Garmin BaseCamp™ General Setup

Garmin BaseCamp™ Part 4 - General Setup
➡️ I'm often asked how to install maps on the computer. I did a Quick Tip on that - • Loading Maps to Comput...
In this video I go over setting up BaseCamp to get it ready to use. You’ll learn how to turn on the toolbars, set some options, and create a folder and list.
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0:00 Intro
0:22 New Version
1:07 Windows Version of BaseCamp™
1:16 Main Screen Layout
5:28 Toolbar Setup
8:36 Option Settings
13:37 Folders and Lists
14:12 Global Map
16:23 Wrap Up
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[@jeremypaule5877]

Base amp one of the least intuitive programs on the planet. Thanks for your straightforward and comprehensive videos

[@EZMotoTim]

True. thanks for commenting and watching.

[@BZizzle]

You are not kidding. I'm going to have to dive deep to make this work!

[@aaronwilliams7747]

Thank you Tim for taking the time to carefully and methodically explain how to use Basecamp. Garmin obviously invested a huge amount of time and resources into the development of the program and then couldn't be bothered investing anything into educating people in a clear and simple manner on how to use it- thank goodness you did. Thank you again

[@EZMotoTim]

I agree. You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@fuelerr]

Great instructional video. Big thanks from 🇨🇦

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@karimabbany8297]

very clear instructions

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@wrwebb9272]

Appreciate the time you have out into your videos, like most I was about to give up. Thank You

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@williambiggart7406]

Very clear instructions. Thanks for your tutorial Tim.

[@timsnyder2175]

Thanks for watching.

[@Herold1977]

Thank you Tim, awesome videos for understading basecamp

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@murraygrier6843]

Thank you, informative and well simplified.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you!

[@Jeff-kr2os]

Thanks Tim. So helpful. It's been a year since I used Base Camp and I had forgotten so much.

[@EZMotoTim]

I'm glad this works as a refresher as well. Thanks for watching.

[@Gerschenkron]

This was so helpful, Tim. Careful and precise presentation!

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@pnederve]

EZ Moto Tim, I have to say this is such a helpful series! I've been a nitwit for the past few years because I essentially had all of the tools around me, but never took the time to search for training videos on BaseCamp. Despite being quite technical, I was just plain stymied by the BC interface since it behaves so different from every other GPS/routing platform I've touched. I was determined to get better at creating adventure routes for riding my 1200GS. This series is telling me everything I need to know in a very learnable sequence to use BC! Thank you so much.

[@jimmyt55]

omg this is where I need study hard. Thanks too much for the instructions. I will buy you a bag of coffee, not just a cup. I'm busy studying NOW! JT Riding a 2022 Goldwing DCT Tour wherever these roads will take me.

[@rememberbrant]

Excellent! Can't believe some of these "secrets" are so hard to figure out without this help. My GPS was unusable because I hadn't downloaded the maps, and was routing on the computer with Global Maps...

[@EZMotoTim]

Now you can enjoy your "new" GPS. Thanks for watching.

[@YY-ey3xf]

Thanks for taking time to put this great series on BaseCamp Together - greatly appreciated

[@EZMotoTim]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@izismael5075]

Thank you so very much, Tim, for making the time to share your knowledge. I sincerely appreciate it!

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@joemartin7332]

Thanks Tim.very clear

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@markc8662]

Tim, this was very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share this information. Much appreciated.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you for watching.

[@newsletters9834]

Thank-you so much Tim! I couldn't work out how to create a route until I watched your vid - you're a life saver!

[@EZMotoTim]

Glad it helped! thanks for watching.

[@enoshsinha4314]

Thank you for the much needed information to get started

[@tsnyder2399]

You're welcome. thanks for watching.

[@boneweber1]

you're really really really good at this Tim. Incredibly helpful!

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@ferminolivera8611]

Very useful and clearly demonstrated. Thanks

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you.

[@davidwood974]

Thank you, Tim! Newbie here, appreciate you sharing your knowledge…safe travels

[@BZizzle]

Excellent!

