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Garmin Map Update Coming?
- Thread starter exgman
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Emoto
New member
Thanks for letting us know! 
There are usually several updates a year, so I wouldn't be surprised if there were a new one coming.
One thing I have found about updated map sets is that if I want to re-use one of my old saved routes that was built on a prior map set, it is a good idea to open the route in BaseCamp with the new map set and let it recalculate on the new maps. Then push the route to the GPS. Otherwise, when on the GPS, you go to fire up the old route and it doesn't match the maps and the GPS wants to recalculate, which can lead to all kinds of unfortunate things.
There are usually several updates a year, so I wouldn't be surprised if there were a new one coming.
One thing I have found about updated map sets is that if I want to re-use one of my old saved routes that was built on a prior map set, it is a good idea to open the route in BaseCamp with the new map set and let it recalculate on the new maps. Then push the route to the GPS. Otherwise, when on the GPS, you go to fire up the old route and it doesn't match the maps and the GPS wants to recalculate, which can lead to all kinds of unfortunate things.
Emoto
New member
Perhaps some year (they have had many) they will change backroad colors from white to brown. White on a light background is not one of their better ideas.
Are you aware of the different map themes you can choose on the GPS itself? Those may help you. I like the "ostereich"(sp?) one myself, but YMMV.
lee
Debbie's Servant
Map updates are every 3 months.
If a Garmin Express update is needed, this is done before the map update starts.
cabnfvr
Member
Yes, but didn't see one that helped. I'll try the ostereich. Thanks. (BTW, using night mode all the time works but for some unexplainable reason I want the screen to change at sunrise and sunset. I guess I have Goldilocks Syndrome.)
Emoto
New member
2018.2 was the last update. It came out some months ago, I can't recall exactly when.
exgman
Active member
2018.10 arrived in mid-January, and 2018.20 arrived in Mid-May. Looks like every four months, which should make the next one due in Mid-September.
