Another great video however it is way over my head but I’m sure plenty of people more techie than me found it very helpful. Plus I don’t have a computer.
Hi Bob thanks for the video it will prove to be most helpful. I do have a recommendation though, for editing the csv file to change the site names. When the file is loaded into excel, highlight the relevant column, then go into the data tab in excel, then you should have an icon called text to column's. this will bring up a pop up box where you select the delimited option. click next and another pop up box will appear (step 2 of 3). click the option that says space and click next. On this pop up box (step 3 of 3) where it says destination click on the box to the right of it and it will let you select the cell you want to put the data to start. You can select the same column that has the data you wish to change. Click finish and excel will every word that's separated in a column of its own. Delete the data you dont need ie the address / postcode data and you should have in your original column just the campsite name. You can change thousands of campsites incredibly quickly this way. If you want the sat nav to read say Keswick Camping and Caravanning club site. This would also be easy to do. Just add the text you want it to say in the corresponding adjoining column in this case "Camping and Caravanning club site". then use a formula along the lines of c1+D1, which will combine the two. copy and paste the data as text into the correct column then delete all the other unnecessary columns. There you have it thousands of entries changed in minutes.
The Avtex Tourer Two has loads of other POI pre loaded and amongst other things, has Foursquare. It just didn't have Camping and Caravanning Club Sites.
Hi Bob, late comer to this. Brilliant information that helped me add the POI to our Tourer Three. However, I couldn’t find the Garmin app link on the C&MH website. I had to go directly to Garmin for that. Also when files uploaded to the Tourer Three, I didn’t have to do anymore than connect the Sat Nav to my PC, accept the PC on the Sat Nav and then transfer the files. Easy in the end.
Hi Bob, Clear informative film, thanks for this. Can you explain how to remove a single, outdated POI folder and keep the more recently added folders on my Garmin Camper 660. Thanks in advance
I've not done that myself but there are two options in the loader and one of them is to 'remove all previously installed custom POIs' if you choose that it will remove all POIs, but you must load you new ones again.
Hi Bob. I’ve just received my Avtex Tourer 2 following your advice. It appears to already have the club and CS sites already loaded?? I also don’t have an option within personalise as per this video. Am I doing something wrong or does the unit come with the POI’s already installed now? Thank you
A couple of years ago a Garmin specialist showed me how to “enlarge” my wave points of interest. IE, restaurants, gas stations, hotels, etc. Now it bothers me because there too large. Can you tell me how to make them normal size again? Great video. Thanks
Hello Bob, great vlog and having just purchased the Garmin 3 plus I wanted to do this on our sat mat but having go around the houses with CACC they have finally emailed me to say they are no longer providing poi files for their sites and moving to What 3 Words instead. I wondered if you have a file of these poi’s I could someone purchase from you please?
Generally The Avtex Two has been pretty good, but any sat nav is only as good as the information it has, so if a tiny lane is shown as a B Road, or a low bridge is not recorded, the sat nav will still suggest taking the route. Always add a check of the route and a dose of common sense! Yes the Caravan and Motorhome Club has POI files on their website but they're built in to the Avtex Tourer Two.
You might have a different sat nav, I have the Avtex Tourer Two, but have you checked there's not a "Custom POI" option under "Favourite", maybe tap on the down arrow?
Bob looking at your satnav very interested buying one for example my satnav tells me to to take B road troutbeck which i didnt. Does this satnav take you straight to campsite like troutbeck Or do you still need to follow instructions on motorhome and camping site. Regards rolf marivel baby ayesha and chance staffi
You still need to read the instructions on the club website to make sure what roads you should avoid as there may local reasons. Any sat nav only knows where something is and if the roads and restrictions allow you to get there. Have a look at my videos on the sat nav. Avtex Tourer Two: ruclips.net/p/PLUi3rqw12j2oWhbgAQxjz34OYOKubjqsu
Hi just watched your video, wonder if you could help me, when I click on Persoanalise I don’t have the option for custom poi, would you know how I can find it?