[@simbarashethondhlana8327]

Well presented, thanks so much. It's really helpful and clear

[@timsnyder2175]

I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@marctrainor5595]

Tim, I'm so pleased you did this series. It's helped me a lot and I've just got to say, your so easy going, it's very relaxing to watch the series. I'm studying the user manual for basecamp, but I'm having trouble putting a multiple route together from the manual, so I turned to you, and your making it all understandable. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Marc Trainor.

[@EZMotoTim]

I'm glad you find this series helpful. Thanks for the compliment and for watching.

[@ptrivilino]

Great presentation. Been using BC for 3 years and learned a couple new things here - thank you. I'll be looking at the rest in this series.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@rideyourbike]

Congrats! Very useful and practical tutorial. Thanks. ✌

[@EZMotoTim]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@DGride]

I’m so glad that I found your videos on Base Camp. I’ve been so frustrated with this program I gave up trying to figure it out. So thank you for taking the time to make them to help us struggling with this problem.

[@EZMotoTim]

You're welcome. I was baffled by BaseCamp for a long time, but once I sat down to figure it out, I discovered how useful it is. I'm happy to share what I learned and unravel the mystery. Thanks for watching.

[@93aspy]

Great series, I am familiar with Basecamp but tons of good info in your series. Thanks!!👍

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching!

[@jefjulday]

SUPER helpful!!! Thank you

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching!

[@roaldw6621]

thanks for this detailed informative video, i use basecamp several years now. but still learned something new

[@EZMotoTim]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@2woofs784]

Moto Tim, Thanks so much for this video it has been extremely helpful to me.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@Juvie99]

Can't thank you enough. Love the simple clear explanations. It was especially helpful to learn that you need to switch from global maps to the one you have downloaded to satnav. I was sure I used the satnav before with basecamp but I only had the option available for global. Just plugged it in, 2 hour update and then I can try play with it a bit. Thank you

[@marctrainor5595]

I can't thank you enough for all the work and trouble you went to to put these Base Camp presentations together. I was almost at my witts end trying to read the "user guide" that goes with the software, but kept running into dead ends, it seemed. Luckely, I found you and now it's starting to really make sense. Marc Trainor.

[@EZMotoTim]

I'm glad you find these videos helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasjoseph4718]

Very clear and helpful guide for newcomer to Basecamp - Thanks.

[@EZMotoTim]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@alanglasgowbassist]

Thanks. New user to Basecamp here. Very useful.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@AT2021Rocker]

The pace of your speech and mouse movement is excellent! Allows viewers to keep up, absorb and remember the instructions!

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you. That's valuable feedback.

[@vicktor440]

Very informative thanks a bunch.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@simoncarson6327]

Great Stuff Tim! Looking forward to the next instalment. Clear and concise, you make sense of an otherwise complicated operation!! Thank you :)

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you. Positive feedback is greatly appreciated. It's good to know you found my presentation style helpful.

[@simoncarson6327]

Tim, your presentation style is spot on!, maybe it's my age, (57) but I find almost all presenters seem to think it's a race to get to the end! Your relaxed style is both informative, and allows time for the brain to digest the info, please don't change!

[@EZMotoTim]

@@simoncarson6327 Ha! At my age, (71) the brain works more slowly. No worries, I'll not change the style. Thanks again.

[@philrobinson2116]

At last an easy to understand video on how to use Basecamp - how I wish I'd found this before our weekend away in Wales where the Garmin did it's own thing and managed to avoid the best roads! Look forward to viewing the rest of the series.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching and I hope you get more useful information from the other videos.

[@user-xh9or6uj9e]

video sound PERFECTLY normal at speed x1.25 XD (thanks you btw!)

[@andrewvickers4487]

Very helpful, well done! A pity Garmin haven't put out a video tutorial with this level of detail and clarity. So far I can't see why some viewers on another video have commented that this app is a bear to use, so far it looks highly intuitive to me. Maybe I'll learn more about the reasons as I work through more of your tutorials. Thank you very much

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@deandoucette7206]

Thank-you, very helpful for this Basecamp novice.

