Thanks for the tip. I’m looking at the model that offers front and rear cameras. If some cager ever crashes into me, I DEFINITELY want video evidence to give my attorney. I like the idea of using a power bank to run some electronics. This gives you options especially if you set up a usb charger for the power bank,
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Excellent installation in the dash unit! It's good to see some affordable motorcycle GPS units entering the marketplace. I still think my phone is sufficient for my needs.
You mentioned having issues pausing then playing back the music with the Carpuride unit. In my experience, it works best when connecting the phone to both the Carpuride for Carplay/Android Auto and your headset via bluetooth for sound (phone>Capuride via Wifi, then phone>headset via bluetooth, basically). Doing so, I can control my music/calls and so on... directly via my headset controls, and/or through Carplay on the Carpuride unit. Connecting the audio through the Carpuride also tends to sound like crap and muted, so going directly through the headset is definitely better. I'm taking off for the TAT next month, so I'll be testing the unit extensively! One thing that can help battery life if you are going to run it on an external battery would be to lower the screen brightness a bit? As far as price is concerned, I bought that screen as an alternative to running my phone as my main GPS, or a Zumo XT. It definitely compares favorably to both these options, in my opinion. Thanks for the review, glad you're enjoying your unit too!
Huh, I'll have to check exactly what is connected to what on mine 🤣. It just sort of did it automatically and I assumed that was the best way. Can you still control the music and calls on the Carpruide display? The main issue I had was that I could pause with the headset, but not turn it back on. Everything else seemed to work fine. That's awesome, let me know how it goes! Seems like having this would be a much nicer, more up-to-date option than your average GPS! Ride safe and enjoy the trip!
I have been using Gaia for a awhile for hiking, kayaking and for scouting spots to camp. One cool thing with a paid sub is that you can use the NFS MVUM map overlays that will show you authorized motor vehicle routes so you know your legal. I also like that I can setup routes on the website and they are available on the phone app and can be saved to the phone. I need to checkout this unit, Thanks for the info.
But it's enormous! By coincidence, AdvMatt's review of the very similar OneCar Stereo unit appeared on my YT Subscription feed immediately next to yours here.
Thanks Ben-put this on my KLR650 just cable tied the Ram Ball to the Nav bar above the speedo so it doesn't sick out... fits perfectly doesn't cover the OMG dash at all wired straight to battery so i can use before i start the engine and saves it rebooting when you stall... love it perfect size for my old eyes🤓 connect the phone to the Carpuride and connect your Cardo headset etc to your phone for best results
NICE!!! Yeah it's definitely pretty helpful to have such a big screen, especially when you just need to glance at it quickly. I also really like that you can connect your phone and headset. Never dreamed we'd have something like this back when I got my first KLR!
I would remove the tiny screws attached to the mount and apply threadlocker. After using this on a recent BDR ride, I lost 2 screws. Aside from that, the Carpuride has been solid with Apple Carplay. Just make sure your phone is charged as it is useless without it. I'm having issues with Android Auto, onx app just shows a black blank screen but other apps work well.
I wondered about that! I left mine as-is, just to see what would happen. So far so good, but I can imagine after a long day of rough trails and high revs they might find their way out!
It would be fun to do part of the BDR someday. I think it does require a Garmin if you get the official map routes. My Honda ATAS has Android Auto, I have never used it. I guess I might change my mind if I get really, really lost, though.
@@darkiee69 Gaia is actually partnered with the BDR organization, so they are definitely compatible. As Darkie said, though, any app that can read GPX files will work with BDR tracks.
Might be a good addition to my snowbike build or for big road trips on my FJR1300. I like to scout new trails and nothing looks the same when covered in 4-6ft of snow. Come upon forks in the trail all the time and don't always have a sign posted where it goes or how long that trail is.
Definitely! I haven't tried a carplay unit on a sled yet, but the Garmin Nuvi GPS I have with the sled trails is so much better than a paper map! Being able to find fuel stations and restaurants on the trail with Google maps on a carplay unit would be pretty slick!
