From time to time not knowing an area that you are driving to or around can cause quite a few issues and generate dangerous moments for both you as the driver and individuals around you.

These computerized Sat Nav devices mean you can input your lorry's dimensions and weight into them after which it can assist you in plotting a route for you that you can travel safely. Knowing your route can save you precious time on the road and the less time you spend driving the lower your fuel costs is going to be.

Different companies of truck Sat Nav systems offer different use and capabilities, though much does overlap between the different manufacturers. You'll find that the basics are similar, though the extras and enhancements from one model to another may also vary based on precisely what the sat nav is designed to do. General information that is typically incorporated are the following, truck stops, loading bays, and fueling sites for the sizing of Hgv that you are driving. Two of the major manufacturers and models you'll find on the market would be the ProNav PNN 300 and the Snooper S7000 Truckmate.

The ProNav PNN 300 puts you in touch with ProNav Dimension computer software using ERN data. This encompasses aspects such as the London Lorry Ban, time based restrictions for time spans that include days of the week and night time / day time durations. Chances are you'll find the dynamic nature of the estimated time of arrival to be advantageous as well, since it can assist you revise when you might arrive on the fly according to current real time traffic conditions along your path. If you insist on keeping your eyes on the road rather than on the sat nav screen then you will appreciate the FM broadcast for verbal instructions that this device offers.

The Snooper S7000 TRUCKMATE PRO you will find has a number of the same functions but has a few differences also. It boasts a larger display screen than the ProNav Pnn 300 and tacks on camera location abilities too. Among the major selling points that might matter to you is the fact that it includes a verified database of information that is often a lot more precise than some competitors. Notice though that both this one as well as the one above use NAVTEQ mapping. What may make a distinction will be the added extras that warn of hazards that other systems might miss. The Snooper S7000 does rely on digital Television signals for some services, however.

One particular point that you will discover, irrespective of what HGV Sat Nav system you chose (and there's a price variation of about two hundred and thirty pounds between the two) that you're going to save time on the road. Averages are sixteen percent less miles driven which translates out to a sixteen percent fuel cost savings and reductions in journey time by eighteen percent. As you realize, driving eight hours is much better than driving ten.

next time you set out on your trip why not use the latest in HGV Sat Nav technology to help keep you safe, and conserve time and money.