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TomTom PRO 5150 Truck Live
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By Maduggo
This is an excellent piece of kit.
I didn't get mine from any seller on amazon but thought it worthy to review it anyway.
Have been using mine now for several weeks in my job, have been driving trucks from 40ton artic's to 7.5ton wagons, even used it as a normal car satnav as well.
The biggest thing that will trip people up, and maybe the other reviewer is to make sure you fully input all the dimensions of your truck at the start of the planning stage.
Height, weight, width and maximum speed, including any hazmat stuff etc, when you do this correctly and tell it where you are going it automatically sorts out where you cannot go and warns you.
If like me you are nosey to see what happens if... i left it on 23ton truck, 8ft wide, 33ft long and put it in my car and went onto a weight restricted bridge road, it warned me instantly, even showed it as a no go road on the route.
Add to this the live traffic, and it is well good, has saved me time on a few occasions now when traffic has become crap on my journey, it warns you and offers an alternative route you can take of decline.
Not sure if it knows the London green routes, that rule of no lorries before 7am thing, as iv'e not been there with it yet.
The lifetime maps will save a few quid overall as well.
One tip i would suggest, make sure you get a screen protector and a good case to keep it safe and protected.
I would deffo buy another and totally recommend it.
I didn't get mine from any seller on amazon but thought it worthy to review it anyway.
Have been using mine now for several weeks in my job, have been driving trucks from 40ton artic's to 7.5ton wagons, even used it as a normal car satnav as well.
The biggest thing that will trip people up, and maybe the other reviewer is to make sure you fully input all the dimensions of your truck at the start of the planning stage.
Height, weight, width and maximum speed, including any hazmat stuff etc, when you do this correctly and tell it where you are going it automatically sorts out where you cannot go and warns you.
If like me you are nosey to see what happens if... i left it on 23ton truck, 8ft wide, 33ft long and put it in my car and went onto a weight restricted bridge road, it warned me instantly, even showed it as a no go road on the route.
Add to this the live traffic, and it is well good, has saved me time on a few occasions now when traffic has become crap on my journey, it warns you and offers an alternative route you can take of decline.
Not sure if it knows the London green routes, that rule of no lorries before 7am thing, as iv'e not been there with it yet.
The lifetime maps will save a few quid overall as well.
One tip i would suggest, make sure you get a screen protector and a good case to keep it safe and protected.
I would deffo buy another and totally recommend it.
63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By Malcolm Bell
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a professional driver. I earn my living by driving and I drive a 40 ton articulated vehicle so I need to plan each and every journey very carefully. In the past I have used a car Sat-nav as an aid to my navigation and most of the time it was good enough to route me via sensible roads to my desired destination. Once or twice it didn't though so when my car device needed replacing and I saw this new device it seemed stupid not to give it a try! So I bought it.
As with all new devices which I entrust to direct me I initially used it with some degree of care/suspicion! The menus are slightly different to my old TomTom and it took a few days to become familiar with the differences. The routing seems to be very good and so far I have had no problems with the routes with which I have been presented. Last week my boss asked me to use a different vehicle (MAN 7.5 tonne) and collect a fridge unit from the beach-side cafe at Branscombe bay near Seaton in Devon. I thought this would be the journey which would give me confidence in this unit and I was right! The journey was from the centre of Exeter and despite the last couple of miles being on very narrow roads with tight bends the unit was very satisfactory. (Unlike the driving of the private cars I met along the way - but that is a different story!) My co-driver was shocked at the route we were given when we turned into the first of these narrow roads but it turned out perfectly OK, and there WERE a couple of other routes which might not have been so wonderful! So I am now confident that the truck-routing algorithms are satisfactory.
Now for the reservations.
When I bought this new device I went to Tomtom's website and registered the purchase. Read more ›
As with all new devices which I entrust to direct me I initially used it with some degree of care/suspicion! The menus are slightly different to my old TomTom and it took a few days to become familiar with the differences. The routing seems to be very good and so far I have had no problems with the routes with which I have been presented. Last week my boss asked me to use a different vehicle (MAN 7.5 tonne) and collect a fridge unit from the beach-side cafe at Branscombe bay near Seaton in Devon. I thought this would be the journey which would give me confidence in this unit and I was right! The journey was from the centre of Exeter and despite the last couple of miles being on very narrow roads with tight bends the unit was very satisfactory. (Unlike the driving of the private cars I met along the way - but that is a different story!) My co-driver was shocked at the route we were given when we turned into the first of these narrow roads but it turned out perfectly OK, and there WERE a couple of other routes which might not have been so wonderful! So I am now confident that the truck-routing algorithms are satisfactory.