Crikey Bob, I hope you didn't edit all those csv files manually. Wouldn't Search & Replace have done it quicker? I also wanted to change the bmp image files on my Tom-tom for the club image but it wouldn't let me. Do you have the Club images on yours? Great info though.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo So I think you had a '>' in a lot of them and then address and telephone numbers. Get search and replace to replace '>*' with '.' So * means any text. Therefore when it finds '>the Avenue, Southampton' it will replace it with a full stop. Or in your particular example use search '>*' and replace with 'CCC'. (ignoring the ')
Yes, thanks, you can get rid of the > and text afterwards, but it still leaves you with the postcode. Use of the excel replace function would help if the addresses were all the same length. I think Jenny could do it with a database, but it only takes ten minutes to edit the file manually, anyway.
Am glad that experts re satnavs find this helpful, it's above my head, so I'll leave it up to you!
Many thanks Bob, found that very useful, next job for a wet afternoon. Take care.
Another great video however it is way over my head but I’m sure plenty of people more techie than me found it very helpful. Plus I don’t have a computer.
Great video Bob, very informative.
Yes, it's fairly complicated at first, but once you're used to it i'm sure it'll be a breeze. Thanks buddy :)
Tech like a Pro! Bob Earnshaw for the win!!!!😎😎😎👍👍👍
Excellent clear instructions Bob. If you install POI’s to the computer as well they will show up in Garmin BaseCamp
Thanks, I have struggled with Garmin basecamp and Google maps.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Yes Bob, Garmin BaseCamp is not the easiest software to use
Excellent video thank you, very clear and easy to follow thanks
You are welcome!
I use what 3 words all the time now, my son works at greater manchester police & told me about it👍
So do I, but my Sat Nav uses POI - to find the coordinates. Hopefully Sat Navs will come with What3words soon.
Very helpful many thanks 👍
Very welcome!
Great vlog. Helps to get the best from the Garmin.
Very nice helpful video sir
Thanks and welcome
Hi Bob thanks for the video it will prove to be most helpful. I do have a recommendation though, for editing the csv file to change the site names. When the file is loaded into excel, highlight the relevant column, then go into the data tab in excel, then you should have an icon called text to column's. this will bring up a pop up box where you select the delimited option. click next and another pop up box will appear (step 2 of 3). click the option that says space and click next. On this pop up box (step 3 of 3) where it says destination click on the box to the right of it and it will let you select the cell you want to put the data to start. You can select the same column that has the data you wish to change. Click finish and excel will every word that's separated in a column of its own. Delete the data you dont need ie the address / postcode data and you should have in your original column just the campsite name. You can change thousands of campsites incredibly quickly this way. If you want the sat nav to read say Keswick Camping and Caravanning club site. This would also be easy to do. Just add the text you want it to say in the corresponding adjoining column in this case "Camping and Caravanning club site". then use a formula along the lines of c1+D1, which will combine the two. copy and paste the data as text into the correct column then delete all the other unnecessary columns. There you have it thousands of entries changed in minutes.
OK, thanks that sounds like a plan, I'll give it a go.
Tom Tom always was so easy had Starbucks, Costa, Travel lodges and many many more all loaded.
The Avtex Tourer Two has loads of other POI pre loaded and amongst other things, has Foursquare. It just didn't have Camping and Caravanning Club Sites.
Hi Bob, late comer to this. Brilliant information that helped me add the POI to our Tourer Three. However, I couldn’t find the Garmin app link on the C&MH website. I had to go directly to Garmin for that. Also when files uploaded to the Tourer Three, I didn’t have to do anymore than connect the Sat Nav to my PC, accept the PC on the Sat Nav and then transfer the files. Easy in the end.
Glad it was useful, did this video a few years ago.
Great video
Well done Bob very well put over, however, I cant wait for all sat navs to use "What 3 Words", problems solved 🤣👍💖
That would be good!
Useful thanks 👍💙❤️
Hi Bob,
Clear informative film, thanks for this.
Can you explain how to remove a single, outdated POI folder and keep the more recently added folders on my Garmin Camper 660.
Thanks in advance
I've not done that myself but there are two options in the loader and one of them is to 'remove all previously installed custom POIs' if you choose that it will remove all POIs, but you must load you new ones again.
Hi Bob we are looking at replacing our satnag and wondered how you download the safety or speed cameras. Did you do a blog on this at all?
It comes with the free updates.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo you are an angel. Many thanks.
