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NWOL EST. 2006
ADVENTURE TRAVEL ENTHUSIASTS DEDICATED TO OVERLAND EXPLORATION
MUST HAVE - SAFETY
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Gaia GPS, tablet and mount?
I know this has been asked before, but stuff changes so quickly. I’m sorry to repeat question… I’m planning trips around the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver Island… so I need some suggestions.
I have a ‘97 Discovery, I’m looking for a good GPS/app/tablet/mounting solution. I found Gaia GPS and I think that might work, but does anyone have recommendations for a durable tablet and a good mounting system?
Thank you!
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Toyota Safety Recall 20TA02
In case you are not aware or have not yet notified by Toyota, Toyota has a pending Safety Recall 20TA02 that replaces the fuel pump (fuel pump is internal within the fuel tank). Do your technician a favor and schedule with a 1/4 tank of fuel or less.
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FYI
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Tom Eberth
4 days ago
Had the fuel pump replaced today on Orca under Toyota safety recall 20TA02. Dropped off at dealer at 8:45am received a call at 1:00pm was ready to be picked up. This was the dealers first FJ they replaced the fuel pump on under the service bulletin. The zero dollar invoice listed part numbers: 04009-86231 fuel pump kit and 04009-81630 kit replacement. Back on the road again with confidence.
U-connect/SiriusXM Guardian service.
Before calling them and getting stuck on elevator music hell, let me ask this question. My truck is equipped with the SiriusXM guardian service, basically like the GM Onstar service. Right now I get the service for free for the first year but I'm curious if the SOS feature(push the SOS button on the mirror and connects you with help) would be equivalent to the service and piece of mind of the Garmin Inreach or Spot? The monthly price is roughly the same. I guess I'm wondering if you'd trust that service vs the Inreach service?
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craig
4 days ago
I'd prefer the inReach as well. In addition to vehicle support, I carry it when diving in case a current sucks me out into the middle of the ocean someplace and the dive boat can't find me. I used to use it for checking in with my Dad when I was off the grid in the truck. It is nice that Sirius' service is integrated into the truck so you have one less thing to carry/charge though.
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Between onX, Gaia, Backcountry Navigator, Google Maps, iOverlander, and All Trails apps I keep coming back to Gaia and Google. I know others have enjoyed the Garmin Overlander but you're locked in to that proprietary system. I use my android-based Google Pixel phone and have an old Garmin road GPS as a backup and to log miles and hours.
My go to mounting hardware includes multiple RAM mounts temporarily auctioned onto the windshield and permanently bolted into dash trim. I also use RAM (x3) on my motorcycle given the sturdy reliability.