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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512  
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I use Europe Offline Map and MotionX GPS HD on the iPad (with build-in GPS). As its name explains, Europe Offline Maps works with offline maps, so you do not need a data connection for downloading maps when under way. For MotionX you can download sections of maps before you depart or when you have a wifi connection.
Both programs are topographic in the sense that they show your postion and track but do not calculate A to B routes. Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite Last edited by VeeTee on 2nd Mar 2014 9:11pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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2nd Mar 2014 8:55pm |
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| RustyM Member Since: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Africa/The Med Posts: 222  
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I use a Google Nexus 7 (android) with MapFactor GPS Navigation mounted on the windscreen. All the maps and navigation are available off-line so no internet connection needed and it also gives you your coordinates
 Note you also have the option to buy maps from Tom Tom if you so desire but I use the free maps, I just keep them update regularly.
It also doubles as a Bluetooth connected music device to my stereo; films are also played on the Euro Tunnel or ferry. A great multipurpose device  90 & Wolf
110 XS Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable) |
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2nd Mar 2014 9:07pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826  
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Here's another...ViewRanger http://www.viewranger.com/en-gb
Gets free maps or download local national maps (OS in the UK). It's available for Android and IOS. Cheers Simon |
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2nd Mar 2014 9:16pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843 
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I use memory map / MMTracker on Android and have the OS25 / 50 k maps loaded of where I am going. Works well for me 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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2nd Mar 2014 9:52pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669  
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I have checked out a few already. Will post my findings later, but thanks already.
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3rd Mar 2014 5:54am |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669
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I have settled n Motion-X GPS HD, which for my purposes has the best interface and gives me all the data I need.
Using the Ipad I took some screenshot of my "backyard", printed them out and made a huge map out of them. Now I only have to check each little road to see if I'm alowed to drive through it and if it's worth it. i will mark them on my printouts so I should get a nice roadbook out of it.  |
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4th Mar 2014 2:35pm |
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| Samblers Member Since: 29 Jan 2014 Location: Perth, innit Posts: 63  
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Cool.
I'm also a GPS novice - I use MudMap app for iPhone 5 here in Australia. AUD$99 for the app and comes with several good quality maps of my backyard, including remote outback tracks. Has saved our ass a few times and gives great confidence in exploring. I'll be travelling to Spain in September - does anyone know if free/cheap maps are available for this? Sam |
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