RV 780 & Traffic
View Navigation at a Glance
This 6.95” GPS navigator features a bright edge-to-edge touch display so you can easily see important information.
Get Custom Routes
RV 780 takes into account the size and weight of your RV then finds the best route¹. And you can save profiles for multiple vehicles or trailers.
Outsmart the Traffic
With the included traffic cable, Garmin Traffic service comes ready to use right out of the box.
Know What’s Ahead
Get extra awareness with road warnings that let you know of upcoming steep grades, sharp curves, weight limits and more. Even view upcoming elevation information in detail to prepare for possible steep grades along the route.
Find the Best Campgrounds
To help you locate the best places for a pit stop, the RV 780 navigator includes a directory of RV parks and services plus additional content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA, iOverlander and PlanRV, which you can filter by price, amenities and more. The navigator will also show campsites, rest areas and other amenties coming up on your route.
Enjoy Road Trips with TripAdvisor
View TripAdvisor traveler ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.
Sites From the HISTORY® Database
Make traveling more enjoyable with pictures and descriptions of notable parks, monuments, museums and historic sites from the HISTORY database.
National Parks Directory
Discover and enjoy some of America’s most treasured natural resources and experiences with the included U.S. national parks directory. Easily navigate to places within the parks, including visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trailheads and more.
New Shops and Restaurants
This navigator comes preloaded with Foursquare data, making it easy to find millions of new and popular places.
Use Hands-free Features
Keep your hands on the wheel, and take advantage of smart features such as hands-free calling, smart notifications² from your compatible smartphone and voice-activated navigation. Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity makes map and software updates a snap.
Get More From the App
There’s even more when you download the Garmin Drive™ app to your compatible smartphone. Access live traffic, advanced weather and photoLive traffic cameras — right on your RV 780 navigator³.
Back up with Confidence
Need help backing out of tight spaces? RV 780 is compatible with our BC™ 30 wireless backup camera, which can transmit data up to 25’. Pick one up to get a better look at what’s behind you.
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.
²Requires smartphone (sold separately) enabled with BLUETOOTH® technology
³To use this feature, you must download the Garmin Drive app to your compatible smartphone enabled with BLUETOOTH technology
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Product Specifications
Physical & Performance
| Physical dimensions | 6.8”W x 3.9”H x 0.7”D (17.3 x 9.9 x 1.9 cm) |
| GPS | Yes |
| Display size | 6.0"W x 3.5"H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95" diag (17.7 cm) |
| Water rating | No |
| Display resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Weight |
8.45 oz (239.6 g) |
| Display type | multi-touch, glass, WSVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| Battery type | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | up to 1 hour |
Maps & Navigation
| Preloaded street maps | Yes |
Features
| Round trip routing | No |
| Sunrise/sunset times - RV | Yes |
| TripAdvisor® Traveler Ratings | Yes |
| Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands) | Yes |
| Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, "Go" alert and Garmin Real Vision™ | No |
| 3-D buildings and terrain | Yes |
| Track support | No |
| TOPO map support | No |
| Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) | Yes |
| VIRB® control | No |
| Wireless ANT+® technology | No |
| Simple truck profile | No |
| Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player | No |
| State & country border notices - Trucking | No |
| 3D Terrain | No |
| Dual-orientation display | No |
| Magnetic Mount | No |
| Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more | No |
| Wi-Fi® map and software updates | Yes |
| Bluetooth® calling | Yes |
| HOS violation warnings | No |
| Planned & dynamic fuel stops | No |
| Glove-friendly touchscreen | No |
| Includes automotive mount | No |
| Specialized RV routing | yes |
| Trucking points of interest | No |
| Motorcycle or powersports specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more | No |
| Sunlight readable and weather resistant | No |
| Includes traffic | Yes |
| Elevation profile | No |
| Speed limit changes | Yes |
| Helmet law notifications | No |
| Removable battery | No |
| Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance | Yes |
| Mile marker info - Trucking | No |
| Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.) | Yes |
| State border notices - RV | Yes |
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Data cards | microSD™ card (not included) |
| Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more | Yes |
| Road elevations | yes |
| Service History Log | No |
| Includes map updates | Yes |
| LiveTrack via app | No |
| Truck & Trailer Services directory | No |
| Truck-specific speed limits | No |
| Millions of Foursquare® points of interest | Yes |
| Mile marker info - RV | Yes |
| Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection | No |
| Smart notifications via app | Yes |
| RV Parks & Services directory | Yes |
| Custom map support | No |
| Route shaping through preferred cities/streets | Yes |
| Headphone jack/audio line-out | No |
| Sunrise/sunset times - Trucking | No |
| IFTA fuel logging capability | No |
| Backup camera compatible | yes (BC™ 30) |
| Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players | No |
| Garmin Adventurous Routing™ | No |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe) |
Yes |
In The Box
- RV 780
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- Traffic receiver/vehicle power cable
- USB cable
- Documentation
Accessories
Compatible accessories for this item are:
High-speed Multi-charger
Fleet Power Cable
Deluxe Portable Friction Mount
BC™ 30 Wireless Backup Camera, North America
Suction Cup Mount
Suction Cup Mount
GTM™ 60 HD Digital Traffic Receiver
Universal Bracket Mount
Portable Friction Mount
Vehicle Power Cable
USB Cable
AC Adapter Cable, Europe
Universal Carrying Case (up to 7-inch)
AC Adapter Cable, U.S.
16 GB microSD™ Class 10 Card with SD Adapter
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