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Pretty much all the Garmins with a number other than Zero in the Routes line of the Specs tab on each device's page support loading of custom routes. The new 3700 series doesn't though. They dropped Mapsource supported routes in that line for some unknown reason. Many of their other models do this. I use a Nuvi 550 for twisty backroad navigation in my Mini and on my sportbike. Custom routes are no problem for it.

When you find a Nuvi that supports imported routes, the one thing you have to check is if it is calculating it the same way as you had it in Mapsource. The Zumo line is rumored (I haven't confirmed yet) to be able to take a pre-planned route and give guidance on that route without first recalculating it. None of the current Nuvi's do this. You can send ones that support routes a route, but before it will gives you directions, it recalculates it based on it's own route preferences. That can mean a lot of time in Mapsource using more waypoints and via points to make sure the device gives you the route you want. Older device like the Streetpilot 2610 were able to take a Mapsource generated route and guide you on it without first calculating it.

So check the specs tab on Garmin's devices to be sure there is something other than Zero in the Route field.

 

The 1490T, is what we have. Works great with the Eco HD. Have not tried
putting in pre-planned routes yet.

Mark

 

I have a Garmin nuvi 265W.
I have unsuccessfully been trying to download a google map route to my Garmin. When I go to export the map (with the 265W connected to the computer), it only gives me an E-mail option, it doesn't recognize that the 265W is connected.

Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong? Followed your points Ron, still not doing something right.:mad2:

 

Unfortunately, the 265w doesn't support custom routes. I would bet that's why it's not an option.

If you look at the specs tab on Garmin's site, you'll see a zero there. If it's like the Nuvi 660 I have, you can add 1 via point in between your current position and destination, but not more than 1. Which makes creating your own route for motoring difficult. Since the 265w supports custom POIs, you could create POIs at various locations to force it to route that way, but as you drive you'd have to select each one as you reach them. Which is kind of a hassle. Better option would be to upgrade to one that supports custom routes.

 

Thanks YeloMini.....
Now I can stop scratching my head and let the hair grow back.

Yep, time for an up-grade.

 

When shopping for an upgrade, if it's a Garmin, you want one that has something other than zero in the "Routes" option on the Specs tab. Or pick one that supports "Multiple Point Routing." Garmin's site let you pick a feature and see which models support it. Click on the left side for Multiple Point Routing.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134

 

Thanks,
I'm leaning towards the 2360LMT. Lifetime map upgrades and traffic (I think that gets rid of the annoying coupons). It can hold up to 100 routes (I assume that's the ability to do the custom "Google Maps"). Looks like it is available in the 4th quarter, but can't find a source yet.

 

I'm looking at the Garmin 2360lt. It says it will be released in the 4th quarter which is now.

Jim

 

Yeah Jim, I was looking at the 2360LT too, but I figured with all the highway stimulus money I'm spending:cryin:, and new roads going in all the time, another $40.00 for the 2360LMT, at least I'l be able to find all the roads I bought.:mad5::cryin::crazy:

 

If it has traffic, it will have coupons.....

You can turn off the traffic, and the coupons go with it (unless you've added the HD module, then for some reason you can't) but if you want traffic, you'll have to put up with coupons - sucks completely in my book.

 

How often do the coupons show up and how do you clear them?

Jim

 

There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to where or when they show up, but in town it seems like there's always one on.

You can change the screen momentarily and it will be gone when you go back to the original screen, but it will pop another one up almost immediately - again depending on where you are.

Like I said, pisses me off royally......but that's just me. They don't take up the whole screen or anything, but I just think the whole idea of them is wrong

 

Yeah.....
You've been driving for like 8 hour straight. Trying to make it home without spending for a motel. You've skipped too many nature breaks. You just pass a "Big Boy" thinking about their "Super Big Boy" and then up pops "Free Fries". Man..... How can you turn that down. I mean Super Big Boy with free fries.....
There goes the big plan..... You'll never make it home tonight....... Free Fries, man, free fries......
Damn coupons...... I hate them.....

 

Gee thanks Chuck. Now I have this need to go get some French Fries. :nonod:

Jim

 

Just checked Garmin and Amazon. They do not offer the 2360 just by itself. I guess ya get the coupons, like it or not. I have the traffic on my current one, but never looked to see if I could turn it off. If you have the device always connected to the power source (via the FM traffic pick up) I wonder if it could be turned off to stop the coupons. Have you tried Dave?

Jim

 

I sent an email question to Garmin, asking how to turn off coupons. Got an automatic response back that they would answer in 3 working days.

Got a feeling, if Garmin is getting payment for coupon advertisements, it might be hard to allow the end user to shut it off.