VMS GPS Units

Peter

You can now get a 5" GPS on ebay for around $200. These will do all thatthe VMS systems will do. Here's a link to one I found just now: GPS on Ebay I use a 4.3" one that I got last year and it runs the Hema (and other) maps on Oziexplorer. The advantage of the VMS unit I guess is that it comes all setup.

Cheers

Peter

Hi Peter
I've had a VMS Touring 500 unit with reverse camera now for about 4 weeks,so far so good,I.m still learing and experimenting with it, the GPS seems to work well and is user friendly ready to use straight out of the box.The topo maps are fairly detailed and easy to access via the touch screen.As far as the rear camera goes I find it difficult to judge the distances on screen but you do get a good rear view.I mainly use it as a rear mirror in a ute wher rear vision is
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Camera installation is also simple.
Cheers
Frank

Hi Peter,

I have a 200 and replaced the standard radio with a Polaris unit, very similar to the VMS. If budget is not an issue, the VMS radio replacement is the way to go IMHO. You get a "factory" looking dash, no windscreen suction cap holders for prying eyes and a whole lot of extras (bluetooth for phone with full phonebook, multiple reverse cameras, GPS nav + Oziexplorer, DVD player, Ipod player etc...).

After having dashboard mounted GPS for years, its great to get out of the vehicle and not have to remove the GPS out of sight (lost one to a break-in before). And having a reverse camera is great, can finally hook up my Treg hitch by myself :)

Cheers

Captain

Peter,

I'm not sure what State you are in so this may or may not help.

I just had a Kenwood unit installed in my LC200. It is the DNX7340BTNAV.

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It comes with the Garmin street nav built in. I had mine fitted by Brian Wallis at Autotainment in Burswood in Perth. If required, he can instal OziExplorer with the full set of Hema maps on it, touch screen, the whole works. But to do this you lose the Garmin street nav and get an alternative (which is OK I believe but I specifically wanted the Garmin street nav so I declined this option). The Bluetooth is great, full phonebook. IPOD connection and control. DVD player.

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Here you can also see where I placed my UHF and my Scangauge.

By the way, the woodgrain was installed by my local Signs & Stripes man. I really like it.