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Quote: Originally posted by Tersane on 27/5/2014

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I have never liked satnavs and have always used a good road atlas. These days I combine the map with checking out the unknown bits with Google Earth. Lunch stops etc can also be checked with Google Earth, to see what service areas offer in the way of unit parking space. On long 'A' road journeys check for lay-bys that might be needed. Satnav won't do that for you.

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Quote: Originally posted by alan29 on 21/5/2014

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Here's an on-line HGV route planner.
It might be the thing.
http://www.ukhaulier.co.uk/hgv-route-planner.asp

I'll leave it to others to have a play.

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Quote: Originally posted by SamP on 28/5/2014

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Quote: Originally posted by Tersane on 27/5/2014I have never liked satnavs and have always used a good road atlas. These days I combine the map with checking out the unknown bits with Google Earth. Lunch stops etc can also be checked with Google Earth, to see what service areas offer in the way of unit parking space. On long 'A' road journeys check for lay-bys that might be needed. Satnav won't do that for you.

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Agreed, but when picking a lay-by I want to avoid ones on uphill stretches (it's hard enough to accelerate out of a lay-by & into traffic even on the flat).
Of course, even Google Earth won't tell you if your chosen lay-by is going to be chock full of HGVs when you need it.

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Quote: Originally posted by triaj07 on 24/5/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by jimbouk on 24/5/2011

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Just had a try of Viamichelin and on a route from Helmsley to Pickering choosing the caravan option it takes you up Sutton Bank

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eek lol deffo not good for a caravan lol

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Quote: Originally posted by cliffbrown on 25/5/2014

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OH DEAR!! just put in Thirsk to Pickering and it routed via Sutton Bank

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Quote: Originally posted by Barry Cox on 23/10/2014

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Hi try AA Route planner works ok

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