I don't need cell connectivity and the fancy features of CarPlay. I want a good front/rear digital video recorder with large bright screen that displays the rear view whenever the bike is running so I can see what's behind me. I don't want to spend a minute when the bike starts waiting for Android to power up so I can run an app and switch to rear view. I want it to just work. Any suggestions?
I get that! No sorry, can't say I've used anything that fits those specs. I will say that the one carplay unit I've used with a reverse camera is actually a little disorienting to try to use as a rear view mirror. It may be because of the location I have it in, the fact that the screen is small, or even just that it's a direct image rather than a "mirror image" but it really threw me off the few times I tried to use it to see behind me.
@@SwankyCatProductions - Thank you for taking the time to reply. Every six months, I look again for the It Just Works DVR that I can use as a digital rear view mirror. I'm seeing some that sort of meet the criteria but the DVRs without CarPlay are cost reduced so they tend to have low res cameras and small display screens, but they're getting better. Being able to mirror the rear view is essential. I found one with 1080p and a 4.5" diagonal screen that looks reasonably high quality. I'm close to committing but I can't help but keep hoping for 2K video and a 6" display. There are some high quality It Just Works DVRs that only record video and don't display it. With all of the electronic safety enhancements added to motorcycles, I'm surprised that a blind spot free rear view digital "mirror" isn't a standard feature on many motorcycles.
Is there a way to see the speed on this thing through Gaia off road maps or Google maps? They work on the phone but all the videos I watche dwith this unit do not show the speedo on this thing
Just download maps to Google maps or use a gps app,I use the OSMand app on my phone ,these will still work with no service because they use a gps signal, not relying on phone connection.
They are very similar, but to me the biggest hurdle for OnX Off-Road is that it is limited to 4MB GPX file size uploads, which, for BDR or TAT routes, can be a pain because you need to edit your tracks elsewhere to cut them down to size, load them up in OnX, then stitch them back up. As far as I can tell, Gaia does not have this limitation, I've been able to load the whole TAT route with waypoints without issues, in one go. Otherwise they work pretty much the same. You load your GPX files or create your own routes on the website, and it will synchronize to all your devices automatically. To me, OnX's strength seems to be that it can show the terrain elevation in 3D and show user created tracks near the location you're currently at on the map. I'm sure it can do even more stuff, but I'm just beginning to use it and have not explored all its features yet as the file size limit really pissed me off.
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The Carpuride is IP67 rated, so waterproof. You can also run Gaia or your GPS app of choice without cell service, just make sure to download the maps beforehand, your phone will use its GPS to track your progress. DMD2 is really nice, but this works very similarly. I would love to get the DMD2 compatible controllers to control my maps, though!
@@ApocalypseNouille I guess the map thing is a “based on your needs” thing, I travel 6-8 months out of the year, most of it back country and I don’t have to desire to guess where I might, on a whim, decide to travel and download the maps …
@@timlubbers2884 You don't need to take a guess, you can download the whole country if you want. I downloaded half of it for my TAT run next month. But hey, I'm not dissing on DMD2, definitely a great app too.
@@timlubbers2884 Oh yeah, I played around with these too, bought a Doogee rugged phone at first and settled on a used Galaxy S10+ as my backup phone. That's what I'm using for DMD2. Screen size was really an issue for me, though, as with age my vision is starting to tank, so the 7 inches and screen aspect ratio were really nice for my needs.
Interesting but I'm certain you know it's nothing to install a USB to plug your phone or whatever else you have? That is a nice big screen but do you add service like adding it to your phone or something? I don't have/use cell phones, Hate Em' & used to have one until 2008 when I threw the F#@Ker away. Never looked back, never missed it, and never been in a situation that required a phone but that's just me..... I do like this toy & curious how ya get service? peace
BTW, good looking tower build on the 650L, did you cut out the metal to fit the screen or did it come like that, all ready to receive the screen? It looks good, going to check the price. Stay off the porno young man....KRA$H
You connect your phone via Wifi, so no need to add cell service. I have two phones, one that has a sim card (my regular phone), and a backup unit without sim card. Both work fine connected to the Carpuride, as the GPS signal does not use cell service. Just make sure to download offline maps on the phone(s) you plan on using.
