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Enthusiast III
My tablet is wifi only, so I use Gaia GPS to download my maps at home or when tethered to my cell phone. You don't need cellular service for the apps to work.do you need phone service for these apps to work?
Enthusiast III
My tablet is wifi only, so I use Gaia GPS to download my maps at home or when tethered to my cell phone. You don't need cellular service for the apps to work.do you need phone service for these apps to work?
Pathfinder II
We use the DeLoreme app, Earthmate and you only need cell service or wifi when downloading maps. We stop at a business with free wifi to download maps we might not have and save our data. We went to the Sierras and made an unplanned side trip into an area we didn't have maps for so we stopped at McDonalds.do you need phone service for these apps to work?
@mattymais I would be very grateful for any help you could provide. I am looking for the exact same setup as the one that you have. Is your tablet the Ipad Mini 4 with an Otterbox Defender case? If so, I would be very grateful if you could provide me with the RAM part number for the tablet holder. From what I can see in the photos, it seems to perfectly hold the Ipad in place with hopefully no vibration. Thanks for your help. I eventually plan to install Gaia maps on it.I finally got my ram mount installed tonight. I had to modify it some by am pretty happy with it overall. Not that it's a huge issue or need, but my glovebox opens with it installed. Still playing with Gaia too
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Traveler I
Traveler I
If you are plugging in a USB plug into your 12v plug there are lots of options. I have this one and it works well. AUKEY CC-S1 Car Charger, Flush Fit Dual Port 4.8A Output for iPhone iPad Samsung & other - BlackI ran GAIA on a day trip last weekend, following a route I had created. Over the 9.5 hours using the GPS feature, I found that by my last waypoint, my iPad was down to 15%. I had it plugged into the USBs in my Jeep, and the device showed it was charging, it just could not keep up with the power use, I am assuming due to the constant GPS tracking.
Anyone had this issue and has advice on a better power source to keep my iPad charged?
Thanks in advance.
Traveler I
I will have to try that one. I tried a couple I had, but when I plugged in the iPad, it showed "Not Charging". I then discovered 2 USB's in the center console that when plugged in gave the lightning bolt icon. It may have been that I was using an iPhone cable; when I pulled out a 6-foot iPad charging cable I purchased for work, the cable itself is a lot thicker than the one I was using. I'll give the USB plug you have suggested and the thicker cable a shot next time we are out!If you are plugging in a USB plug into your 12v plug there are lots of options. I have this one and it works well. AUKEY CC-S1 Car Charger, Flush Fit Dual Port 4.8A Output for iPhone iPad Samsung & other - Black
The issue is the ports don't have the higher amp output.m required. So the plug I showed solves this problem. If you ever install additional ports like what Bluesea offers make sure you get the higher output versions.I will have to try that one. I tried a couple I had, but when I plugged in the iPad, it showed "Not Charging". I then discovered 2 USB's in the center console that when plugged in gave the lightning bolt icon. It may have been that I was using an iPhone cable; when I pulled out a 6-foot iPad charging cable I purchased for work, the cable itself is a lot thicker than the one I was using. I'll give the USB plug you have suggested and the thicker cable a shot next time we are out!
Thanks!
Enthusiast III
Apple doesn't make an "Apple-branded" car charger, however they sell a Belkin 3.4 amp (17 watt) car charger. This should keep you going while running everything...Anyone had this issue and has advice on a better power source to keep my iPad charged?
Enthusiast III
Influencer I
I hear ya on Backcountry Navigator (BN). I have been using for a few years now. I don't even run my old Garmain because I really like the maps I can upload in BN. I am running it on an old LG something or another that I inherited when my wife upgraded to a newer tablet.I've been using my Nexus 6 and Backcountry Navigator Pro.
It took quite a bit of time to really figure out the app and found it shines in some aspects and I hate it in others. It's clunky, IME, and downloading map areas is a bit confusing and VERY slow. It does work, though, and I've grown to appreciate it just a little bit more every time I use it.
I'll be trying Gaia someday soon. I have a 10.1" tablet that doesn't get much use, I should see if it has gps...
Influencer I
That is the setup I use as well. I have a $59 Insignia tablet (best buy house brand) and it works quite well for navigation only.My tablet is wifi only, so I use Gaia GPS to download my maps at home or when tethered to my cell phone. You don't need cellular service for the apps to work.
Explorer I
Gaia GPS has a 7 day trial so download it and give it a try. I can get that trial extended for you if you like it. Personally I think it will be a bit slow but you never know!Great iPad/tablet software suggestions, thanks! Will an old iPad 2 have enough horsepower to run app store software mentioned here?
I carry a Garmin Zumo (motorcycle) GPS as a backup, rock solid and its maps are good enough. I purchased and installed an SD Outfitters RAM ball kit into my new JKU this past week. It requires a bit of modification to the pax front grab handle but gives a rock solid RAM style mounting point. I have been bolting crap onto motorcycles for years with RAM stuff so I knew it would work well and I had some of the bits and pieces already.
Explorer I
Thanks 1Louder! Will check it out. Yeah overall it seemed a bit slow but if the iPAd can deliver moving topo maps then I would be happy. It will at least make a neat music source ;)Gaia GPS has a 7 day trial so download it and give it a try. I can get that trial extended for you if you like it. Personally I think it will be a bit slow but you never know!