One thing that can be said about truck and motorcycle GPS gadgets is that there are so many brands available, it's rather difficult to know which one you should get for your vehicle. In this article, we will discuss what you should be looking for in a GPS.
Rugged And Durable
Motorcycle and truck GPS basically take some form of advice in their lifetime. For motor GPS, it's nature. For trucks, it's drivers who don't wipe their hands after eating a juicy burger. That said, find a heavy-duty GPS that is water-proof and you can never go wrong.
You need a rugged and durable unit that can handle the vibration that comes with motorcycling and that may be able to handle a drop from your bike.
Devices can also be waterproofed, so that they work in inclement conditions.
3. Voice monitoring and directions
A decent GPS should give you voice directions on where to take a left turn, tell you about speed limits and warn you if you're going over the speed limit for that particular road. Best of all, it should tell you how many minutes and kilometers are left before you reach your destination.
Since you will be riding in open terrain, without sun protection, try to find a GPS that provides a sun shield so you will be able to view its display. On the other end of the spectrum, the screen should have sufficient brightness so it can be viewed in darker conditions as well.
A good GPS should tell you where the next gas station or truck service station is. This is very important if you are driving to a new place far away.
At times when you are not able to view the screen, you should be able to listen to the audio produced by your GPS. There are motorcycle GPS systems that furnish a bluetooth audio output signal. You can use these systems with a helmet that is bluetooth enabled. This will enable you to hear directions while you are riding.
GPS technology uses the very accurate clocks on 24 orbiting satellites to measure a distance. This requires that the antenna on your truck & motorcycle GPS must have a clear sky view and needs to have its batteries properly charged.
In all, what really makes a good GPS is the amount of accurate information (from speed limits to where the next toilet is) it contains to make your driving a more pleasant and safe experience. Before you buy a GPS, check out the reviews for different brands.
About the Author:
Yaha Jones helps with a GPS Review Site that educates people about the different benefits associated with various GPS devices. For a quick preview watch this video about the: Garmin GTU 10. Also, be sure to watch this video as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HeNYVHAi4Q.
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