What Do You Think About A Garmin Gps Installation In A 03????

[radar doctor]

I Am Open For Suggestions???? 1. First How Many Garmin 's Installed In Our Trucks??? 2. How Well Do You Like Them In The Truck??? 3. Where Did You Install Them?? 4 What Models Are Best Suited??? 5... what Do You Think About The Model 378?? It Is A Gps With Sound And A Fish Finder All In One ???? I Plan To Use The Gps On A Trip To Alaska And The Fish Finder In The Boat?? Im Curious To Hear From You Guy's ??? Thanks Radar Doctor

 

[twmcneilly]

I use a Nuvi 350 in my '06. I use the suciton mount nect to the A-pillar and it works great. I especially like that if travels well. It's small enought you could even use it for street hiking. It does not have topo map or waypoint capability so it's not what you'd want for real hiking but for ease of transport and great performance in vehicles I highly recommend it.

 

[wcjp]

I've been seriously looking the past few weeks. I like the Nuvi's. My needs require water proof (resistant). Garmin has a $100 rebate currently on some models. Right now I'm thinking about the Zumo 550. The Zumo appears to have more Points of Interest and comes bundled with the Garmin Unlocked DVD and car mount.





Here's a website I found elsewhere. Seems to be great prices.

http://tvnav.com/

 

[DrDiesel]

I have one.

It`s not the type you install.

It has a bean bag bottom that sets on the dash. I move it from truck to motorcycle. It`s the 2610 model. I recommend Garmin and only Garmin units

 

[DixonL]

If you have a laptop Streets & Trips has a great map and GPS program. I have been using it the last 5 years and love it. Every year they come out with new software to update the any new roads or new features... . You can upload addresses from Outlook express or excell. Cost for the Streets and trips w/ GPS is $109 at Sams Club and $24 for just the software to update as often as you like. My father in law bought a new garmin and it can't do the things that Streets and trips can.



Thad (Ohio)

 

[Diesel Thunder]

I have a Garmin 340 and I love it. Have the suction mount for the windshield so I can take it from vehicle to vehicle. Also, I like the idea of removing it to prevent the possibility of a smash and grab by some thief. It works flawlessly. Been using the Garmin stuff in aircraft and in my truck for quite a while. Definitely recommend.



Diesel Thunder.

 

[Arkapigdiesel]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1650138#post1650138

 

[MFalkinham]

Like DrDiesel, I also have a beanbag mount StreetPilot 2610. If you place it as far forward as possible between the two driver's side dashtop vents it doesn't block your view at all.

This particular model (unlike newer StreetPilots) does not have an internal hard drive, so there are no moving parts to break, and no problems with operating it in cold weather. It uses up to a 2GB compact flash memory card that is large enough to hold all of the US and Canada maps.

On Edit: Note that this model does not have internal batteries, so you can't take it out hiking in the woods with you. You could use it on a boat if it has a 12-volt power port (cigarette lighter). If you need a GPS for use out in the woods make sure that it has internal battery power.

 

[KLockliear]

Bean bag mounted 276c here. Sits just to the right of the drivers' A-pillar.

 

[TCDiesel]

Here is my 530 dash mounted on Velcro

 

[radar doctor]

Gentlemen:::: Thank you for your reply's It has been Educational... Since i like to fish and take trips to alaska and other places in the US. . I have settled on the Garmin 378. . It is pre-loaded with about everthing i need ... . You can have XM and up to Date live Weather Radar and that may come in handy during Thunder Storms, After all,, I dont want the paint on my 03 ,4X2 with 27 000 miles getting Bumps all over it... Hopefully this GPS will Guide me around those Storm's... . Thanks to you TDR people maybe I'll be able to get this 69 yr ole frame in there somewhere and plant this 378. in the Cab..... I'd like to see more pictures of where you all mount these things and how you power them up... Buy the way if your interested in a Garmin 168 that has Sonar and GPS ,It's like NEW... . , contact me,,,,, -- email address removed -- thanks again from kansas Radar Doctor... .....

 

[DJaquez]

378

The GPS you purchased is a great unit and should have a $100. 00 rebate. Check the garmin site. Most users of that unit choose to use either the Beanbag (my choice) or the sticky pad.



For power you can direct wire it or use the speaker power adapter. I would recommend this one, as you may discover that you will pull abart the adapter plug after continually removing it. That was you can unplug it from the power port and hide it when not in use. I also recommend getting the 13. 00 cover to protect it.



I just sold my 276C and willbe purchasing the 378 when they update the software in 2007.



Dan in Santee

 

[rjohnson916]

I use the Tom Tom One, it's my CTD and all of my company trucks. It's cheap at $400, possibly less now got all of mine at Best Buy. It's touch screen, small and compact, mount it anywhere in the truck. I have mine suction cupped to the front windscreen using the kit that comes with it. It can run about 4-5 hours on it's own power, meaning you don't have any bulky wiring showing if you don't want to leave it plugged in. I can find an address in about 5 seconds driving (Not recommending driving and operating it) My guys find it easy to use and stupid proof per se. I would buy 20 more, also I take mine everywhere as it does not have to stay in the truck.



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[rwerner]

I run the Garmin 7200 with XM Radio and Traffic, it has a 7" screen so it is very easy to see while moving and it tells you what to do anyways, it is dash mounted and seems to be a very good unit

 

[radar doctor]

Dan: Thanks For Your Input And Thanks To All Who Took The Time Too Inclose There Input. in Here. . Very Interesting Article... . I Got My 378 A Day Before Christmas And I Hooked It Up... . got Some Satelites And Xm Music . . I Don't Know How To Run It Yet And Really Haven't Had Time To Read The Manual... . I Listened To Xm Radio Across Kansas And Part On Missouri... i Couldnt Figure How To Turn The Music Off With Out Turning The Gps Off. . Guess Now That Im Home Ill Have Some Time To Read The Book... . Ha Thanks For Putting The Installation Pictures In Here... ... does Anyone Have More Pictures??? I Need More Idea's Of Where And How To Mount This 378... . radar Doctor... .

 

[daytripper63]

I have the NUVI 360 and absolutely love it, just got back from Oahu & Maui and took it with me and took me everywhere I wanted to go perfectly

 

[radar doctor]

RIGHT ABOVE YOU WILL SEE MY ARTICLE ABOUT THE 378 GARMIN. . ANY IDEA'S ON THOSE QUESTIONS UP THERE? iS THERE ANYONE ON TDR I CAN CORRESPONE WITH ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT? I HATE TO BUG PEOPLE BUT IF YOU LOVE FOOLING WITH THESE THINGS I'D LOVE TO VISIT WITH YOU... . FOR INSTANCE, I'D LIKE HOW WHAT STEPS I DO TO INPUT A SET OF CORDINATES INTO THE UNIT AND FIND THAT SPOT... MY E-MAIL IS -- email address removed -- DOC