Anyone using an Ipad for Nav?

I am considering getting an Ipad to use for navigation. I think I found a decent dash mount that is unobtrusive and I cannot really justify spending $1500 on a Pioneer or Kenwood dash mount AV system right now and I dont travel out of town that much. Mostly I HATE the Tundra built in nav interface.

 

I use a iPad mini on occasion mounted with a Proclip mount. For the stock head unit (Carplay enabled) I use a wireless Carplay dongle to display Waze on the head unit. Its either or since the head unit doesn't allow Carplay and bluetooth at the same time.

 

I have used an iPad for the past 5 years

 

Do they stay charged OK and do you have cellular access on them?

 

I keep my plugged in to a quick charge adapter and I predominantly use cell access. I've only gone on short trips (less than two hours) and have been able to keep all devices topped off.

 

I have mine plugged in constantly while driving, the outlet is just below it so why not. Mine are cellular capable so when I am out with no reception it is fine with the built in GPS