Four worth a look
A quartet of sat navs ideal for guiding you on your way
Snooper Ventura SC5900
Price £299.99 gb.snooper.eu Screen size 5in Connectivity USB cable Motorhome-specific Yes Touchscreen Yes Preloaded POI Yes Mapping Europe
The Snooper Ventura has been honed over a decade or so to make it one of the best motorhome-specific sat navs on the market. As well as a high-definition LCD screen and clear, concise navigational instructions, it features a built-in digital video recorder (dash cam) with continuous-loop recording. In addition to this hardware, the Snooper offers ULEZ-avoidance algorithms and Adblue supplier navigation, and lists 24,000 campsites and stopovers in 31 countries. e unit even has Bluetooth hands-free technology for safe calls while driving, and offers free lifetime European mapping updates. Snooper will also direct you to fuel stations big enough for motorhomes to manoeuvre in easily.
Avtex Tourer Three
Price From £349.99 avtex.co.uk or camc.com (shop) Screen size 6.95in Connectivity Wi-Fi Motorhome-specific Yes Touchscreen Yes Preloaded POI Yes Mapping Europe (free updates)
Created in collaboration with Garmin, this top-spec sat nav is endorsed by the Caravan and Motorhome Club and incorporates a database of all the Club’s campsites, plus Tripadvisor destinations and ratings. Routes are optimised for large leisure vehicles, taking the size and weight of your ’van into account and warning of low bridges, narrow roads and steep gradients. e Tourer ree also has BirdsEye technology, which delivers high-definition satellite imagery to help you navigate your arrival on site, or other tricky locations en route. e POI menu is filled with great places to visit, while Environmental Routing can minimise your carbon footprint. Garmin Voice Assist means you don’t have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road when inputting instructions.
TomTom GO Camper Max (2nd Gen)
Price £269.99 tomtom.com Screen size 7in Connectivity Wi-Fi Motorhome-specific Yes Touchscreen Yes Preloaded POI Yes Mapping World
TomTom is one of the most highly regarded sat nav brands and its range of devices is varied and comprehensive. is mid-priced unit features motorhome-specific routing, so you can leave narrow streets and country lanes behind and drive confidently in any unknown region. Simply input your vehicle dimensions and you’re ready to roll. Preloaded POI will help you locate campsites and attractions en route. All of the data is displayed clearly on the big 7in touchscreen, so it’s quicker, easier and safer to digest. Clever animations make complex routing simple to understand. Maps can be easily updated by connecting the unit to a Wi-Fi network, meaning there is no need for cables or computers.
Garmin CamperCam 795
Price From £499.99 garmin.com Screen size 7in Connectivity Wi-Fi Motorhome-specific Yes Touchscreen Yes Preloaded POI Yes Mapping Europe
This sophisticated sat nav does have a hefty price tag, but that’s because it incorporates so much cutting-edge technology and a high-quality dash cam. e large, clear display is easy to read, and the Garmin graphics have been honed over the years. It links to the Garmin Drive app, and footage and data are securely saved to Garmin Vault. As well as effective mapping and journey recording, it features lane departure and forward collision warnings, reversing camera compatibility, BirdsEye satellite imaging and much more. Specifically for leisure vehicle users, it also delivers thousands of useful POI and it’s home to a database of Europe’s finest campsites from ACSI, Campercontact and Trailer’s Park. In short, this compact, robust little unit does pretty much everything!