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What do you use for navigation in your tundra ?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Spotshooter, May 15, 2020.

  1. May 18, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    ckkone

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    Phone and a RAM mount.
     
  2. May 18, 2020 at 9:44 AM
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    Kung

    Kung Dead sexy

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    CarPlay/Apple Maps. I've used all of the 'Big 3' (Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze), and while YMMV, Apple Maps has tended to be the most accurate. (That, and for whatever reason, anytime I've used Google Maps, it will occasionally switch from "In 500', turn right onto such-and-such Blvd." to "take the next right." :confused:)
     
  3. May 18, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    TundraTXTSS

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  4. May 18, 2020 at 11:59 PM
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    vanderslyce

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    Been wondering about this. How's it working for you?
     
  5. May 19, 2020 at 4:01 AM
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    glowblue

    glowblue From time to time

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    Google Maps and CarPlay for me, however, I’ve learned Google Maps “quickest route” or “shortest route” algorithm will take you a weird route just to save 10 seconds or a 1/10th of a mile rather than maybe an easier stretch or roads.

    I wish it had “easiest route” intelligence.
     
  6. May 19, 2020 at 4:11 AM
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    joesTundra

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    google maps. Unable see my tundra navigation during the daytime. poorly design and not user friendly.
     
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  7. May 19, 2020 at 4:32 AM
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    TampaRD Pro

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    Lots.
    Dead reckoning for short distances. Great circle when the need arises.
     
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  8. May 19, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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    My Tundra has navigation but I mostly use google maps or waze
     
  9. May 19, 2020 at 4:52 AM
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    GeoJoe

    GeoJoe 2018 Tundra SR 4x4 5.7L Looooooooong Bed

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    CarPlay and Waze with an upgraded Kenwood unit....

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. May 19, 2020 at 5:07 AM
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    7.62X51

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    A Sextant and compass
     
  11. May 19, 2020 at 5:19 AM
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    Jbehredt

    Jbehredt Burgeoning member

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    Yep, then it’s her fault if you’re lost or late.
     
  12. May 19, 2020 at 6:18 AM
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    PeakIT

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  13. May 19, 2020 at 7:23 AM
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    tennisfreak

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    Android Auto and Waze.

    Waze run anytme I'm in my truck. So useful with hazard, police and traffic notifications.
     
  14. May 19, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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    chinadog

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    What he said and Waze. New Kenwood unit has built in navigation, but don't use it.
     
  15. May 19, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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    TR15UCK

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    I mount my phone on my dash with a Steelie and use Android Auto, so, Google maps. It already knows everything about me and where I want to go so I figured I'd keep using it.
     
  16. May 19, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    CBrider

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    Waze for on road navigation and I'm just starting to use Gaia maps for overlanding on Forest Service roads.[​IMG]
     
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  17. May 19, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    mountainpete

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    NAVIGON or Google Maps for road use, Gaia for trails.
     
  18. May 19, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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    Toyotoholic

    Toyotoholic -4Life-

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    I usually navigate with my hands on the steering wheel and my eyes on the road. I'll always look up where I'm going BEFORE I start driving, if I've never been there. Otherwise I just remember how to get there.... It's really not that difficult.
     
  19. May 19, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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    Rex Kramer

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    How dare you use common sense!

    GT.jpg
     
  20. May 19, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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    Android auto :D
     
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  21. May 20, 2020 at 8:33 AM
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    blueshound

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    Koomus Pro CD phone Holder, iPhone XR and Waze. I am thinking about changing out the head unit but don't want to lose any functions.
     
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  22. May 20, 2020 at 8:57 AM
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    palehorse

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    Google maps through CarPlay
     
  23. May 20, 2020 at 9:06 AM
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    Southdesertprerunner

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    Google maps and avensa maps for off road use mirror link to head unit
     
  24. May 20, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    Southdesertprerunner

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    Plan to up grade to a lowrance for all gps needs when $$$$ is permitting
     
  25. May 20, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    Pretty much Waze on my phone.
     
  26. Jun 27, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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    TundraTXTSS

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    Works great , I can mirror my iPhone, get direction or WAZE only thing is it will not allow my ATT TV or Utube to be played, still need to hook up a front camera to it and thinking about adding a DVD player for the kids movies.
     
  27. Jun 27, 2020 at 11:56 PM
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    rt_tundra_co

    rt_tundra_co I'll get tired of tweaking this truck...never

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    No mention of navigation by using residual bat sonar pulses at night with your eyes closed. Rookie.
     
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  28. Jun 27, 2020 at 11:58 PM
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    rt_tundra_co

    rt_tundra_co I'll get tired of tweaking this truck...never

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    Google Maps on my Samsung GS20 for any urban navigation. Offlinemaps+ (free) for any disconnected offline navigation.
     
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  29. Jun 28, 2020 at 3:40 AM
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    Rex Kramer

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    Not a problem in my youth, driving at night under a full moon with the lights off was also fun.
     
  30. Jun 28, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    I have a Indian tracker. Woops remove the word Indian.
     

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