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03-26-2012, 11:05 PM
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What GPS unit you use?
I do alot of offroading with atvs and dirtbikes. I try to go to colorado once or twice a yr. I need a gps that does mountain trails and also normal streets. I do have an iphone 4s and heard you can get apps that do topo maps and geocache's. Anyone have a gps unit they recommend or apps for the iphone? Everyone seems to go for the garmin handhelds like the etrex, vista, dakota, etc. Any other brands to look at?
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1999 F250 4x4 ext cab sb
DIY intake-MBRP 4" turbo back Smokers kit with dual 6" miter stacks-HPX SS crossover line-AIH delete-Fumoto valve-shimmed FPR-Recon smoked cab lights-bedliner lower 1/4-275k and counting!
1996 Cobra
1984 Ford E250 Quadravan 4x4 460 "The Tank"
1977 F250 Highboy 351m
1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 HiPo 289 "Mean Merc"
1958 Ford Panel Truck 4x4 "Grave Digger II"
2010 Kawasaki KLX250s My gas sipper
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03-27-2012, 09:40 PM
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After using Garmin for years I found a Beacon GPS logger (non-realtime) that showed the small details in overlays on Google Earth or Google Maps.
Then we bought Android OS smartphones and use the apps like Latitude, TeleNav, Maps and Navigation.
Being used to Google Earth and Google Maps overlays we like any app that uses this layout with the satellite view.
The one I chose years ago for realtime tracking of my truck's location is blacklinegps' "The Snitch".
http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fs...ley+OHV+Trails
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Last edited by Roush PSD Interceptor; 03-27-2012 at 09:55 PM.
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03-27-2012, 09:49 PM
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I dont do much 4 wheeling anymore, but when I do use my gps I just use google maps with satellite image, but its shat when you go out where there isnt any coverage.
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03-28-2012, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Roush PSD Interceptor
After using Garmin for years I found a Beacon GPS logger (non-realtime) that showed the small details in overlays on Google Earth or Google Maps.
Then we bought Android OS smartphones and use the apps like Latitude, TeleNav, Maps and Navigation.
Being used to Google Earth and Google Maps overlays we like any app that uses this layout with the satellite view.
The one I chose years ago for realtime tracking of my truck's location is blacklinegps' "The Snitch".
http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fs...ley+OHV+Trails
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Since I have an iphone 4s its capable of usin those apps. How much are they? Seems everyone uses garmin which im not opposed to. Just want to save money since i already have an iphone and i do have a waterproof case for it.
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1999 F250 4x4 ext cab sb
DIY intake-MBRP 4" turbo back Smokers kit with dual 6" miter stacks-HPX SS crossover line-AIH delete-Fumoto valve-shimmed FPR-Recon smoked cab lights-bedliner lower 1/4-275k and counting!
1996 Cobra
1984 Ford E250 Quadravan 4x4 460 "The Tank"
1977 F250 Highboy 351m
1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 HiPo 289 "Mean Merc"
1958 Ford Panel Truck 4x4 "Grave Digger II"
2010 Kawasaki KLX250s My gas sipper
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03-28-2012, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Bdons-SD
I dont do much 4 wheeling anymore, but when I do use my gps I just use google maps with satellite image, but its shat when you go out where there isnt any coverage.
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I assume you just use yer phone?
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1999 F250 4x4 ext cab sb
DIY intake-MBRP 4" turbo back Smokers kit with dual 6" miter stacks-HPX SS crossover line-AIH delete-Fumoto valve-shimmed FPR-Recon smoked cab lights-bedliner lower 1/4-275k and counting!
1996 Cobra
1984 Ford E250 Quadravan 4x4 460 "The Tank"
1977 F250 Highboy 351m
1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 HiPo 289 "Mean Merc"
1958 Ford Panel Truck 4x4 "Grave Digger II"
2010 Kawasaki KLX250s My gas sipper
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03-28-2012, 01:03 PM
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I don't need one I always know where I'm going
But if I do need one I just use my iPhone gps.
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03-28-2012, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Stroked68
I assume you just use yer phone?
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Ha ha, yeah, sorry forgot to mention my iphone
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2001 f350 Lariat 4x4 7.3, 3.5 inch
leveling kit, 4 inch turbo back straight pipe with black 5 inch turndown tip, 315/75/16 BFG at's, 05 harley heads, gauges, DP tuner 60 economy 80 towing 120 racing, WAAG frontrunner bumper guard....
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03-28-2012, 09:27 PM
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I mainly need one for mountain trails like topo maps and stuff. Just wondering if the iphone is completely capable of doin this or i need to get a handheld. I got a Lifeproof case thats completely water proof so not worried about damage to my phone really.
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1999 F250 4x4 ext cab sb
DIY intake-MBRP 4" turbo back Smokers kit with dual 6" miter stacks-HPX SS crossover line-AIH delete-Fumoto valve-shimmed FPR-Recon smoked cab lights-bedliner lower 1/4-275k and counting!
1996 Cobra
1984 Ford E250 Quadravan 4x4 460 "The Tank"
1977 F250 Highboy 351m
1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 HiPo 289 "Mean Merc"
1958 Ford Panel Truck 4x4 "Grave Digger II"
2010 Kawasaki KLX250s My gas sipper
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03-28-2012, 09:46 PM
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Im not sure if itll do everything you want it to. I havent really used it for what youd be using it for.
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2001 f350 Lariat 4x4 7.3, 3.5 inch
leveling kit, 4 inch turbo back straight pipe with black 5 inch turndown tip, 315/75/16 BFG at's, 05 harley heads, gauges, DP tuner 60 economy 80 towing 120 racing, WAAG frontrunner bumper guard....
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03-29-2012, 10:02 AM
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i use a tom tom, it's handy as a speedometer since mine don't work, and it tells me the speed limits which is handy when i see a cop up ahead. as for navigation, it's hit and miss. It'll get you there after it makes you take a couple one lane roads, and go in a circle or 2. i think the tom tom people are watching me and laughing about the route they tell me to take.
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1993 d350-soon to be 2wd pulling truck. 400k miles, a half fast paint job, st50 turbo,14mm ve pump, BHAF, and about 10 oil/fuel leaks. 5x20 injectors, 2 ton rear end, build a pulling hitch and ladder bars, and find some way to make a lot of money. lol
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