gps

Do you bring your own for your rental car? Anyone have a problem doing this?

My friend took hers. We never used it but she didn't have any problems getting it thru security if that's what you are asking.

It seems to be happening less frequently to me of late, but I've found that on a significant number of cars I rent (20%) that the fuse for the cigarette lighter is burned out. And so I've taken to traveling with a few spares, to keep my GPS and other devices powered up.

Most rental cars use what are called "minifuses". If the cigarette lighter isn't producing power, head to a local Target or the like and buy their variety pack, about $4. The one you need will be in there.

I always bring my own GPS when renting a car. I have a traveling case for it and keep it in my carry-on bag. Never had a problem going through security. Rental agencies don't care that I brought my own. Never leave home without it.

~Allen

We have been bringing our own gps without any problems for the last three to four years. In our carry-on at that too.

We used to bring ours but now use the cell phone. We don't have to worry about updating it.

I have a "pocket PC" (an iPAQ) that is a few years old that I bring with on every trip... we have TomTom loaded up and it works great. I charge it up in the hotel room every night.

I am in the process right now of entering all of the addresses for all of the casinos we want to go to this weekend, so that I have them saved and they are easily accessible.

I always bring mine - never a problem.It is quite legal to carry them on the plane - as they cannot transmit - they only receive.

The rules are the same for devices that transmit OR receive. Can't use a TV or radio, for instance. Or a GPS. You can have them on the plane, but they need to remain off.

The threat from devices that transmit is far greater. But flight crews don't have the time to figure out what each device does, and so most of the airlines have a blanket rule against devices that transmit or receive (excepting of course approved wifi devices).

Agreed - it has to stay off. I was just making the point because nobody will see it as a threat.

Thanks for the great tip about the fuses!