Do I get a HEMA GPS?

[oncedisturbed]

Here maps are basically the new version of the Garmin / Sygic / Navman maps that are being released. Most GPS units and apps have been moving over to this style.

My IPad, Galaxy phone and Windows phone all have this style now integrated into their map packs

[Rock Trol]

I have a Hema HN6. The offroad maps are good but the on road (I go) navigation sucks. I was driving from Adelaide to Hawker via Clare and it was trying to send me to Port August and then to Quorn, then to Hawker. That is sending you west and then back east even though there is a road that is inland and goes to Hawker (RM Williams Hwy). I plan to use my old Garmin for on road navigation in future.

People in my club are starting to move to a tablet with a RAM mount loaded with HEMA maps. Will probably look at that in the future.

[Malgreen]

Hey Rock Troll, thats what i use, i have my Ipad mounted in front of the little storage thingy above my stereo ...

i have Mud Maps and hema explorer and Hema 4WD maps...

for around town i use google maps..

ipad mount.jpg

[oncedisturbed]

Same setup as mine but I also use IGO and the new HERE maps which are the old Nokia brand now that Microsoft own Nokia.

[Rock Trol]

Hey Rock Troll, thats what i use, i have my Ipad mounted in front of the little storage thingy above my stereo ...

i have Mud Maps and hema explorer and Hema 4WD maps...

for around town i use google maps..

That is a nice set up for sure. Nice big map and easy to see.

I think I need to update maps on my GPS so maybe a newer version will be better than the one I am running now. Or else, a tablet is on the way.

[tracemul7]

I bought Mud Maps 2 and use it on my iPhone.
I used this on my recent interstate trip (Adelaide - Oodnadatta track - Uluru - Kings Canyon - West Macdonnell Ranges - East Macdonnell Ranges - Coober Pedy - Adelaide) which involved a good portion of off-road driving.

Things I liked:
- Only cost $80 (saved 20% by buying iTunes gift card at woolies)
- Good accuracy
- Tracking feature was great to see where we went
- Camping areas (from Campee - free app) are shown, with campsite features
- Tons of included maps with lots of landmarks on them

Things I didn't like:
- Campsite reviews and images need to be online to view them
- Every now and then, the tracking seemed to drop out ... unsure why

Hope this helps

Trace

[oncedisturbed]

With MM2, the campsite images and reviews were put in mainly for prior trip planning before heading off.

Like you mentioned, having the service to view them along the way is a bonus.

Did it lose signal or the app crashed?

If you can pm me the info, I will email Maria from MM the details for her and Tom to go through and see if it is a standalone bug Eg the iPhone or whether it is app based.

[threedogs]

LMAO what ever happened to paper maps, work every time

[Winnie]

LMAO what ever happened to paper maps, work every time

Yes and definitely always carry them as back up, but once you have tried digital maps you would never go without.
No pulling over to look at the map, no second guessing where you are on the map, it gives great confidence.

[oncedisturbed]

Same as Winnie and TD mention, always have paper maps with you just in case