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Paul - I don't know anything about the new trip computers, why wouldn't a standard handheld GPS work? Mine did. As I understand them, Trip computers require you to program in a destination distance to compute eta, so I'm guessing they need some sort of odometer hookup (probably similar to a speedo sensor?). Again, a GPS seems easier, and more handy as well with the moving map, etc.

The aftermarket car specific GPS units just plumb into power and a remote antenna. Either show metric units as part of configuration/setup.

Don

PS - have spent a lot of time in Brussells; lovely place.
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