[@EZMotoTim]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@grahamchiz6076]

Hi, Good video. I've looked at all 3. Good work. Graham, Australia

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you. I've done 4 BaseCamp videos. I hope you watched both of the newer ones.

[@nose2wind872]

Great Video. I struggle with base camp and am watching your videos to see If I can learn to use this product.

[@timsnyder2175]

Thanks for watching. I hope the videos help.

[@kukmica6422]

Thank you so much!👍

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@lowndeswhatley960]

THIS is what I've been looking for and needing. Trying to follow the "GARMIN" vids was confusing and very frustrating. It's like they were designed for someone that already knows how to use it, not a beginner. THIS series is easy to follow and understand. THANK YOU, Tim!!

[@EZMotoTim]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@Kiwiron1960]

Excellent video thanks.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@cyclechris6591]

oh thank you for this!

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching

[@raffimesdjian173]

Excellent and keep up the good work!

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you very much!

[@motogusnz]

I found this REALLY helpful thank you and have subscribed. Really good.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you.

[@motogusnz]

EZ Moto Tim Pleasure, I’ve just watched it again to see your description of the options. Your videos on BaseCamp are the best I’ve seen.

[@reliabilityanalytics]

Thank you Tim! I am not an everyday user of my Garmin GPS but recall watching you great tutorials a few years ago before a cross country road trip. Your videos really helped me back then, but if I don't "use it, I lose it." We are about to take another long road trip, so I am back for a refresher course! Thanks again. Super job with these videos!

[@EZMotoTim]

I'm glad the videos have helped you. Thanks for watching.

[@sherwood2788]

excellent Tutorial... changing maps from Global to city maps was something that had been baffling me... couldn't understand why I wasn't able to create a route.. Thank you- brilliant

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@AndyFyon]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@ingoor]

Thank you very much for this. Just getting started with BC and did not find it very intuitive. Coming with SW dev background this app really looks old. Your tutorial really helped.

[@EZMotoTim]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@janicesilverstein1637]

Excellent presentation. We use the Garmin RV edition but have not used the computer software. Now that I know how to use it, I will. It will be a good complement to the one we currently use for trip planning.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks. I'm glad the video helped you break through.

[@Liquidforce4441]

Great video thank you

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks.

[@tomedwards159]

Thanks a lot very good tutorial

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@battmann678]

Excellent!!!

[@EZMotoTim]

Many thanks!

[@jerryflesher2305]

Thanks Tim. Just getting started with BaseCamp. Your video is very helpful. You must live in Colorado. I'm in COS.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks Jerry. Colorado is a great state to ride in as you know.

[@janineubert7262]

Thank you so much! This was a great help to understand how Basecamp works.

[@EZMotoTim]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.

[@ricksmith1842]

Very nice and explicit. I have the next presentations in QUE. My map is a bit out dated 2015

[@EZMotoTim]

If you have Map Updates for your Garmin, you can download the current map and load it to both your GPS and your computer. See my Quick Tip video on doing that. Thanks for watching.

[@adrianramirezl.4388]

Hola. Nice video. Muchas gracias

[@EZMotoTim]

Thank you.

[@jimmarshall807]

Very useful thanks

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@emfl4437]

Well done! 👏👏🏍️👏👏

[@timsnyder2175]

Thanks for watching.

[@eddonfrancesco7449]

Thanks Tim, this was informative. We are RVers so we have different map planning needs. I was following along with you while I created my own route by setting my home as a starting point. Then I added a campground, but I could not get the route to recalculate as you showed and could not get the popup window you displayed. I realized if I select both places in the Unlisted Data label, then right-click and select "Create route using selected waypoints", the route began to calculate and display on the map otherwise it did not show the route. Not sure why the popup with the 6 tabs at the top is not displaying on my pc. All updates have been installed.

