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  • Page 1 RV 895 / RV 1095 CAMPER 895 / CAMPER 1095 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Arriving at Your Destination....17 Changing Your Active Route....18 Adding a Location to Your Route..18 Getting Started......... 1 Shaping Your Route......18 Device Overview........1 Taking a Detour......... 18 Mounting and Powering the Device in Changing the Route Calculation Your Vehicle..........
  • Page 4 Clearing the List of Recently Found Tips After Pairing the Devices..34 Locations........... 26 Going to an Address or Location Using Viewing Current Location the Garmin Drive App......35 Information..........26 Smart Notifications....... 35 Finding Emergency Services and Receiving Notifications..... 35 Fuel.............
  • Page 5 Connecting Accessories....56 Restoring Settings......... 47 Connecting a Control Input....57 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Device Information......47 Power..........58 Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Viewing E-label Regulatory and Device..........59 Compliance Information....... 47 Garmin PowerSwitch Specifications........48 Specifications........59 Charging the Device......
  • Page 6 Computer........... 63 Transferring Data From Your Computer........... 63 Transferring GPX Files From Your Computer........... 63 Exporting GPX Files with the Garmin Drive App..........64 Importing GPX Files with the Garmin Drive App..........64 Exporting GPX Files with a Memory Card............ 64 Importing GPX Files with a Memory Card............

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. • Update the maps and software on your device (Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network, page 49).
  • Page 8 Microphone for hands-free calling and voice command Volume control Power key USB power and data port Map and data memory card slot Magnetic mount interface with 14-pin connector Speaker Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Mounting And Powering The Device In Your Vehicle

    Mounting and Powering the Device in Your Vehicle WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight. Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some internal medical devices and electronic devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, or hard drives in laptop computers.
  • Page 10 3 If necessary, loosen the thumbscrew on the suction cup arm and the nut on the ball mount , and adjust the mount for better viewing and operation. 4 Tighten the thumbscrew on the suction cup arm and the nut on the ball mount. Getting Started...
  • Page 11 5 Place the device onto the magnetic mount. 6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Installing The Screw-Down Mount On The Dashboard

    Garmin ® is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation. NOTICE To avoid possible damage to your vehicle, Garmin recommends professional installation of the screw-down ball mount. 1 Place the mount on the selected location.
  • Page 13 5 Insert the ball mount arm into the mount. 6 Insert the thumbscrew into the mount, and tighten it to secure the ball mount arm. Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Installing The Ball Mount Adapter

    Installing the Ball Mount Adapter Your device includes a one-inch ball mount that is compatible with third-party mounting solutions. 1 Remove the four screws securing the mount socket to the magnetic mount. 2 Remove the mount socket. 3 Secure the one-inch ball mount to the magnetic mount using the screws removed in step 1.

  • Page 15: Turning The Device On Or Off

    Turning the Device On or Off • To turn the device on, press the power key , or connect the device to power. • To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key while the device is on. While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    The home screen contains shortcuts for frequently used apps. The app drawer contains all the apps installed on your device, organized into two tabs. The Navigation tab contains Garmin apps useful for navigation, dispatching, and hours of service recording. The Tools tab contains apps useful for communication and other tasks.

  • Page 17: Adding Shortcuts To The Home Screen

    Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen 1 Select 2 Select an app tab to view additional applications. 3 Hold an application, and drag it to a location on the home screen. Viewing Notifications WARNING Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 18: Vehicle Profiles

    Vehicle Profiles WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions when making driving decisions.

  • Page 19: Adding Propane Tanks

    The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information only and do not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 20: Enabling Or Disabling Driver Alerts

    2 Select or clear the check box next to each alert. Red Light and Speed Cameras NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a red light or speed camera database. NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product models.

  • Page 21: Editing And Saving Your Active Route

    Editing and Saving Your Active Route If a route is active, you can use the route planner to edit and save it. 1 Select > Route Planner > My Active Route. 2 Edit your route using any of the route planner features. The route recalculates each time you make a change.

