Date:         Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:50:09 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
Comments: To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
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The 12 volt plug that comes with it is needed for traffic reports.  The GPS
will receive power from other mini to USB cables, but no traffic reports.
Patti

On Sat, Jun 20, 2015 at 8:27 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> I bought a cheap GPS called Coolnavi a few years ago.  It constantly sends
> us on crazy routes and super narrow back roads.  I call it
> Adventure-o-matic.  I am officially over the hair raising things this GPS
> has told me to do.  I am thinking about giving it away to someone who wants
> adventure.  It is guaranteed :-)
>
> Moving to using my Android tablet with Google maps.
>
> Ken
> On Jun 20, 2015 10:22 AM, "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I got a couple of DigiKey power outlets with built-in caps that snap into
> > the openings ....these have the caps 'tethered' right to the outlet, but
> > I've found they tend to 'spit out' the cover...the cover pops out and
> > stands up after a day or two.  I finally cut the plastic that connected
> the
> > cap to the socket...Other than that,  the Digikey sockets are better
> > quality than the cheezy ones you'll likely find in the Foreign Products
> > stores or on ebay.  I drilled into the dash just 'behind' (in front of?)
> > the ash tray and put one outlet there...I plug a springy power lead in
> > that.   I use one of those suction mounts for the "head unit" because it
> > allows me to position the GPS display right adjacent to the instrument
> pod,
> > in  a great position.    When I must touch the screen display, I can
> reach
> > it easily and I can steady the heel of my hand on the front edge of the
> > dash to change the display underway with some accuracy of my poking
> > finger.... Digikey link below
> >
> >
> >
> https://www.google.com/search?q=digikey&oq=&aqs=chrome.2.69i58j0i66l3.84279j0j8&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8
> >
> >    For the actual GPS,  I use my android phone and google's program.   My
> > particular phone has great battery life so I don't really "need" to have
> it
> > plugged in, but when it is, that coiled cord sits up on the dash and I
> can
> > use the phone or internet without unplugging, thanks to the coiled cord
> > lead.
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Jun 20, 2015 at 5:04 AM, Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I wired my GPS with a push-on Piggy Back Terminal  (
> > >
> > >
> >
> http://www.delcity.net/store/Non!insulated-Push!on-Piggy-Back-Terminals/p_802001
> > > )
> > > on the back of the cigarette lighter.  I cut a black Plexiglas plate
> and
> > > mounted a cigarette lighter under it.  The mounting bracket for the
> > lighter
> > > fits snugly into the ashtray opening.  The wire for the GPS goes
> through
> > a
> > > slot cut into the Plexiglas.  I used the suction cup mount for a long
> > time
> > > but it would occasionally fall off.  I finally just drilled a hole in
> it
> > > and the Plexiglas and mounted it with a bolt and nut.
> > >
> > > On our last trip I discovered that if I go to the screen on the GPS for
> > > setting the clock, I can leave it on in that setting and have a large
> > > display clock on the dashboard.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > My stereo has extra USB ports on the back, so I have extra power
> hiding
> > > in
> > > > the ashtray. It's handy.
> > > >
> > > > Jeff
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > >
> > > > > On Jun 19, 2015, at 11:50 AM, William Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > For not money you can purchase a USB cord with just the leads on
> one
> > > > end. I
> > > > > would wire it to a switched power that turns on/off with the
> > ignition.
> > > > > That way you can take advantage of the GPS auto off feature.
> > > > > Make sure it's fused. Doesn't draw very much. Use a low amp fuse.
> > > > >
> > > > > Bill
> > > >
> > >
> >
>



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