Updating the trucks GPS

[Dave_and_Sue]

I have a 2011 Ram 3500 DRW.Does anyone know what you get for the $$ on the update on the factory GPS? Thanks

[BB_TX]

Don't know about the Ram, but I do like mine in my Ford. Took a little while to really learn the voice commands. They must be exactly phrased as the GPS wants it. But after getting that right, I can talk to her reasonably well.

I have two older Garmins with lifetime updates, but much prefer the built in unit with large screen over one sitting on top of the dash.

[Dave_and_Sue]

Well this makes me wonder if updating is worth the money. We do travel a lot,but ours works fine for what we do. Thanks for the info

[dfm]

joebedford wrote:
I had hoped that a GPS update for my Silverado would also fix the terrible user interface and routing problems but Chev says it doesn't change any of that. I basically don't use it - I use my motorcycle Garmin Zumo instead - free map updates for life.

AGREE , I just checked on updating maps for my Ram 3500. User interface does not get updated and it is terrible even though it is a garmin system. I use only voice command for navigation and the Ram is less than useless. In my car I have a Garmin 2595 LM which works well.
I don't know why the truck manufacturers don't use the same interface system as the Nuvi's?

So I just bought a new Garmin 660 lmt for the TV. Just installed it last night after updating all maps. Will see how well it works for me.

[joebedford]

I had hoped that a GPS update for my Silverado would also fix the terrible user interface and routing problems but Chev says it doesn't change any of that. I basically don't use it - I use my motorcycle Garmin Zumo instead - free map updates for life.

[BB_TX]

If you live in a fast growing area, or travel a lot in unfamiliar areas, updates will get you newer information on new streets and highways. Where I live is growing at a very rapid rate. New streets and whole new neighborhoods are constantly being built. And major highways are frequently revised adding lanes and reconstructed interchanges. Even two years can make a difference in GPS accuracy. So updates are useful. If you live in a area with little growth and rarely travel to growing areas, then updates would be less useful.

[SCVJeff]

The update on my Expolder is $150 and if I act now I get free shipping for an SD card!!
I use the car GPS to get me in the general area but specifically to monitor major road traffic that hasn't changed in years. For specific navigation I use Navigon on the iPhone that updates quarterly for free.

[Lwiddis]

At least in California...what new roads? Parks? Hmmmm...none.