mtngoat,

Good explanation.

I usually stick the GPS 12 in my pocket. I should really look into a handlebar mount.

Your new unit sounds really nice. With the exchange rate your $300 US becomes $300 x 1.47 for us. I think I will wait a bit to upgrade.

Hey I notice you are from Big Bear Lake. We spend a lot of time there each spring and fall but so far don't ride quads there. Where do you ride? When mountain biking the fire roads I never see any quads. I have never asked but I got the impression they were not allowed around there.

We usually mountain bike at the top of Summit or across the lake towards Cougar's Crest. Where do you use the quads?

DJ

 

DJ, On the cougar crest side of the lake, back 5-10 miles N & NW are "green sticker" areas approved for OHV riding. There are creeks, waterfalls and some very gnarly (fun) trails to ride quads. My favorites are the John Bull (3N10) and Deep Creek (3N34) trails which are rated most difficult by the Forestry Dept. These trails follow steep canyons with lots of boulder obstacles (4WD essential). It is beatiful country to ride. There are several other OHV areas documented on the Forestry maps. Generally, you have to trailer equipment over fire roads to staging areas deep in the woods. Alternatively, I ride dual-sports which are street legal and more convenient, but more challenging on the tough stuff. I actually purchased my quad as a rescue vehicle for stranded bikes, but I sure love riding it too. BTW, a Yahoo search for Inland Empire 4 wheelers should direct you to a site with pictures of the above trails.

 

Anybody know anything about the new Garmin eTrex?
Very small, waterproof, inexpensive, and lasts 22
hours on 2 AA's.

 

mtngoat,

Thanks! The terrain in your area is really awesome and totally different than we are used to here. I will look into the areas you suggest when we are down next. The next step is to find rental quads ... a little far to trailer ours (although we usually drive down).

DJ

 

I have the Garmin eTrex and absolutely love it. It is simple to operate, and provides just enough features to not over load a new user. It can be connected to a computer, It's waterproof, Shockproof and small enough to carry in a pocket.

It even works great setting on the dash of my truck.

I would higly recommend it to anyone thinking about getting into GPS.

I use it with TOPO! www.topo.com software to upload and download waypoints and routes to it.

 

I bought a Garmin GPS II plus. Most of the info I read pointed me to a Garmin product. The GPSII+ has a few more features than the base units, including the option to change the display orientation from hand held (vertical) to dash mount (horizontal). I am very happy with the unit. I found lots of good information at http://joe.mehaffey.com/ including lots of product reviews. While I like the mapping features on the newer units, I could not justify spending that much money for a new "toy". I have found lots of uses for it, but enjoy most recording on maps trails that we have visited. I have also made a custom mount for the KingQuad, a PC interface cable, and a 12v adaptor(info available from http://www.pfranc.com/projects/g45contr/g45_idx.htm). I use it any chance I can. Just my $0.014 ($0.02 Canadian )

 

Trimmkm,

Do you have a picture of you mount for the King Quad? I collect information on the King to pass on to others and would love to add that to my collection.

Deej,

Here is a place that makes mounts out of aluminum. The one that caught my eye was the one that used the gas cap to hold it on.

GPS Holder
Innovative Design Concepts
35404 Acacia
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: (909) 228-5353
Email:inovative1@aol.com

It was advertised on this site at one time.

 

I have a $120.00 Eagle explorer just to get my possition, it locks on great as it is 12 channel. It is a good choice for someone in rough use and that doenst want all the features. If you are wanting all the cool maps (even trail maps) get the Garmen GPS III as you can get a topical trail map and download it into the GPS, Very cool. Or you can pick up one of these cool watches www.casio.com/gps/

 

I purchased a Magellan 315, it works pretty good.

Does anyone use PC software? What is the best kind, Delorme?

 

I personly use microsoft streets 2000 to pinpoint my waypoints after i get home, I can pinpoint my position with it easly. I have herd that http://www.fugawi.com/
Has some great moveing map software