I would be interested in hearing any views on the above gps. I have used the Hema explorer app but I really want a stand alone off road gps - currently I am leaning towards the VMS which is roughly $100 cheaper than the Hema
thanks
Buffer67 said
08:58 PM Aug 25, 2016
Hi, i have a VMS and i don't think there is any real difference in the mapping, but the after sales service and map up dates on the VMS needs some work. Very poor, slow and difficult to get done. I have been having trouble with the mapping card, hopefully all good know, but i am considering the change to HEMA.
Happy Travels
Explorer said
09:25 PM Aug 25, 2016
The only problems that I have had with my Hema has been "user" generated. The staff at Hema have been 100% in helping me through out.
Mike.
Peter_n_Margaret said
09:52 PM Aug 25, 2016
HEMA is a great Australian company (based in Brisbane). They export their mapping products.
We need mobs like this.
Cheers,
Peter
Bruce and Bev said
10:11 PM Aug 25, 2016
I have a Hema 7 and find their support to be quick and helpful. The system can be a bit complicated at times with certain features, but the support guy (who also designed and "made" the Hema is very patient and will explain it simply for dummies like me to understand and fix/install
macka17 said
10:17 PM Aug 25, 2016
I've got a Garmin GPS 6in screen with Mud. maps and Topographics.
Plus Samsung 10in Tablet.
There are a LOT of maps on net nowadays, even free.
Hema maps probably fit too.
Pradokakadudavid said
10:48 PM Aug 25, 2016
Hi.
I have a Hema 7 Navigator and have to say that it is bloody complicated to learn how to use. I wrote my own manual as the one supplied was worse than useless. Happy to share it if this is possible on this site. You have to keep using it to remember how to and the 4 wheel drive section is far more difficult to use than the normal road GPS section. Why do they have to make things so damn hard to use? (PS: I am no IT moron either).
Ger08 said
12:28 AM Aug 26, 2016
Thanks for all the responses - it seems to be a common thread that the Hema is extremely complicated to use. I had been told by a number friends that it was aweful to learn how to use it - just hoping the VMS is a bit easier
macka17 said
01:09 PM Aug 26, 2016
You got a Tablet.
Download a free copy of MUDMAPS and try them first.Then pay for full version if happy.
There are a few free ones too that are good.
Hema do a trial mapping too. I believe.
I can't see the point of buying the unit as well if you already have a Tablet. large GPS.
Tony Bev said
01:22 PM Aug 26, 2016
Pradokakadudavid wrote:
Hi.
I have a Hema 7 Navigator and have to say that it is bloody complicated to learn how to use. I wrote my own manual as the one supplied was worse than useless. Happy to share it if this is possible on this site. You have to keep using it to remember how to and the 4 wheel drive section is far more difficult to use than the normal road GPS section. Why do they have to make things so damn hard to use? (PS: I am no IT moron either).
Hello Pradokakadudavid
I would just like to say, welcome to the forum
Although I am not an off roader, and have no use for fine detail maps I do thank you for your offer of supplying your manual, to any who wish to use it
Peter_n_Margaret said
03:31 PM Aug 26, 2016
HN7 comes complete with Camps Australia Wide (camp sites and caravan parks, complete with pictures) all pre installed.
hi all
I would be interested in hearing any views on the above gps. I have used the Hema explorer app but I really want a stand alone off road gps - currently I am leaning towards the VMS which is roughly $100 cheaper than the Hema
thanks
Happy Travels
The only problems that I have had with my Hema has been "user" generated. The staff at Hema have been 100% in helping me through out.
Mike.
We need mobs like this.
Cheers,
Peter
Plus Samsung 10in Tablet.
There are a LOT of maps on net nowadays, even free.
Hema maps probably fit too.
Hi.
I have a Hema 7 Navigator and have to say that it is bloody complicated to learn how to use. I wrote my own manual as the one supplied was worse than useless. Happy to share it if this is possible on this site. You have to keep using it to remember how to and the 4 wheel drive section is far more difficult to use than the normal road GPS section. Why do they have to make things so damn hard to use? (PS: I am no IT moron either).
Download a free copy of MUDMAPS and try them first.Then pay for full version if happy.
There are a few free ones too that are good.
Hema do a trial mapping too. I believe.
I can't see the point of buying the unit as well if you already have a Tablet. large GPS.
Hello Pradokakadudavid
I would just like to say, welcome to the forum
Although I am not an off roader, and have no use for fine detail maps
I do thank you for your offer of supplying your manual, to any who wish to use it
Cheers,
Peter