[@EZMotoTim]

BaseCamp will work just as well for RV Planning. In addition to being difficult for people to use, BaseCamp is difficult to support without seeing your screen. First check to be sure you don't have the "Global Map" selected in the Maps menu. You should have a "City Navigator..." map selected. The popup with the 6 tabs is the Route Details page. There are a couple of ways to open it. 1) double-click on the route on the map. 2) Click once on the route on the map, then r-click on the route and select "Open." I don't understand why the route is not showing up, but I suspect you don't have the proper map selected. If, after watching all 4 BaseCamp videos, your are still having trouble, you can send me an email with a screen shot and I'll respond.

[@jeffreycrawley1216]

Late to the party on this one - have never felt comfortable using base camp, mainly because Garmin seemed say "There it is, now get on with it!" It was worth watching this one for the 'map detail level' alone! I'll play with this some more before I move on to Part 3. Thanks for all the effort you put in.

[@EZMotoTim]

You're welcome. I enjoy reading comments where viewers get the, "Aha!" moment. Thanks for watching.

[@Mr31formula]

Thank you

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@alfbaldwin7144]

I am a first time user…thank you

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@HarpsichordVinylGallery]

Thanks from cycler in The Netherlands

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@HarpsichordVinylGallery]

@@EZMotoTim Looking forward to the second part tomorrow. There are tropical temperatures here in the Netherlands at the moment so no cycling but time for your well spoken and didactic clever instructions. Thanks Tim. This makes life easy ;-)

[@paulmorrey733]

Thanks

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@rolandstrouven2288]

Thx

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@danmackey6983]

Good video

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@Yelwas]

fantastic clear video well done, how do I install the map that is on my unit zumo660 so I can route without having to have the unit attached to the PC...

[@tsnyder2399]

See my Quick Tip video on installing the maps to your computer. Thanks for watching.

[@dwpools]

Hi TIm, Thanks for your video's! I've been cursing base camp for years, now I get it, I will see how the first planned trip works out. I have the Nav Vl, are there setting to make on the GPS so that if you get off route it wont recalculate? Is is as easy as turning off the recalculation setting when you are following a planned trip? Thanks Again Tim, David

[@EZMotoTim]

You could try turning off Auto Recalculate if your model has that feature.

[@stevelange9012]

If you click on N, E, W, S on the compass wheel it will align that specific direction to the top. No need for "Align North Up"

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for the tip.

[@grantmcduling9760]

Hi from Down Under. Great video; I am now watching the series. I have an eTrex 22x and the latest versions of BaseCamp and Garmin Express but find I am not able to download and install the AusNZ maps that came with the GPS onto my laptop. Do I need a more expensive GPS?

[@EZMotoTim]

I'm not familiar with that GPS, so perhaps Garmin can answer your question. Thanks for watching.

[@leveneziadvm]

Tim, Thanks for your detailed description of Basecamp. I'm using a navigator V1 on my BMW rt and have it interfaced with my Mac book Pro. Are the mechanics of the Mac that much different from what you"re doing and is the difference enough to justify getting a cheap PC laptop just to interface with my Garmin Navigator? Thankyou for your help (also 71 and still going strong) Larry

[@EZMotoTim]

I don't have a Mac, so I can't give you a direct answer. Check out jobybyrne here on KZbin. He has several videos on BaseCamp on a Mac.

[@leveneziadvm]

Thanks

[@SNxr400r]

Thanks for making such detailed "How To" videos...I have a question, since most of my Motorcycle riding is off road on gravel/dirt roads on my dual sport, should I be using the Dirt Bike Activity Profile? or Motorcycle Profile and what is the difference?

[@EZMotoTim]

Activity Profiles are simply collections of settings. Go into Edit/Options/Activity Profile. Select Motorcycling, set how it's setup. Sect Dirt Biking and see how it is setup and compare the two and see which one works for you. The profiles allow you to switch from one group of settings to another quickly. (You can also make your own custom profiles.) Thanks for watching.

[@davidforeman2734]

I am so please I have found you sight so help full.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for watching.

[@garydean6617]

Hey Tim, I really enjoy your videos while leaning as well. Your explanations for using Garmin BaseCamp are REALLY helpful. However, something I have missed or maybe you haven't covered is how to remove Data from the internal storage on a Garmin Nuvi 2582. If you know how to do this, I would surely love to learn how. Clicking on them does not give an option to delete

[@EZMotoTim]

I believe you have to delete routes and favorites on the unit itself. At least that's the way it works on my GPS. Thanks for watching.

