Anyone have experience with Garmin Quest?

vaccam · 02-24-2008, 10:22 PM

I am looking for low cost GPS for my Nomad. I found a refurbished Garmin Quest for $140 plus shipping. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this unit? It is supposed to be waterproof and "Motorcycle Friendly".

watchman · 02-25-2008, 11:39 AM

I have been looking at the same unit. A friend of mine has one and he is very pleased with it.

vaccam · 02-26-2008, 09:46 AM

There is a Quest and a Quest 2. The only diff I can determine is that the Quest 2 comes pre-loaded with the map software, where the Quest comes with the software to download.

waterman · 02-26-2008, 12:26 PM

vaccam,

I have been looking at the Quest also. The Quest 2 has solid state memory while the Quest has 115MB of memory.

nighthawk700 · 02-26-2008, 01:12 PM

I don't have experience with the Quest and Quest 2, but I do have experience with other Garmin models. I'll just focus on the preloaded maps vs. downloading maps. I have a Garmin III+ and a Garmin V, where you have to download the maps for various regions. Let me tell you, it's a PITA!!! If you are traveling more than, say 6 hours, you probably will run out of the detailed maps. What I used to do was load detailed maps of the destination only, or the destination and any key points in between that I was interested in, but this meant 1) Constantly loading/reloading maps, and 2) There were gaps that weren't covered. On the Garmin V at least, this did make a difference in the routing. And as I said, it's a pain.

I now have a Garmin 2730 with the full maps preloaded. (the other GPSs are for Geocaching use now) Now I only have to load things like waypoints, routes, etc. (if I want to, I could also do directly on the GPS). So, So SO much easier.

Unless you plan to stay in one basic area all the time, I really suggest getting a GPS (whether Quest 2 or some other) that is preloaded with the full set of maps for the US / Canada.

ccmjr77 · 02-26-2008, 05:59 PM

I have the quest.
I like it. it works great on the bike. It is rechargeable and will run 8+ hours without a recharge. I have not hardwired it because of the long battery life.

I have a RAM mount for my handle bar.

02-24-2008, 10:22 PM	#1
vaccam Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 218	Anyone have experience with Garmin Quest? I am looking for low cost GPS for my Nomad. I found a refurbished Garmin Quest for $140 plus shipping. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this unit? It is supposed to be waterproof and "Motorcycle Friendly". Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#2
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02-26-2008, 09:46 AM	#3
vaccam Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 218	Anyone have experience with Garmin Quest? There is a Quest and a Quest 2. The only diff I can determine is that the Quest 2 comes pre-loaded with the map software, where the Quest comes with the software to download.
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02-26-2008, 12:26 PM	#4
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Anyone have experience with Garmin Quest? vaccam, I have been looking at the Quest also. The Quest 2 has solid state memory while the Quest has 115MB of memory. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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02-26-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
nighthawk700 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farifax, VA Posts: 198	Anyone have experience with Garmin Quest? I don't have experience with the Quest and Quest 2, but I do have experience with other Garmin models. I'll just focus on the preloaded maps vs. downloading maps. I have a Garmin III+ and a Garmin V, where you have to download the maps for various regions. Let me tell you, it's a PITA!!! If you are traveling more than, say 6 hours, you probably will run out of the detailed maps. What I used to do was load detailed maps of the destination only, or the destination and any key points in between that I was interested in, but this meant 1) Constantly loading/reloading maps, and 2) There were gaps that weren't covered. On the Garmin V at least, this did make a difference in the routing. And as I said, it's a pain. I now have a Garmin 2730 with the full maps preloaded. (the other GPSs are for Geocaching use now) Now I only have to load things like waypoints, routes, etc. (if I want to, I could also do directly on the GPS). So, So SO much easier. Unless you plan to stay in one basic area all the time, I really suggest getting a GPS (whether Quest 2 or some other) that is preloaded with the full set of maps for the US / Canada. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-26-2008, 05:59 PM	#6
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Anyone have experience with Garmin Quest? I have the quest. I like it. it works great on the bike. It is rechargeable and will run 8+ hours without a recharge. I have not hardwired it because of the long battery life. I have a RAM mount for my handle bar. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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