Garmin v - map transfers

[colesyboy]

Hi all,

I dont really want to carry a pc around with me on an 8 month trip coming up with the bike. What Id like to know if there is a clever simple way of transfering maps from the cds to the unit via the cable, but without having to install the ´mapsource software on the cd.

Id like to use the map source maps for europe when travelling through france and italy.

Any ideas much appreciated,

Cheers,
Brian

 

[Ste@SSB]

Easiest thing would be to have a second card with the maps you need already loaded on it...

 

[judge]

Easiest thing would be to have a second card with the maps you need already loaded on it...

Not on a Garmin V alas, built-in memory only no cards.

To answer the original question, no there is no alternative to taking a laptop and downloading maps as you need them - cracking GPS unit though

 

[ebbo]

If you’re using a Garmin V, I don’t think there is an easy solution because it doesn’t have plug in memory. I suspect you will need to take a laptop or just use the base mapping

(P.S. The Toshiba R100 is a great mini notebook and would be ideal for a long trip )

 

[Ste@SSB]

Ahhh ... never used one myself ... didn't know they had built in memory...

A cheap laptop is the only way forward ... also useful for uploading your digital pictures and playing music or DVDs ... I have an IBM T21 for exactly that purpose...

 

[colesyboy]

Thanks guys

But I didnt want to take my little notebook with me again on a big trip - too much to worry about.

thanks for the clarification though

brian