GPS Device for Texas to PDC Drive

TexasUSA · 09-12-2006

I've done the search deal with no real luck or significant information on a GPS/Navigation type device for Mexico. We are getting ready for our drive down from Rockwall, Texas to PDC. Has anyone RECENTLY driven down and used any type of GPS/Navigation device. I would definitely invest in one if there is one available that would be beneficial. I would really appreciate any advice, you can send me a PM if you would like. We are taking an SUV loaded and pulling a small trailer and a pick-up truck with a topper with the belongings will be following behind. We will use the pick-up truck to drive the trailer back (any thoughts on this plan) FM3 in hand, house was supposed to be ready on 10/18 but is about 30 days behind (kind of expected something like that) but we have to meet the furniture from Guadalajara in October so the drive down plan is still on! Thanks!

LndShrk · 09-13-2006

TexasUSA -
You might want to check http://www.maptech.com/.
They have an on-line map service that might help with getting way-points or maps...
Good Luck & Safe travel...

JEZ · 09-13-2006

I used a Garmin hand held years ago, that was simple to use, and made Star Trek nav system look obsolete... Moving map showed all roads from Alaska to tierra del Feugo. I remember being on dirt tracks in Honduras which were not on any paper map, but perfectly shown on the Garmin.

I would bet they are even better now....

cuffedlinks · 09-13-2006

While not so recent, MichaelHolmes (Michael) DID do a trip such as this...

Condensed (road) trip report

Click on the above underlined link. That should take you to the thread.

Sourcerer · 09-13-2006

Two weeks ago we used a borrowed old GPS unit and some waypoints from Google Earth on a little 100 mile junket off the main roads in Qroo & Yucatan states.

It was a huge comfort to have the GPS pointing the way when presented with equally unappealing choices at dusty forks in the road.

It is now my #1 must have gadget - and I have no intention of taking a trek like you are describing.

LndShrk · 09-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Sourcerer

Two weeks ago we used a borrowed old GPS unit and some waypoints from Google Earth on a little 100 mile junket off the main roads in Qroo & Yucatan states..

How is it I forgot about Google Earth?!?! Great idea Sourcerer...

TexasUSA · 09-13-2006

Great information everyone! Thank you very much! I'll keep my eye posted for any playa peep meets while we are down there for the driving down the vehicle to leave and to meet the furniture.

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TexasUSA way into it Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rockwall, Texas (suburb of Dallas) Posts: 190	GPS Device for Texas to PDC Drive I've done the search deal with no real luck or significant information on a GPS/Navigation type device for Mexico. We are getting ready for our drive down from Rockwall, Texas to PDC. Has anyone RECENTLY driven down and used any type of GPS/Navigation device. I would definitely invest in one if there is one available that would be beneficial. I would really appreciate any advice, you can send me a PM if you would like. We are taking an SUV loaded and pulling a small trailer and a pick-up truck with a topper with the belongings will be following behind. We will use the pick-up truck to drive the trailer back (any thoughts on this plan) FM3 in hand, house was supposed to be ready on 10/18 but is about 30 days behind (kind of expected something like that) but we have to meet the furniture from Guadalajara in October so the drive down plan is still on! Thanks!

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09-13-2006	#2 (permalink)
LndShrk beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 381	TexasUSA - You might want to check http://www.maptech.com/. They have an on-line map service that might help with getting way-points or maps... Good Luck & Safe travel...

09-13-2006	#3 (permalink)
JEZ añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: At the Beer Bucket, Playa Del Carmen Posts: 3,458	I used a Garmin hand held years ago, that was simple to use, and made Star Trek nav system look obsolete... Moving map showed all roads from Alaska to tierra del Feugo. I remember being on dirt tracks in Honduras which were not on any paper map, but perfectly shown on the Garmin. I would bet they are even better now....

09-13-2006	#4 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	While not so recent, MichaelHolmes (Michael) DID do a trip such as this... Condensed (road) trip report Click on the above underlined link. That should take you to the thread.

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Sourcerer beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Exit 9, New Jersey Posts: 432	Two weeks ago we used a borrowed old GPS unit and some waypoints from Google Earth on a little 100 mile junket off the main roads in Qroo & Yucatan states. It was a huge comfort to have the GPS pointing the way when presented with equally unappealing choices at dusty forks in the road. It is now my #1 must have gadget - and I have no intention of taking a trek like you are describing.

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TexasUSA way into it Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rockwall, Texas (suburb of Dallas) Posts: 190	Great information everyone! Thank you very much! I'll keep my eye posted for any playa peep meets while we are down there for the driving down the vehicle to leave and to meet the furniture.

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