Stupid Zumo question

[Double D]

:confused24:Can I make a route on google map and transfer it to my Zumo? If so are there any EASY instructions that a feeble minded man can understand.

[BEER30]

:confused24:Can I make a route on google map and transfer it to my Zumo? If so are there any EASY instructions that a feeble minded man can understand.

 

DD ,

I haven't used , nor do I think that you can convert GM into the proper filea nd import into the Zumo . What I have found to plot a route without use of a computer map program is to

1) Where to.

2) scroll to"Browse Map"

3) drag map with finger on the touch screen to intersection to where it displays a tab , click go to or save ..This makes a "Way Point" .

4) repeat to next destination or intersection of choice .

5) repeat again and again if needed .

 

At each time you choose a new way point , it will ask you to go to or to "add as via" . I choose "add as via" . I have used this method many a time to zig-zag across the country side without the Zumo directing me to go straight to any destination . I can do this at any time without the use of a computer .

 

I hope this helps out .

 

BEER30

[Midrsv]

:confused24:Can I make a route on google map and transfer it to my Zumo? If so are there any EASY instructions that a feeble minded man can understand.

 

David,

 

I don't know about Google Maps but I know you can do it with the Harley ride planner. http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/Ride_Planner/Ride_Planner.jsp?locale=en_US

 

This is the best online mapping site I've found. Just install the Garmin communicator software and then all you have to do is click on the GPS Synchronization button and the site does the rest. And it's free.

 

You can also save the routes and have the site email the route to your riding partners.

 

Dennis

[SteveP]

You can convert a Google Map route to a .GPX file which can then be transferred to your Zumo. Use the free site http://www.takitwithme.com

 

It's relatively straightforward and very useful once you get the hang of it.

[Gamecock]

Mapquest is compatible with Garmin. I have the Zumo 450 and plan all of my rides on Mapquest then use the "send" feature to my Zumo. Takes about 2 seconds to do.

 

Make sure you have all of your avoidances turned off when you transfer from Mapquest. It screws with the data and changes your route if you have certain avoidances turned on.

 

Ben

[dave_wells]

I have done routes with mapquest and uploaded waypoints with google maps

it works preety and is easy

You will need to load the plugin for you web browser

then you have the option to send to GPS