[@MrErinb76]

I was wondering that too, thanks for the tip.

[@marieta.s]

I just bought an etrex 32x unit and just started watching your videos. Although I am a mac user I managed to find the corresponding settings and have begun setting up the program and the unit itself. Just a quick question though, can I load maps to basecamp so I won’t have to plug in the device every time?

[@EZMotoTim]

Yes. Use Garmin Express. Take a look at Part 1 of this new video series. Thanks for watching.

[@philipkench1482]

Hi EZ Moto Tim, your videos have help me a lot in understanding Basecamp for motorcycling, I do have one problem however, my Basecamp does not want to use motorways(UK) between start and finish when I know the route is faster when using them. Preferences are set for "faster" and "interstate" so I wondered if you could help me?

[@EZMotoTim]

It's hard to tell from here what is going on. Double check your preferences. Remember that checking "Interstates" means you want to avoid using interstates. A viewer in Australia had a similar situation and it turned out to be caused by a gap in the map. Troubleshoot it this way - create a new route between 2 points on the motorway. Continue adding points to see if BaseCamp will follow the road or get off and go around. Thanks for watching.

[@philipkench1482]

@@EZMotoTim Thanks Tim

[@jayprakashbarot2578]

very nice video sir. My question is can install more than one map from base camp in sd card and how to ? make a video please sir. Thanks

[@jocelynhallendorff9062]

Great editorial, really helpful. Would you know how to solve the straight line routes, when it is on the correct map.? Changing the maps doesn’t solve the problem.

[@EZMotoTim]

You probably have the Activity profile of the route set to Direct. Open the Route Details and check. Change it to something else and recalculate. Thanks for watching.

[@jocelynhallendorff9062]

Thanks for the advice, really appreciate it. Tried it and it didn’t change anything. This problem does not happened on the Europe west maps loaded on the GPS, it is only happening on the Australia maps recent purchased and downloaded onto the SM card. I have emailed Garmin, but not received a reply yet.

[@ElmariSwart1]

Thanks for a great video re the set up! I'm new to Basecamp (using it on Mac). I understand the folder structure, but can't figure out the point of a "List". When I want to create a Route, I first have to create a List and then create the Route inside of this List. If the List the way of containing all the info required for a particular route on the map (ie the routing, waypoints, directions, etc), why can one create multiple routes per List? That seems confusing to me. Thanks

[@EZMotoTim]

Think of a List as a bucket that can contain many items, such as waypoints, routes, tracks, etc. A List is the lowest level folder and Garmin could have called it a folder. Don't think of a List as everything needed for just one route. For instance, a List could be named "Alaska Days 1-5" and contain routes and waypoints for the first 5 days of a trip. Folders and Lists are just devices for organizing your data. Organize them in whatever way makes sense to you.

[@ElmariSwart1]

@@EZMotoTim Hi Tim, thank so much, that's crystal clear and super helpful.

[@weebolddavy]

Very helpful Tim. I've got 2 Garmin devices. One for the car and one for the motorhome, I updated the maps for both 2 weeks ago. Following your instruction you say I have to have maps downloaded onto my device and computer and I need to download Basecamp onto my computer. I can't for some reason download maps onto my computer. Do I need to download Basecamp to the computer first then download the maps? Thanks in advance👍👍

[@EZMotoTim]

Yes, you have to install BaseCamp™ on your computer first. Garmin Express has to see BaseCamp™ in order to know where to put the maps. Thanks for watching.

[@MrErinb76]

Always come back to your videos when I haven't made a route in a while. My question today is, I had a route I was trying to get to a reasonable length of time, under 6 hours of ride time. When I transfered it into my garmin GPS the route time came up almost an hour shorter from from it had on the desktop. I haven't gone through the turn by turn yet to make sure it transferred correctly but was wondering if there is a setting that I missed while resetting up basecamp? (I deleted it while cleaning the computer and didn't realize so I had to start over from scratch). Again, thanks for these videos.

