Off road navigation

[everestm]

Finally got everything working. I used a Builtright dash mount kit, ball mounts and arm from Ram, a new iPad, and a Dual GPS receiver. Purchased the mid-range LeadNav map upgrade and so for I am enjoying this setup. The real test will be this weekend, we’re going out into the desert. It did take a looooonnnnnnggggggg time to download the maps for where we are going, but I’m sure it will be nice to have decent maps and nav.

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I have the same BuiltRight rack. How is it doing supporting the weight of an iPad? I've been wary of using an iPad attached like that for offroading purposes.

 

[Loufish]

Actually I run an Ipad mini..I didn't want to deal with weight issues whatever mount used...I bought the Ipad to run Lednav and spent some time watching vids on how to get the most out of it...
Mounting: I went with a RAM spring loaded mount that uses one 1" ball....and after time it would creep down. So I did a custom job of the RAM Ipad mount by adding 1 more ball so now there's 2 ball's to keep it in place - Works great!

 

[Kahuna]

One ram ball has been doing the trick for me with an iPad mini for years. Just crank down on that sucker hard. Motion X is our default app. Downloading Maps is still painful but nothing like the absurdity of Leadnav.

 

[xtela]

Magellan TRX7 on Ram can and swivel mount.

 

[SS308]

I like and use the Magellan TR7 with the Built Right mounting system. It also offers the satellite images.

 

[jaytperry]

I use a tablet, and run backcountry navigator. One time fee with the app, there is subscription addons like BLM and private land boundaries. Works great for me

 

[dilmorecg]

I use Avenza Maps app. Similar with the other ones suggested you can download the map area that you are going and it uses your phones GPS to pin point you on the map. Started using this for mountain biking and you can download a lot of map areas around where I am for offroading.

 

[NHbeast]

I have a Garmin Zumo 650.
Use it on the motorcycle mostly.
On a recent trip into the wilderness mounted it to the windshield just below the rear view mirror on a suction mount.
Also had an IPad mini with hi rez topo maps loaded of the area which sat on the steering column when appropriate.
Plus the Nav unit in the truck, most bases were covered.
Could have had a two way radio and/or a Spot for emergencies...next time, maybe.
The stock unit drops cookies as does the Garmin to keep track of where you have been if backtracking is needed.
FWIW