  • Page 22: Your Route On The Map

    Your Route on the Map As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using voice prompts and information on the map. Instructions for your next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the map. Distance to the next action.

  • Page 23: Active Lane Guidance

    Active Lane Guidance As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn. Viewing Turns and Directions While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane changes, or other directions for your route.

  • Page 24: Changing Your Active Route

    Changing Your Active Route Adding a Location to Your Route Before you can add a location to your route, you must be navigating a route (Starting a Route, page 15). You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next destination in your route.

  • Page 25: Using Suggested Routes

    Using Suggested Routes Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one location and enable the travel history feature (Device Settings, page 47). Using the myTrends feature, your device predicts your destination based on your travel history, the day of the ™...

  • Page 26: Custom Avoidances

    Custom Avoidances Custom avoidances allow you to select specific areas or sections of road to avoid. When the device calculates a route, it avoids these areas and roads unless no other reasonable route is available. Avoiding a Road 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance.

  • Page 27: Finding And Saving Locations

    Finding and Saving Locations The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street information. The Where To? menu helps you find your destination by providing several methods to browse, search, and save this information. From the main menu, select Where To?.

  • Page 28: Finding A Location Using The Search Bar

    6 If necessary, select a location. Trendy Places NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the Tripadvisor or Michelin information. You are ® responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with points of interest.

  • Page 29: Searching Within A Category

    Searching Within a Category After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last four destinations you selected. 1 Select Where To? > Categories. 2 Select a category. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 30: Changing The Search Area

    Installing POI Loader You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer and install them on your device using POI Loader software. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Finding Custom POIs Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs on your device using the POI Loader software (Installing POI Loader, page 24).

  • Page 31: Finding A Location Using Coordinates

    • To start a route to the coordinates, select Go!. Foursquare NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of information provided by Foursquare. You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with points of interest.

  • Page 32: Clearing The List Of Recently Found Locations

    Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes. Viewing Current Location Information You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location.

  • Page 33: Saving Your Current Location

    Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a location. 4 Select 5 Select >...

  • Page 34: Using The Map

    Using the Map You can use the map to navigate a route (Your Route on the Map, page 16) or to view a map of your surroundings when no route is active. 1 Select View Map. 2 Touch anywhere on the map. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 35: Up Ahead

    3 Select Plan Arrival. A preview of your destination appears on the map. Popular truck destinations appear next to the map. If your RV / Camper device is paired with the Garmin Drive app, it downloads BirdsEye satellite imagery automatically.

  • Page 36: Viewing Upcoming Cities And Exit Services

    Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services 1 From the map, select > Cities Ahead. While you are traveling along a highway or an active route, the map tool shows information about upcoming cities and exits. 2 Select a city. The device shows a list of points of interest located at the selected city exit, such as fuel stations, lodging, or restaurants.

  • Page 37: Restriction Warnings

    Restriction Warnings Height Weight Length Width Trailer height Trailer weight Trailer length Trailer width No boat trailers allowed No campers allowed No trailers allowed No propane No left turn No right turn No U turn Road Condition Warnings Risk of grounding Lateral wind Narrow road Sharp curve...

  • Page 38: Alerts

    Alerts Weigh station Road not verified for motorhomes Trip Information Viewing Trip Data from the Map From the map, select > Trip Data. Viewing Customized Trip Information on the Map You can use the trip data map tool to show customized trip information on the map. 1 From the map, select >...

  • Page 39: Viewing Upcoming Traffic

    Viewing Upcoming Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving traffic data (Traffic, page 37). You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or along the road on which you are traveling.

  • Page 40: Live Services, Traffic, And Smartphone Features

    Send locations to device: Allows you to send locations from your smartphone to your navigation device. Pairing with Your Smartphone You can pair your RV / Camper device with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive app to enable additional features and access live information (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 34).

