GPS advise

My suggestion is the Sygic GPS app. Available in both Android and iOs. It does not need a data connection. It holds the maps on the phone (you only download the states you need to save memory space). Has a cool 'heads up' display function for night use that will shine the display on the windshield. Only about $25. Watches your speed and lots of other features. Well worth it. You can download a free demo to see how it works. The demo will sell you.

I had one of these Garmin 12 handheld GPS many yrs ago. Garmin 12 A friend of mine now uses it in a powered parachute for the same reasons you want.

bcsdguy wrote:

GordonThree wrote:

bcsdguy wrote:
So, would my iphone 4s work as a gps without the cellular service? If so, what app would i need to install to use it that way?

4s is an antique

if you have something newer, check this out
clicky

looks like your clicky was removed by user.

Try this one
Click

GordonThree wrote:

bcsdguy wrote:
So, would my iphone 4s work as a gps without the cellular service? If so, what app would i need to install to use it that way?

4s is an antique

if you have something newer, check this out
clicky

looks like your clicky was removed by user.

bcsdguy wrote:
So, would my iphone 4s work as a gps without the cellular service? If so, what app would i need to install to use it that way?

4s is an antique

if you have something newer, check this out
clicky

So, would my iphone 4s work as a gps without the cellular service? If so, what app would i need to install to use it that way?

Dutch_12078 wrote:

Maxi Signal wrote:

If using a cellular device for GPS , there are couple things to keep in mind . 1) The use of data is a must with any GPS app to work . 2) It will not be as accurate as an actual GPS as it Triangulates the cellular towers in your vicinity for location . A GPS device uses an actual satellite so it is more accurate.

There are some older cell phones that only used tower triangulation, and possibly some very low end phones that still do, but nearly all current phones, especially smartphones, do have a GPS receiver built in. Tower triangulation is normally only used when too many GPS sats are blocked for accuracy. Below is a screen shot from the "GPS Test" app on my Android phone. Note that it was using 11 satellites of the 20 in view in the screen capture.

X2, a modern cell has a very capable GPS receiver. Not only do they receive DoD satellites but also Russian GLONAS and maybe even the Chinese system. Combined with inertial dead reckoning this allows very accurate positioning, even indoors and in "urban canyon" locations.

To the OP:
you can use Google Maps offline. Stop at Tarbucks and create an offline map for your location and now you can turn off data and you're all set.

Cellular GPSA data downloads over a sideband connection and doesn't count towards data usage. It will work even without 3g or 4g service.

Fizz wrote:

gemert wrote:

I used my phone once. It took my 21 Tons onto a road with a 3 Ton limit. It was not comfortable backing back out onto the road when I noticed the sign. I always use my Garmin RV-GPS now.

This has nothing with the GPS and all to do with the app you were using and how you configured it.

Google maps, Waze and the iPhone maps are not configurable for an RV or wasn't not sure now because I don't use them now. The Garmin is.

I have a Garmin nuvi2595 which is really aimed at auto usage but is small enough for use as a handheld. I a not certain about battery life, so I would carry a USB charger/brick.

This model uses a USB Mini-B connector which is NOT what most other mobile devices use. Mini-B cables are not common, but you can find them on Amazon or eBay.

gemert wrote:

I used my phone once. It took my 21 Tons onto a road with a 3 Ton limit. It was not comfortable backing back out onto the road when I noticed the sign. I always use my Garmin RV-GPS now.

This has nothing with the GPS and all to do with the app you were using and how you configured it.