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GN2ZDGS · 11-30-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarBoy

I wanted the same solution (using iPad for directions / mapping) last year. So i started my research. and i found out that the iPad Wifi-Only model does not have a GPS chipset. The GPS chip is built into the CellularChipset on the Cellular-Wifi model(s). when you use an iPad with WifiOnly and perform mapping/ routing, is uses ASSISTED GPS which uses the known location of MAC addresses of known wifi locations. So its Wifi based mapping, not GPS based.

So i tried connecting to my Verizon MiFi hotspot, and it DID sorta mapping / directions while driving, but was WAY delayed on responding while driving. I ended up buying an older iPad, with Cellular and Wifi, JUST to mount on the dash for mapping / routing.. and works perfect.
I used to use Navigon, but have completely switched to Co-Pilot for the RV height option, as others have stated. it hasn't failed me yet, and we've been very pleased.
I just sold my older Cell+Wifi iPad, and will be getting the new iPad Mini 4 (Cell+WiFi)From Santa, as i am told

Good Luck in your solution Trish. I'e always gotten great advice from the folks in this forum. I'm sure one will work well for you.
-mike

I'm aware of the iPad Wifi only 'issue'. I have the Cellular / Wifi model with GPS

Think I"m good to go

gmpartsvet · 11-30-2015, 10:34 PM

We have both Copilot and Rand Mcnally on our wifi only iPad and use a bad elf for Bluetooth GPS. They are both good apps. I prefer the RM because it seems easier to pan in and out and switch views, etc. while driving. Like others have mentioned no updates have been issued in well over a year for the Rand and today I saw a camping world flier advertising an 8" android tablet with a number of Rand apps loaded into it including the RVND app we've been talking about. I wonder if they were waiting to release this and now they will release an update for us or if they will not support the one we have? I believe the price was $499.

vettenuts · 12-01-2015, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GN2ZDGS

I'm aware of the iPad Wifi only 'issue'. I have the Cellular / Wifi model with GPS

Think I"m good to go

I didn't go this way because some areas have no cell service. The Bad Elf eliminates this issue.

newmarpusher · 12-01-2015, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GN2ZDGS

I'm aware of the iPad Wifi only 'issue'. I have the Cellular / Wifi model with GPS

Think I"m good to go

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Originally Posted by vettenuts

I didn't go this way because some areas have no cell service. The Bad Elf eliminates this issue.

As does the use of a cellular/WIFI iPad. On the Cellular/WIFI model, and ONLY on the Cellular/WIFI mode, there is a full fledged GPS chip. A Software App such as CoPilot that loads all of it's maps on the device, does not use cellular and operates in an identical manner to a normal stand alone GPS unit.

vettenuts · 12-02-2015, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by newmarpusher

As does the use of a cellular/WIFI iPad. On the Cellular/WIFI model, and ONLY on the Cellular/WIFI mode, there is a full fledged GPS chip. A Software App such as CoPilot that loads all of it's maps on the device, does not use cellular and operates in an identical manner to a normal stand alone GPS unit.

Wasn't aware of that, thanks.