RV 780 & Traffic
View Navigation at a Glance
This 6.95” GPS navigator features a bright edge-to-edge touch display so you can easily see important information.

Get Custom Routes
RV 780 takes into account the size and weight of your RV then finds the best route¹. And you can save profiles for multiple vehicles or trailers.

Outsmart the Traffic
With the included traffic cable, Garmin Traffic service comes ready to use right out of the box.

Know What’s Ahead
Get extra awareness with road warnings that let you know of upcoming steep grades, sharp curves, weight limits and more. Even view upcoming elevation information in detail to prepare for possible steep grades along the route.

Find the Best Campgrounds
To help you locate the best places for a pit stop, the RV 780 navigator includes a directory of RV parks and services plus additional content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA, iOverlander and PlanRV, which you can filter by price, amenities and more. The navigator will also show campsites, rest areas and other amenties coming up on your route.

Enjoy Road Trips with TripAdvisor
View TripAdvisor traveler ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.

Sites From the HISTORY® Database
Make traveling more enjoyable with pictures and descriptions of notable parks, monuments, museums and historic sites from the HISTORY database.

National Parks Directory
Discover and enjoy some of America’s most treasured natural resources and experiences with the included U.S. national parks directory. Easily navigate to places within the parks, including visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trailheads and more.

New Shops and Restaurants
This navigator comes preloaded with Foursquare data, making it easy to find millions of new and popular places.

Use Hands-free Features
Keep your hands on the wheel, and take advantage of smart features such as hands-free calling, smart notifications² from your compatible smartphone and voice-activated navigation. Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity makes map and software updates a snap.

Get More From the App
There’s even more when you download the Garmin Drive™ app to your compatible smartphone. Access live traffic, advanced weather and photoLive traffic cameras — right on your RV 780 navigator³.

Back up with Confidence
Need help backing out of tight spaces? RV 780 is compatible with our BC™ 30 wireless backup camera, which can transmit data up to 25’. Pick one up to get a better look at what’s behind you.

¹Not available in all areas. Entering your RV or trailer profile characteristics does not guarantee your RV’s characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions.
²Requires smartphone (sold separately) enabled with BLUETOOTH® technology
³To use this feature, you must download the Garmin Drive app to your compatible smartphone enabled with BLUETOOTH technology
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What is in the Box:
- RV 780
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- Traffic receiver/vehicle power cable
- USB cable
- Documentation
Physical & Performance
Display size | 6.0"W x 3.5"H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95" diag (17.7 cm) |
Battery type | rechargeable lithium-ion |
Display resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels |
GPS | Yes |
Physical dimensions | 6.8”W x 3.9”H x 0.7”D (17.3 x 9.9 x 1.9 cm) |
Water rating | No |
Weight |
8.45 oz (239.6 g) |
Display type | multi-touch, glass, WSVGA color TFT with white backlight |
Battery life | up to 1 hour |
Maps & Navigation
Preloaded street maps | Yes |
Features
Wi-Fi® map and software updates | Yes |
Sunlight readable and weather resistant | No |
Round trip routing | No |
Includes automotive mount | No |
Speed limit changes | Yes |
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe) | Yes |
IFTA fuel logging capability | No |
Magnetic Mount | No |
Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.) | Yes |
Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more | No |
Service History Log | No |
Simple truck profile | No |
VIRB® control | No |
LiveTrack via app | No |
RV Parks & Services directory | Yes |
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands) | Yes |
TripAdvisor® Traveler Ratings | Yes |
Headphone jack/audio line-out | No |
Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player | No |
Specialized RV routing | yes |
Route shaping through preferred cities/streets | Yes |
Trucking points of interest | No |
Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players | No |
Removable battery | No |
Garmin Adventurous Routing™ | No |
Wireless ANT+® technology | No |
Glove-friendly touchscreen | No |
Smart notifications via app | Yes |
Elevation profile | No |
Custom map support | No |
Sunrise/sunset times - Trucking | No |
3D Terrain | No |
Truck & Trailer Services directory | No |
TOPO map support | No |
Mile marker info - Trucking | No |
Millions of Foursquare® points of interest | Yes |
Includes map updates | Yes |
Dual-orientation display | No |
Planned & dynamic fuel stops | No |
Includes traffic | Yes |
Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection | No |
Sunrise/sunset times - RV | Yes |
Bluetooth® calling | Yes |
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more | Yes |
Mile marker info - RV | Yes |
Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, "Go" alert and Garmin Real Vision™ | No |
State & country border notices - Trucking | No |
Road elevations | yes |
Motorcycle or powersports specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more | No |
State border notices - RV | Yes |
Helmet law notifications | No |
Track support | No |
Truck-specific speed limits | No |
Internal storage | 16 GB |
HOS violation warnings | No |
Data cards | microSD™ card (not included) |
3-D buildings and terrain | Yes |
Backup camera compatible | yes (BC™ 30) |
Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance | Yes |
Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) | Yes |