In-dash NAV unit with topo's?

Corbet · 05-08-08, 06:23 PM

Does anyone make a double DIN in dash NAV/DVD head unit that will display a topo map when wheeling? Something upgradeable? Needs to fit the dash of an 80 series.

A Lowrance Baja 540 would be cool but I don't want the clutter.

Hants · 05-09-08, 08:13 AM

There's a Kenwood NAV/audio system that uses a Garmin under the dash for the NAV. You can find someone's installation writeup in the 80's section. There's a semi-hidden support/information page on Garmin's site that has some info, so it looks like Garmin is supporting it.

YMMV - I haven't used this myself, but make a mental note when I saw it.

Corbet · 05-09-08, 09:33 AM

OK so these two products look to be the same:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=10573
Kenwood - KNA-G510

Kenwoods website sucks, doesn't really tell you anything. Garmin states:

"its card slot makes it easy to plug in additional map detail from optional MapSource® mapping products."

But what does that mean? I'm new to GPS products. However, this looks like its headed in the right direction.

Corbet · 05-09-08, 09:45 AM

OK, I called Garmin's tech support line. Looks like if you add one of these cards

Garmin: Cartography - Topo

to either of the previously linked products I'll get what I'm looking for. The features of a hand held on the in-dash display.

Time to start saving.

Hants · 05-11-08, 09:56 AM

The original version of their Topo software was basically the equivalent of the USGS 15 minute quads -- generally gave an overview of the topology, but not very useful for on-the-ground-details.

They have a newer version that I haven't checked out yet.

Also, there's a company that has high-resolution topos for Colorado and either Oregon or Washington. These are reported to be very good, but only cover specific areas of the US. They are the ONLY source of Garmin-downloadable topo maps (besides your link above) that I know of.

There's a link on the RisingSun board to their website -- If you can't find it, let me know and I'll take a gander again.

05-08-08, 06:23 PM	#1
Corbet IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Frisco, Colorado TLCA# 15340 Posts: 811	In-dash NAV unit with topo's? Does anyone make a double DIN in dash NAV/DVD head unit that will display a topo map when wheeling? Something upgradeable? Needs to fit the dash of an 80 series. A Lowrance Baja 540 would be cool but I don't want the clutter. __________________ Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Member 1976 FJ40, A project with little progress. 1985 FJ60, SBC 350, Ranger Overdrive, OME, 33" MT/R, SafariGard bumper with T-max winch. 1997 FZJ80 40th Anniversary, locked and mostly stock... 2005 Subaru Outback XT limited (wife's)

05-09-08, 08:13 AM	#2
Hants Dumbass rookie dough-head Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Behind the bar TLCA# 13790 Posts: 391	There's a Kenwood NAV/audio system that uses a Garmin under the dash for the NAV. You can find someone's installation writeup in the 80's section. There's a semi-hidden support/information page on Garmin's site that has some info, so it looks like Garmin is supporting it. YMMV - I haven't used this myself, but make a mental note when I saw it. __________________ 1997 LX450, 132K, Lockers, LEDs, Nak-o-matic mic holder, CDL w/ Pin 7, 285/75R16 BFG AT, Tool Sleeve, Slee armor, Slee speedo gear, OME 2.5" Heavy, Prophylactic HG, Line-X in place of LX trim KD0CXL "You don't get to vote on the way it is... you already did!" But you do get to vote on the way it will be. "... but you have to compare it to the current political process where idiots elect liars to transfer wealth to crooks." -- Scott Adams "Damn you, Hants White!" -- Dan-The-Man

05-09-08, 09:33 AM	#3
Corbet IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Frisco, Colorado TLCA# 15340 Posts: 811	OK so these two products look to be the same: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=10573 Kenwood - KNA-G510 Kenwoods website sucks, doesn't really tell you anything. Garmin states: "its card slot makes it easy to plug in additional map detail from optional MapSource® mapping products." But what does that mean? I'm new to GPS products. However, this looks like its headed in the right direction. __________________ Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Member 1976 FJ40, A project with little progress. 1985 FJ60, SBC 350, Ranger Overdrive, OME, 33" MT/R, SafariGard bumper with T-max winch. 1997 FZJ80 40th Anniversary, locked and mostly stock... 2005 Subaru Outback XT limited (wife's)

05-09-08, 09:45 AM	#4
Corbet IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Frisco, Colorado TLCA# 15340 Posts: 811	OK, I called Garmin's tech support line. Looks like if you add one of these cards Garmin: Cartography - Topo to either of the previously linked products I'll get what I'm looking for. The features of a hand held on the in-dash display. Time to start saving. __________________ Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Member 1976 FJ40, A project with little progress. 1985 FJ60, SBC 350, Ranger Overdrive, OME, 33" MT/R, SafariGard bumper with T-max winch. 1997 FZJ80 40th Anniversary, locked and mostly stock... 2005 Subaru Outback XT limited (wife's)

05-11-08, 09:56 AM	#5
Hants Dumbass rookie dough-head Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Behind the bar TLCA# 13790 Posts: 391	The original version of their Topo software was basically the equivalent of the USGS 15 minute quads -- generally gave an overview of the topology, but not very useful for on-the-ground-details. They have a newer version that I haven't checked out yet. Also, there's a company that has high-resolution topos for Colorado and either Oregon or Washington. These are reported to be very good, but only cover specific areas of the US. They are the ONLY source of Garmin-downloadable topo maps (besides your link above) that I know of. There's a link on the RisingSun board to their website -- If you can't find it, let me know and I'll take a gander again. __________________ 1997 LX450, 132K, Lockers, LEDs, Nak-o-matic mic holder, CDL w/ Pin 7, 285/75R16 BFG AT, Tool Sleeve, Slee armor, Slee speedo gear, OME 2.5" Heavy, Prophylactic HG, Line-X in place of LX trim KD0CXL "You don't get to vote on the way it is... you already did!" But you do get to vote on the way it will be. "... but you have to compare it to the current political process where idiots elect liars to transfer wealth to crooks." -- Scott Adams "Damn you, Hants White!" -- Dan-The-Man

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