Tablet, GPS and MAPS setup for my P5

[JACKAL]

Thank you for the info! 11 is definitely a bit much real estate to give up in a P5. But the info is very handy for the Jeep Wheelin. I will prolly order a bigger tablet for that.

I have the Samsung A7, I got it for a steal of $68 on Black Friday.

The A7 are a good value but have been known to drop GPS in heavy foliage. LTM specifically addresses them on their website. They work just have a much weaker Sat reception. FYI

 

[Admin]

 

[906UP]

For $30 I am willing to order it and test it. Thanks!

I've got a mount similar to that your welcome to if you want to try it, pm me a mailing address and I'll send it to you

 

[JACKAL]

Thanks! Ordering all that now.

In a P500 if you want the option to easily move the tablet mount around, passenger side etc. this claw also works well:

https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mounts-RAP-B-400U-Tough-Claw-Diameter/dp/B00KOEQXDU?tag=sxsweb24-20

In the P1K I simple put directly in front of me and have it halfway flipped up, like a bus driver uses for interior rearview mirror.

 

[Tramguage1]

I just updated my Samsung tablet to an 11 inch version. I have a subscription to Lifetime Trail Maps that is my main trail maps. But I also have Gaia, Avenza and OnX all loaded on my tablet. I usually have a couple apps open and record tracks on all at the same time. I have found none of the apps have everything available.

The flipup mount is by a guy named Trey Brock on FB.
Hoping he will have a booth at TO this year.

 

[JACKAL]

I just updated my Samsung tablet to an 11 inch version. I have a subscription to Lifetime Trail Maps that is my main trail maps. But I also have Gaia, Avenza and OnX all loaded on my tablet. I usually have a couple apps open and record tracks on all at the same time. I have found none of the apps have everything available.
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The flipup mount is by a guy named Trey Brock on FB.
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OK I get 48 Trey Brock on FB which state is he from LOL

 

[Tramguage1]

OK I get 48 Trey Brock on FB which state is he from LOL

 

[Tramguage1]

Not sure he does anything for Pioneer, but I'm sure he would be willing to work on something?

 

[JACKAL]

Not sure he does anything for Pioneer, but I'm sure he would be willing to work on something?

found him, thanks, he is as messed up as me profile pic with a Honda Jersey but wearing a Yamaha hat. LMAO

 

[Tramguage1]

found him, thanks

Last I spoke to him he was working on a ROPS mount.

 

[JACKAL]

Last I spoke to him he was working on a ROPS mount.

I'm happy with my ROPS mount solution that I linked in this thread, all 4 pieces below:

Here is what I use attached to Roll Bar: https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Coated-U-Bolt-Strap-Diameter/dp/B007AM1PXW?tag=sxsweb24-20

Adjustable Tablet holder fits 7" - 11.5" tablets: https://www.amazon.com/ARKON-Universal-Adjustable-Compatible-TAB005KL/dp/B0C8QXWS3M/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Ball to attach to the ARKON Tablet mount:
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-RAM-B-238U-1-31-Inch-Diamond-1-Inch/dp/B002KO5XVU?tag=sxsweb24-20

Arm to connect both balls:
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Composite-Double-Socket-1-Inch/dp/B005KWPJ04?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[P1K5Dave]

Hey @KyGal83 - just saw your thread. I use and recommend OsmAnd for mapping. Especially if you've got a bit of geekiness in you and want to learn how to edit gpx files.

OsmAnd is free and open source. You can download maps for anywhere, and build your own maps from your recorded trails.

The difference between OsmAnd and Gaia is that you dont have overlapping trails after you've been through there more than once, and you can color code your trails based on any criteria you want.

Thread 'OsmAnd for Mapping and Navigating: A Guide' OsmAnd for Mapping and Navigating: A Guide

 

[KyGal83]

Hey @KyGal83 - just saw your thread. I use and recommend OsmAnd for mapping. Especially if you've got a bit of geekiness in you and want to learn how to edit gpx files.

OsmAnd is free and open source. You can download maps for anywhere, and build your own maps from your recorded trails.

The difference between OsmAnd and Gaia is that you dont have overlapping trails after you've been through there more than once, and you can color code your trails based on any criteria you want.

Thread 'OsmAnd for Mapping and Navigating: A Guide' OsmAnd for Mapping and Navigating: A Guide

Thank you! I am a bit of a geek on this stuff. I love mapping and planning routes. I love driving but love navigating just as much.

 

[TripleB]

I'm happy with my ROPS mount solution that I linked in this thread, all 4 pieces below:

Here is what I use attached to Roll Bar: https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Coated-U-Bolt-Strap-Diameter/dp/B007AM1PXW?tag=sxsweb24-20

Adjustable Tablet holder fits 7" - 11.5" tablets: https://www.amazon.com/ARKON-Universal-Adjustable-Compatible-TAB005KL/dp/B0C8QXWS3M/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Ball to attach to the ARKON Tablet mount:
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-RAM-B-238U-1-31-Inch-Diamond-1-Inch/dp/B002KO5XVU?tag=sxsweb24-20

Arm to connect both balls:
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Composite-Double-Socket-1-Inch/dp/B005KWPJ04?tag=sxsweb24-20

That's exactly the setup I use. But I only use the ROPS mount when I'm riding solo. I'm pretty sure I got the idea from you. My old tablet holder would allow the tablet to bounce out on extremely hard hits.

 

[Tramguage1]

I would also like to mention that I originally had the Ram Mount brand for my 8" tablet. When I upgraded to an 11" tablet all I needed to purchase was the end cops, this allows you to reuse the base portion of the mount.

 

[JACKAL]

That's exactly the setup I use. But I only use the ROPS mount when I'm riding solo. I'm pretty sure I got the idea from you. My old tablet holder would allow the tablet to bounce out on extremely hard hits.

I would order that setup 25 units at a time for Ride Royal Blue and Eagle Rock Campgrounds to sell as a solution for LTM tablets. I know of at least 100 units out there exactly like this and not one has ever broken or received complaints it wouldn't stay put, etc.

 

[JACKAL]

I would also like to mention that I originally had the Ram Mount brand for my 8" tablet. When I upgraded to an 11" tablet all I needed to purchase was the end cops, this allows you to reuse the base portion of the mount.

I still have one of those RAM holders on a shelf for my very first tablet that was a 10". may give it a whirl again when I update my current Galaxy Tab A 8" 32GB (2018) to the new Galaxy Tab 9FE 11" 256GB that's just came out at end of October 2023.

Found a picture of it from August 2016 in use.

 

[Vondy]

I use this to hold tablet, it's all metal. https://amzn.to/3InAtwv

Then use two of these around rollbar. https://amzn.to/3T3w5aD

I modified tablet holder to have two ram ball mounts to make it all extra sturdy.

 

[JACKAL]

I use this mount, it's all metal. https://amzn.to/3InAtwv

I modified it to have dual mounts to overhead rollbar to keep it extra sturdy. I'll see if I can find picture.

Definitely mounting up by roof keeps them cleaner and dry while eliminating virtually all sun glare.

 

[KyGal83]

Definitely mounting up by roof keeps them cleaner and dry while eliminating virtually all sun glare.

2 of my thoughts as well... Plus it is not a bright idea for me to look anywhere besides straight forward when driving.

 

[TripleB]

I use this to hold tablet, it's all metal. https://amzn.to/3InAtwv

Then use two of these around rollbar. https://amzn.to/3T3w5aD

I modified tablet holder to have two ram ball mounts to make it all extra sturdy.

Everything you got is extra fancy. Except the beer you drink. I'm surprised you're not an IPA kinda guy.