HOW TO? | GPS for Skidoo Gen4 + Garmin BaseCamp

[@codhackzWII]

I didn't know about that solenoid. I plan on wiring in a Garmin fish finder for navionics mapping and I was so confused on how to run the wires from the batter under the seat...this makes things so much easier as I will also hook up my heater visor to that

[@sledaddicz]

Hey Mark! Ya it is definitely easier than running cables to the battery. We just have our positive connection to the solenoid and our negative to the chassis bolt right behind the secondary. Works great - would work perfect for your visor plug as well! Cheers, Jesse

[@richardfoote9702]

Good video, I am ordering a new 2022 backcountry and was looking at the new 7.8 display, but after looking into it I decided to not upgrade the display, just wasn't happy with what I saw, looked difficult to use and not overly user friendly. I almost when with a Polaris with there Command Ride display. Would be nice if you could integrate this app into a display on the ski doo. Would the brp go app be able to use the command ride app on it's display.

[@sledaddicz]

Hey Richard! Unfortunately, OEMs are very selective as to what apps work on their gauge. That is why ride command won't work on the BRP gauge, and BRP Go! won't work on the polaris gauge. In terms of displays, yes the polaris 7S is superior, but ski-doos gauge is still very impressive. The BRP GO! mapping worked quite well when I used it in quebec. Congrats on the new sled! Can't wait for next season. Cheers, Jesse

[@relaxrvpodcast1175]

Excellent vid. I just got our new 2022 Grand Touring with the heated cellphone bag. and the premium 7.8" gauge. I had them add the GPS mount with the glovebox extension. So now I need to add a USB power supply for my GPS. I think I would want my GPS to power off when I shut the sled down. Is there any way you can do a tutorial on the wiring of the power supply to the sled or to the solenoid? Also, do you have any links to any connectors etc?

[@sledaddicz]

If you want the GPS to shut off when the sled shuts off, then you do not want to wire to the solenoid like we did it, as that is constant power even when the sled is off. You should use a splitter and just go off of the factory harness and you are good to go. Thanks, Mike

[@christophergeorge6581]

Great video looks very us full. I use Garmin 64 small unit with. 3.7 inch display this provides far more navigation info like zooms up all turns, distance to next way point, top speed,distances driven, gives excellent step by step navigation. Using the Garmin t90 90 is very good but does not have any where as much capability as the Garmin outdoor Nav units. From a saftey standpoint to be able to zoom in see ahead just how sharp the turn aheadis this really helps at night. Have been using this device for many years. This of course also tell you time diven, top speed, distance driven and time. You can store up to several hundred trips,down load actual trip on your computer. Christopher

[@sledaddicz]

Yup the Garmins are all good it just depends on how much you want to spend and what features you want. Mike

[@sambuvca22]

Very cool. Nice lesson too.

[@sledaddicz]

Thanks! A GPS is super handy and being able to plan trips at home on your computer just adds to the whole process and makes it pretty intuitive. Cheers, Jesse

[@northernpowderriders7945]

What bag is that you are using for your phone ?

[@sledaddicz]

Its the heated cellphone bag that comes with all 2021 Skidoo sleds with the premium 7.8" gauge (MXZ/Renegade X/XRS, Backcountry XRS and Expedition SE). It is awesome! Has a heated element inside that keeps your phone nice and toasty! Cheers, Jesse

[@tomaxxxx536]

I notice the BRP go ap has a ton of trail maps I'm surprised it doesn't have Ontario

[@sledaddicz]

You and me both! Obviously something going on behind the scenes we aren't privy too. The OFSC must have a reason but whatever it is I find it hard to believe it is a good one because provinces east and west and states south of us all have mapping.. Thanks for watching! Jesse

[@tomaxxxx536]

I do think it is ultra detailed map I haven't had a chance to use it yet, in Michigan we are being hated by the snow gods

[@sledaddicz]

No snow here in southern ontario also. And agreed! Its an excellent app with great detail. Just wish I could use it in Ontario.

[@MBTUE]

I like ! Thanks guys .

[@sledaddicz]

Anytime Mark! Thanks for watching! Mike

[@MBTUE]

@@sledaddicz I bought Trakmaps for an older Garmin that I have . Just learning how to use basecamp. You guys make it look easy. Click Click Click .... Done. Me not so much.

[@sledaddicz]

@@MBTUE It's not too bad Mark. Get in touch with Jesse and I am sure he'd be happy to walk you through it. He taught me how to use it but it's been a while and he is usually the one building our trips for our Garmins. Cheers, Mike

[@sledaddicz]

Email him at [e-mail]

[@sledaddicz]

Definitely reach out to me and I would be more then happy to take you through Basecamp. I don't want to put my cell # here but if you email me I just might! Cheers, Jesse

[@johnnycash7803]

Does your gps work fine In Cold weather?

[@sledaddicz]

It's never failed me in 5 seasons and 30K of riding. I've ridden in -42C with it and it never skipped a beat. It will work in even the harshest conditions. Cheers, Jesse

[@KG-gf2jo]

What mount are you using for the gps?

[@sledaddicz]

For a gen4? Or a gen5? Check out our gen5 gps video where we go through exactly what we use. Cheers, Jesse

[@romani7637]

Jessie - Mike - My basecamp won't let me drag the route to another trail like in your example @6:48. I'm using PC no MAC - not that that makes a difference. I tried holding CTRL+left click. Nope. ALT+left click nope. What am I doing wrong? I've reached out to TrakMaps too just in case its on their end?

[@sledaddicz]

Hey bud. Its not on trakmaps end, its basecamp. Make sure you have the hand tool selected on the top and not the arrow tool. That would do it. Cheers, Jesse

[@romani7637]

@@sledaddicz I spoke too soon - it was ALT+click AND Hand tool (pan) .... oof ! Thank you.

[@darrenpatterson965]

Do you have the link for the Garmin 590? I can't seem to find it on Amazon.

[@sledaddicz]

If you are in Canada, just go grab one from our friends at Radioworld. We have a promo code that will get you FREE shipping SLEDADDICZFS23 is the code. Cheers, Mike

[@darrenpatterson965]

@@sledaddicz sweet, i'm in Canada, is it the Garmin ZUMO 590? I don't see the 590 avail but i see accessories for the 590. What is your exact model may I ask?

[@sledaddicz]

@@darrenpatterson965 The 590 is what we used to have. We just upgraded this year to the Zumo XT. It is slightly larger and the screen is glass so its a much nicer screen to look at. Cheers, Jesse

[@darrenpatterson965]

@@sledaddiczthe free shipping code SLEDADDICZFS23 doesn't seem to work. Getting error "This coupon is not currently available".

[@sledaddicz]

Hey Darren! You have to make an account when checking out and it will work. If you check out as a guest the coupon code will not work. If that still doesnt work try SLEDADDICZ23FS. Let me know if this works for you! Cheers, Jesse

[@KliqDon1983]

I thought the zumo was plug and play.

[@sledaddicz]

If you buy it from BRP it is and comes with all of the connections that basically plug into the sled. We prefer to have power to it all the time so we make our own wiring setup off the solonoid. Cheers, Mike

[@KliqDon1983]

@@sledaddicz Going to try the Zumo XT on my G5 next year. Looks like a nice unit.

[@krisi.2011]

@@KliqDon1983 sick choice I am going that route as well

[@KliqDon1983]

Not worth the extra $$$ for these new fancy guages. Never get it back in the resale and is more miss than hit when your far north.

[@sledaddicz]

We definitely prefer the new gauge David, but its good that Skidoo gives consumers the options. Cheers, Mike