I wanted to exit off the interstate one exit sooner than the route Basecamp plotted for me. I only had one routing requirement along the entire 90 mile route. This time, I decided to let Basecamp figure the route for me, since I knew where the destination was, and didn't particularly care what roads Basecamp used to get me there. Just today I used Basecamp to plot what should have been a simple, 90 mile route. I particularly like his suggestion of putting your start point a bit down the road from your actual start point. I'm just starting to read John Heath's guide. He updates the document from time to time as new details emerge and Garmin changes the firmware. He has published some of his findings here. The newer Zumo XT does some things a bit differently, and John is still experimenting to understand those differences. Now, about 95% of my routes take me exactly where I want to go, on the roads that I want to use, and I understand what mistakes I made on the other 5%. These videos do a very good job of illustrating how Basecamp choices affect the GPS route. Be sure to also check out the YouTube playlist at the link on page 29. The guide will be very helpful to anyone using the BMW Navigator V or VI as they use the same routing algorithms.
#GARMIN BASECAMP TIPS AND TRICKS MANUAL#
I consider it the manual that Garmin should have included with every GPS, because it explains how the GPS interprets the route created in Basecamp. Then I found a guide created by John Heath. I felt like I was spending more time getting the GPS to do what I wanted than I was riding. They would work about half the time, another 30% would require some rerouting on the fly, the rest I'd either get out the paper map or just give up and tell the GPS to take me home. is a good way to familiarize yourself with Basecamp.īut, after about two years I still struggled to create reliable routes on my Zumo 590/595. Save the Garmin for when you just need to find the nearest gas station. A lot of people will tell you not to waste your time on Basecamp and just use your phone with one of the many motorcycle routing apps out there. I can't decide if I should shoot my computer with a shotgun or smash my Garmin with a sledgehammer. You work for hours and days on a carefully crafted route, and when the big day comes you hit GO on your Garmin, and the damn thing ignores all your planning, all your waypoints, and routes you however it damn well pleases. The REAL problems start when you try and transfer the route into your Garmin GPS device. With practice, I've actually gotten the routing part of Basecamp down pretty well, not that it ever matters. There might be a hint or two in each one you can try and use to make your experience with basecamp a little better, but you'll need the patience of a saint. I've watched all the videos and read most of what's out there. I've used Basecamp on and off for several years now, with more frustration that good results, most of the time. I find this program to be the least intuitive program I've ever used. If you want to view all content, you must register for the forum if you are not a member, or if a member, you must be logged in. Select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You will need to join the MOA before you can post: click this register link to proceed. The forum, the club magazine, and all of the discounts and benefits the BMWMOA offers?Want to read the MOA monthly magazine for free? Take a 3-month test ride of the magazine check here for details. Why not take the time to join the club, so you can enjoy posting on We hope you enjoy the excellent technical knowledge, event information and discussions that the BMWMOA forum provides. Check "Remember Me?" if you wish to stay logged in. Welcome Guest! If you are already a member of the BMW MOA, please log in to the forum in the upper right hand corner of this page.
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