Did a search and came up with zilch in answer to my specific question. What GPS unit (other than $$Zumo$$) will allow you to transfer a route picked on your computer to the GPS unit? I was looking at Garmin nuvi, but might consider other brand if feasible. I just dont' have Zumo money right now. Thanks for the help!

 

I use a Garmin Nuvi 550 with Garmin MapSource software to plan trips. I'm not sure if MapSource is still available? I think it's been replaced with Garmin Base Camp which I have but don't really like, not sure if this helps you. I like using the mapping software designed by the GPS manufacturer, rather than Google maps or others.

 

I did it with my old TomTom Rider 2. But, using MapQuest as an example, you map out your destination and then save it to your computer. Once you connect your GPS to your computer, you simply drap and drop the destination into your GPS.

 

Mapquest has a tab to share a created route with a Garmin device, don't think it has to be a Zumo. good luck.

 

Erik, I love your blog--I hopeto travel and use my SG like you. Very inspiring.

 

any GPS that supports importing of GPX maps will work just fine.

 

I find the HD ride planner much easier to use than any of the maping software that came with any of my GPS's
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...de_Planner.jsp
I will detect some GPS units or you can save a GPX to import into your GPS

You can also just use Google maps and send destinations to some GPS units

 

Thanks Buddy, hoping to add some new things soon.

 

I have used the HD ride planner and Microsoft Streets & Trips successfully with my Nuvi Garmins.

I just export the route as a GPX... copy the gpx to the Garmin, then "Import a route" from within the Nuvi and select that gpx file.

Make sure you create waypoints/stops in your desired route's highways and streets before exporting it, because if not, the GPS routing will think for itself and find the quickest way to get to the destination if you don't include the stops or waypoints along the roads YOU want to take.

 

Yeah, that's EXACTLY what I'm talking about. I want to plan a ride on the roads I want to take out in the sticks and avoid the highways. Pick points of interest and such and have my GPS show me the route I picked instead of it's interpretation. I just want to make sure that whatever unit I pick has that capability because my older (and cheap) Garmin won't import points or routes.