VFRBenny Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 So I got caught in a heavy rain storm and my $100. TomTom got real wet and started flaking out! So I went on the hunt for something waterproof. I found REI had a demo of the Garmin Nuvi 550 for $210. Also bought a Gamin scooter mount for $25. Got the Camera poi's for $5. and it's working well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SilverVee Posted February 22, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2010 Not only do I like your GPS install. That's another great idea, using velcro to capture keychain parts. Could be tuned to eliminate all key associated damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBenny Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Not only do I like your GPS install. That's another great idea, using velcro to capture keychain parts. Could be tuned to eliminate all key associated damage. Ya, I like Velcro! Will see how the mount holds up. I'm going to safety wire the cradle to the mount(just in case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 nice setup, benny. i'm looking for a deal on a 500 series Nuvi as well! currently, im using a Nuvi 360, but i wanna go waterproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer pres589 Posted February 22, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2010 How do you like the Garmin vs. the TomTom thus far? I've a cheap TomTom One and the thing is great about not telling me what lane I should be in until it's basically too-late. There's some other things like that which I'm not too excited about either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 ...very dissappointed: I cant see pics only red x's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bryan217 Posted February 22, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2010 Looks good, interesting mount. I looked at the Nuvi 550 but it doesn't have BlueTooth. I just broke down and ordered a Zumo 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer chris2992 Posted February 22, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2010 What is the camera POI's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBenny Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 How do you like the Garmin vs. the TomTom thus far? I've a cheap TomTom One and the thing is great about not telling me what lane I should be in until it's basically too-late. There's some other things like that which I'm not too excited about either... The XL 335s is many years ahead of this Nuvi550. In a car, the TT is much much better. If you need routes, waterproof, a big mph display and a few other things, the Garmin is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBenny Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 What is the camera POI's? Something TomTom gives you free but Garmin wants $35. a year for! But this site offers them for $5. or $20. per year and they seem to work better than TT or Garmins stock stuff. Camera POI's main site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBenny Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 ...very dissappointed: I cant see pics only red x's... My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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