GPS's that work well with Route Planner
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I am in the process of purchasing a new GPS. I have a 2017 BMW R1200RT which will take the New BMW Connect ride navigator but, I am not so sure that is what I want. I love my route app for planning and have run tomtom 550 for a number of years but I am sure there are better GPS units out there.
My current thinking is to get a Chigee unit that is designed for the BMW as that will do everything from my phone which is far preferable than trying to use the phone.
I do alot of distance rides (Iron Butt Association) so multiday multi way points/check points are required. Base camp is rubbish and I have no intention of buying anything that requires that system.
I would welcome any advise from users of alternative GPS's that work well with my route app planner for a dedicated GPS unit.
@Michael-Green hi @Michael-Green I’ve writen a blog that discribes my search for a replacement of my Garmin XT. Alon the way I found out that for ME all the solutions involving CP and AA devices could not deliver what I was searching for. A Rugged phone or tablet lets you use all Off the wonderful possibilities of MRA. I’d go for something like that
Honda Goldwing GL1500,
Honda Silverwing GL 650
DMD2 T865X 8 inch Android tablet using MRA next for navigation
Garmin XT (almost in the cupboard)
Samsung S20FE mounted on a Quadlock and using Android Auto in my car -
i too concur with the above. I have both, one for day to day use and one for tours and multi day trips.
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a carpuride w702b, which i use as my media centre and for using google maps/waze/music etc etc. I do not use this for any navigation that has waypoints for the reasons stated above. Although i tried on a tour for experimental reasons, it kind of worked, it does have problems which are a PITA to sort, i.e. have to stop bike take off gloves, play with the phone and then restart
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I use a rugged tablet, Oukitel RT3, 8 inch, this serves all the requirements, all planning you have done will be visible as you are using the next app, which perfectly and seamlessly synchronises with the planner, and you are able to use all the features of the next app, some of which are not available on AA and CP, i will not get into this, there are other threads relating to this.
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same from my side: as Garmin became unsatisfactory, I tried a lot. For long journeys, usage of AA or CP let me run into new issues.
Therefore I searched for an Android based device, which can run MyRoute-App directly. I became happy, as I used T865-X from DMD, because its rock solid, offers 2 different power supplies, and a big screen, which is perfect for older riders, wearing glasses.
An most handy us, to use the device with remote controller on handle bar. Now I can't imagine any longer to drive with other solutions!
Ok, Garmin has also an Android based device in Tread models. But it's more expensive and Garmi had disqualified by itself... -
This is my take on using an external screen to protect my smartphone from the rigours of driving.
https://forum.myrouteapp.com/post/66138This is how the Samsung Active 5 5G looks on my vehicle.
https://forum.myrouteapp.com/post/67186I would always try to avoid using CP or AA.
I'd rather have an inexpensive tablet that's waterproof. But without the latest security updates.
Or a slightly more expensive one that I can also use as a smartphone with the latest software and security.
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@Michael-Green hi @Michael-Green I’ve writen a blog that discribes my search for a replacement of my Garmin XT. Alon the way I found out that for ME all the solutions involving CP and AA devices could not deliver what I was searching for. A Rugged phone or tablet lets you use all Off the wonderful possibilities of MRA. I’d go for something like that
@Marinus-van-Deudekom said in GPS's that work well with Route Planner:
@Michael-Green hi @Michael-Green I’ve writen a blog that discribes my search for a replacement of my Garmin XT. Alon the way I found out that for ME all the solutions involving CP and AA devices could not deliver what I was searching for. A Rugged phone or tablet lets you use all Off the wonderful possibilities of MRA. I’d go for something like that
Hi @Marinus-van-Deudekom
Could you please give a link to the above mentioned blog.
Yes, I have looked but am unable to locate it.
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I find the Tom Tom 550 works well. When it stops working I will move to a phone based system but does not seem worth it until then.
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a DomDom will not stop working. Mine is from 2011, still receives map updates. And rests in my desk.
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@Marinus-van-Deudekom said in GPS's that work well with Route Planner:
@Michael-Green hi @Michael-Green I’ve writen a blog that discribes my search for a replacement of my Garmin XT. Alon the way I found out that for ME all the solutions involving CP and AA devices could not deliver what I was searching for. A Rugged phone or tablet lets you use all Off the wonderful possibilities of MRA. I’d go for something like that
Hi @Marinus-van-Deudekom
Could you please give a link to the above mentioned blog.
Yes, I have looked but am unable to locate it.
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@Marinus-van-Deudekom
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It all depends on how want use your navigation.
For me AA or ACP is the way to go.
But the navigation must meets the demands of AA or ACP.
My demands for navigation are low. Just drive a route without any interfering from my side (no manual skipping waypoints, etc). These demands are perfect for AA or ACP.
