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Thanks! I was looking for something that is easily moveable between vehicles and didn't require permanent mods on the dash. I would love to use something like the PCI Race Radios folding mount, but couldn't find enough space in the Bronco to do it.
I think @SFAforester has one mounted in his.
I have an Archtype Racing rail in my bronco and stick it on there. I was concerned about it bouncing around when I went down to Baja but it worked like a champ, no problems.
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Used to run a garmin in my gen1. iPhone with Gaia maps and CarPlay is a better setup. You download maps for offline and use your phone gps which doesn’t require signal.
I think the advantage to the stand alone units is the better antenna and faster refresh rates, which can come in handy when traveling offroad at a high rate of speed and limited visibilities.
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Did you bolt the bracket to the rail or use a ball/arm?I have an Archtype Racing rail in my bronco and stick it on there. I was concerned about it bouncing around when I went down to Baja but it worked like a champ, no problems.
I’ve been using OnX off-road with the offline maps for a while now and I’ve experienced some glitches that left me without navigation. This is the primary reason I’m wanting to install the Lowrance. With the Lowrance it works every time and there are no syncing glitches or necessary map updates to be concerned with.
Yes, I bolt the Lowrance bracket straight to the railing. And yes, at higher rates of speed, the internal antennas on the lowrance and the other GPS units (Garmin-that others were using during our Baja trip) said the internal antennas couldn't keep up with their travel and they would miss crucial turns. I never had a problem like that since I have the external mount.
We are headed out to Baja in two weeks and will use the same setup and shouldn't have issues. This week I plan on connecting my Starlink dish to the top of my bronco giving me internet the whole way. I'll try connecting to an online map and seeing how that works but the Lowrance is a cheaper way to go and less aggravation.
We are headed out to Baja in two weeks and will use the same setup and shouldn't have issues. This week I plan on connecting my Starlink dish to the top of my bronco giving me internet the whole way. I'll try connecting to an online map and seeing how that works but the Lowrance is a cheaper way to go and less aggravation.
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Interested in seeing how you mount the Starlink. Saw a picture of a Superduty that had it mounted flat to the hood. Not familiar with how Starlink works in motion, but that would be great.
Have been using an Android tablet with Gaia and Orux Maps (concurrently) on my trips to Baja. Haven't had issues with the GPS keeping up, but I'm not doing any high speed stuff (<70mph). The event I've done (BajaXL) had maps for Orux Maps, and I downloaded all of the tiles for the MEXTopo for Gaia - what a pain. Gaia would work great, until it didn't. Waypoints would disappear and couldn't get them to show again, then some random time they would show up again. Orux is not intuitive, but once you learn it, it's not bad.
Have thought about Lowrance, but not enough need for it to justify it. In either case though mounting is an issue. Following this to see options that people have come up with. There's a lot of space, but so far no matter what, something is always blocked.
Have been using an Android tablet with Gaia and Orux Maps (concurrently) on my trips to Baja. Haven't had issues with the GPS keeping up, but I'm not doing any high speed stuff (<70mph). The event I've done (BajaXL) had maps for Orux Maps, and I downloaded all of the tiles for the MEXTopo for Gaia - what a pain. Gaia would work great, until it didn't. Waypoints would disappear and couldn't get them to show again, then some random time they would show up again. Orux is not intuitive, but once you learn it, it's not bad.
Have thought about Lowrance, but not enough need for it to justify it. In either case though mounting is an issue. Following this to see options that people have come up with. There's a lot of space, but so far no matter what, something is always blocked.
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wouldn't it be nice if we could get rid of factory NAV and install a garman box remotely, with remote antenna for best reception possible, and run video feed through the NAV screen...I've seen gadget boxes out there that can tie into the camera feed wire with a 3- way switch...and supply a video feed to the OEM 12" screen. There is definitely a way to do this seamlessly, any thoughts?
I'd rather spend my money in this direction, than with big heavy mounts on the dash and a secondary screen hanging in the wind...
I'd rather spend my money in this direction, than with big heavy mounts on the dash and a secondary screen hanging in the wind...
Just saw this thread. This pic is on my build thread. HDS 7.
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Not really. Just need an iPad mini w/ cellular (no need to subscribe, just need the GPS functionality) and LeadNav app, which is better than Lowrance and cheaper. Plus, you can use the iPad mini for other stuff, not so much the Lowrance device.
This is what is now recommended by EXO for Baja trips.
https://www.leadnavgps.com/
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How is this mounted?Just saw this thread. This pic is on my build thread. HDS 7.
The DV8 bridge, I’ll take some side shots, post them up. Couple of issues, when I put it together. Had to drill out 4 new holes, then the first time, shifter didn’t clear. Bought 4 inch spacers, fits now, no rubbing.
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