Now for the reservations.
When I bought this new device I went to Tomtom's website and registered the purchase. Read more ›
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Mr C C Peach
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this dedicated Truck Navigation system, after I was using a chipped Tom Tom, The 5150 allows full vehicle size and weight specs, then routing to make allowance for the vehicle being driven. using this device as an aid and tool, it performs well, updating maps quickly while on route, only occasionally failing due to the route not being mapped for trucks, or 7.5 tonne restriction, overriding truck routing.
The advance traffic details can help avoid major delays but occasionally is late with the information, leaving you stuck in heavy traffic. Although all traffic information systems can be just as bad. (i.e overhead gantry, and local radio). Another downside is the dedicated screen mount/ computer connection, which means if you change vehicles frequently, be very careful to take the screen mount with you, as replacements are expensive, and the device is useless without it.
Why a standard USB connection could not be used is a mystery.
The advance traffic details can help avoid major delays but occasionally is late with the information, leaving you stuck in heavy traffic. Although all traffic information systems can be just as bad. (i.e overhead gantry, and local radio). Another downside is the dedicated screen mount/ computer connection, which means if you change vehicles frequently, be very careful to take the screen mount with you, as replacements are expensive, and the device is useless without it.
Why a standard USB connection could not be used is a mystery.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By nema sergiu
Amazon Verified Purchase
very good sat nav . worth every penny ! very pleased about him and for the services that tom tom give : updates etc..
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By mrs r brown
Amazon Verified Purchase
Looking at reviews etc I was concerned about my purchase, but if you take the time to set it up correctly, use the services such as the traffic, weather, hands free, etc its worth it.
Traffic is very accurate so far, and gives peace of mind when setting out on a route its clear, and knowing an accurate time for arrival according to the size vehicle.
Traffic is very accurate so far, and gives peace of mind when setting out on a route its clear, and knowing an accurate time for arrival according to the size vehicle.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A.P.Akeroyd
Amazon Verified Purchase
providing you put in the correct information at the start of your journey you cant go wrong. being a truck nav, i thought it would highlight all the truck stops as poi's but it does not. I also find it difficult to re-name favorites under a different name. not all the postcodes are accepted as they would be on google. For taking you away from low bridges i personally find it invaluable and worth every pound. As a truck nav it should stay with trucking and all that affiliates with the trucking world, there is a lot of room for improvements.
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Published 1 month ago by Antony Clarke
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Awesome piece of kit, but make sure you input your vehicle statistics otherwise you could go astray. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Whitmore
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely the last TomTom I will ever buy
This is the 3rd TomTom I have owned and they have steadily got worse and worse. This one won't even download and install the maps and so now it has none ~ a brick! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Terence
1.0 out of 5 stars
rubbish
stopped working after 8 weeks and trying to return the item is a nightmare.2 days off work and another excuse as to why the collection wasn't made. Read more
Published 3 months ago by j.collinge
1.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely poor quality of information
I do not recommend this product and am considering returning it. Here's why:
Very slow and unresponsive user interface (takes seconds for anything to happen after... Read more
Very slow and unresponsive user interface (takes seconds for anything to happen after... Read more
Published 4 months ago by IndigoJo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Bought this Tom Tom last week. i have used it in the truck function and the caravan function. Great product. I just need to register for for traffic and free lifetime maps
Published 4 months ago by Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I need for my lorry
Its about time they brought out this I have yet to test it as only received it today the setting for the lorry are good asks you everything so I should now find I don't get sent... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr Clive Godfrey Read
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reliable Sat Nav
The best truck nav ive used to date. Far more dynamic than the snooper truck navs. HD traffic can be a god send at times, and the routing seems pretty good. Read more
Published 5 months ago by groove88
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad at all
A good bit of kit but sometimes can be slow to respond to commands. Route planning is good and live services are great.
Not perfect but very good. Read more
Not perfect but very good. Read more
Published 5 months ago by chris747
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