Hi Bob. I’ve just received my Avtex Tourer 2 following your advice. It appears to already have the club and CS sites already loaded?? I also don’t have an option within personalise as per this video. Am I doing something wrong or does the unit come with the POI’s already installed now? Thank you
It comes with the Caravan and Motorhome Club and CLs not the Camping and Caravanning Club Sites and CS, unless something has changed.
Wow. Thank you for the fast response!! Keep up the great work and informing newbie’s like myself. It’s invaluable 👏
A couple of years ago a Garmin specialist showed me how to “enlarge” my wave points of interest. IE, restaurants, gas stations, hotels, etc. Now it bothers me because there too large. Can you tell me how to make them normal size again? Great video. Thanks
Sorry, I'm just happy I worked out how to install POIs. Think you need a Garmin expert!
Hello Bob, great vlog and having just purchased the Garmin 3 plus I wanted to do this on our sat mat but having go around the houses with CACC they have finally emailed me to say they are no longer providing poi files for their sites and moving to What 3 Words instead. I wondered if you have a file of these poi’s I could someone purchase from you please?
I might have something on my laptop I'll have a look when I get back to the van.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo huge thank you for replying to start with Bob, I sent you a PM on messenger and any help is appreciated at this stage 👍🏻
Replied to your PM
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you Bob. Just trying to work out how to export from PM 👍🏻
Doesn't it have a download icon? A down arrow to a line. Would go into your download folder.
Bob....is there a satnav that can be relied on to stop getting into difficult situations??
Also does the CaMC have similar poi fIles?
Generally The Avtex Two has been pretty good, but any sat nav is only as good as the information it has, so if a tiny lane is shown as a B Road, or a low bridge is not recorded, the sat nav will still suggest taking the route. Always add a check of the route and a dose of common sense! Yes the Caravan and Motorhome Club has POI files on their website but they're built in to the Avtex Tourer Two.
FOLLOWED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS BUT I DON'T HAVE A CUSTOM POI UNDER FAVOURITES
You might have a different sat nav, I have the Avtex Tourer Two, but have you checked there's not a "Custom POI" option under "Favourite", maybe tap on the down arrow?
How do you fix your garmin / avtex satnav when on the road
I use the Garmin Automotive Portable Friction Mount
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Bob looking at your satnav very interested buying one for example my satnav tells me to to take B road troutbeck which i didnt. Does this satnav take you straight to campsite like troutbeck Or do you still need to follow instructions on motorhome and camping site. Regards rolf marivel baby ayesha and chance staffi
You still need to read the instructions on the club website to make sure what roads you should avoid as there may local reasons. Any sat nav only knows where something is and if the roads and restrictions allow you to get there. Have a look at my videos on the sat nav. Avtex Tourer Two: ruclips.net/p/PLUi3rqw12j2oWhbgAQxjz34OYOKubjqsu
Hi just watched your video, wonder if you could help me, when I click on Persoanalise I don’t have the option for custom poi, would you know how I can find it?
Someone else asked that, do you have an Avtex Tourer Two? Your's maybe different.
I actually have a Garmin 770 but the operating system looks identical
@@tonygifford2370 must have been set up differently. Does it have an 'add shortcut".
Crikey Bob, I hope you didn't edit all those csv files manually. Wouldn't Search & Replace have done it quicker? I also wanted to change the bmp image files on my Tom-tom for the club image but it wouldn't let me. Do you have the Club images on yours? Great info though.
Yes but search and replace what, all different postcodes and telephone numbers, different lengths. Yes, I downloaded the bmp files that's the icons.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo So I think you had a '>' in a lot of them and then address and telephone numbers. Get search and replace to replace '>*' with '.' So * means any text. Therefore when it finds '>the Avenue, Southampton' it will replace it with a full stop. Or in your particular example use search '>*' and replace with 'CCC'. (ignoring the ')
Yes, thanks, you can get rid of the > and text afterwards, but it still leaves you with the postcode. Use of the excel replace function would help if the addresses were all the same length. I think Jenny could do it with a database, but it only takes ten minutes to edit the file manually, anyway.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Just had a brainwave. Replace everything in that column with "your destination". That is what Mrs sat nag will then say. Boom.
@@BentleyOnTour 😂👍
Very interesting but no idea what you are doing