Shore1066 Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I know about the ski doo GPS garmin system but does any one else have something that works . Not that I'm cheap but I don't want to spend 600 to a 1000 dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I use a Garmin 7 Inch Screen... It has some issues with the cold, but i think i have solved that. But this one looks nice and I'm starting to look for a replacement as mine is getting older. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/685257 And you can move it from one vehicle to the other. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 The Garmin system BRP offers is the Cadillac for sure. You can buy the units abd mounts through other sources somewhat cheaper, but you still have over $500 into it. The way to cheap out that works is to get a waterproof case mount for your phone and run the association mapping apps. Case I bought is below. https://www.royaldistributing.com/sw-motech-navi-case-pro-66-1104.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwsNiIBhBdEiwAJK4khlIhibjMaKu5xyfbPztocjwsNXzV6cWIbiLzghO49cVubxA8yCoaOBoCq9EQAvD_BwE#291=18521 This works good, but I did find the phone would freeze and shut down on most days after a cpl hours. You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je me souviens Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I bought a refurbished automotive Garmin from gpscity.com for under $120. Get the ram mount and plug it in to the skidoo 12v outlet. Load the trakmaps on it and go. Never had a problem, four years running so far. I put the base of the ram mount on top of the “glove box” on the old XS chassis. I ran the mid height windshield and it was protected from the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX800 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) George, give this a look for a start. It uses a Garmin Nuvi vs the Garmin Zumo that Ski Doo uses. The Nuvi has a larger screen than the Zumo, but it is not waterproof. It is really meant for inside of a vehicle. You can get the waterproof case for it. https://www.shopsledgps.com/product-page/copy-of-skidoo-gen-4-navigation-custom-options I’m still using the old Montana from my XS 1200’s that I bought used from a guy on QR. It works great, but I wouldn’t mind a 6” screen vs my 4” screen. Edited August 14, 2021 by GSX800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 23 hours ago, GSX800 said: George, give this a look for a start. It uses a Garmin Nuvi vs the Garmin Zumo that Ski Doo uses. The Nuvi has a larger screen than the Zumo, but it is not waterproof. It is really meant for inside of a vehicle. You can get the waterproof case for it. https://www.shopsledgps.com/product-page/copy-of-skidoo-gen-4-navigation-custom-options I’m still using the old Montana from my XS 1200’s that I bought used from a guy on QR. It works great, but I wouldn’t mind a 6” screen vs my 4” screen. Hey how's the summer been. We went and bought new sleds last spring and I've made up my mind to ride some where. I want a GPS that will track my route where ever I go so I can follow it back to the truck. I have friends who have camps in the Harrisville area and they do get snow there enough to ride on. My Kid just bought a rental business in Placid and they have trails there too. Just not sure about the Canadian border getting opened for us to get to Quebec. So bad last year i think I rode less than 5 miles. Didn't even put a helmet on. LOL Thanks everyone for all the info. Everyone stay safe and hope to heard all your experiences in Quebec this year. mccaffrey and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Shore1066 said: Hey how's the summer been. We went and bought new sleds last spring and I've made up my mind to ride some where. I want a GPS that will track my route where ever I go so I can follow it back to the truck. I have friends who have camps in the Harrisville area and they do get snow there enough to ride on. My Kid just bought a rental business in Placid and they have trails there too. Just not sure about the Canadian border getting opened for us to get to Quebec. So bad last year i think I rode less than 5 miles. Didn't even put a helmet on. LOL Thanks everyone for all the info. Everyone stay safe and hope to heard all your experiences in Quebec this year. Provided your vaccinated the border is open now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Signfan said: Provided your vaccinated the border is open now. Yes I know but living right on the border there is all sorts of rumors that because of this Delta virus they will shut down the border again. I sure hope not. I do think if we do get to Quebec it may be a longer ride than years before. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Contrary to what the mainstream media will tell us this situation with the spike is temporary. University of Florida release this projection last week and it was quickly passed over by the media. End of September the worst is behind us at least for now. MrGutz and Blueblood 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 I use a Montana 600 and I'm happy with it. For sure the new feature of some of the GPS's where you can track others riding in your group with similar brand GPS units is very appealing to me. My next GPS will be something that can also go on my wife's GPS so we know exactly where each other is. While the SkiDoo unit that has this feature is really nice it is only compatible with other SkiDoos. Right now I'm thinking the Garmin is the way to go since any brand sled in your group can have one. For sure the GPS technology is changing quickly and is a little confusing right now. There will be a lot of inexpensive non-tracking GPS's available in the next year I would guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted August 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Well it just hit me. If I ride in the Adirondack area a Quebec map won't do me any good. There must trail maps of tug hill clear to lake placid area is there not. Stupid me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 7:45 PM, Shore1066 said: I do think if we do get to Quebec it may be a longer ride than years before. Yeah, "I heard" you have to ride for 14 days before you can enter mainstream population. zeusand and MrGutz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX800 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Shore1066 said: Well it just hit me. If I ride in the Adirondack area a Quebec map won't do me any good. There must trail maps of tug hill clear to lake placid area is there not. Stupid me. You are correct, there are maps for NY…and other states. As I mentioned, I bought my Garmin used from a gentleman here on QR. He had Trakmaps for Quebec and Redpine for the US. I used his Trakmaps Quebec maps for two years, making it a 3 year old map and it worked perfectly. Before the winter of 2019/2020, I updated the Trakmaps map to capture changes in the trails. I think every other year, or maybe every 3 years is fine before updating. Normally, I wouldn’t even bring the GPS with me to day ride in Tug Hill/Adirondacks, but last year, I gave it a try using the Redpine maps. Of course, things had changed some as trails shift a bit, but it worked really well. It came in particularly handy when we rode from outside of Rochester down to Moravia and back last winter. Now Trakmaps has mapping for areas in the US including NY. Plus you can get your Quebec maps from them as well. https://www.trakmaps.com/en/products/gps/snowmobile/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 For what it's worth, I have a nuvi 550 motorcycle rated GPS that is intended to be water resistant. This has worked on my snowmobiles for thousands of miles... and years. If there is any interest, I can locate a photograph of the setup dooright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 https://www.gpstrailmasters.com/snowmobile-gps-maps/ I run the Grand touring maps for the state side trails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 https://sites.google.com/site/scdiscdi/cartesgps/sentiersmotoneige I like these for Quebec There's a thread up in the " Pinned" on GPS stuff at the top of the General Discussion page as well . hparaptor and markusvt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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