Garmin Toponav Maps Quebec V 3
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I like to keep my main GPS software up to date each year with any trail changes and i've always used the gpsquebec program/maps for that. I just got an email from them saying they will not be producing an update for the 2012 season because the federation has resigned their contract with them. So i guess i'm wondering if the GPS trail system is going to be available for free or through the federation now (whether free or for a price). I just purchased a new Garmin Montana and while i know i can use last years maps it still would be nice to know what the plans are going forward. Anyone know ?
We have used Track maps now for 3 years. The mapping part works well HOWEVER and I stress HOWEVER when you use it in navigation mode ( Turn by turn just like you would for car navigation) if the trail has changed by even a few feet all you then get is a blank screen saying " Cannot calculate Route" . Its not the gps's fault as the gps does not loose it's navigation if you pull into a store or get off an exit to get around traffic, it recalculates automatically. Track maps just stops working in a case like that.
The only way to get rid of it is to take your gloves off and reenter what you wanted it to navigate to, then usually a few minutes later same thing happens again. Believe me that gets to be a royal PIA at 20 below.
I only tried auto-routing one year we rented a cottage on Lac Taureau and that sucker was hard to find at night. My old Garmin 60CS would practically start smoking if I asked it to route while riding. From then on I have just used it to make a better guess that I'm heading the right way. I would never ride QC without a GPS even just to lay down a track without having the trail data loaded. For this year at least, if you are buying a new map set, TrakMaps is the latest and GPSQC is outdated.
I'm setting up my new XTX for the last 2 weeks & have a question. I'm going to upgrade my Garmin 360C & buy the new Garmin Montana. What is the specific model you recommend? What is the specific hardwire handlebar mount you're talking about? Did you find your additional gas packs yet? I'm going with 1.5 gals on each running board at the rear.
Pierre's working out the spare can thing, and he thinks it'll fit on the back. I thought that the runing board mount would get in the way of the saddlebag clips? He's also doing the Ice-Ripper track. And of course the Simmons. I broke away from Don & Big Bill who are going red and I went black. Can't freakin wait!!
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