Garmin Camper 895 Camper and Caravan Europe

For years I had a good experience with the 7" predecessor 760LM of this Camper 895. That is why I chose a Garmin again, but with a larger screen for an even better view. I could no longer update the previous one due to a technical defect and that became a problem with the ever-changing traffic situations. I have not yet tested the 895 in practice. I have already experienced that when setting up the voice control I immediately received a message that this is not supported in the language and region set. specifications nevertheless state NL as an option. How I should understand 'region' in this context is not clear to me. Practice will show. Using the windshield as a support point for the suction cup is not an option with an integral. Sticking the supplied disc next to the dial cover just worked (I prefer not to drill into the dashboard) but because the dashboard of my Ducato-based motorhome slopes downwards to the windshield, I had to turn the ball joint backwards, making the lever of the suction cup difficult to reach. It just works. The link with GSM for extra functions is new and I still have to test it. Pairing via WiFi and Bluetooth is smooth.

Big but not too big

I have been using Garmin on my motorcycle for years (Zumo XT2), so I am very familiar with the interface and features. It is remarkable how they have specifically "pimped" this device for motorhomes. You can enter the dimensions of your camper. There is an abundance of pre-booked campsites and a long list of points of interest, complete with Tripadvisor ratings.

It is still a bit early to have thoroughly tested all the functions, but so far, I am extremely pleased with the device!