Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - RV 795 7" RV GPS Navigator - Black
Average customer rating
3.6
(37 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 37 reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Star
5
Customer Reviews for Garmin - RV 795 7" RV GPS Navigator - Black
Customer Rating
2
Rv garmin is UNRELIABLE!
on May 29, 2024
Posted by: Unhappy camper
Trip on Oklahoma turnpike to Paris Texas it gave a 101 minute delay. Google maps and wayze did not see it.
Current trip from pagosa springs to taos new Mexico, it routed through a CLOSED road for construction. Had we trusted Google maps it routed us around so we should have trusted Google maps.
Several instances where garmin missed key things like speed changes or other critical things for driving.
Attached is pic of upgrade. I tried to cancel but garmin stated maps already deleted so would be unusable. Showed 91 hours but finally finished overnight.
Also was challenge uploading routes from rvlife (lucky youtube showed how).
GARMIN fix your junk!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
I like my old one better
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: Bruno
Every time I turn it on I have to set it up again,
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Next Step In Vehicle GPS
on May 18, 2024
Posted by: Jetdoctor
I have been using Garmin vehicle GPS for decades. I find using a GPS navigator is superior to using a cell phone. Navigation always works regardless of cell service. Every couple of years the manufacturer updates them, and I generally upgrade every few years. This RV795 was purchased to replace a Drivesmart 51 that is probably 8 years old. I like the bigger screen, and the processor is much faster. Reroutes are quick and searches require fewer steps. You can just say something and the RV795 will search for it without navigating menus. It seems to recognize speech better too. The game changer is the overhead photos of your location making it easier to find a way in or out of a parking lot/campground.
The caveat here is that you need the RV795 to be connected to a cell phone for traffic, 4 square, and overhead photos which are downloaded. The Garmin Drive app works well and I use it on a daily basis. The GPS and nav still work, just not all of the extras. After updating the firmware, op software, and maps, it took a while to figure out how to make traffic etc. work. Once connected to the phone using the Drive app, it works well. Like most devices these days expect some work to get everything working. The results are worth it.
The caveat here is that you need the RV795 to be connected to a cell phone for traffic, 4 square, and overhead photos which are downloaded. The Garmin Drive app works well and I use it on a daily basis. The GPS and nav still work, just not all of the extras. After updating the firmware, op software, and maps, it took a while to figure out how to make traffic etc. work. Once connected to the phone using the Drive app, it works well. Like most devices these days expect some work to get everything working. The results are worth it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Works great but has one annoying feature
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: Bigdog16028
As stated. The gps works great. The one feature that annoys is of course a nanny state thing to protect you from you. EVERY TIME it starts it goes to the screen to pick car or rv. When the unit starts. I want it to go into navigation. Not ask me questions as if I’m an idiot.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Trip - Especially of Jeckell Island, GA
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: D1LH
We purchased this mid-winter so that we don't get in trouble (e.g. stuck where we can't turn around) in our new RV. We had some trouble finding a cable that would accomodate the automatic updates which captures construction and traffic issues. Now we are very happy that we purchased this specific GPS!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
It really works great!
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: Bobr50
I’m transitioning from an over ten year old Magellan RV GPS, and it’s amazing how many excellent features this unit has, including very up to date maps. So far I’m very pleased with how well it works.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not what I expected
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: Pglid
I expected a reliable and accurate gps. This unit is neither. On our inaugural RV trip our route was supposed to be south on I-95. As we were approaching the on ramp Garmin instructed us to turn left and head “north” on I-95. There were many instances where Garmin was showing a max speed of 35 mph but the actual posted speed limit was 55.
The route planner feature is not easy to use. If you want to change a route section you’re supposed to enter two contact points for the route to change. If you don’t zoom in you might get routed on to narrow back country roads that an RV has no business being on.
I never had confidence that we were on a RV friendly route. For this kind of money I expected a much better product.
The route planner feature is not easy to use. If you want to change a route section you’re supposed to enter two contact points for the route to change. If you don’t zoom in you might get routed on to narrow back country roads that an RV has no business being on.
I never had confidence that we were on a RV friendly route. For this kind of money I expected a much better product.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Ideal navigational assistant!
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: Lee66
The amount of information at your fingertips is truly exceptional. A real asset when traveling unfamiliar areas.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin