GPS recommendation

workingdog · 03-05-07, 07:26 PM

I looking for recommendations for a GPS. Most of the car systems are good on road but useless off road. Who makes a unit that's good for both.

Peter

bull · 03-05-07, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by workingdog

I looking for recommendations for a GPS. Most of the car systems are good on road but useless off road. Who makes a unit that's good for both.

Peter

Search for GPS in this section. Lots of good stuff there

http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-gear-recovery/

workingdog · 03-05-07, 07:58 PM

Thanks for the link, but there actually not a single recommendation except for one. I'll go on a hunt.

Peter

AZ '83 fj-40 · 03-05-07, 07:59 PM

I use the garmin legend, its a hand held it is good on and off road but its really ment for hunting and hiking but it works. i like it because you can take it out of you car if you need to. although its not very advanced

workingdog · 03-05-07, 08:33 PM

The only unit that's intended for auto use that also says it is for offroad is the Lowance 480c Baja - but there are not reviews or decent descriptions of it anywhere.

The handhelds are great for hiking, but aren't much using for driving directions in town.

Anyone have any experience with the 480c Baja?

Peter

TOR25 · 03-05-07, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by workingdog

The only unit that's intended for auto use that also says it is for offroad is the Lowance 480c Baja - but there are not reviews or decent descriptions of it anywhere.

The handhelds are great for hiking, but aren't much using for driving directions in town.

Anyone have any experience with the 480c Baja?

Peter

What do you (they) mean by "for offroad"? Are they refering the map and roads it displays?

I have a handheld Garmin that is about six years old and has traveled from GA to CO several times. I still use it regularly. It displays forest service roads, national forest roads, streams, trails etc. It also has a car mount and antenna.

GulfShoresFJ60 · 03-05-07, 10:59 PM

I like my Garmin 60 CSx. It has autorouting feature for the vehicle when you buy the City Navigator and you can also run Topo on it. It has 2 AA batteries for handheld use or you can use a 12V plug for in the vehicle.

lovetoski · 03-05-07, 11:44 PM

Interesting new product from Delorme - the Earthmate.

https://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DEL...106&item=25786

Also try the GPS forum in expeditionportal.com

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45

steverb · 03-06-07, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GulfShoresFJ60

I like my Garmin 60 CSx. It has autorouting feature for the vehicle when you buy the City Navigator and you can also run Topo on it. It has 2 AA batteries for handheld use or you can use a 12V plug for in the vehicle.

x2 you can also hook it up to your laptop with a program called nrout and you get full size maping and voice that tells you where to go.

workingdog · 03-06-07, 08:17 AM

That Delorme unit looks pretty cool.

And that expedition web site is really cool.

Peter

brokenparts · 03-06-07, 08:51 AM

Garmin 276C... I love mine

rusty_tlc · 03-06-07, 12:45 PM

I have a Magallen Meridian Platinium with toposend maps loaded. It shows streets and almost every cow path you could want to see.
The display is a bit larger than the Garmin Legand I use to have and it gets better reception. The Garmin has to be kept flat to lock sattelites so it is almost worthless in a car. The Magellin works in any orientation. I have a car kit for it that mounts to the windshield with suction cups. It works "okay", a Ram mount would be better but I move the GPS from rig to rig a lot and it would cost to much to equip all my rigs with the ram mount system. It also has a PC interface to hook to a lap top.

If you hike, fish, ski or have more than one rig you want to use the unit in a hand held is a much better system than a car mount IMHO.

chet · 03-06-07, 01:51 PM

magellen has a enw unit out called a crossover or something. has turn by turn for hiways and can take topo maps for offroad! also plays mp3's and shows pictures.

I would look at the lowrance 480c baja as well as this one.

SinCity4r · 03-06-07, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brokenparts

Garmin 276C... I love mine

x2.

78-FJ40 · 03-06-07, 04:38 PM

Another vote for the 60CSx.

kbellve · 03-07-07, 07:21 AM

I vote for the Iway 600c...but they haven't shipped yet and I am still waiting on mine..

http://www.lowrance.com/Automotive/P...s/iWAY600C.asp

But the 500c is out now. It is sealed, does mp3s, turn-by-turn and point to point navigation.

http://www.lowrance.com/Automotive/P...s/iWAY500C.asp

workingdog · 03-07-07, 07:53 AM

So what's the difference between the 600 and the 480C?

kbellve · 03-08-07, 08:50 AM

I believe the 480c doesn't do Turn-By-Turn navigation. The 480c doesn't have a touch sensitive screen. Both do point-to-point. Both are sealed.

sethos1 · 03-08-07, 05:50 PM

love my Garmin 60CSx

3rd Cruiser · 03-09-07, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sethos1

love my Garmin 60CSx

Same here. Works great for both in and out of vehicle use. Very quick at locking on to satelites and works in places other GPS units can't get a lock.

slider35 · 03-13-07, 08:19 PM

Garmin GPSMAP 76csx here. Get a ram mount with it and it sticks to the windshield no problem. Screen is large enough to read driving down the road and the unit is small enough to fit in your jeans pocket.

I took it to China with me. Didn't have any maps for Shanghai, but turned it on, left it in my pocket and walked all over the city. When it was time to go back to the hotel, all I had to do was find the hotel waypoint and head that direction.

Mickldo · 04-01-07, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GulfShoresFJ60

I like my Garmin 60 CSx. It has autorouting feature for the vehicle when you buy the City Navigator and you can also run Topo on it. It has 2 AA batteries for handheld use or you can use a 12V plug for in the vehicle.

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Originally Posted by steverb

x2 you can also hook it up to your laptop with a program called nrout and you get full size maping and voice that tells you where to go.

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Originally Posted by 78-FJ40

Another vote for the 60CSx.

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Originally Posted by sethos1

love my Garmin 60CSx

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Originally Posted by 3rd Cruiser

Same here. Works great for both in and out of vehicle use. Very quick at locking on to satelites and works in places other GPS units can't get a lock.

And again for the 60CSx

Waggoner5 · 04-01-07, 10:07 AM

Garmin 7200. Big touch screen, lots of toys.

PKP80 · 04-01-07, 08:24 PM

I can't get enough as far as screen size, SO i run a Delorme setup off my Laptop.
If I went with a separate GPS Unit i would have to agree with Gary and go with the Garmin 7200.

bogus one · 04-05-07, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by workingdog

The only unit that's intended for auto use that also says it is for offroad is the Lowance 480c Baja - but there are not reviews or decent descriptions of it anywhere.

The handhelds are great for hiking, but aren't much using for driving directions in town.

Anyone have any experience with the 480c Baja?

Peter

My Wonderful wife and son got me the Baja for X-mas, along with the additional software that I guess does everything but wipe you. It's probably way more unit than we need, but it sure is cool. I've told people I'm going to need to bring an IT guy along on every trip. Just got around to installing the head unit and antenna. The head unit is big, but I was able to tuck it right in front of the useless little "storage" thing in the dash of my pig. The screen is HUGE, which will probably be a big help when bouncing around on the trail. They sent me the wrong power feed, and am awaiting the correct one. As soon as I get it going, I'll chime in and give some feedback.

spressomon · 04-06-07, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bogus one

My Wonderful wife and son got me the Baja for X-mas, along with the additional software that I guess does everything but wipe you. It's probably way more unit than we need, but it sure is cool. I've told people I'm going to need to bring an IT guy along on every trip. Just got around to installing the head unit and antenna. The head unit is big, but I was able to tuck it right in front of the useless little "storage" thing in the dash of my pig. The screen is HUGE, which will probably be a big help when bouncing around on the trail. They sent me the wrong power feed, and am awaiting the correct one. As soon as I get it going, I'll chime in and give some feedback.

Pics too please

Rattler · 04-06-07, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lovetoski

Interesting new product from Delorme - the Earthmate.

https://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DEL...106&item=25786

I am considering the Baja but that is a neat unit!! A lot of maps. I am kinda looking for a mountable/fixed unit. Maybe they will be releasing one soon.

Grolar · 04-06-07, 10:01 PM

For those who have purchased the DeLorme Earthmate PN-20, how has it been so far? Would you recommend it vs. the Garmin 60 Csx?

03-05-07, 07:26 PM	#1
workingdog IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 295	GPS recommendation I looking for recommendations for a GPS. Most of the car systems are good on road but useless off road. Who makes a unit that's good for both. Peter

03-05-07, 10:59 PM	#7
GulfShoresFJ60 War Eagle Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gulf Shores & Auburn, AL TLCA# 15437 Posts: 647	I like my Garmin 60 CSx. It has autorouting feature for the vehicle when you buy the City Navigator and you can also run Topo on it. It has 2 AA batteries for handheld use or you can use a 12V plug for in the vehicle. __________________ Caleb - Auburn University 1984 FJ60 - Restomod - 2F - H55F - 4.7:1 Toybox - ARB Front - Full-Floater w/Aussie Rear - Custom Rear Bumper - ARB Front Bumper w/Warn M8274 - 37 MTRs - Vinyl Floor 1983 FJ60 - Parts Rig 1966 Mustang Coupe - 289 w/ C4 My Site

