what type of gps would you recommend for an atv?
thanks

 

I just use my smart phone.

 

The ones that plug into any DC source. As long as your ATV has the DC plug in. Only needed if the GPS battery dies.
I have the "Garmin Nuvi".

 

I have a Garmin Nuvi 500 that I just can't seem to kill. Have had it on around 5,000 miles of harsh New England trails including riding in wintertime. It's seen temps from 15-98 degrees and trails with rocks, over the rack water holes, roots, stumps, ice, mud, and sand. The thing that ends up getting trashed the most is the 12V cord. I always have at least one spare handy.

 

If you have the money the Garmin Montana 650T is quite the unit. I prefer the GPS units with topographic maps so you can get a little bit better bearing of where you are.

 

My Garmin is older than dirt. I hardly ever use it but it still works. If I bought a new GPS it would be another Garmin. I used to use it a lot and used the power cord especially in winter because the batteries wouldn't last very long. Mine takes 4 AAs and I don't like carrying spares.

 

Garmin is the way to go. battery life is good i get about 30+ hours on a pair of batteries and keep a set of spares in my trail box. Using the power cord no longer makes them water proof. Stay away from magellin their customer service/warranty is useless, and if you buy maps and then have issues with the unit and cannot use the maps they will not refund anything or even try to help.

 

thanks guys

 

I had a Garmin 60Csx for 9 years and it worked great. I think they're up to 64 models now. I Just upgraded to a Montana 650, and have it mounted to the speedometer cowling.