Garmin Maps update

[topgun2]

While working on my travel plans for 2025 I found that Garmin had an update for my 890.  In addition, they have an update for "Garmin Express".

Both of these updates took longer than usual.  Initially I was simply using WiFi to perform the map update but since that seemed to be taking longer I switched to using the Garmin Express.  The update to Garmin Express took about 10 minutes and the maps update (still going on as I type this) is forecast to take about an hour and 10 minutes.

Bill

Edited Thursday at 06:34 PM by topgun2

[jd1923]

We have Garmin in Kenwood receivers in two of our vehicles. I’ve been getting update warnings and have to figure out how to do so. Hope I don’t have to pay a license fee.

[rideandfly]

John, Have not had to pay for updates on our Garmin Nuvi or RV-780 GPS units.

Updating our Garmin RV-780 right now with Garmin Express.

[Patriot]

4 hours ago, jd1923 said:

We have Garmin in Kenwood receivers in two of our vehicles. I’ve been getting update warnings and have to figure out how to do so. Hope I don’t have to pay a license fee.

@jd1923 https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=KqHtldqkm2A5cwtmJiZvF9 this might help. 

[Patriot]

6 hours ago, topgun2 said:

While working on my travel plans for 2025 I found that Garmin had an update for my 890.  In addition, they have an update for "Garmin Express".

Both of these updates took longer than usual.  Initially I was simply using WiFi to perform the map update but since that seemed to be taking longer I switched to using the Garmin Express.  The update to Garmin Express took about 10 minutes and the maps update (still going on as I type this) is forecast to take about an hour and 10 minutes.

Bill

Thanks Bill, done! The RV890 has served us well!

Edited Friday at 12:49 AM by Patriot

[topgun2]

13 hours ago, Patriot said:

The RV890 has served us well!

Yep - me too.

I recently had occasion to use iOverlander app in the 890 for something other than finding boondocking spots. 

My source of potable water near Buffalo, WY was closed and in the search for a replacement I took a look at iOverlander "services".  There were several water sources listed there and that led me to taking a look at https://ioverlander.com/ .  On the website they not only list locations (via icons on a map), but, if you click on an icon you will get additional information from people that have used or stayed at that very spot.

Bill

[Patriot]

2 hours ago, topgun2 said:

Yep - me too.

I recently had occasion to use iOverlander app in the 890 for something other than finding boondocking spots. 

My source of potable water near Buffalo, WY was closed and in the search for a replacement I took a look at iOverlander "services".  There were several water sources listed there and that led me to taking a look at https://ioverlander.com/ .  On the website they not only list locations (via icons on a map), but, if you click on an icon you will get additional information from people that have used or stayed at that very spot.

Bill

What a valuable link, I like being able to see reviews. A very intuitive site. Thanks!