GPS Options.....Factory or 3rd Party Device?

[dtt255]

Just wanted to get the thoughts of others.

When it comes to GPS devices and wheeling. Would you rely on the on-factory navigation or go with a third part device anyway?

Thanks
Dtt

 

[1loudLX]

should post it here instead Electronic Toys - IH8MUD™ Forums

 

[pint]

Like Loud says, there is a lot of good info in the "electronic toys" forum within Mud. I personally like a device that is portable. They are also typically cheaper to upgrade software on. There are a number of off road specific units that will do far more than the factory unit can. Good luck.

 

[NMuzj100]

Go with 3rd party ...

1. switch between vehicles
2. easy to upgrade/replace
3. cheaper

 

[DBS311]

Personally I would go 3rd party. You have so many more options if you take this route, from maps to software to interface, etc.

I love using my CF-29 Toughbook set up on a RAM mount, paired with a USGlobalSat GPS receiver and TOPO 7.0. It is so easy to see the screen at a glance and the touch screen makes it easy to navigate through the menus.

 

[1loudLX]

show-off!

I love using my CF-29 Toughbook set up on a RAM mount, paired with a USGlobalSat GPS receiver and TOPO 7.0. It is so easy to see the screen at a glance and the touch screen makes it easy to navigate through the menus.

 

[dtt255]

I ended up getting a Garmin Oregon 400T....going to try some Geocaching!

 

[DBS311]

show-off!

Just trying to get by with a "basic" GPS setup.