Thread: Looking for a GPS to use on a my Snowmobile.

Giomen I You lost me a bit 2496 you said is good but what does accu mean? So the 200 or 250 are the ones you would recommend?

The 500 is expensive even used.

This is only something I would use when I go to a new place so Only once or twice a year otherwise I pretty much know where I am going.

Originally Posted by JOEY G

The 500 is expensive even used.

Yes, expensive they are ... unless you are lucky. I own two of them, both bought 2nd hand for less than US$40 however it not unusual to see lightly-used ones for over US$200 on ebay. The fact they are so expensive indicates they are sought-after by ppl looking for a weather-proofed multi-mode device. Name any other Garmin GPS handheld that commands up to two-thirds of it's original full RRP ten years after it was released? These things were only $300 new and could be bought for even less at discount outlets. The fact ppl are prepared to pay such high prices for a 10 year old device is confirmation of their desirability. Despite the comments (mostly true) about the screen and slow scrolling they are a very handy piece of kit for any off-road use. They're not particularly buggy in my experience, certainly no more that other older devices with slow processors and limited RAM anyway. They have a removable battery so you can carry a spare which can be bought from $10 plus for after-market and ~$20 for a genuine Garmin. Could be a lifesaver if you have a breakdown and need to walk back. Small 3.4in screen is not such a disadvantage on a MC or snowmobile where your face is close to the screen and it's the same sized screen as 200/205 which you mentioned. They have Driving, Walking, Cycling and Scootering (MC) modes and if you add a marine map that mode is also available. These things are the swiss-army knife of GPSs. I know a guy who owns a 40ft yacht fitted with $6000 chartplotter and he's got a nuvi 500 onboard as a backup in case his 16" GPSMAP breaks down.

Yes But I wanted to go on the cheaper side to try this to see if it is even something I would use. I have rode for 20 years and never used one before, I have always just used the trail maps. If it turns out to be something that I will use I will go overboard like usual and buy the best.

I ended up picking up a used Nuvi 205W. Now I need to mount it and find out which trail maps to use. and how to set it up.

Joey G i have been using Nuvi's on my sleds for about 6 years now, my Fav model to date would be the Nuvi 2555 LM you can pick a unit up off Fleabay for $25 US, run a direct connection to your Battery, don,t run it off your Acc Plug, its Hard on the Stator, I run mine through a 3 terminal Lighted toggle switch, and only turn it off at the end of the day, or end of Ride. I have a few sled maps, depending on what part of the world you are in. Feel free to Msg me for more Info on setting up a Unit. Sorry don,t see how to rotate photo,,,