Must-have Garmin Products to Enhance Your Summer RV Trip

You’ll never regret taking the scenic route. The magic of looking out the window and taking in the view is, quite frankly, unmatched and one of the many benefits of traveling in an RV.

There is never a bad time to dust off the RV and visit bucket list destinations and national parks — adventure awaits no matter the time of the year. To get the most out of your experience, there are a variety of Garmin products that can help enhance your cross-country adventures. Here are some must-have RV essentials that will allow you to sit back, enjoy the view and feel confident that you’ll make it to your destination.

RV Navigators

Whether you’re travelling to a new or familiar area, having an RV-specific GPS navigator will help you spend less time planning your trip and more time enjoying it. With custom routing¹, road warnings, and a directory of RV parks and services at your fingertips, this lineup of purpose-built Garmin GPS devices includes the RV 795, RV 895 and RV 1095. Designed with RV enthusiasts in mind, these navigators can help guide you to any destination and allow you to control electronics in your RV, ensuring you’ll be able to make the most of your trip.

• Custom Routing: With the help of your navigator, you can insert your RV’s size and weight. With that information, the navigator will customise your route so that you can avoid steep grades and tight turns¹.
• Satellite Imagery: As you approach your destination, you’ll be able to get automatic high-resolution overhead views of your RV park or campground.
• Pit Stops: If visiting a national park is one of your must-do’s, locating visitor centers, campgrounds and noteworthy landmarks is easily accessible with the help of your navigator, which is preloaded with a national park directory. Settling into your destination shouldn’t be stressful.
• More Control From the Cab:  Pair your RV navigator with a Garmin PowerSwitch™ digital switch box to control your vehicle’s 12-volt electronics such as lights, fans, water pump and more with the touch of a button.

Dash/Backup Cameras

Driving such a big vehicle requires multiple eyes, and cameras can help. Luckily, we have them.

Dash Cams²: Dash Cam Mini 3, X110, X210 and X310 all provide  sharp, high-definition video of the road in front of you. Using the voice control feature, you can tell your camera when to save, start or stop your video — making it easy to capture the views in front of you. And with the automatic incident detection feature, your camera will record video of any events that happen.

You can see what lies ahead of you with a Garmin navigator and dash cam, but what about behind you? This is where a Garmin backup camera comes into play.

• BC 50/BC 50 Night Vision: When you pair your RV navigator with a BC 50 backup camera, you can reverse with confidence — even in larger RVs or with towable trailers. These wireless backup cameras give you a clear view on your compatible Garmin navigator, and select models offer night vision to help illuminate behind your rig at night.

inReach® Satellite Communicators

It’s important to unplug and enjoy some of the world’s treasures. Whether your bucket list adventure is visiting the ancient sequoias at Yosemite or walking along the red rocks of the Grand Canyon, you’ll want to be prepared for the unexpected so you can explore with confidence.

With Garmin inReach satellite communication devices³, you’ll be able to enjoy the sites around you while staying connected to loved ones back home and allowing them to follow your adventures.

• inReach Mini 2: With an active inReach subscription, you can venture confidently with the ability to send and receive text messages to friends and family back home to let them know how your trip’s going without cell service — it’s especially helpful when you are traveling long stretches. With the LiveTrack™ feature, they can also track how far you’ve gone, how long you’ve been there and your elevation. It’s also extremely durable, boasts a long battery life of up to 14 days at 10-min tracking intervals and fits perfectly in the palm of your hand.
• inReach Messenger Plus: Share your journey with your loved ones and let them see what you see. When paired with your smartphone, you’ll be able to exchange photos, voice messages and text messages⁴ even when outside of cell service.
• Interactive SOS Messages: No matter which inReach device you choose, with an active subscription you can feel at ease knowing you can trigger an SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response^SM, our 24/7-staffed international coordination center for help in an emergency.   

Adventure Smartwatches

We know your itinerary includes going on some outdoor adventures, and Garmin GPS outdoor smartwatches are the perfect companion. With a rugged, durable design, the Instinct® or fēnix® lineup of adventure watches are purpose-built with explorers in mind.

• Instinct: With thermal and shock resistance, the Garmin Instinct is built for durability and offers limitless battery life on solar versions. If you’ve taken to the trail for a hike, track it on your Instinct. Navigation features such as the 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS support ensure you always know where to go.
• fēnix: Whether you’re going on a hike, a climb or just looking to explore, you’ll be able to track it all on your fēnix smartwatch. Route your trip or download your course beforehand using the enhanced map navigation feature. Even if it’s an early morning hike to watch the sunrise or a late-night adventure to see the stars, take advantage of the built-in LED flashlight.

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As you prep for your road trip, Garmin has you covered every step of the way. We’ll leave the exploring to you — but leave it to us to help you get where you need to go, track your activities, keep you connected when you need it and make sure you pull your trip off seamlessly.

¹Not available in all areas. Entering your RV or trailer profile characteristics does not guarantee your RV’s characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions.

²Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.

³Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. 

⁴Jurisdiction restrictions may apply; requires active inReach subscription and paired smartphone. Photo and voice messaging requires use of the Garmin Messenger™ app on your compatible smartphone.