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zone30



Member Since: 07 Sep 2012
Location: Gent
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Belgium 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 X-Tech LE Nara Bronze
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As a complete novice in the world of off road navigation I am looking for a navigation solution. I prefer something cheap-ass with no subscription fees.

I have an iPad so software for that would be the best solution. I do look for something that also works offline.
I will be replacing my laptop, so a tough book would be a solution as well, or does a standard laptop with a touch screen an a gps card work as well.

I guess it must be something topographical so when I'm in the middle off some french forest, I can easily find my way.
I went with some friends on an (off)roadtrip a while ago and road books combined with a topographical solution saved many a wrong turn.

The guy had many many years of experience but his material was also many many years old. I believe there must be more modern, better, faster and easier solutions these days...
Post #312961 2nd Mar 2014 7:38pm
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VeeTee



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I use Europe Offline Map and MotionX GPS HD on the iPad (with build-in GPS). As its name explains, Europe Offline Maps works with offline maps, so you do not need a data connection for downloading maps when under way. For MotionX you can download sections of maps before you depart or when you have a wifi connection.
Both programs are topographic in the sense that they show your postion and track but do not calculate A to B routes. Cheers, Vincent
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Post #312996 2nd Mar 2014 9:55pm
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RustyM



Member Since: 28 Oct 2013
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I use a Google Nexus 7 (android) with MapFactor GPS Navigation mounted on the windscreen. All the maps and navigation are available off-line so no internet connection needed and it also gives you your coordinates Thumbs Up Note you also have the option to buy maps from Tom Tom if you so desire but I use the free maps, I just keep them update regularly.

It also doubles as a Bluetooth connected music device to my stereo; films are also played on the Euro Tunnel or ferry. A great multipurpose device Wink 90 & Wolf
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Post #312999 2nd Mar 2014 10:07pm
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couplands



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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Here's another...ViewRanger http://www.viewranger.com/en-gb

Gets free maps or download local national maps (OS in the UK).

It's available for Android and IOS.

Cheers

Simon
Post #313005 2nd Mar 2014 10:16pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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I use memory map / MMTracker on Android and have the OS25 / 50 k maps loaded of where I am going. Works well for me 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #313019 2nd Mar 2014 10:52pm
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zone30



Member Since: 07 Sep 2012
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I have checked out a few already. Will post my findings later, but thanks already.
Post #313052 3rd Mar 2014 6:54am
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zone30



Member Since: 07 Sep 2012
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Belgium 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 X-Tech LE Nara Bronze
I have settled n Motion-X GPS HD, which for my purposes has the best interface and gives me all the data I need.
Using the Ipad I took some screenshot of my "backyard", printed them out and made a huge map out of them. Now I only have to check each little road to see if I'm alowed to drive through it and if it's worth it. i will mark them on my printouts so I should get a nice roadbook out of it.

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Samblers



Member Since: 29 Jan 2014
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Cool.

I'm also a GPS novice - I use MudMap app for iPhone 5 here in Australia. AUD$99 for the app and comes with several good quality maps of my backyard, including remote outback tracks. Has saved our ass a few times and gives great confidence in exploring.

I'll be travelling to Spain in September - does anyone know if free/cheap maps are available for this?

Sam
Post #313892 6th Mar 2014 9:50am
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