Garmin Trail Guide
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I've never heard of it before. See if Garmin has a recent database update for it (to update the map information). If they don't, and that doesn't bother you, just keep using it.
If you'd prefer to have the latest map info, I'd recommend picking up an iOS or Android app where you can pre-download maps for the areas you explore without cellular service. I have Gaia GPS running on an iPad with a Garmin GLO 2 which works great (I'm a map nerd).
If you'd prefer to have the latest map info, I'd recommend picking up an iOS or Android app where you can pre-download maps for the areas you explore without cellular service. I have Gaia GPS running on an iPad with a Garmin GLO 2 which works great (I'm a map nerd).
Jeep TJ Wrangler Garmin Trail-guide
Includes carry case and US style external charger cradle.The Trail Guide is a highly versatile Garmin-built GPS navigation system designed for the Jeep Wrangler. It was first unveiled in 2005 at Camp Jeep, an international gathering of Jeep enthusiasts.
The Trail Guide is mounted on the Wrangler’s dashboard in a sleek custom cradle that provides power and audible voice prompts through powerful dedicated speakers that are easy to hear even at highway speeds with the top down. For on-foot adventures, simply snap the unit out of the cradle for handheld GPS navigation.
Loaded with detailed, street-level maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, the Trail Guide contains nearly six million points of interest—including gas stations, lodging, restaurants, attractions, and Jeep service facilities and dealers. Other country versions are available, the Australian version is called Garmin Quest. The Trail Guide boasts other premium automotive navigation capabilities—like a high-resolution color TFT display, automatic route calculation, and turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions—at a price that is significantly less than most built-in navigation systems.
The unit is completely waterproof and has an internal lithium-ion battery, providing up to 20 hours of use outside the cradle for hiking, biking, camping, or fishing. The unique antenna folds flush with the unit when not in use for maximum compactness. The unit also accepts Garmin’s MapSource® U.S. Topo data for off-road adventures.
I used to use Garmin GPS receivers a lot but they were mostly useless offroad as they never had that many trails on their databases. That vintage is barely adequate for use on pavement when compared to Google Map. I doubt its database has been updated in years, they eventually stopped updating my old Garmin 60CS from around that era that was real clunky for navigating to a particular location.
A quick recon with Google seems to indicate that this thing is "Abandonware", not much about it after ca 2006. Too bad. Garmin has a couple or three handhelds that purport to do much the same thing, and Magellan has a more conventional looking one that's also in that market segment. Its supposedly possible to load topo maps into just about any Garmin unit, although I haven't tried it as yet.
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I think thats the only value they have.
I have a brand new, never used unit on a shelf in the garage
They actually update constantly its actually pretty good and can be use as a hand held, no good when you have to put reading glasses on to see it though! lol. we all want bigger but it does the job better than not having one
Here ya go price I think is without the dash dome.
Jeep TJ Wrangler Garmin Trail-guide #67600199 Preowned | eBay
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They are way too expensive and as another said collectors just like to have them! glad I have one as the dash dome looks good and has a shelf for the gps when out of the cradle Its like a mini "Bread Bin" lol, when in the cradle it connects to the factory stereo but doesn't cancel out the radio or CD, not sure how that works?
I'm a goofus that tends to buy that sorta thing. I'd pay some, but not $700. It does look cool though.
Let me tell ya! Its pretty old school as old school GPS was in 2005/2006 (if you believe 2006 is old school?) But it is a true GPS its not Google and its not "Glasnost" (sp) Its like a true hand held GPS and it does shows trails and even a "typography " if you choose that function! Screen is small compared to 2021 standards but it shows both "way points" and road/street maps that update at source. I actually am quite impressed with how well/capable it is! I have spent some time playing with it and in a possible "search rescue" scenario situation I don't think I could fault it.
Bernjlur
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@Vinman - Sorry for responding to an old thread. If you’re saving your Trail Guide, I understand. If it’s sitting on a shelf in your garage because you don’t want it, let me know and I might buy it off you. I couldn’t PM you (may not have enough posts here yet or something). But if you can PM me, let me know if you have interest. Thanks!
I always thought they were neat and would love to get one just for fun. Wonder if the maps can be updated using Garmin's Mapsource. My old Garmin Oregon's maps still can be updated.
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