I do yes! But the 12 volt to USB plugs that I usually use only put out 2amps, so the unit won't actually fire up haha. I'll wire it in directly once I relocate the battery. As for service, I believe the majority require a cell phone to be connected. I'm jealous that you're able to get away without one though! I do my best to ignore mine as much as possible. I often put it away around 8pm at night and don't look at it again until morning. It's nice!
@@SwankyCatProductions I own a T7 and soldered the wires to a Yamaha auxiliary plug and connected that to the plug found under the right side fairing. I kept the fuse accessible, so I don't have to remove the panel if it needs changing. So that's another way to connect these screens without having to fiddle with the battery, if needed (if your bike comes equipped with this type of wiring, of course).
Thanks, im really enjoying your uploads seems to be mirroring everything im considering and questioning and lo and behold you have a video about it.
That's awesome! I'm really glad to hear that, thank YOU!!!
Excellent, very detailed, great video, well done, I appreciate your due diligence
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the tip. I’m looking at the model that offers front and rear cameras. If some cager ever crashes into me, I DEFINITELY want video evidence to give my attorney.
I like the idea of using a power bank to run some electronics. This gives you options especially if you set up a usb charger for the power bank,
THATS IT!! My next adventure is on the books, and the Final business decision has been determined!.... I’m strapping one of these bad boys to my lawnmower, and headed out for the Trans America Trail! With the 7” CarPlay, the world is your oyster!
The new RUclips channel name will be revealed ASAP, prior to launch! Thank you very much.
Please Like and Subscribe!
Haha!!! Oh man, that would be one heck of an adventure!!! 😂 I can't wait!!!
Very good information and review. Thank you!!
Glad to hear that, thank you!
Excellent installation in the dash unit! It's good to see some affordable motorcycle GPS units entering the marketplace. I still think my phone is sufficient for my needs.
Thank you! Yeah if it works, it works!
You mentioned having issues pausing then playing back the music with the Carpuride unit. In my experience, it works best when connecting the phone to both the Carpuride for Carplay/Android Auto and your headset via bluetooth for sound (phone>Capuride via Wifi, then phone>headset via bluetooth, basically). Doing so, I can control my music/calls and so on... directly via my headset controls, and/or through Carplay on the Carpuride unit. Connecting the audio through the Carpuride also tends to sound like crap and muted, so going directly through the headset is definitely better.
I'm taking off for the TAT next month, so I'll be testing the unit extensively!
One thing that can help battery life if you are going to run it on an external battery would be to lower the screen brightness a bit?
As far as price is concerned, I bought that screen as an alternative to running my phone as my main GPS, or a Zumo XT. It definitely compares favorably to both these options, in my opinion.
Thanks for the review, glad you're enjoying your unit too!
Huh, I'll have to check exactly what is connected to what on mine 🤣. It just sort of did it automatically and I assumed that was the best way. Can you still control the music and calls on the Carpruide display? The main issue I had was that I could pause with the headset, but not turn it back on. Everything else seemed to work fine.
That's awesome, let me know how it goes! Seems like having this would be a much nicer, more up-to-date option than your average GPS! Ride safe and enjoy the trip!
I have been using Gaia for a awhile for hiking, kayaking and for scouting spots to camp. One cool thing with a paid sub is that you can use the NFS MVUM map overlays that will show you authorized motor vehicle routes so you know your legal. I also like that I can setup routes on the website and they are available on the phone app and can be saved to the phone. I need to checkout this unit, Thanks for the info.
Hmm interesting! That all does sound really nice!
But it's enormous!
By coincidence, AdvMatt's review of the very similar OneCar Stereo unit appeared on my YT Subscription feed immediately next to yours here.
It definitely is! Haha. Filled up my empty dash nicely though! Oh yeah? Haha, funny!
