[Paul65]

I need to set up Bob T’s maps on a tablet. This is an older thread, what’s a recommendation for a tablet?

Does the tablet GPS work without cellular or wifi?


Will this work: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Tab-...ydadcr=20101_9664590&keywords=samsung+-+galaxy+tab+a+-+8&qid=1579967500&sr=8-17

Thanks in advance.

 

[Paul65]

MotionX-GPS Maps | MotionX
one of my rides. download as kmz

Thanks for sharing, that is one heck of a ride! In case anyone is wondering, the kmz file I downloaded opened with Google Earth on my Windows 7 pc.

I'll try the app on my iPhone today!

 

[Paul65]

Excellent info PapaSkeeta! Much appreciated. I have used the Defender cases on mine and the wife’s iPhones for years so I know how good they are. So your tablet is in the Defender case and you are using Ram mounts? What mounts?

 

[Paul65]

I looked at the Yamaha Adventure Pro. Too much money for what it does. What’s everybody using? How is the gps signal? Mounts etc?

I've been using GPSes for 24 years now and the best thing I did for navigating in my 2016 Wolverine R-spec was switching to a Tablet.

I experimented with the tablet mounted on the Passenger Grab Bar (a little to far away for easy of use and got very dusty, had to keep it in a gallon zip lock bag), then used it on the dash to the right of the steering wheel for a very short time (still got very dusty and blocked view when looking right in front of the Wolverine at the ground), then mounted it overhead and this is by far the best place to mount a tablet in the 2016-2018 Wolverine, I suspect it would be the same in the 2019 X2.

Until you have tried using the tablet down at dash or grab bar level and then try it mounted up on the roll bar it is hard to convince someone how much more convenient it is overhead. You can tilt it so that the tablet does not block any of your view. The advantages of it being overhead right in front of you are that it stays clean and practically dust free, it won't get wet in rain/wet conditions, it is closer making it so much easier to see, and also being closer it is easier to operate. The only disadvantage is that your passenger can't do the navigating, but you can easily rotate the RAM cradle/mount for the passenger to see it, if needed. Sometimes the full Stereo enclosure that mounts in the roof can present problems for mounting things to your front cross-member of the roll cage. As you can see in my picture below, my overhead gun rack still works with the tablet mounted.

I like the 8" tablets, 7" are a little small (not any bigger than the latest model smartphones (Samsung Note S9 is 7" diagonally), 9" is a little to big for the close quarters. Most any Tablet now days has a dedicated GPS and does not need cell service to work. Very good tablets that can be used for GPS navigation can be bought for around $100, some of the factory refurbished models are great to use. Personally I like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A, 8" with the RAM Cradle and mounts, using a 1 1/2" Bull Bar Mount, mounted to the roll cage to mount the tablet. This 8" tablet can be bought for around $150.

You don't need any type of signal booster for the tablet and most of the GPS Navigation Apps are as accurate as automotive and hand held GPS for recreational use. You won't have Trimble GPS accuracy but then you don't need it or want that type of expense.

View attachment 71908 View attachment 71906

I went back and found this earlier post. Interesting mount, please elaborate.

 

[Paul65]

I bought this one, 2016 model.

 

[Paul65]

Thanks again PapaSkeeta! Here's what I ordered for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016 model). The prices are from the RAM website. GPScity.com, eBay, or Amazon is less.

RAM-231Z-2U
RAM® ATV/UTV Rail Ball Base
$24.49
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-231Z-2U
Note: this is the one with the 1.5" ball, the "C" ball. When searching for this part you will mostly find the RAM-B-231Z-2U which is the 1" B ball.

RAM-103U
RAM® Double Socket Arm with Round Ball Plate
$36.49
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-103U

RAM-HOL-TABL20U
RAM® Tab-Lock™ Holder for 9" Tablets with Heavy Duty Cases
$74.49
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-TABL20U

RAP-S-KNOB5U
RAM® Pin-Lock™ Security Knob for C Size Socket Arms
$10.99
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAP-S-KNOB5U

10.1" tablet total: $269
I've got $117 in the tablet (lightning deal on Amazon), $30 in the base (eBay only one I could get in less than 7 days), $33 in the arm, $67 in the locking holder, $10 in the security knob (these three on Amazon), plus $12 in a knockoff case (eBay). I could not find an Otterbox Defender case for this older 2016 model, as you warned me.

Surprise surprise... another $300 spent, LOL

 

[Paul65]

Looking good you'll be ready for the next trip!

 

[Paul65]

I didn't see "GPS" anywhere on the Best Buy page. As long as it has a GPS that will work without Wi-Fi, that's what you are looking for. If you can put your hands on it, that will be easy to test. The rest of the specs look good. Excellent price!