Off-road navigation unit.

[seabeagle]

Anybody using an off-road navigation unit on their Hawk or other machine? I’ve been looking at the Magellan TRX7. Pricey. Needs to work without cellular when off-road. And show all those 2-track roads most maps don’t have.

[pete]

I use a Garmin Oregon 650...

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[Hellkitty]

I usually download maps from google maps on my iphone. Most phones have gps chips and don't require cell service if you have the map downloaded. Google maps does a pretty good job of showing most roads even in remote areas. Maybe there is a reason you don't want to use a cell phone, but it works great for me. I do want to install a charging port on my Hellcat to keep my phone charged though.

[seabeagle]

I’ve tried the offline maps with google on my 6s plus and the phone got so hot it shut off. And the resolution was minimal. Back in the day, I just used paper maps and stopped every now and then to check where I was at. I’ve gotten spoiled on in-dash units and feel a stand alone navigator would suit me best.

[Kivi]

Garmin Montana. Pricey. But I do not use it, but I know many use it for offroad navigation on motorcycles.
I use second phone without sim card with additional app for offroad navigation.

[Mudflap]

I use a cheap cell phone, Android, with Avenza and OSMand.Works great and no cell signal required. I've also found that the magnetic charging cables work best when bouncing around off road.

[pete]

I've also found that the magnetic charging cables work best when bouncing around off road.




Please exsplain

[Kivi]

Pete, I believe Mudflap is talking about Apple style charging cables with magnetic connectors - magnetic force to keep the connector at right place.