Thanks Ben-put this on my KLR650 just cable tied the Ram Ball to the Nav bar above the speedo so it doesn't sick out... fits perfectly doesn't cover the OMG dash at all wired straight to battery so i can use before i start the engine and saves it rebooting when you stall... love it perfect size for my old eyes🤓
connect the phone to the Carpuride and connect your Cardo headset etc to your phone for best results
NICE!!! Yeah it's definitely pretty helpful to have such a big screen, especially when you just need to glance at it quickly. I also really like that you can connect your phone and headset. Never dreamed we'd have something like this back when I got my first KLR!
I would remove the tiny screws attached to the mount and apply threadlocker. After using this on a recent BDR ride, I lost 2 screws. Aside from that, the Carpuride has been solid with Apple Carplay. Just make sure your phone is charged as it is useless without it. I'm having issues with Android Auto, onx app just shows a black blank screen but other apps work well.
I wondered about that! I left mine as-is, just to see what would happen. So far so good, but I can imagine after a long day of rough trails and high revs they might find their way out!
It would be fun to do part of the BDR someday. I think it does require a Garmin if you get the official map routes. My Honda ATAS has Android Auto, I have never used it. I guess I might change my mind if I get really, really lost, though.
No BDR requires a Garmin. You can get the GPX files for free online.
It's GPX files, so you can download them to anything that can read them, like Gaia. No need to use Garmin.
@@darkiee69 Gaia is actually partnered with the BDR organization, so they are definitely compatible. As Darkie said, though, any app that can read GPX files will work with BDR tracks.
Yeah! I'd definitely like to try some of the Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail. Sounds like all I need is the GPX files and Gaia GPS. Thanks guys!!!
I'm going to use mine on NORCAL BDR using Gaia as my nav ap
Might be a good addition to my snowbike build or for big road trips on my FJR1300. I like to scout new trails and nothing looks the same when covered in 4-6ft of snow. Come upon forks in the trail all the time and don't always have a sign posted where it goes or how long that trail is.
Definitely! I haven't tried a carplay unit on a sled yet, but the Garmin Nuvi GPS I have with the sled trails is so much better than a paper map! Being able to find fuel stations and restaurants on the trail with Google maps on a carplay unit would be pretty slick!
@@SwankyCatProductions Can you tell me if that carplay unit works with the OnX app?
I don't need cell connectivity and the fancy features of CarPlay. I want a good front/rear digital video recorder with large bright screen that displays the rear view whenever the bike is running so I can see what's behind me. I don't want to spend a minute when the bike starts waiting for Android to power up so I can run an app and switch to rear view. I want it to just work. Any suggestions?
I get that! No sorry, can't say I've used anything that fits those specs. I will say that the one carplay unit I've used with a reverse camera is actually a little disorienting to try to use as a rear view mirror. It may be because of the location I have it in, the fact that the screen is small, or even just that it's a direct image rather than a "mirror image" but it really threw me off the few times I tried to use it to see behind me.
@@SwankyCatProductions - Thank you for taking the time to reply. Every six months, I look again for the It Just Works DVR that I can use as a digital rear view mirror. I'm seeing some that sort of meet the criteria but the DVRs without CarPlay are cost reduced so they tend to have low res cameras and small display screens, but they're getting better. Being able to mirror the rear view is essential. I found one with 1080p and a 4.5" diagonal screen that looks reasonably high quality. I'm close to committing but I can't help but keep hoping for 2K video and a 6" display. There are some high quality It Just Works DVRs that only record video and don't display it.
With all of the electronic safety enhancements added to motorcycles, I'm surprised that a blind spot free rear view digital "mirror" isn't a standard feature on many motorcycles.
Is there a way to see the speed on this thing through Gaia off road maps or Google maps? They work on the phone but all the videos I watche dwith this unit do not show the speedo on this thing
Have you come across any similar devices that don’t require a phone for navigation. I go places with no cell service.
Just download maps to Google maps or use a gps app,I use the OSMand app on my phone ,these will still work with no service because they use a gps signal, not relying on phone connection.
8" tablet running free OSMAND....love it...Have you used it? Garth
Nice! I've not, no. Maybe I'll give it a shot! Thanks Garth!
Any opinion on Gaia vs Onyx Off-road?
