Garmin launches feature-packed 10-inch sat-nav for your camper or caravan
Wherever you may roam
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Garminhas launched its biggest ever sat-nav for caravans and campers, with a 10-inch touchscreen display that makes it easier to read from your dashboard,
TheCamper 1090(also known as the RV 1090) is equipped with the features we’ve come to expect from Garmin, including warnings of upcoming hazards, custom routes that take into account the size and weight of your vehicle (no more worries about low or weak bridges), and a full directory of campsites and caravan parks (very handy for those in more remote areas).
The device is also pre-loaded with points of interest from Foursquare, ratings from Tripadvisor, so you can find the best places to stop on your journey.
There’s also a new easy trip planning feature, which lets you pair the sat-nav with the Garmin Drive app on your phone, so you can import and share GPX files before or during a trip, and see live fuel prices, traffic and weather conditions right on the 10-inch GPS screen. You can also get smartphone notifications without the need to look down at your phone.
Bluetooth phone calls and touch-free voice navigation make things even safer; wake the device by saying ‘OK Garmin’ to activate the microphone, and it’ll be ready to accept commands.
Wherever you may roam
The Camper 1090 comes with maps for the whole of Europe already installed, and you can download ones for North and South America, Middle and North Africa, South Africa, Australia and New Zealandfrom Garmin’s website. Wi-Fi connectivity means these maps can be uploaded without a wired connection.
It’s available now for$699.99/£639.99(pricing for Australia is coming soon).
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This is a smart time for Garmin to release a bigger, more user-friendly sat-nav. The current pandemic means many people are having to rethink their vacation plans, and (provided local laws allow it) a camping holiday is a good way to get a much-needed break in 2021 without mingling with people from outside your household.
Cat is TechRadar’s Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She’s been a tech journalist for 15 years, and is here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working she’s a keen home baker, and makes a pretty mean macaron.
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