Maybe I’ve been zoned out for years and this isn’t new but I’m noticing more and more driving with 2 satnavs, why would you have 2 on the go at the same time?
If one is better than the other, just use the better one? 
Anyone here admit to this odd behaviour or can explain what’s going on?
Company satnav possibly being used for plotting the passage, not necessarily for route plotting but useful to know the current speed limit and for keeping an eye on turnings etc that may not be signed and for how far to junctions and msa etc, this is how i use the company satnav.
Second one might be a phone featuring google maps, used via mobile data purely for google traffic or other similar such as Waze for up to the moment traffic warnings
Purely out of interest i’ve tried to use waze, and yes fully aware i’m not exactly mr whizzo when it comes to tech but buggered if i can make head or tail of it, anyone have any tips for how to use it?
Maybe they’ve got two drops to do?
Juddian:
Company satnav possibly being used for plotting the passage, not necessarily for route plotting but useful to know the current speed limit and for keeping an eye on turnings etc that may not be signed and for how far to junctions and msa etc, this is how i use the company satnav.Second one might be a phone featuring google maps, used via mobile data purely for google traffic or other similar such as Waze for up to the moment traffic warnings
Purely out of interest i’ve tried to use waze, and yes fully aware i’m not exactly mr whizzo when it comes to tech but buggered if i can make head or tail of it, anyone have any tips for how to use it?
Always seems to be 2 full size satnavs , sometimes look like tablet sized, stuck to the window.
I remember trying Waze years ago and couldn’t get to grips with it, never tried again.
ezydriver:
Maybe they’ve got two drops to do?
Better hope they never do proper full blown multi-drop then 
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tachograph:
ezydriver:
Maybe they’ve got two drops to do?Better hope they never do proper full blown multi-drop then
Cor, they’d need a small mortgage wouldn’t they?
I always wondered what’s the point of this other than run 1 as backup for the other. If it’s for the purpose of ‘‘double checking’’ then what do they do when the 2 sat navs disagree? Ultimately you’ll have to follow one or the other, which one are you going to trust? If you’re going to trust the one, then why run the other at all??
TheUncaringCowboy:
]Always seems to be 2 full size satnavs , sometimes look like tablet sized, stuck to the window.
I remember trying Waze years ago and couldn’t get to grips with it, never tried again.
One sat-nav, one net-flix. ?
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Or screen for camera?
The guy I was with today has a 7in Garmin plus his mobile phone in the window with Google maps.
Our microlise/copilot doesn’t have live traffic updates, so i run my mobile or if new merc sat nav with live traffic to keep an eye i on delays
I look at where I am going on google maps. Then I put the phone back in my pocket and go to the drop.
Don’t have a sat nav holder or phone holder.
Ive got a lad with this set up, apparently one is for the fastest route, and the other is for ■■?.....cant remember which excuse he came out with last time I drove it 
And, he STILL rings me for my advice on which route to take 
ETS:
I always wondered what’s the point of this other than run 1 as backup for the other. If it’s for the purpose of ‘‘double checking’’ then what do they do when the 2 sat navs disagree? Ultimately you’ll have to follow one or the other, which one are you going to trust? If you’re going to trust the one, then why run the other at all??
Three sat navs , thats the WAY to go.
tbh I am 90% sure some of these prats with a load of screens on their dash are watching tv whilst driving.
TheUncaringCowboy:
Maybe I’ve been zoned out for years and this isn’t new but I’m noticing more and more driving with 2 satnavs, why would you have 2 on the go at the same time?If one is better than the other, just use the better one?
Anyone here admit to this odd behaviour or can explain what’s going on?
Yes I run 2 satnavs concurrently. Neither is always better so I just make a decision each time they differ. One is the built-in TomTom, so not on the windscreen, which I often like to keep zoomed out to see either the whole route, or at least far ahead.
Obviously if I know the route, it’ll just be one running for traffic.
Maybe one has the map the other is on the detailed instructions
Garmin and TomTom are great for what they are designed to do with regards to trucking features.
I am still quite green to HGV driving and only 6 months in but I use my Garmin Dezl 1000 and also run google maps on my phone when going somewhere new.
Positives of the Garmin Dezl Nav I have is it will help avoid routes with bridges, weight limit roads and will also make a good trucking route. Id much rather have a comfortable route on major A roads that maybe takes 5-10 minutes extra than have to navigate small a and b roads that google maps will inevitably do as it will do fastest route. I also love the layby feature where I can view nearby truck stops etc when break time is needed. Obviously with time and knowledge this is not as important as you build up road knowledge.
Positives of Google Maps is the detail at which you can search for farms or hard to reach places that the Nav brands simply cannot do. I will always have google on the go at the same time for last few miles if I am going somewhere new. Being able to get a satellite view of the area can help with approach direction etc. Especially if it looks like you will have to reverse into the yard.
AdamST205:
Garmin and TomTom are great for what they are designed to do with regards to trucking features.I am still quite green to HGV driving and only 6 months in but I use my Garmin Dezl 1000 and also run google maps on my phone when going somewhere new.
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Is that the 10inch one, if so Is it not a little big for the windscreen?
So tempted to buy one then I look at the price of over £700 for the 1010 and i think I will stick with my Copilot.