FAQs

1) What Garmin GPS do you recommend for me to use?

If you are a backroad explorer or trail enthusiast, we recommend the Oregon, Dakota, GPS Maps 62s series & Rhino 600+ Series. These support all functions of the Backroad GPS Maps. Handhelds are also better suited for recording multiple tracks and transferring tracks to and from your device to the computer.

If you spend more time in the city than the backcountry, we recommend the Nuvis. These support all functions of the Backroad GPS Maps. However, they only allow you to have one track log and will not receive tracks from a computer.

Keep in mind; you get what you pay for when it comes to GPS units. The more expensive units have better displays, draw faster, look better, have nicer colours and more options. To get the best use out of our map software we recommend you upgrade to the higher end models. For example, if you drive a lot you are best to use a Nuvi. They range from $100 to $400 and the difference is amazing. The more expensive models have many more features such as letting you adjust how the symbols and text sizes are, letting you turn things on and off the maps and a much better display screen…the same holds true with handhelds where the Oregon and now Montana series offer a lot more bells and whistles and are worth the extra price.

At Backrood Mapbooks, we strive to stay at the forefront of GPS map development ensuring that we bring you the most advanced map set we can. Remember we only create the map software and to get the most out of these advancements we are simply making suggestions here. We make no money off GPS unit sales.

2) Where do I find help with my Garmin GPS?

With so many different models and makes, it is almost impossible to answer all of your questions. A good starting place is the Garmin website itself. Here is a link to their on-line support page: Garmin Websites Supports Page.

3) How come I can not read the Backroad text in the Extras folder?

This is likely a software issue with your Garmin GPS.  Most units have updates that are available free of charge online.  Visit: Garmin's Webupdater to update your Garmin software.

4) List of Garmin GPS Series that the Backroad GPS Maps is compatible with:

Please check your product on Garmin's site to see if you have a SD/micro SD card slot.  IF you do not have an SD/micro SD card slot you will need to purchase the DVD version.  However, your unit needs to have at least 24MB of memory to be able to use our maps. Also we do not recommand any discontinued Garmin Unit (though our maps work on them, but you might lose some functionality).

5) Why can't MapSource™ receive tracks, waypoints and routes from the Oregon 550 series and Dakota series devices?

The following is Garmin's explanation for this question:
Garmin Forum's Answer
Garmin Support Page Answer