[@EZMotoTim]

1) Check to see if you have Fastest Time/ Shortest Route set the same in BaseCamp and on your GPS. 2) Drag more via points into your route. Other than that I don't have a definitive solution.

[@MrErinb76]

@@EZMotoTim looked at the GPS route and the front half of the trip is as I planned it on Basecamp but the back half throws me on the highway instead of how I planned it. I'll double check the settings of everything tomorrow to see whats going on and to resync it if necessary.

[@Alwen71]

Good video. Just start watching these tutorials. For the alignment for north there is a easy way for me. I just hold the "alt" key in then klick on the "N". The same thing will happen with east, south and west.

[@EZMotoTim]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.

[@kushal662]

Great Video. I just got my Garmin DriveSmart 60, updated maps using Garmin Express. also Installed BaseCamp. Now I only see City Navigator North America NT 2019. How Do I get 2020.1 maps?

[@EZMotoTim]

If you followed the instructions, Garmin Express will install the latest maps on both the GPS and computer. Check the version of the maps on your DriveSmart 60 to see if it matches the version on the computer.

[@Norm4man]

Hi Tim, hope you are well. I have base camp and have been using the Rhino750. My Rhino has the New Zealand and Australian maps on the sd card. Can I save these maps on my pc? Also I am getting a Zumo XT. Thanks Norm

[@EZMotoTim]

I'm not familiar with the Rhino models. Maps are loaded to the PC using Garmin Express. Give that a try. Thanks for watching.

[@ianmarshallwalls630]

Great info. Why isn’t my 3D box lit up?

[@EZMotoTim]

There are 2 programs. Did you start the program, "BaseCamp" or "BaseCamp (2D only)"? You can't activate 3D if you are running the 2D only version.

[@fredwyatt8484]

Hello, this was a very useful video. Can you please illustrate how to update the Basecamp map on a PC? I use Basecamp to import rides into my GPS built into my Motorcycle Ride Command System. I have updated the Ride Command System but I can't seem to find a way to update Basecamp on the PC. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

[@EZMotoTim]

I'm not familiar with the Indian Motorcycle Ride Command System and how it relates to Garmin BaseCamp. BaseCamp is designed to work with a Garmin GPS and Garmin map updates. You must have loaded Garmin maps onto your computer in order to use BaseCamp to create routes. Do you have a Garmin GPS?

[@chucktheancientengineer5457]

I never knew where New Braunfels was. It didn't appear until I zoomed in far enough. Is there a way to "find" the city and have the map centered on that city?

[@EZMotoTim]

Type in the search box or use the Find menu.

[@chucktheancientengineer5457]

Thanks for the reply. I thought I was doing that but now I see that it works. I have watched all your videos pertaining to Basecamp. Very usefull. I discovered the problem. I was trying to create a route with the Garmin not connected to the computer. Only Global Map was there. Now I have the latest library on both the Garmin as well as the computer. Thanks Chuck

[@terryburket5156]

Where would I find the maps that you have downloaded? Is there a cost for the use?

[@EZMotoTim]

The maps come from Garmin. Some GPS units come with lifetime map updates. For other units you can purchase lifetime map updates. I believe you can purchase the maps from Garmin if you don't have one of their GPSs, but I'm not certain of that.

[@michaellynch2559]

Tim, Outstanding video! Lots of good info there. I have a question. How do you add a map to Basecamp? Here is my issue: Basecamp has the City Navigator North America map version 2021.1 installed in the program. When I connect my Garmin ZUMO XT, I now see a newer map (version 2021.3). I can do all my routing on this new map. However, when I disconnect the ZUMO, the 2021.3 version map disappears from Basecamp. How can I import it so that it is always in Basecamp even if the ZUMO is not connected? If this cannot be done, how do I update the map (version 2021.1) that is already inside Basecamp? Thanks! - Mike

[@michaellynch2559]

Tim, I stumbled on your other video which answered my question just minutes after I sent you this request. Another outstanding video! Another question: is there a way to remove old and unwanted maps in Basecamp short of deleting them off the computer? I have some maps that I use on my handheld GPS that I don't want to show in Basecamp, but I want to leave on the computer. Thanks a million! - Mike

[@EZMotoTim]

@@michaellynch2559 Good - you found the Quick Tip on loading the maps to your computer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2XXnXaIa55kkMU I'll put the link in the description; many people ask the same question. Garmin City Navigator maps are installed the same way programs are installed in Windows. You have to go to the Control Panel / Programs to uninstall them. So it's all or nothing. Maps are installed or not. If they are installed they show in the Maps dropdown selector. Thanks for watching.

