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gerhardt
 


Member Since: 13 May 2008
Location: Gauteng
Posts: 29

South Africa 2007 LR3 TDV6 SE Auto Alaska WhiteLR3
GPS

Need to upgrade my original gps (magellan sportrack)Any ideas or recomendations  
Post #33093210th Aug 2008 2:22 pm
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Doc
 


Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352

United States 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

For vehicle use I would recommend the Garmin Nuvi 710 as screen is big & wide, mapping is good, bluetooth link to your cellphone, good MP3 player and FM transmitter which broadcasts through your D3's sound system Thumbs Up

For hiking I use a Garmin Rino 130 which has a built in FRS/GMRS radio (walkie talkie) so you can communicate with other Rino uses or anyone with a small Motorola walkie talkie. Tremendous features in a small package such as positioning friends, digital compass, barometer/altimeter Thumbs Up You have to order these directly from the USA as they have never been import into RSA Rolling Eyes

I am going to be in the bush for the rest of this week, so guys enjoy your week at work Ner Ner

Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
Post #33093410th Aug 2008 2:34 pm
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gerhardt
 


Member Since: 13 May 2008
Location: Gauteng
Posts: 29

South Africa 2007 LR3 TDV6 SE Auto Alaska WhiteLR3

Is this unit sutable for off road navigating-tracks4africa complient  
Post #33137412th Aug 2008 6:22 am
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Discoeast
 


Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

gerhardt,
I think the entry level Garmin for off roading is the Quest.
From what I have seen, any thing under +/- 4.5K does not work for
the off roader.
I have one and use map source to get my map upgrades. You can
interact with Google Earth and have down loaded maps which were
done in tracks4africa for one off events. IMHO tracks4africa would
be compliant with the Garmin Quest, perhaps just Google Garmin
and brows. If need be I could find out from the club fundi's, as they
use the more advanced ones @ about 8K a pop. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.  
Post #33202613th Aug 2008 4:38 pm
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Aubrey
 


Member Since: 10 Sep 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 76

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

There is a known problem with the Quest and T4A .....general consensus on T4A is the GPS for overlanding is the Garmin 276C.  
Post #34865023rd Sep 2008 4:08 pm
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heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Yup agree with Aubrey . If you can afford it go for the 276 or even the newer 296 Thumbs Up  
Post #34867923rd Sep 2008 5:51 pm
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Jan
 


Member Since: 14 Sep 2008
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 4

South Africa 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

gerhardt,
The September SA4x4 has a good article on page 94 about Garmin GPS units. They also go with the 276C for dash mounted units. I have a 60 CSx - the screen is bigger than the eTrex range. It is light enough to take along on a hike. I'm using it with Garmap.
On the issue of Tracks4Africa I can tell you that on a trip to the Zambezi in Mozambique we could not find Mary Livingstone's grave with an eTrex that had T4A installed. So I tried the POI on my 60 CSx. It had her grave site and we found it easily. It would be interesting to hear of experiences with Tracks4Africa and how it compares to the Garmin software.

It would be nice if Land Rover decided to get map upgrades outside of SA...maybe Tracks4Africa would be more interested than Garmin. Garmin is not interested to supply any unit other than their own apparently. Prev: Defender 90 TD5
Now: D3 MY09 TDV6 SE, Mantec plate,Dual Battery,VPS,AT2's  
Post #34924924th Sep 2008 7:11 pm
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Baben
 


Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I know its a bit OT - but do you think the 276 will work on a motorbike as well?

I am in the final throes of acquiring the Disco3 of 2-wheels (GS12 adventure) and need to upgrade my old 76S, and I want a GPS that will work on both D3 and GS. certainly looks like it would work  
Post #34954425th Sep 2008 10:02 am
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Baben
 


Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

OK, just spoke to the Garmin guys

The Zumo 500 is specifically designed for a motorcycle, but will also work great in a car.

Thats the one I am going for 3 main reasons - ultrabright display, dual Bluetooth (play MP3's and get voice comands into your helmet headset, and take calls from your cellphone) glove-friendly touch-screen

I get dealer prices, so its a great deal. PM me (SA only) if you want to chat about a good price on any Garmin, and I will donate to the site for every unit sold  
Post #34956625th Sep 2008 10:53 am
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