GPS UNITS

[nobeer141]

I'm looking at getting some kind of unit that has preloaded trails on it. I'm. Horrible at directions. If anyone has some recommendations on gps units I would love to hear what works good. I ride in Wisconsin so trails hard to find without some help.

 

[bjniceguy]

I have the Magellan TRX7 that has bunches of preload trails. It is Android based, so Clunky compared to Mac stuff, but does work. They keep updating software and it is getting better. You can download additional maps too. It will record your path, so can back track to truck. One hint though, shut off unit to wipe screen (don't ask, just assume correct LOL). I have had mine a while plus had the Yamaha Adventure pro version when had my YXZ. Having Yamaha team up with them was best thing to happen to it. Be sure to look at the waterproof versions (they have cheaper versions that aren't)

 

[HUCK]

Gaia gps . 20.00 a year . Download on your phone or tablet and use a RAM mount for it . Works awesome , easy and has choices of maps . Also Ride Command is a totally free download that works great but not as good as Gaia .

 

[nobeer141]

I was looking at that specific model just for the water resistant and dust. Reviews on it were harsh for trail maps. Thats why I didn't pull the trigger on it. Wish a store.had one I could.look at.

 

[JTW]

Lifetime trail maps is the best easiest option...

 

[GreenTX1000R]

I too am a new rider and looking for option.

 

[ManofManyStangs]

Can you download the lifetime trail data and send to a friend?

If so if the friend doesn't have lifetime can they import it into say Ride command?

 

[sharp]

Lifetime trail maps is the best easiest option...

Www.lifetimetrailmaps.com is what I recommend as well.

 

[JTW]

Can you download the lifetime trail data and send to a friend?

If so if the friend doesn't have lifetime can they import it into say Ride command?

No.. you purchase the app and load download it to your tablet. OR buy a tablet from them.

 

[nobeer141]

I will look into lifetime trail. I forgot to mention I suck at tech stuff too. Time to get the wife involved.

 

[JTW]

I will look into lifetime trail. I forgot to mention I suck at tech stuff too. Time to get the wife involved.

Then just do search on here.. you’ll see the 8” Samsung Tab A many of us have bought and then get on lifetimes site and buy the app to download.

 

[JTW]

Mehhh... I do see you’re from Wisconsin. Maybe ask @Plumber32 how life time maps are there.

 

[Plumber32]

I'm looking at getting some kind of unit that has preloaded trails on it. I'm. Horrible at directions. If anyone has some recommendations on gps units I would love to hear what works good. I ride in Wisconsin so trails hard to find without some help.

You'll want a garmin Montana and vvmapping. They send a cartridge and trail book. Super easy. Very accurate for Wisconsin and u.p. and it works perfectly.

 

[Plumber32]

Lifetime trail maps do not cover Wisconsin.

 

[Plumber32]

Great Lakes ORV GPS Map - VVMapping.com

GPS, PDF and Printed maps of ORV Trails and Snowmobile trails in Michigan.

www.vvmapping.com

 

[bjniceguy]

whatever you get be sure that it will "back track" so when you get way off course it can get you back the way you came. Sometimes that is real handy

 

[sharp]

You can use life time trail maps. Go to your trails to ride, click record and save them. At least you will know how to get back. Each time you go record more. Trails change and since you recorded them they will be the most accurate.

 

[nobeer141]

I ordered the vvmapping book to check it out.35 bucks seems like a good investment. Thank you all for your thoughts. Much appreciated.

 

[trigger]

In my experience preloaded maps pretty much suck industry wide. The bare necessities are there to get you around but there are way more trails that aren't on there. Started with a Garmin Montana preloaded with their Topo, lacked a lot. Loaded it with a $ 39 VV Mapping chip and it was much better. My eyes aren't what they used to be and wanted something bigger, upgraded to a tablet with the Lifetime Trailmaps, the maps are better than the Garmin topo's were but still lacking. Both will record and save your track so it stays in the unit after you've ridden it.

 

[ManofManyStangs]

No.. you purchase the app and load download it to your tablet. OR buy a tablet from them.

Sorry my post was confusing. Can I export GPX files or import GPX files into lifetime?