All UTV's lowrance hds5

[rappy60guy]

does anyone know how well a hds5m works for offroad use ??? its a marine gps ? anyone use one ??

 

[cwspfx]

I am running the 7 ... love it ... once you figure out how it works!

 

[rappy60guy]

i guess i was concerned of it being a marine

 

[cwspfx]

the mapping software sucks ... cause there is none now .... it is the off road GPS of choice for allot of the big boys ...

and you can add Sirus XM to any of HDS ... if that maters to you

 

[JoeyD23]

A lot of people have gone away from the HDS5 for off road. While the HD units are great GPS they are not really that great in anything smaller than a 7-10". The 5" screen is really hard to read. I would recommend looming at the Lowrance Baja Elite 5M. It's a solid unit made for marine and off road use. It has an intrn antenna and also comes with an external remote mount puck style antenna. I highly recommend it.

 

[rappy60guy]

cool thanks joey...i have this one in my hand didnt know if i should use it or pawn it off!!..ill upgrade!!

 

[BiggJim]

For desert racing I would go larger...but for recreation use I think the 5" is fine. I am running the prior unit in my r1 rhino.

 

[rappy60guy]

most of my concerns guys was the fact that this is a M model....originally designed for marine use ........stick it in my boat ?? lol but i have heard they can be used on land too but wanted someone elses take on that

 

[rappy60guy]

good info papa bear this one came from pci ill need to see if they already did anything to this one