Navigation is a joke

[sweaty]

Actually the check I wrote was for $47,438.49. I could write that check because I don't waste my money on things I don't need..That's the same reason I have been able to write a check for most every large purchase I've ever made including the nice two story brick house I now live in on 65 acres..

Check out the app called HereWeGo. It is an offline navigation app on android and iCrap. It downloads the maps to your phone then you don't need cell connection--it just uses the GPS chip in your phone to navigate. I have used it across the country and in Canada and it is solid.

I don't understand people who navigate by cell signal. Garmin/Tom or whatever GPS have been doing this for decades without cell signal. It is just a gps chip for gods sake.

 

[ziff247]

Now I'm glad I have the crappy orange screen radio and not navigation!

 

[Gclark949]

I find the Toyota navigation helpful for backcounty/mountain roads. No cell reception and if you zoom in enough to bring up the highest detail, I am often impressed that the nav has the road programmed. Besides that, it is horrible user interface and not very good.

 

[philsey]

Actually the check I wrote was for $47,438.49. I could write that check because I don't waste my money on things I don't need..That's the same reason I have been able to write a check for most every large purchase I've ever made including the nice two story brick house I now live in on 65 acres..

... :sleepy: ...

 

[e60ral]

Any recommendations for a nav for off-roading, ie., looking for rated trails, etc....?

I was searching online and found the TRX7. Unfortunately, reviews were not so stellar justifying a $450 purchase.

Thanks!



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a tablet and Gaia GPS

it's not the 90's, don't buy a standalone GPS

 

[MeefZah]

My base SR5 doesn't have nav. My former TE and my wife's current SR5 did/do have it.

It's quite worthless. The only thing I miss by not having it is the direction display.

Paper maps seem pretty reliable. Been all over the world and I always have made it home with them. Go figure.

 

[Lawman]

... :sleepy: ...

From out of nowhere and without provocation you criticize and attempt to humiliate me and when my response shows the merit less content of your attack you respond again in such a way that only shows you for the fool you are. Please stop now.

 

[Lawman]

Check out the app called HereWeGo. It is an offline navigation app on android and iCrap. It downloads the maps to your phone then you don't need cell connection--it just uses the GPS chip in your phone to navigate. I have used it across the country and in Canada and it is solid.

I don't understand people who navigate by cell signal. Garmin/Tom or whatever GPS have been doing this for decades without cell signal. It is just a gps chip for gods sake.

Thanks! I will do that..

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I've compared mine to my google maps on several occasions since I bought the new truck and it always is spot on with the directions and timing for which way it takes me. No navi is perfect, and there's definitely quirks, but I would check and make sure it's taking you the fastest route, sometimes it can get stuck in no highway mode or some other mode that could be taking you the wrong way

 

[swim.bike.run]

Problem solved




https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3273406?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en

 

[muscle_doc]

I'm just here to post the one time I was traveling back from Maryland to Upstate NY, it had me go I95 to Baltimore, through Delaware, through Philly, back through Pennsylvania, and straight up north VERSUS, the normal straight north route which cuts through Pennsylvania and Central NY. I was very unhappy.... what should've been a 5 hour drive, took 8 hours. All because Google Maps wasn't working on my phone that day!:sad:

 

[e60ral]

i don't use my factory nav often, but when i do it even updates and routes me around traffic

 

[itsdchz]

a tablet and Gaia GPS

it's not the 90's, don't buy a standalone GPS

This!
I have it mounted with RAM mounts- Perfect!

 

[baldrik78]

I agree with the OP. I've had my TORP for about 2 months now and the navigation is not the best. I use it for stuff around town, assuming it can locate it, but anything long distance has to be double checked with Google Maps because it has tried to add 2+ hour legs to longer trips. I've been using Google Maps for years now and its better in nearly every way than the in-dash system for accuracy, finding locations, adding stops, rerouting, traffic updates, etc. The only downside to Google Maps is that you have to take some extra steps to make it work without cell service, whereas the in-dash unit does not need it.

I wish I could just have Google Maps run from my phone and appear on the console screen. If I could have that, I'd only be left complaining about the voice recognition.

 

[Muzzle of Bees]

I have used the one in my 4Runner when I travel without any issues. The navigation has always provided me route options too. You know toll or no toll road, scenic route or most efficient, etc.
I guess some folks process information so differently that this is a big deal deal. I do agree that some roads likely confuse the humans which in turn make it frustrating. We should not rely solely on the nav, but it should be a supplement. I always look at a paper map just to get an idea before I begin a long unfamiliar journey, but once you get into a town with oddly drawn streets all bets are off.

 

[nb rob]

I have used the one in my 4Runner when I travel without any issues. The navigation has always provided me route options too. You know toll or no toll road, scenic route or most efficient, etc.
I guess some folks process information so differently that this is a big deal deal.

So if I'm told (incorrectly) to turn left, I should process the information and turn right?

 

[DSnoopy]

I always just use my phone regardless of what car I am in. I wish they still made cars without the screen option because it is overall worthless to me, and usually a pain to use compared to buttons.

Seriously, why do we need a phone (usually multiple in the car if you have passengers), GPS, and a touchscreen system? WTH is all that for? I use the phone as maps and turn by turn so why not just turn it on and set it in your instrument cluster when needed? Take it down when not.

If you want something more elaborate in the touchscreen then do your homework before spending that much money on it. For this consumer, it is always a worthless preloaded component I can't skip in any car. Had them in Dodge's, Fords, Toyota's. and in rental Nissan and Chrysler. They all differ but are all ultimately clunky, inconvenient, and worthless. The only positive I can give them is the back up camera, but for a few thousand dollars less I still remember how to turn my neck around when backing.

 

[daveherrmann]

So if I'm told (incorrectly) to turn left, I should process the information and turn right?

I guess we should ask the person who was told to turn in the Lincoln tunnel by the nav on their phone... (true story)

 

[MissouriBreaks]

I find old fashioned paper maps, road atlases, etc. are easier to navigate with, and I travel a lot for work. For specific addresses I will use google maps, but then refer back to the paper maps to get me to the google point.

 

[Muzzle of Bees]

So if I'm told (incorrectly) to turn left, I should process the information and turn right?

That is up to you. It is your trip. I look at a paper map too as I mentioned above.
People should also know the direction they are going and not be completely ignorant to the process. If you pay attention to road signs it is helpful. They usually have N, S E or W on them. If you know you should be going one direction and the signs show differently then you might want to verify what you are doing. Like my told me, don't trust anything. Let's use our brains a little more. I have made wrong turns using paper maps too. It happens.