They are very similar, but to me the biggest hurdle for OnX Off-Road is that it is limited to 4MB GPX file size uploads, which, for BDR or TAT routes, can be a pain because you need to edit your tracks elsewhere to cut them down to size, load them up in OnX, then stitch them back up.
As far as I can tell, Gaia does not have this limitation, I've been able to load the whole TAT route with waypoints without issues, in one go.
Otherwise they work pretty much the same. You load your GPX files or create your own routes on the website, and it will synchronize to all your devices automatically. To me, OnX's strength seems to be that it can show the terrain elevation in 3D and show user created tracks near the location you're currently at on the map. I'm sure it can do even more stuff, but I'm just beginning to use it and have not explored all its features yet as the file size limit really pissed me off.
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If it’s not water proof it isn’t worth anything to me …
If it doesn’t work in full mode without cell coverage, it’s worthless to me …
I use a ulefone armor 13 with DMD2 …
I can use the full nav suite any where in the world and take pictures underwater if I want …
The Carpuride is IP67 rated, so waterproof. You can also run Gaia or your GPS app of choice without cell service, just make sure to download the maps beforehand, your phone will use its GPS to track your progress.
DMD2 is really nice, but this works very similarly. I would love to get the DMD2 compatible controllers to control my maps, though!
@@ApocalypseNouille I guess the map thing is a “based on your needs” thing, I travel 6-8 months out of the year, most of it back country and I don’t have to desire to guess where I might, on a whim, decide to travel and download the maps …
@@ApocalypseNouille also, because my ulefone is actually an android phone it works as a backup if my main cell phone goes down …
@@timlubbers2884 You don't need to take a guess, you can download the whole country if you want. I downloaded half of it for my TAT run next month.
But hey, I'm not dissing on DMD2, definitely a great app too.
@@timlubbers2884 Oh yeah, I played around with these too, bought a Doogee rugged phone at first and settled on a used Galaxy S10+ as my backup phone. That's what I'm using for DMD2.
Screen size was really an issue for me, though, as with age my vision is starting to tank, so the 7 inches and screen aspect ratio were really nice for my needs.
Interesting but I'm certain you know it's nothing to install a USB to plug your phone or whatever else you have? That is a nice
big screen but do you add service like adding it to your phone or something? I don't have/use cell phones, Hate Em' & used
to have one until 2008 when I threw the F#@Ker away. Never looked back, never missed it, and never been in a situation
that required a phone but that's just me..... I do like this toy & curious how ya get service? peace
BTW, good looking tower build on the 650L, did you cut out the metal to fit the screen or did it come like that, all ready
to receive the screen? It looks good, going to check the price. Stay off the porno young man....KRA$H
You connect your phone via Wifi, so no need to add cell service. I have two phones, one that has a sim card (my regular phone), and a backup unit without sim card. Both work fine connected to the Carpuride, as the GPS signal does not use cell service. Just make sure to download offline maps on the phone(s) you plan on using.
I appreciate it.... yeah, just getting it straight in my head & I gotta admit it looks great the way it mounted. ty again
I do yes! But the 12 volt to USB plugs that I usually use only put out 2amps, so the unit won't actually fire up haha. I'll wire it in directly once I relocate the battery. As for service, I believe the majority require a cell phone to be connected. I'm jealous that you're able to get away without one though! I do my best to ignore mine as much as possible. I often put it away around 8pm at night and don't look at it again until morning. It's nice!
@@SwankyCatProductions I own a T7 and soldered the wires to a Yamaha auxiliary plug and connected that to the plug found under the right side fairing. I kept the fuse accessible, so I don't have to remove the panel if it needs changing.
So that's another way to connect these screens without having to fiddle with the battery, if needed (if your bike comes equipped with this type of wiring, of course).
The ability to use onx offroad is a big deal
Yeah, there are some really powerful tools on there!
Garmin Zumo XT. Not cheap and not super easy to use but designed for motorcycles.
They do seem like a good option if you don't want to mess with Bluetooth or a cell phone.
Absolute garbage offroad.
How so?