  • Page 41: Going To An Address Or Location Using The Garmin Drive App

    Going to an Address or Location Using the Garmin Drive App You can use the Garmin Drive app to search for an address, business, or point of interest, and send it to your RV / Camper device for navigation. 1 From the Garmin Drive app, select Where To?.

  • Page 42: Placing A Call

    3 Select a feature to enable or disable it. Showing or Hiding App Notifications (Android ™ You can use the Garmin Drive app to customize which types of smartphone notifications appear on your RV / Camper device. 1 On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.

  • Page 43: Showing Or Hiding Notification Categories For Your Apple Device

    1 Connect your device to the Garmin Drive app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 34). 2 On your RV / Camper device, select Settings > Traffic > Traffic, and verify the Garmin Live Traffic option is selected. Viewing Traffic on the Map The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads.

  • Page 44: Searching For Traffic Incidents

    Launching Garmin Voice-Activated Navigation Garmin voice-activated navigation allows you to use plain language spoken requests to search for locations and addresses, start routes with turn-by-turn directions, place hands-free phone calls, and more. • Say OK, Garmin, and make a spoken request.

  • Page 45: Using The Apps

    Using the Apps Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device You can view the complete owner's manual on the device screen in many languages. 1 Select > Tools > Owner's Manual. The owner's manual appears in the same language as the software text (Setting the Text Language, page 47).

  • Page 46: Changing Routing Options For A Route

    States, including Pilot Flying J Travel Centers. You can use the loyalty program apps on your RV / Camper device to check reward points balances and other loyalty program information. To activate loyalty program features, sign in to your loyalty program account in the Garmin Drive app. NOTE: This feature is available only in the United States.

  • Page 47: Deleting Service Categories

    5 Select Delete. Viewing the Weather Forecast Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the Garmin Drive app to receive weather data (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 34).

  • Page 48: Garmin Powerswitch™ App

    Displays Garmin PowerSwitch device tabs and custom layout tabs Activating a Power Switch Before you can use the Garmin PowerSwitch app to activate a switch, you must install your Garmin PowerSwitch device in your vehicle and pair it with the Garmin PowerSwitch app.

  • Page 49: Customizing A Button

    Before you can use control input functions, you must connect a control input to your Garmin PowerSwitch device (Connecting a Control Input, page 57). You can assign one or more switches to turn on when the Garmin PowerSwitch device receives a signal from a control input. 1 Select 2 Select your Garmin PowerSwitch device.
  • Page 50 11 Select . 12 If necessary, select Add Action to add additional actions for the button. You can add one action for every switch on the Garmin PowerSwitch device. Arranging Buttons In a Custom Layout 1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab.

  • Page 51: Settings

    Sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling Maps You can enable map products installed on your device. TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to garmin.com/maps. 1 Select Settings > Map Display > myMaps. 2 Select a map.

  • Page 52: Driver Assistance Settings

    Driver Assistance Settings Select Settings > Driver Assistance. Driver Alerts: Enables an audible alert for each type of driver alert (Driver Awareness Features and Alerts, page 13). Proximity Alerts: Alerts you when you approach speed cameras or red light cameras. Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation.

  • Page 53: Setting An Alarm

    Legal Information: Allows you to view the end-user license agreement (EULA) and software license information. Regulatory information: Displays e-label regulatory and compliance information. Garmin device information: Displays hardware and software version information. Restoring Settings You can restore a category of settings to the factory default values.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    • Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory, such as a wall power adapter. You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or www.garmin.com. The device may charge slowly when connected to a third-party adapter.

  • Page 55: Updating Maps And Software Using A Wi-Fi Network

    This allows you to keep your device up to date without connecting it to a computer. 1 Using the included USB cable, connect the device to external power. NOTE: A USB power adapter is not included. Go to the product page on garmin.com to purchase a power adapter accessory.

  • Page 56: Updating Maps And Software With Garmin Express

    Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express You can use the Garmin Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device. 1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer, go to garmin.com/express...

  • Page 57: Installing Garmin Express

    • To install a specific update, click View Details, and click Install next to the update you want. The Garmin Express application downloads and installs the updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this process may take a long time on slower internet connections.

