SkisNH Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Hi Guy, Has anyone run trailmaster GPS mapping on a galaxy tablet. Tell me the pros and cons. If I have to buy a dedicated GPS I will but I own the tablet. Thanks, SkisNH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 I posted here because it's the most active section...but Mods feel free to move it if you must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Have you attempted to download the Polaris app on it yet ? If ride comand works prob all you will ever need for a sled/atv GPS. And free to download so no real loss to check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 The cold might be an issue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, ckf said: The cold might be an issue I was thinking I would put a hand warmer kit on the case... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, SkisNH said: I was thinking I would put a hand warmer kit on the case... If you keep it on and have it mounted to say the face of a bag the led should keep it warm enough to read . A hand warmer gets pretty fucking hot . The next stage guage was just a tablet and that was always readable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Screen isn't bright enough during the day and too bright at night. Keeping it warm and charged is tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 cold will be an issue, not bright screen , not weather proof. If going cheap i'd use a Garmin nuvi, i run a 7" screen one on my SxS. seal up the edges with some silicone. I like it better than my Montana 680 to the point i may run it on the sled as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: cold will be an issue, not bright screen , not weather proof. If going cheap i'd use a Garmin nuvi, i run a 7" screen one on my SxS. seal up the edges with some silicone. I like it better than my Montana 680 to the point i may run it on the sled as well Ive been looking on Craigslist and Market place, seems like I can get a 7" screen unit for 200.0 used thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, SkisNH said: Ive been looking on Craigslist and Market place, seems like I can get a 7" screen unit for 200.0 used thoughts? i paid $65 on ebay for my Nuvi 2757 and $35 for the ram bracket. I killed one hitting it with the power washer, learned my lesson on removing it at end of the ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 i have a new england trails gps unit for my sxs they have them for sleds also. it works pretty good. its a garmin referb with there mapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, snowstorm said: i have a new england trails gps unit for my sxs they have them for sleds also. it works pretty good. its a garmin referb with there mapping Which 7" unit are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Cell phone with Polaris app. Put a charger port on your sled. You can also buy a mount with a case and a heating element Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akvanden Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I had a 7 inch, but it’s quite large, covered up too much on dash. Just run a 5 inch now with VVmapping, who I highly recommend for midwest trails. You can find 5 inch garmins with lifetime map updates all day long for $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, akvanden said: I had a 7 inch, but it’s quite large, covered up too much on dash. Just run a 5 inch now with VVmapping, who I highly recommend for midwest trails. You can find 5 inch garmins with lifetime map updates all day long for $25. Those $25 used Garmin units you can’t save tracks while driving, can you ? That’s the biggest feature needed here because of lakes/ponds/rivers……for coming back at night. I have a mapping Garmin i’ve used for about 12yrs now, and even used they are a ton of $$$. Edited October 5, 2021 by CFM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, akvanden said: I had a 7 inch, but it’s quite large, covered up too much on dash. Just run a 5 inch now with VVmapping, who I highly recommend for midwest trails. You can find 5 inch garmins with lifetime map updates all day long for $25. If I run a 5 inch gps, why not use a smart phone? The only reason I was thinking a GPS or tablet was for a bigger screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akvanden Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 32 minutes ago, CFM said: Those $25 used Garmin units you can’t save tracks while driving, can you ? That’s the biggest feature needed here because of lakes/ponds/rivers……for coming back at night. I have a mapping Garmin i’ve used for about 22 yrs now, and even used they are a ton of $$$. I don’t use it much because I’m usually always on trails, but they do have the breadcrumb feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akvanden Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, SkisNH said: If I run a 5 inch gps, why not use a smart phone? The only reason I was thinking a GPS or tablet was for a bigger screen. I tried going that route using a crappy old phone, but didn’t have the best mount for it. I really became a fan of ride command last winter with all the tracking of buddies you can do, so maybe I’ll try it again? one thing ride command won’t do it turn by turn, garmin will. edit: one other issue I had was the charger vibrating out on cell phone. Edited October 5, 2021 by akvanden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted October 6, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted October 6, 2021 I have a Tab A and I have used several different chart plot app with good success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/5/2021 at 11:37 AM, CFM said: Those $25 used Garmin units you can’t save tracks while driving, can you ? That’s the biggest feature needed here because of lakes/ponds/rivers……for coming back at night. I have a mapping Garmin i’ve used for about 12yrs now, and even used they are a ton of $$$. my unit has breadcrumbs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) And that unit is ? Also, since breadcrumbs, dies that mean you can save tracks ? I have a Garnin Maos 276c i bought new 12-13 yrs ago. Been great….does a ton if stuff. Was $500 back then. A comparable model now is a schitton. I would like to know what you can load tracks onto snd what you can make tracks while driving. No freezing, waterpriif, does not need to be in a bag…As always, doing what i need/want it to do matters more than cost, but sending more than needed is never desirable. Lol. Edited October 26, 2021 by CFM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 yes you can save tracks. I have a nuvi 2757 . I like the new 276 a lo but it's pricey. i just looked at it awas $55 for this one. I run GPS trailmasters on my wheeler with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 2:48 AM, Kivalo said: I have a Tab A and I have used several different chart plot app with good success. Did you have difficulty in the cold? Or was constant power enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old indy Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) On 10/3/2021 at 6:22 PM, SkisNH said: Hi Guy, Has anyone run trailmaster GPS mapping on a galaxy tablet. Tell me the pros and cons. If I have to buy a dedicated GPS I will but I own the tablet. Thanks, SkisNH i ran it on an older cheapo garmin nuvi without issue. cold wasnt really an issue unless it was unplugged. Edited October 27, 2021 by old indy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted October 27, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted October 27, 2021 23 hours ago, SkisNH said: Did you have difficulty in the cold? Or was constant power enough. Never used it in the cold. Although I always thought the battery seemed pretty strong on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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