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Hi SWH, probably a cheaper option, if you can wait, is to fit an iPad.
The screen is huge compared to any satnav set up.
The software is already available to use an iPad for satnav but don’t know how effective it is yet, but the way apps keep coming, it shouldn’t be long before you can use an iPad as a fully functioning satnav.
best part is that when your not in the LR you have the iPad for other uses.
Hi Everyone,
I confirm my first post in this thread from 15 Jun in that I have the in-car nav system and it is still crap! About 4 weeks ago, after considerable research and being told by everyone that it was sold out, I managed to source a VMS 500S nav system. About a week later I commenced a trip to Maryborough, Qld (from Sydney) to attend the Australian Caravan Club National Muster. I towed my new van weight about 3.2t fully loaded.
The car, van and the VMS 500S all performed flawlessly. At one point I had the VMS and the in-car nav system running at the same time for comparison. There was none as the VMS beat the in-car nav system hands down. It was really no contest. The VMS paid for itself a few times by giving me advance warning of speed cameras by both visual and audio means. I could not help but hear the screaming of the audio warning!
The VMS is reversing camera ready but the downside of is that that you have to use the VMS camera or at least it was not compatible with the reversing camera already fitted to my caravan.
The VMS is not cheap at $799 but it is fully featured and works a treat, especially the speed camera and 'over the speed limit' warnings. Incidentally I had the VMS and a UHF radio (GME remote mic type) hard wired without drilling holes in the dash. I would be happy to post pics of the fittings if I knew how to post pics. I would really be grateful if someone could either direct me how to post pics or PM me with very easy step-by-step instructions.
I hope this helps. If anyone wants any more info about the car, van and VMS please ask.
Cheers
George
The SatNav volume is ridiculously loud. I have searched the web but have not found a satisfactory solution. The above solution doesn't work as the volume just comes right back to loud on the next advice. Setting the volume offset to +1 is not sufficient, it needs to be about -5!. Some people have suggested complex routines involving switching the radio on and off but it is absurd that Land Rover have not addressed this issue. I suspect a lot of people have just turned the voice off as I have done. What a pity.Quote:
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Originally Posted by picks
Hey Mate,
Have you had it back to LR, as it sounds like something is wrong? The adjustments work perfectly on mine....if you adjust at precisely the right time.
However, in true LR style, the other week the volume was too low and I could not adjust it. But after locking the car whilst I visited a friend, unlocking and restarting the car, it was back to normal.
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That's the only time it's ever played up.