  • Page 58: Restarting The Device

    Restarting the Device You can restart your device if it stops functioning. Hold the power key for 7 seconds. Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup 1 If necessary loosen the nut that secures the mount to the suction cup ball. 2 Turn the device mount to the right or left.

  • Page 59: My Battery Does Not Stay Charged For Very Long

    Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury. You can use a connected Garmin PowerSwitch device to control lights, fans, and more from your RV / Camper device.

  • Page 60: Mounting The Device

    Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, HVAC, and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the mount to the vehicle. Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation. 1 Place the mount on the selected location.

  • Page 61: Opening The Front Cover

    Opening the Front Cover You must open the front cover to make electrical connections. 1 Lift the front cover latch and rotate it counter-clockwise. 2 Pull the front cover off of the device. Appendix...

  • Page 62: Connecting Accessories

    Accessory requirements: • Verify the amperage rating of each accessory before wiring it to the Garmin PowerSwitch device. The device supports accessories up to 30 A for each channel and a maximum of 100 A for the entire system.

  • Page 63: Connecting A Control Input

    CAUTION Do not connect the accessory ground wires to the ground terminal (GND) on the Garmin PowerSwitch device, as doing so could result in personal injury or property damage, or could negatively impact device functionality. 3 Verify that all electrical connections are tight and will not come loose during use.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Device To Vehicle Power

    Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power Before you can connect the device to vehicle power, you must remove the warning tag from the +12V terminal on the device. You should always confirm all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the device.

  • Page 65: Pairing With A Garmin Navigation Device

    Wireless Cameras Your device can display the video feed from one or more connected wireless cameras. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Appendix...

  • Page 66: Garmin Navigation Device

    50 Backup Camera with a Garmin Navigation Device ™ Before you can connect to a camera you must enable the Wi‑Fi setting on your Garmin navigation device. The BC 50 wireless backup camera is compatible with some Garmin navigation devices with Android. Go to garmin.com/bc50...

  • Page 67: Viewing The Backup Camera

    After you pair your camera with a compatible Garmin navigation device, the camera view appears automatically when you turn on your navigation device, and you can manually show the camera at any time.

  • Page 68: Connecting A Dash Camera To The Powered Mount

    You can use the RV / Camper device mount to power a compatible Garmin dash camera. This can be useful if you need to connect the RV / Camper device and the dash camera to the same power source in your vehicle.

  • Page 69: Formatting The Memory Card

    4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Browse to a folder on the device. NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Transferring GPX Files From Your Computer Apple computers may require additional third-party software, such as Android File Transfer, to read and write files on this device.

  • Page 70: Exporting Gpx Files With The Garmin Drive App

    Importing GPX Files with the Garmin Drive App You can import data, such as waypoints and routes, in GPX file format using the Garmin Drive app. For example, you can send waypoints or routes received in an email to your RV / Camper device.
  • Page 72 August 2022 GUID-03E29042-23C8-4418-8521-2AAEA94C7400 v3...
  • Page 80 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION July 2022 GUID-AF17F60C-F9D9-404C-B64A-59857F23057F v6...
  • Page 81 Always mount other factors that may affect safety while driving. your Garmin device in a location that does not obstruct For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before the driver's view of the road. Garmin does not assume...
  • Page 82 (RF) energy for data communications. The at all times. Garmin will not be responsible for any traffic device emits RF energy below the published limits when fines or citations that you may receive for failing to follow operating in its maximum output power mode and when all applicable traffic laws and signs.
  • Page 83 Limited Warranty, and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country. then Garmin will, at its option: (i) repair the device using Garmin products are intended to be used only as an new parts or previously used parts that satisfy Garmin's...
  • Page 84 Garmin products and parts, or require you to ship your product to a Garmin Authorized service facility in the country of original purchase or to a Garmin Authorized service facility in another country that can service your product, in which case you will be responsible for complying with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and for paying all custom duties, V.A.T.,...

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