For professional HGV and large vehicle drivers, the TomTom GO Expert 5-inch Sat Nav provides unparalleled, restriction-aware navigation on trusted routes, ensuring efficient and safe journeys. It is specifically designed to accommodate the unique challenges of driving larger vehicles with its accurate, up-to-date maps and intelligent routing. While offering advanced HGV-specific features, users should note that the device has a low sound output and does not include any pre-bundled subscriptions for services like live traffic, though it is fully compatible with them.
5-inch Capacitive Screen: Provides a clear, responsive touch display that is easy to interact with, ensuring visibility and functionality even while driving.
HGV and Large Vehicle Specific Navigation: Calculates routes tailored to your vehicle's specific dimensions, weight, and cargo type, avoiding unsuitable roads, low bridges, and other restrictions.
Best-in-Class, Up-to-Date Maps: Access the most current road network information, critical for navigating safely and efficiently, especially on long-haul routes.
Advanced Restriction Avoidance: Automatically adapts your route to steer clear of known height, weight, width, hazardous materials, and other relevant restrictions for large vehicles.
Pre-emptive Restriction Viewing: Allows you to see potential road restrictions ahead on your route, or even without an active route plan, aiding in better pre-trip planning and on-the-fly decision-making.
Trusted Routes: Guides you along routes specifically designed and verified for large vehicles, ensuring a safer and more reliable journey.
Subscription Compatibility: Although subscriptions are not included, the device is fully compatible with various TomTom subscription services to enhance navigation with real-time traffic, speed camera alerts, and other advanced features.
Highly Accurate, Up-to-Date Maps: Ensures reliable navigation with current road information.
HGV-Specific Routing: Tailors routes to vehicle dimensions, preventing unexpected obstacles.
Effective Restriction Avoidance: Automatically re-routes to avoid unsuitable roads for large vehicles.
Intuitive 5-inch Capacitive Screen: Offers a clear, responsive interface for easy operation.
Pre-emptive Restriction Visibility: Helps drivers plan and react to potential issues before they become a problem.
Trusted Routes for Professionals: Guides users along routes verified as suitable for HGVs.
Low Sound Output: The device's sound volume may be lower than expected, potentially requiring external solutions in noisy cabins.
Subscriptions Not Included: Advanced features like live traffic or speed camera alerts require separate subscription purchases.
Highly Accurate, Up-to-Date Maps: Ensures reliable navigation with current road information.
HGV-Specific Routing: Tailors routes to vehicle dimensions, preventing unexpected obstacles.
Effective Restriction Avoidance: Automatically re-routes to avoid unsuitable roads for large vehicles.
Intuitive 5-inch Capacitive Screen: Offers a clear, responsive interface for easy operation.
Pre-emptive Restriction Visibility: Helps drivers plan and react to potential issues before they become a problem.
Trusted Routes for Professionals: Guides users along routes verified as suitable for HGVs.
Low Sound Output: The device's sound volume may be lower than expected, potentially requiring external solutions in noisy cabins.
Subscriptions Not Included: Advanced features like live traffic or speed camera alerts require separate subscription purchases.
The TomTom GO Expert 5-inch Sat Nav is engineered to be a reliable co-pilot for professional drivers. Its core strength lies in its HGV-specific routing capabilities. When you input your vehicle's dimensions (height, weight, length, width) and any hazardous cargo information, the device uses this data to calculate the safest and most efficient route, steering clear of restrictions that would impede a large vehicle. For example, it will automatically avoid low bridges, weight-restricted roads, or narrow streets unsuitable for HGVs.
Drivers benefit from up-to-date maps that are frequently refreshed, minimizing the risk of encountering new road layouts or temporary restrictions not accounted for. The capacitive screen offers a responsive touch experience, crucial for quick adjustments and clear viewing in varying cab conditions. Even without an active route, the pre-emptive restriction viewing feature is invaluable; a driver can quickly glance at the map to identify potential restrictions on their planned path or even during an unplanned diversion, increasing safety and reducing stress.
While its low sound output might require some drivers to rely more on visual cues or consider an external speaker, the clear visual instructions and timely alerts compensate significantly. The device's compatibility with subscription services means that if a driver chooses to add them, they can gain access to real-time traffic updates, enabling dynamic re-routing around congestion and further optimizing journey times. This focus on practical utility helps drivers maintain schedules, reduce fuel consumption, and comply with safety regulations.
Mounting: Securely attach the device to your windshield or dashboard using the provided mount. Ensure it does not obstruct your view of the road. Typically, a suction cup mount is included.
Power Connection: Connect the included power cable to the device and plug it into your vehicle's 12V or 24V power outlet. Ensure a stable power supply during operation.
Initial Power On: Press and hold the power button to turn on the device. Follow the on-screen prompts to select your language and region.
Vehicle Profile Setup: Crucially, navigate to the vehicle profile settings and accurately enter your HGV's dimensions (height, width, length), weight, and any specific cargo information (e.g., hazardous materials). This ensures accurate restriction-aware routing.
Map Updates: Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network or your computer with the TomTom MyDrive Connect software to check for and install the latest map updates. Keeping maps current is vital for accurate navigation.
Vehicles: Specifically designed for HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles) and large commercial vehicles. It can also be used in standard cars by adjusting the vehicle profile, but its primary optimization is for trucks.
Power: Compatible with both 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems.
Screen Cleaning: Use a soft, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with water or a screen cleaner, to wipe the capacitive screen. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials.
Device Housing: Clean the exterior with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the device in water or use excessive liquid.
Software Updates: Regularly connect your device to Wi-Fi or a computer to check for and install software and map updates. This ensures optimal performance and access to the latest features and road data.
Storage: When not in use, store the device in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.