Is anyone using a carpuride 702 on their teneree 700? I am contemplating getting one, if you have one, would you recommend it? Does it fit with the stock wind shield?

 

Cheers in advance 

41 minutes ago, nvdwater said:

Is anyone using a carpuride 702 on their teneree 700? I am contemplating getting one, if you have one, would you recommend it? Does it fit with the stock wind shield?

 

Cheers in advance 

 

 

I haven't had any issues with the unit itself - it works well and I have access to my navigating software (Gaia and Google Maps ) front and center/in my face!  The RAM ball mount setup gives me the required stand-off from the windshield, but is probably not the best solution for really rocky terrain as the bouncing causes the unit to start drooping/sagging - it's so close to the windshield you cant really get a good grip on the knob to tighten it sufficiently.  What I did to alleviate this - somewhat - is to use cut-off  finger tips from some nitrile gloves wrapped around the balls to provide more friction and firm things up.  I take the windshield off, slip the snipped off finger-tips of the nitrile gloves over the balls, position everything where I want it, and then crank down on the knob while I have unrestricted access to it, and then replace the wind shield.  For road only use it's not an issue, but in fast, rocky terrain, with my set-up, I've had some sagging issues.

 

Look at the first link in my original post for where I got the Carpuride idea from - that mount looks pretty solid, but I'm pretty sure that will limit you to the 5" version.

 

If you come up with a better mounting option, please share. 

 

Edited June 24, 20241 yr by SXXP

10 hours ago, SXXP said:

I haven't had any issues with the unit itself - it works well and I have access to my navigating software (Gaia and Google Maps ) front and center/in my face!  The RAM ball mount setup gives me the required stand-off from the windshield, but is probably not the best solution for really rocky terrain as the bouncing causes the unit to start drooping/sagging - it's so close to the windshield you cant really get a good grip on the knob to tighten it sufficiently.  What I did to alleviate this - somewhat - is to use cut-off  finger tips from some nitrile gloves wrapped around the balls to provide more friction and firm things up.  I take the windshield off, slip the snipped off finger-tips of the nitrile gloves over the balls, position everything where I want it, and then crank down on the knob while I have unrestricted access to it, and then replace the wind shield.  For road only use it's not an issue, but in fast, rocky terrain, with my set-up, I've had some sagging issues.

 

Look at the first link in my original post for where I got the Carpuride idea from - that mount looks pretty solid, but I'm pretty sure that will limit you to the 5" version.

 

If you come up with a better mounting option, please share. 

 

Thanks, which navigation app do you use for offroad? I've found locus map to work well, but im unsure if it works with android auto..

7 hours ago, nvdwater said:

Thanks, which navigation app do you use for offroad? I've found locus map to work well, but im unsure if it works with android auto..

 

Hiking Trail Maps, Ski Touring, 4x4 Offroad App | Gaia GPS

 

8 hours ago, nvdwater said:

 I've found locus map to work well, but im unsure if it works with android auto..

 

 

If you like, I can download Locus Map to my phone this evening when I get home and see if it pops up on the Carpuride screen? 

Edited June 25, 20241 yr by SXXP

16 minutes ago, SXXP said:

 

 

If you like, I can download Locus Map to my phone this evening when I get home and see if it pops up on the Carpuride screen? 

That would be awesome! Thanks

10 hours ago, nvdwater said:

That would be awesome! Thanks

 

Unfortunately, after downloading Locus Map to my phone, it doesn't appear  as a selectable option on the Carpuride screen once Android Auto is launched.  A quick Google search indicates it's not compatible with AA.

 

Here's how Gaia (my nav app) appears as an  AA compatible app on the Carpuride screen:

 

And once selected and launched looks like this:

Edited June 26, 20241 yr by SXXP

Has anyone else any experience 

I can get the w702 pro for £150 - Ido have a TT550 but intrigued by this- wondering how well it would fit on the nav bar with a standard screen 

I have recently picked up the 5” Chinese version of this unit.  
It works best with the supplied stylus for initialisation of helmet comms.  Unit links up to my lexin G16 helmet comms quick and clearly.  Finger control works, but the stylus works better!

I run a hard wire line to my phone for the CarPlay end of it, which also supplies charging power to the phone.  Plan now is to keep my not waterproof phone securely planted in the tank bag.  The CarPlay screen seems pretty clear in sunlight, navigation is through Gaia, Backroads Map Book or Apple maps.