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From there the 'Express' program automatically checks for both GPS software and maps updates. Yes, since I already have the Garmin Express program on my computer due to the nuvi2797, it was easy to bring that program up, plug in the new 890 to the computer and add the new device (the 890) to the list of Garmins I have. I've not had a chance (yet) to test these features. The traffic and on the fly fuel price functions of the 890 are obtained via a Garmin app connected to the 890 via bluetooth.

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But, the inclusion of data for campgrounds, dump stations, propane outlets, truck stops, Walmarts, Cracker Barrels, etc., really make this unit much more useful as compared to my old Garmin. The Garmin 890 is really very nice - it should be for its 'sale' price of $400. And, even given the weight of the 890, the RAM mounts hold the screen securely and without vibration. With the adjustable RAM mount I can move the GPS to a more comfortable position as compared to my old GPS which actually had to sit up on the dash a bit too far away to make changes on the fly. Hardwiring the 12 volt/2 slot USB that used 3M double sided tape to attach to the underside of the Builtright rack was a bit un-nerving but not really difficult - let me know if you want details. Now that I have the Garmin 890 installed along with the Builtright rack for the dash tray on the Ford (150 or 250), here are a couple of pics. It is much better than the 2011 model that I had and the front side windows now more closely match the very dark tint of those read windows. when I purchased the truck in 2017 I immediately had window tint (street legal of course) put on the two side windows and a strip added to the windshield to aid in blocking some of the light and reflection from that large glass. This will still give access to the controls above the nav/control screen while also not blocking that much of the view out of the windshield - kind of picture the Garmin 'ball which is centered on the back of the unit right where the RAM mount is in the picture. As the picture you posted shows, it will not be difficult to get the Garmin to sit about half way above and below the front of the dash.

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However, it was basically designed for only one device at a time and the install was considerably more involved. Yes, I also stumbled across another mount that fits in the 'slot' between the air vents and nav/control screen. currently has the dash mount rack on sale at $38.25 If anyone has a better idea - please let me know! With the addition of a simple RAM mount extension arm I will then be able to slightly lower the large screen while at the same time get the screen placed just a tad closer to my normal seating position. There is an installation video on their website and it should be a fairly simple process to hardwire the GPS and maybe even a USB port at the same time of the install (think cell phone here). I believe that the answer is to install the dash mount rack made by Builtright Industries. So, the issue was/is with the slanted (towards the interior) 'storage tray' that is in the center of the dash on the Ford, how could I mount this 890 so that it 'cleared' they top of the storage tray and still could be lowered so as to not obscure the windshield too much. I've never been a fan of those suction windshield mounts and found that with my old GPS supported by the bean bag mount it was at a good level without obscuring the windshield too much, but, the 890 is simply too big. In looking at this more closely, I took the 890 out to the truck (and car) and found that even though the new unit is only 1 inch larger, it takes up too much of the viewing area when looking out the windshields of both the car and the truck (2017 F150). That meant that I could not use my 'bean bag mount' unless I obtained a new mounting arm with the larger sized ball. However, probably due to the overall size and slightly increased weight, Garmin has gone to a 1 inch ball and socket (Garmin says 21.83mm but the one inch is close enough). The nuvi 2797 is attached to whatever mounting system via a 7mm ball and socket.

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The touch screen also is better than previous models I've tried and both the Bluetooth and WiFi functions performed without a hitch as does the trip planning and all other features I tried. Upon receiving the new unit I found that the advertised features are, indeed, what they say they are - really very nice.

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Even though my old Garmin (nuvi 2797) has a 7 inch screen I thought that the 8 inch screen of the 890 plus the added RV related features available on it would really help me since most often I tow my Oliver solo. Given the recent price drop on the Garmin 890 I bought one.