @gordonmackie 3 года назад

    Can’t find a POI loader that works on a Mac and I do not have any Windows devices...so can’t load any caravan site data

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      That's not good, you need a friend with Windows.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  3 года назад

      I assume you tried the Garmin one? www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3697

    • @gordonmackie
      @gordonmackie 3 года назад

      Yes, doesn’t “see” the usb attached device to download...not the end of the world

  • @paulmiller7671
    @paulmiller7671 4 года назад +1

    I have the Garmin Drivesmart 61 (smart - now there's an oxymoron), and recently visited York Rowntree site using the downloaded POI's from the CMC Site. The POI location is flawed, as it is positioned so that it would navigate you down a narrow terraced street (Vine Street) which is a dead end with only a pedestrian entrance to the site. You would then have a very long reverse up this street with little or no chance to turn around before you reached the main road. I always research sites before I arrive, so I did not fall foul of this, but I'm sure many would. It makes me wonder how many other locations of sites are incorrect and could possibly lead to awkward situations and as such I would not trust these. The POI should clearly be at the entrance gate to the site. I bought my Garmin as I was frustrated with my previous TomTom, but the bizarre routing with the Garmin makes me wonder if I made the right choice.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Yes, we found errors in our previous sat nav, they may all use the same incorrect details.

  • @sarahfreeman3268
    @sarahfreeman3268 4 года назад +2

    Hope this doesn’t mean we’re not going to loose the one and only Jenny satnav also 🤗🚐

  • @terryhuntriss6133
    @terryhuntriss6133 4 года назад +1

    Hi Bob Jenny
    How much for your old satnav

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      I was only joking, I'm not sure it's in working order.

    • @terryhuntriss6133
      @terryhuntriss6133 4 года назад

      Ok let me know bob
      My email terry2e0fmb@yahoo.co.uk

  • @tinajones4644
    @tinajones4644 4 года назад +1

    We have got the the Tom tom camper
    Though we haven't used it yet
    I didn't know that there was other makes of camper navigation

  • @resa632
    @resa632 4 года назад +1

    trailer's Park is French. Campercontact is europ.

  • @cinny2222
    @cinny2222 4 года назад +2

    5yrs ago Tech and now big Diff utr old one would be classed as Ancient how Quickly Technology moves on
    Im sure theres a App or download fir Diff Voices inc Celebs
    Good informative Vid

  • @noelgregdavis8235
    @noelgregdavis8235 4 года назад

    I got the price of the end of it

  • @thomasross3055
    @thomasross3055 4 года назад +2

    I almost chocked on my beer .. £332 seriously ? Is it worth that ? Am paying £15.99 to Tom Tom for my android phone. Ok it's got all the sites and stuff but you can get all the on google and puch in the details on Tom Tom . Am lost as to why one would pay all that money. That's a month on a camp site.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад

      Don't choke on your beer! As long as you're happy with your choice. I prefer a dedicated unit, I never got on with TomTom or Copilot on my phone.

    • @yvonne..
      @yvonne.. 4 года назад +1

      I used to use TomTom app on my phone but can't put in the dimensions. When using it locally & knowing where the narrow roads were, I had to add stops to the route to avoid them. Wouldn't be able to do that when traveling. So I have just bought a TomTom camper - it routes around all the narrow roads. 😊

  • @brumsgrub8633
    @brumsgrub8633 4 года назад +1

    The voice on a sat nav driver me crazy, I turn it off and just use it via the pics.

  • @chazsach6594
    @chazsach6594 4 года назад +1

    Are you going to make a video making Jenny redundant as her services are no longer required, before you do make sure hospitals are in POI.

  • @alisonandrews2013
    @alisonandrews2013 4 года назад

    Poor Mrs sat nag 😂

  • @NG-cb7he
    @NG-cb7he 4 года назад +1

    Looks great Bob but think it’s a bit to big especially if you have to window screen mount it.
    You would have to be mindful of the law regarding anything within 75mm of the swept areas of the wiper blades
    would cause a hazard and restriction of drivers view to the road which could lead to a on the spot fine.
    Think if anyone interested in buying one best to look at the reviews on Amazon.

    • @BobEarnshawMoHo
      @BobEarnshawMoHo  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comments. I'm not mounting on the screen but on the tablet holder as I mentioned. I had looked at many reviews on Amazon, mostly they were favourable.

  • @alisonandrews2013
    @alisonandrews2013 4 года назад

    Poor Mrs sat nag 😂