Thread: New GPS and reversing camera

Hi Jeff,

Just bought a LogicGear XL488 Auzzie designed 4.3" GPS from OfficeWorks for $359!
Comes with cradle, car & home charger, WhereIS V14 mapping software (red light, speed cameras, school zones 500K+ POI). Voice directions etc.

I also purchased optional colour reversing camera for $54 delivered. I decided on this after a tree ran into back of vehicle

XL488 runs on WinCE operating system, so runs OziExplorer OK on 2GB SD card.
I currently have all Australian offroad maps loaded.

If this is not enough unit plays all audio formats, Video formats, Stills and can display Word docs!!

Check out site at Logic Gear - GPS

Has to be the best value GPS on the market. Being local company and good tech support you can't go wrong. Maps are the cheapest I have seen & cover just about the entire world.

Cheers..Bruiser

Hi Bruiser

Thanks for the link this is exactly what I have been looking for, where abouts are you going to / where you are thinking of installing the camera and by whom?

Thanks in advance

Cheers

Paul

Hi Paul,

Logicgear reversing camera comes with wiring harness. I mounted camera under bumper bar and connected power to reversing light wiring. Screen comes on automatically when reverse selected.
Then ran cable under carpet edging thru cabin. Cable then plugs into socket on GPS cradle. You can mount camera any way you like as there are orientation settings in XL488 to compensate. Whole job was done in less than an hour.

I forgot to mention that XL488 also has Bluetooth interface for handsfree mobile phone. To get all these features in a Garmin or Tomtom you will be paying close to a grand.

Originally Posted by bruiser69

Hi Jeff,

Just bought a LogicGear XL488 Auzzie designed 4.3" GPS from OfficeWorks for $359!

I also purchased optional colour reversing camera for $54 delivered. I decided on this after a tree ran into back of vehicle

Thanks, but I have a couple of portable GPS's and specifically wanted something fitted in the D3.

My reversing camera was $30 or so on eBay, but that hasn't turned up yet.

Got the screen pretty much fitted yesterday, but won't have time to do anything else for the next month or so!

Thanks Bruiser

I was thinking of getting a plate made up and mounting it in where the LR GPS unit sits, hence the question on who you were getting to install it (I know a couple of Auto Electrics through our business but all mentioned they have never worked on D3's).

Where about's on the bumper did you mount it? as I just had a look and it all looks quite flimsy

Thanks again

Cheers Paul

Hi Paul,

My GPS is just mounted using supplied window cradle mount. This give me the flexibility to use it in the wife's car when reqd. The reversing camera cable plugs into cradle. I always remove GPS from cradle when parked to prevent sun damage & theft.

The camera is mounted under bumper plastic. It is small & light. Just positionb where it wont get knocked too easily. Other option is in middle of bumper with just lens protruding as per reversing sensors.

XL488 has powerful processor & 20 channel receiver so has no problem with OziExplorer. Just be sure to download the CE version. All Australian contour maps are available as free download from Govt mapping site. Let me know if you require the links.

Cheers..Bruce

Originally Posted by bruiser69

Hi Jeff,

Just bought a LogicGear XL488 Auzzie designed 4.3" GPS from OfficeWorks for $359!
Comes with cradle, car & home charger, WhereIS V14 mapping software (red light, speed cameras, school zones 500K+ POI). Voice directions etc.

I also purchased optional colour reversing camera for $54 delivered. I decided on this after a tree ran into back of vehicle

XL488 runs on WinCE operating system, so runs OziExplorer OK on 2GB SD card.
I currently have all Australian offroad maps loaded.

If this is not enough unit plays all audio formats, Video formats, Stills and can display Word docs!!

Check out site at Logic Gear - GPS

Has to be the best value GPS on the market. Being local company and good tech support you can't go wrong. Maps are the cheapest I have seen & cover just about the entire world.

Cheers..Bruiser

Hi bruiser
Well after reading your first post the other day i went out and bought a XL488 ,I alredy had oziexplorer , And now i read you say i need the ce version , what the have i just blown 400 bucks

Originally Posted by rangieman

Hi bruiser
Well after reading your first post the other day i went out and bought a XL488 ,I alredy had oziexplorer , And now i read you say i need the ce version , what the have i just blown 400 bucks

Hi Chris,
No you haven't blown your bucks.
Oziexplorer CE is available as download from site. You can install and run it , but will get nag screen until you register it. Only $40 and updates free.
Someone told me that there is a new release that has loads of new features. I will download & test it when I get some spare time.

Cheers..Bruce