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Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 09:19

WD0AFQ

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Registered: November 2004
Location: Dexter, Mo.

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As I was carrying my Lowrance xog into the house to program it, splat, on the concrete. Face is toast. My favorite gps of all time. Anyone know of a windshield mount that has a large speed readout along with altitude readout. I want to buy another one, size is not important, but must have altitude readout. They no longer produce car gps, Lowrance. Just one of those things. I have a couple of older models but they are slow to find satellites and roads are outdated. Right now I am planning to carry the laptop and use streets and trips on the way down. Hollar If you have something you can bring to the convention or know of a new unit with altitude readout. I see some used units on eBay but am not going that route for another Lowrance.
Thanks,
See y'all next week,
Dan

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243617 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 14:12

mikethebike

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Registered: January 2014

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I use a Garmin mounted to the face of the speedometer. It doesn't block my view of the road, it's in the shade, the cord is plugged into a socket to the left of the dash.

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243630 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 17:00

Jim Galbavy

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Registered: August 2007

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Dan,

Google GOFLY. Would this give you what you are looking for?

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243645 is a reply to message #243630]

Sat, 15 March 2014 17:54

tphipps

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Registered: August 2004
Location: Spanish Fort, AL

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My Magellan 7" RV GPS model will display altitude. But, not continously, you have to tap the screen for that information, and it briefly stays displayed for you to see. I do not know about large speed display. Character set is good in the GMC, especially on the large screen.
See mine in Texas, caus I'm leaving in a GMC tomorrow.
Tom, MS II

2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243646 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 18:20

Ken Burton

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Registered: January 2004
Location: Hebron, Indiana

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You planing on flying low in that Prius?

I'll check my Garmin. I think it has altitude display.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243655 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 18:46

WildBill

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Registered: January 2014

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Just don't pull up elevator"..

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243659 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 18:56

RF_Burns

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Registered: June 2008
Location: S. Ontario, Canada

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My Rand-McNally RV shows elevation when you press the "Details" button. A bar of info shows on elevation etc along the right side. I'm not sure if it times out after a bit or stays there.

Mine is the older version, not sure about the new one.

Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243660 is a reply to message #243659]

Sat, 15 March 2014 18:59

stick miller

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Registered: March 2010
Location: Americus, Georgia

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I have an altimeter that Bill Telgen put in my coach. Have no use for it. Will that help? I'll send it to Montgomery with Ken H.

Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA

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Re: [GMCnet] Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243666 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 19:11

USAussie

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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia

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Dan,

Check this out:

http://www.sygic.com/en/head-up-display?r=topmenu

You will need to buy the app first:

http://www.sygic.com/en/gps-navigation?r=topmenu

The app will work on an Apple device:

http://help.sygic.com/entries/22103813-Compatibility-Requirements

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Gregg

As I was carrying my Lowrance xog into the house to program it, splat, on the concrete. Face is toast. My favorite gps of all time.
Anyone know of a windshield mount that has a large speed readout along with altitude readout. I want to buy another one, size is not
important, but must have altitude readout. They no longer produce car gps, Lowrance. Just one of those things. I have a couple of
older models but they are slow to find satellites and roads are outdated. Right now I am planning to carry the laptop and use
streets and trips on the way down. Hollar If you have something you can bring to the convention or know of a new unit with altitude
readout. I see some used units on eBay but am not going that route for another Lowrance.
Thanks,
See y'all next week,
Dan

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243688 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 20:49

WD0AFQ

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Registered: November 2004
Location: Dexter, Mo.

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Thanks everyone. I have been under the weather all afternoon.
Why does this happen when you are ready to roll?
I think we have found one that will do what I want. Matt has one and can help me with it at Montgomery. Garman 2595. We bought a 7 inch today but it's too large for car. Would be fine just for the gmc.
See everyone mid week.
Dan

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Re: Need Windshield Mount GPS with Altitude Readout [message #243699 is a reply to message #243595]

Sat, 15 March 2014 21:37

Chr$

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Registered: January 2004
Location: Scottsdale, AZ

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Oh, I thought you said attitude. Don't need a readout for that. Look at my face.

Anyhoo. Craigslist and eBay my friend. Buy what you love.

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

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2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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