03-05-07, 11:44 PM	#8
lovetoski IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,638	Interesting new product from Delorme - the Earthmate. https://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DEL...106&item=25786 Also try the GPS forum in expeditionportal.com http://expeditionportal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45 __________________ Doug G Seattle, WA TLCA#12671 1994 fzj80, 275,000 miles, 285X75/15, Billy's, dual batteries 1987 fj60, 310,00 miles, 3" lift, 33X10.50's BFG MT, dual battery, rear drawers, CB, tuffy, , lockright, 4.10's and H41 soon

03-06-07, 08:51 AM	#11
brokenparts IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR TLCA# 16127 Posts: 2,354	Garmin 276C... I love mine __________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html

03-06-07, 01:51 PM	#13
chet IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 142	magellen has a enw unit out called a crossover or something. has turn by turn for hiways and can take topo maps for offroad! also plays mp3's and shows pictures. I would look at the lowrance 480c baja as well as this one. __________________ no cruiser right now

03-05-07, 07:58 PM	#3
workingdog IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 295	Thanks for the link, but there actually not a single recommendation except for one. I'll go on a hunt. Peter

03-05-07, 07:59 PM	#4
AZ '83 fj-40 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 138	I use the garmin legend, its a hand held it is good on and off road but its really ment for hunting and hiking but it works. i like it because you can take it out of you car if you need to. although its not very advanced

03-05-07, 08:33 PM	#5
workingdog IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 295	The only unit that's intended for auto use that also says it is for offroad is the Lowance 480c Baja - but there are not reviews or decent descriptions of it anywhere. The handhelds are great for hiking, but aren't much using for driving directions in town. Anyone have any experience with the 480c Baja? Peter

03-06-07, 08:17 AM	#10
workingdog IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 295	That Delorme unit looks pretty cool. And that expedition web site is really cool. Peter

03-06-07, 04:38 PM	#15
78-FJ40 ILVRKS Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern, CA TLCA# 16204 Posts: 300	Another vote for the 60CSx. __________________ 78 FJ40 - 2f/SM420/4.0 Orion/4.88's/ARB's/30-longs/Poly Performance/OME/37 IROKS/Stauns/FC Fab'd/Metal Tech'd/OBA/Welder/... Land of the Free Because of the Brave NObama '08

03-07-07, 07:21 AM	#16
kbellve IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 146	I vote for the Iway 600c...but they haven't shipped yet and I am still waiting on mine.. http://www.lowrance.com/Automotive/P...s/iWAY600C.asp But the 500c is out now. It is sealed, does mp3s, turn-by-turn and point to point navigation. http://www.lowrance.com/Automotive/P...s/iWAY500C.asp

03-07-07, 07:53 AM	#17
workingdog IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 295	So what's the difference between the 600 and the 480C?

03-08-07, 08:50 AM	#18
kbellve IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 146	I believe the 480c doesn't do Turn-By-Turn navigation. The 480c doesn't have a touch sensitive screen. Both do point-to-point. Both are sealed.

03-08-07, 05:50 PM	#19
sethos1 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Burbank TLCA# 15710 Posts: 93	love my Garmin 60CSx __________________ 89 FJ62 00 UZJ100

03-13-07, 08:19 PM	#21
slider35 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13	Garmin GPSMAP 76csx here. Get a ram mount with it and it sticks to the windshield no problem. Screen is large enough to read driving down the road and the unit is small enough to fit in your jeans pocket. I took it to China with me. Didn't have any maps for Shanghai, but turned it on, left it in my pocket and walked all over the city. When it was time to go back to the hotel, all I had to do was find the hotel waypoint and head that direction. __________________ 2000 TLC stock on the outside. All kinds of gadgets on the inside. 162k and counting...

04-01-07, 10:07 AM	#23
Waggoner5 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,214	Garmin 7200. Big touch screen, lots of toys. __________________ Gary Waggoner Golden, Co 1989 FJ62 SOA, 502 Mercruiser, ARBs Sold 1987 HJ61 SOA, Cable Locks, 39k miles Sold 1983 FJ40 sitting broke since 89 1965 FZJ45 Pickup on modified 80 chassis 2003 Tacoma, ARB, OME, SC, TRD TLCA 10689 LSLC 2000 Rising Sun 2007 www.powerplayracing.net

04-01-07, 08:24 PM	#24
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,723	I can't get enough as far as screen size, SO i run a Delorme setup off my Laptop. If I went with a separate GPS Unit i would have to agree with Gary and go with the Garmin 7200. __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

04-06-07, 10:01 PM	#28
Grolar Sick and destroyed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Below the Hollywood sign Posts: 804	Earthmate PN-20 For those who have purchased the DeLorme Earthmate PN-20, how has it been so far? Would you recommend it vs. the Garmin 60 Csx? __________________ 12/94 FZJ80, 132k, stock but carbon neutral. Gallery "You can't fight in here, this is the war room!" FOR SALE: