The StreetPilot 7200’s huge 7-inch touch-screen display means you’ll always see where you’re going - from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, Garmin’s 7000-series are premium automotive units that come preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps and display navigation, entertainment, traffic and weather on a grand sunlight-readable display.
With the purchase of an optional sensor, the StreetPilot 7200 notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered, and then offers an alternate route. This optional traffic management capability makes driving with GPS essential, even if you know where you’re going.
Traffic is delivered to the 7000 series through the GTM 10, GTM 11 or GXM 30 antenna. Get traffic alerts broadcasted by Clear Channel in select U.S. cities with the GTM 10 or GTM 11 FM TMC traffic receiver. Traffic services accessed with the GXM 30 Smart Antenna require a subscription to XM NavTraffic.
Garmin StreetPilot 7200 Specifications:
Model number: 010-00400-10
Receiver: WAAS enabled; 12 parallel channel GPS
GPS antenna: Built-in GPS patch-style antenna; MCX-type connector for external GPS antenna
XM NavTraffic capable: Yes
XM radio capable: Yes
FM TMC traffic receiver compatibility: GTM 10, GTM 11 (not included)
Traffic/XM antenna compatibility: GXM 30 (not included)
Storage: Internal memory (map pre-programmed) and optional SD card
PC interface: USB
Power supply: 12 V DC; AC adapter and DC power adapter included
Power usage: 12 W maximum at 13.8 V DC
Power supply (remote control): 2 x AAA alkaline batteries (not included)
Display: 7-inch (16:9) WQVGA, 480 x 234 pixels, color TFT with automatic dimming backlight and touch screen
Audio: Built-in FM wireless transmitter, 3.5-millimeter stereo headphone/line-out, built-in speaker
Audio input: AV input
Waterproof: No
Operation temperature: 5 to 158 degrees F / -15 to 70 degrees C
Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.2 inches (WxHxD)
Weight: 1.4 pounds
In the Box: StreetPilot 7200 receiver, remote control, 12-volt adapter cable, USB interface cable, A/C power adapter, quick-release dash mount, quick reference guide, owner’s manual, Americas Autoroute basemap, City Navigator North America NT preprogrammed
Customer Review: Garmin 7200
This was a recommendation from my brother, and he was right in all respects. This device is just what I wanted and more. It has a huge screen that is readable in just about all light. The maps are clear and well marked, and the services it provides ie lodging, food, gas, recreation whereabouts, and others is superb. Amazingly the device fits into the coin tray of our Expedition between the front seats and just below the dash, but has no trouble receiving the GPS signals and holding them as well as the GPS on my boat can. So the machine is not in my driving view, but in view, and reachable for adjustment by either my self or wife.
We particularly liked the XM radio feature as that is our choice for satelite radio. We like the news, traffic and weather features of XM as we travel about the country. This device also uses that information to look ahead on your route and suggest adjustments to the route to miss traffic. This actually happened to us: We were coming north and following the device’s suggestions to by-pass Washington DC. New construction changed some exit ramps and the 7200 was not up to date on the new ramps. So we used our old standby route, and the machine immediately recalculated our route. It actually used a new way for us, that was interesting, and we wondered about it. But we took its advice and went as it directed. When we rejoined Rt 95 north, behind us was a huge traffic jamb as far as the eye could see, and the 7200 had taken us around it. All that without our prompting it. It saved surely an hour on our trip.
My only regret is that the XM radio antenna which is extra and required for reception, should cost about one third of what it does.
The machine is expensive compared to the little ones available today, but none of them have all the features of this one. Further it articulates street names very well, better than I can.
Customer Review: Garmin 7200 mounting
I just got my new Garmin 7200 as an early Christmas present. I am also one who likes the large screen because my eyes are not as good as they used to be. First, for those not sure about dashboard fit–cut a piece of cardboard the size of the unit. The specs are listed on most advertisements. Place it in several areas to see if it too large for where you may wish to mount it.
Second, there is no way I am going to GLUE that Garmin mount to MY dashboard, and possibly ruin it. I have read on a website, that the windshield suction cup mount–Panavise 809-AMP Satellite Radio Vehicle Mount (available at Amazon for around $30), is compatible to the Garmin mount, with the removal of some screws (4), and part of the mount, and attaching the Panavise which has matching screw holes. I have one on the way, so it is not installed yet. I plan to use a non skid rubber material, such as those used as jar top openers (or rubber Cupboard shelf liner) for resting it on the dash, with the suction cup mount holding it firm at the top.
This will take strain off the cup part, so the mount is not holding the whole weight. With the unit laying on my passenger seat presently, I have had great reception, and do not see a need for the extra antenna for GPS function. For the short time I have had it, I have found it very easy to use and program! Just as a cell phone is primarily for calling, A GPS is primarily for navigating, so quit complaining if the MP3 player or extras won’t do this or that! Charlie in sunny Pensacola, FL. OOPS! Just got the mount and it works.
Not sure if the hot summer heat will let the suction go and allow the unit to fall, so I am going to order a custom hard mount for my model car, along with an extension arm. No drilling required, but it does fit between the dash and “collar” around my radio and heater controls, which requires loosening the collar, and using the hidden dash screws underneath, to fasten the mount. On the Panavise web site, enter your make, model, year, and they will tell what part# you need. It may be available also through Amazon.
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