Plan to make memories with adventure-friendly RV series navigators from Garmin

News provided by

Jan 04, 2023, 07:00 ET

RV 895/1095 navigators bring large displays, enhanced travel content and simplified arrival planning using high-resolution satellite imagery of RV parks and campgrounds

OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the large, tablet-like 8 and 10-inch RV 895 and RV 1095 navigators, tailored to the RV and camping lifestyle. The series boasts a reimagined feature set to help RV drivers maneuver in larger vehicles, offering recommended routes based on the size and weight of their recreational vehicles or towable trailers. In addition to custom vehicle routing and preloaded traveler content, the navigators can simplify arrival with BirdsEye satellite imagery, which shows vivid aerial views for most addresses and locations, including campgrounds and RV parks. The new navigators incorporate a split-view map option that shows an active route on one side, with an overview of the remaining route and impending weather conditions¹ on the other.

"We're excited to offer our very best in navigation for camping enthusiasts," said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. "Find the best places to stop along your route, access real-time parking and shower availability at popular travel centers and enjoy vivid satellite map views upon arrival to easily see the best route for maneuvering your RV."

Routing made easy

Recreational drivers can utilize custom routing² based on the size and weight of their vehicle or trailer and drive with increased awareness of the road ahead with alerts for upcoming bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, school zones, steep grades and more. In addition, travelers can use the route planner to discover the best stops along the way to enrich their journey with recommendations for local hot spots as well as suggestions for more adventurous routes and scenery.

Purpose-built for the camping adventure

The new RV 895 and RV 1095 include several of the core navigation features to upgrade the experience for any camping adventure:

A wealth of pre-loaded traveler information, including a convenient directory of U.S. national parks, content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA^®campgrounds, Tripadvisor^®traveler ratings and millions of popular points of interest from Foursquare^®.
Travel plaza loyalty points and rewards from participating providers across the U.S., including Pilot Travel Centers LLC^®, can be displayed on the navigator when paired with the Garmin Drive^™ smartphone app.
Map updates of North America are included, with coverage of the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas.
Trip planning made easy through the Garmin Drive app, allowing travelers to plot their course prior to departure.
Garmin Voice Assist allows the user to control the navigator with their voice, while built-in Bluetooth^®technology gives the user the ability to make and take calls hands-free when the navigator is paired with the Garmin Drive app.
Receive real-time traffic information, weather, fuel prices and smart notifications when paired with the Garmin Drive app.

Traveling in tandem

Travelers can easily use their new RV navigators with a variety of compatible Garmin products and services (sold separately) designed to improve and simplify the journey, including:

Backup cameras – BC^™ 50 wireless backup cameras or compatible third-party wired cameras³ pair with the RV navigator to display what's behind the RV when in reverse
Garmin PowerSwitch – compact digital switch box for convenient control of the RV's 12-volt electronics such as lights, fans and more
Wireless Bluetooth headsets – Garmin headsets with active noise cancellation (ANC) offer high-quality audio for loud road-noise environments

Available now, the RV 895 has a suggested retail price of $699.99, while the RV 1095 has a suggested retail price of $899.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/rv. See the RV series navigators on display during CES 2023 at the Garmin booth, #3641.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the automotive industry and become essential to the lives of drivers, commuters and motorists of all types. Committed to designing user-friendly, purpose-built portable navigation solutions that enhance every drive, ride and adventure, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect with @garmin on social media, or follow our adventures at garmin.com/blog.

¹Requires navigator to be paired with the Garmin Drive smartphone app
²Not 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.
³Requires the Garmin magnetic mount with video-in port accessory (sold separately)

About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Tread are registered trademarks, and BC, Garmin Drive and dēzl are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

© HERE. All rights reserved. Satellite Imagery © 2022 Maxar Technologies (date of satellite imagery may vary). © TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved. © 2022 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. © Pilot Travel Centers LLC 2022. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. Foursquare is a registered trademark of Foursquare Labs, Inc. foursquare^®and the foursquare^®logos are registered trademarks of Foursquare Labs, Inc.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Mike Cummings
913-397-8200
[email protected]

SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.