[@michaellynch2559]

@@EZMotoTim Tim, I installed the latest map in Basecamp and on the ZUMO. The new updates also included new software for the ZUMO. I was writing some notes on how to do this and I went back to repeat the process and check my notes and now I no longer see the options to load the map on the Zumo, the computer, or both. What happened??? It only loads on the Zumo now with no other options.

[@EZMotoTim]

@@michaellynch2559 Connect your Zumo to the computer. In Garmin Express, click on your Zumo. GE checks to see if any updates are available. It should display "Map Update Available" or "Updates Available." Click on "View Details." Click on "Installation Options." You should see the options for Device Only, Computer and Device, Computer Only.

[@jayprakashbarot2578]

my question & help me sir, After updating Garmin gps from BaseCamp the speed limit icon on the left side has stopped showing so what to do to make it show again please give me a guide line. Thank you sir.

[@jeffgibbons2572]

Hi Tim, your videos are great and I create routes now and I'm loving Basecamp... When I purchased the maps I only installed to my device. It seems like since I've already downloaded to my device it won't allow me to install the maps on my computer. I followed your instructions step by step and I don't get the option to download to the computer or device again, it only shows that the maps have been downloaded...

[@EZMotoTim]

What device do you have and did you purchase a single map update or a lifetime map update. Another viewer has the same issue with his Zumo-XT. I haven't figured out what the restrictions are for putting the maps on the computer. (I have a Zumo 665 with lifetime updates and it works as I demonstrated in the video.)

[@jeffgibbons2572]

@@EZMotoTim Thanks for your reply Tim. I have the Zumo 660 and I did purchase the lifetime map update...

[@EZMotoTim]

@@jeffgibbons2572 Without sitting at your computer, I'm afraid I can't be much help. This is quite strange, since it works with my Zumo 665.

[@jeffgibbons2572]

Tim, I contacted Garmin... I purchased my device in Europe back in 2009 with lifetime European maps. I returned to the states this year and purchased what I thought was North America NT lifetime maps, but it wasn't... The guy said that was probably my issue, since I downloaded the maps only to my device and not my PC when I purchased the maps. Also, he stated that since I would have to pay for each update, it may be more cost effective to get a new GPS with lifetime map updates and a more upgraded system. I wanted a new GPS anyway, so I ordered the Zumo 396 LMTS and Garmin gave me an $80 discount... I hope it will serve me as well as the Zumo 660. Thanks again!

[@EZMotoTim]

Aha. Now we have the rest of the story. This will be very helpful to others in the same situation.

[@Ronald7077]

The global map in longer routes when returning to Europe city maps puts in alternative roulettes not chosen in the global map. I could be doing something wrong? This feature seemed really handy but not working well for me at the moment. Up to. That point everything was fantastic.

[@EZMotoTim]

The Global Map is just a place-holder so you see a map when you open BaseCamp. It's not to be used for routing. You need to use Garmin Maps for routing. Load the maps to your computer using Garmin Express. You may need to buy additional maps for areas not included with your GPS.

[@samarthur1847]

Regarding maps, the only map I have in the drop down box is Global. When I plug in my Garmin I then get, the Topographic and Birdseye maps. Am I doing something wrong?

[@EZMotoTim]

You need to use Garmin Express to load the maps to your computer. See my Quick Tip video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2XXnXaIa55kkMU

[@samarthur1847]

Thank you so much, much appreciated, best wishes from the UK.

[@EZMotoTim]

@@samarthur1847 You're welcome. Thanks for watching.