BlackApron
| Offroad GPS
I'm looking for an automotive GPS for my 4x4. All the units I found are for street navigation and that's exactly what I DON'T need... I need a GPS on which I could see my position in coordinates (LAT, LONG) and my altitude so I could know where I am when I go off roading in places where there are no maps (I live in South America).
Waypoints and routes are also a must in the unit. The color screen may be optional.
Any ideas?
Thanks. |
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b10010011
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join:2004-09-07
Bellingham, WA
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| I would think any hand held GPS would fit this bill. Just get one that has a mount and a power adapter for vehicle use.
I use a Garmin Rino 110 in my jeep and car all the time. As long as it is on the dash I have no problem getting reception. |
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BlitzenZeus
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Oregon, USA | reply to BlackApron
A standard portable gps, and some forestry maps/surveys might be your best bet. |
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BlackApron
| Thing with portables is that the screen is a lot less readable than automotive units...
I can't believe Garmin or Lowrance haven't think about a unit for a 4x4...
Anyway... thanks for the advice. |
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BlitzenZeus
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Oregon, USA | Thousands of yuppies want them for everyday traffic, how many people who own a 4x4 actually go off road... there is your answer. |
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JerryC23
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Humble, TX
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I did a google search on
Offroad GPS
and got 10 pages of references topped by:
»www.tigergps.com/lowrancebaja540c.html
which had several references onto comparisons and guides on what to look for,
Personally, i Think it would be easier (and cheaper) for me to use a good LAP-TOP computer - I remember that many of those portable GPS devices could interface w/ PC software mapping. (I saw relatively good systems 5-6 years ago - when I was into that stuff.)
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Jahntassa
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join:2006-04-14
Conyers, GA
| reply to BlackApron
said by BlackApron :
Thing with portables is that the screen is a lot less readable than automotive units...
I can't believe Garmin or Lowrance haven't think about a unit for a 4x4...
They probably have, but considering how long it took for them to come out with a 'Motorcycle' specific unit, i'm sure they'll take their time getting to the 10 people that want what you're asking for. |
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capecoddah
join:2005-03-18
Yarmouth Port, MA | reply to BlackApron
Check out the software you can use off-road, start with DeLorme and other topographical map sets. For basic Lat /Lon, a handheld will work fine, you apparently know how to use a map. |
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williamak47
join:2008-04-03
Sparks, NV
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April 3rd, @03:44PM
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Off-road GPS !!
I can't believe that I found someone interested in the same product.
I drive a 2007 Hummer H3 with the factory Nav and I have contacted so many people in trying to track down a DVD disc that would take me off-road.
I own one of the most prolific off-road vehicles and they don't have specific DVD's for going off-road.
I contacted Delorme and they make topo maps on disc for laptop PC's but the reviews are mixed.
If you know of anyone who makes such a product, please contact me and share what you have found- wfturner@pacbell.net |
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PunkGod
join:2003-02-02 | reply to BlackApron
»www.lowrance.com/Products/Automotive/ |
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