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I mounted the unit in my 2016 RZR 900 Trail side-by-side. I did have to make extra brackets because I mounted it covering part of the open center glove box. I found the installation is perfect for visibility by both driver and passenger.
The unit is designed for marine applications, and does everything from fish finding to driving the boat, as well as radar, sonar, depth, water temp, etc. If I wanted to use this on a boat, I would have rated it at 5 stars. However, for off roading, it's a little difficult. I did purchase an area map (for Johnson Valley OHV in California). The map contains satellite images so you can see trails, most of which are unnamed. However, you can set a route using waypoints, but you will not have information about the difficulty level. I did have to turn around sometimes, because the trails were above this side-by-side's capabilities, but I was able to find alternate paths by using the satellite image. I always knew where I was, and didn't get lost.
Prior to using the Lowrance, I had tried the Magellan TRX7 which was a top editor's choice on many articles. I hated it, it wasn't intuitive, and unreliable when out of cell tower areas. Last time I used it, we were lost in canyons 10 miles back, sun was getting ready to set, no cell phone to call. It's now for sale.
After the Magellan, I bought a 7-inch tablet with built in GPS. Different apps all yielded the same results, non-friendly, non-intuitive, and the last time we used it we were lost in another area for a couple of hours.
I finally figured I spend the big $$ to make sure we wouldn't get lost again. I was tired of the wife freaking out and threatening not to go out anymore. This unit is what the Pros use. I wish it was a little friendlier, or the documentation better. Everything is directed to marine use. Hardly any videos on the Internet about how to use it off road because it's one of the pricier units. However, I was never lost, and that's the point, isn't it?
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Bought this to run in my 95' Bronco. Not only will it be my GPS, but using the SonicHub I'll now have SirusXM & Pandora without burning through my phone data. Display is super easy to see/ work, plus the ability to mirror your tablet or phone as a 2nd display/ remote. PCI has top notch customer service & fast shipping.
E
Purchase and installed into my Baja bug. Came with everything I needed to install and installation was straight forward. Quick start up guide was useful but not completely accurate for this model. Overall great purchase experience and product.
B
Got a GPS fast as always and working great.
L
Purchased the HDS 7 for my new spped car, works great, iv run the Lowrance brand for many years on my offroad vehicles as well on my bass boats. You can't go wrong with Lowrance
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I was recommended by a friend of this place PCI. I wasn’t sure what to get for my application being that I only needed a unit for Off-roading and PCI staff walked me through it and man from start to finish , ALL their staff have been soo polite and professionals and not once did they rush me. I highly recommend this company.
r
Fantastic upgrade from the older units
Super sleek - love the new touch screen
J
Use of the external antenna is a must for car with metal roof. Mine usually shows 12 satellites with almost full strength.
e
Very nice GPS,
b
no problems . great product. the only problem is me. lots of functions and i dont use it enough to be familiar with them all
g
Very happy with my LOWRANCE 7
You can see what you payed for.
Also these guys have very fast shipping.
J
Awesome product
R
I've been using GAIA GPS on my iPad Mini 5, and also a Garmin Overlander, as my nav units in my UTV here in the Havasu area of AZ. I really like those units, but the Lowrance HDS-7 Live Baja setup is, IMO, on a whole 'nuther level. Those other devices update the location icon about once per second, whereas the HDS-7 is 10 times per second which is much more accurate. Here's my route creation process: I create a bunch of routes with GAIA GPS on my home computer using Google satellite imagery. I then import those route segments into Basecamp to manipulate the route segments into various full ride routes. I then convert those routes to tracks (in Basecamp) and then I export the tracks onto my computer's hard drive. I then copy those tracks onto a micro SD card that I have connected to my computer. I then insert that SD card into the HDS-7 and upload all of the tracks into the HDS's internal memory. Bingo! I can toggle on and off whichever tracks I want showing on the screen, and I can select different colors for different tracks. And of course, I gotta have nice hi-res satellite imagery on the screen, so I need to give a shout out to Steven Lutz at Rugged Routes for providing hi-res satellite imagery for Lowrance units (you can select whatever area you want and just pay for that area.....VERY cool!) He sends you a micro SD card with that imagery on it, and all ya gotta do is insert that card into the HDS, and bingo, you have hi-res satellite imagery with whichever tracks you want superimposed on that imagery. The HDS-7 Live unit, combined with the Point-1 external antenna (eg, the "puck") is the ultimate GPS setup IMO. It's super accurate! And you can have the normal "north up" view with the locator icon staying in the center of the screen as the imagery moves under it, or, if you prefer, you can select "heading up" and "look ahead" to give you more view of what's ahead of you on the trail. Sure, the HDS-7 Live Baja is pricier than other options, but if you want the best, this is it. There is a reason why UTV racers use Lowrance units. That 10 times per second update rate is awesome. I also have to give a shout out to PCI Radios. Their shipping was lightning fast (as usual!) And what's cool is, PCI includes a "cheat sheet" with each HDS purchase to help the user get the unit up and running. Very cool!
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the guys and produts are great
T
Still figuring some of it out BUT, it is excellent, seamless with the chip, easy install and it looks, feels durable and well built!
R
Customer service was excellent. I recommend pci race radios to everyone
J
Working great so far! I imported all of the western united states from open street map, into insight map creator, and now have very good detailed back country and BLM road maps. This unit is way fast! I can blow by cross roads at 70 mph, and its right on target. Also much more accurate than my garmin, good enough to zoom all the way in and set what lane you in! Only issue so far is that i cant get the icon arrow to use course, instead of heading, anyone know how to fix this?
V
Orders from PCI are always handled perfectly and with zero issues!
The HDS gps units are a huge upgrade from the older series that I replaced, money well spent!
R
Was on the fence about whether I order up the same Elite 7 I had on my old truck or trying this unit out... glad I paid extra and went with the new HDS-7 Live. Fast processor, beautiful colors, and super user friendly... not to mention it looks great in a Evil Manufacturing mount in the Gen 2 Raptor. I'm sure this unit will be just amazing as my old Elite 7 and hold up for many dusty years in the southwestern deserts and baja.
J
Great GPS for off road vehicle
L
Great
J
When it comes to our builds we only use the best available. This GPS is absolutely the gear of choice for our builds! User friendly, dependable and extremely accurate!
J
This is my 3rd Lawrence for off-road racing. Hands down worth the money. Touch screen is super responsive, remote is fully customizable, updates very fast with the additional gps antenna too. The 9” screen makes it super easy to see going through the rough sections.
A
Super easy to install and to use. will never get lost again!!
A
Had an HDS 5 for a few years, which worked fine. With the HDS 7 Live touch screen and the LR-1 remote we can drop way points and navigate screen much easier.
B
The Hds live was a real easy installation, screen is crystal clear, comes with everything needed to wire and get started. PCI and their team offer great customer service, their shipping and packaging is top notch. I will always recommend them to anyone for all communication gps and racing needs. Thanks for the great service and products