fredaroony
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I do...on my phone....plus you can't use Basecamp on a phone anyway. Not sure what your point was really
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I do...on my phone....plus you can't use Basecamp on a phone anyway. Not sure what your point was really
roamer
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The trip planner on the device works well for me and allows you to put in a destination then add via points, you can pre plan and name trips and save them,
No other equipment needed except a decent map for reference,
it involves zooming in and out a bit, but each via shapes the route as its calculated and can throw in some interesting options,
Start with fastest route as the via points make the route go where you want anyway,, using curvy takes ages with little benefit,
I used mapsource and base camp which are great,
this is easier for a novice and versatile, check u tube tutorials,
Roamer
No other equipment needed except a decent map for reference,
it involves zooming in and out a bit, but each via shapes the route as its calculated and can throw in some interesting options,
Start with fastest route as the via points make the route go where you want anyway,, using curvy takes ages with little benefit,
I used mapsource and base camp which are great,
this is easier for a novice and versatile, check u tube tutorials,
Roamer
You lot know there is a very good GPS section, don't you?
Roamer...Ignore the cnut...he just like to hear the tapping of his keyboard whilst being the site's self appointed moderator. Thanks for your input though Roamer, as it is specific to the Navigator VI, putting it on a Navigator VI thread is much better than searching through the GPS section.
roamer
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No offence taken, i see what Wapping means,
This is the here and now and i replied,
The trip planner on the 5 & 6 is capable of lots more than basic routes,
And you dont need a degree in basecamp, amazing that it is in the right hands,
Roamer,
This is the here and now and i replied,
The trip planner on the 5 & 6 is capable of lots more than basic routes,
And you dont need a degree in basecamp, amazing that it is in the right hands,
Roamer,
I have had good results using
http://www.motoplaner.de/ (uses googlemaps)
Select english translation.
To load the route once saved i copy it direct to the nav 5
It also lets you print out your route
http://www.motoplaner.de/ (uses googlemaps)
Select english translation.
To load the route once saved i copy it direct to the nav 5
It also lets you print out your route
Just signed up for the free trial - looks very good. Easy to use and you can use other peoples routes if they share. Agree it is a million times easier than basecamp!
Very slick and intuitive!
Wonder if they do group discount for lifetime members?
Wow, bit harsh.....
The Grey One
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I don't know about Australia but here in Europe WiFi varies from good and almost universal (Romania) to patchy and unreliable (Germany, Austria,Italy, Rural France) On two 2,000 mile plus trips into Europe last summer I would think I had decent WiFi in my hotel rooms in less than half the hotels. A few had Wifi only in public areas and several non at all. I like to have the capability of planning routes in the evening for the next day , not always but when for instance weather conditions make a change of plan sensible. Any web based route planning system is a complete chocolate teapot in those situations.
John
fredaroony
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I just use my phone for internet when on the road and it would be extremely rare that I would be staying in a place with zero connectivity. I tend to plan my whole trip before I even leave though and that includes overseas trips.
In the end it's whatever works the best for you!
fredaroony
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The paid version does unlock a few good features but you can easily get away with using the free one. I'd be interested to hear about a group discount.
Another nice feature I just noticed in the paid version is that you can use Google Maps as the base map but also compare it with HERE (and Tomtom) maps which is what Garmin use. I have noticed sometimes I need to put in more waypoints to force it on some obscure roads but that has been rare. Perhaps this will show up issues prior to exporting the route to the GPS
The Grey One
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You are right there! Personally I like places with no phone signal or WiFi.
How is internet coverage now in Australia. I was there in 2006, flew into Brisbane, drove to Sydney, train to Melbourne sadly only just over 3 weeks in all. We had to use internet cafes then! I expect things have moved on a bit?
John
fredaroony
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If you are relying on WiFi hotspots then it's going to be hit and miss. One of the first things I do when I travel is get a prepaid SIM card with data to avoid all of that.
Phone coverage is pretty good unless you are really out in the middle of nowhere.
The Grey One
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Not my experience in Europe, mobile coverage is patchy and often non existent especially in the places most of us want to ride. We have just got data roaming in Europe at local rates but that may not last due to the misguided brexit decision. In any case a phone is a very poor substitute for a computer. I use a small notebook about the size of an iPad. My old eyes cope better with the bigger screen and it enables me to use proper route planning software. I also often write a blog whilst travelling and find a phone far to limiting for this. But I didn't mean to imply any criticism of your approach just explaining my reasons for carrying a notepad and using route planning software that is not reliant on an internet connection. You did ask
John
Yep yours is faulty
Agreed - I picked mine up yesterday and have ordered a matt screen protector already but it is very clear.....and I'm learning to like the fact that the screen dims in duller conditions and brightens when the sun come out....unless mine's got a fault?!?
Lol �� both but it was a joke
fred_jb
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Not my experience in Europe, mobile coverage is patchy and often non existent especially in the places most of us want to ride. We have just got data roaming in Europe at local rates but that may not last due to the misguided brexit decision. In any case a phone is a very poor substitute for a computer. I use a small notebook about the size of an iPad. My old eyes cope better with the bigger screen and it enables me to use proper route planning software. I also often write a blog whilst travelling and find a phone far to limiting for this. But I didn't mean to imply any criticism of your approach just explaining my reasons for carrying a notepad and using route planning software that is not reliant on an internet connection. You did ask
John
Have you tried MyRoute from the makers of Tyre? Allows you to plan routes on your laptop in a web app using maps from Google or your satnav, and upload to your satnav. They also have a sister app called MyRoute Navigation which can take these routes and use them to provide a full satnav type facility on your phone. I've now pretty much abandoned BaseCamp which I hate with a vengeance for its convoluted illogicality and plan all my routes using MyRoute. I still prefer a dedicated satnav (Nav V) to the phone app, but the latter makes a good backup if needed as it can have offline maps downloaded to it so does not need to rely on a phone signal.
fredaroony
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If you have the gold feature of MyRoute it's a good idea to compare the MyRoute google maps router with the Here map Garmin use as sometimes the route is different
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