Adding Trail .gpx files to Infotainment System?

[KY Rattler]

Hi all,

First time poster, so please forgive if I didn't scroll through all 127 Tech posts to find this.

I was curious if anyone has been able to, or knows a work-around on how to add .gpx trail data to the navigation system. With limited windshield, I don't want to clutter it up with my cellphone. Matter of fact, the fewer cords and loose items in the cab, the better IMO.

The infotainment system is such a great tool, that it'd be a shame not to be able to utilize it in this way.

Thanks!

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[BDinTX]

Hey Chris, welcome aboard. I’m not aware of a way to use those files with the built in nav system. I think most of us use Gaia or Onyx with carplay.

These phone holders work pretty well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0969G1HVR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[r.stevens]

Right there with you on the fewer the items. Last year was my first time in Moab and the crap rolling around in the back of the Jeep was annoying. Next time only what is needed will be in there and strapped down as well.

Same for the cockpit.

And sorry, I don’t know much about the infotainment system. I’m looking at purchasing the Garmin Off Road GPS unit which will be kind of large up there on the dash or suctioned-cupped to the window.

 

[MrGneissGuy]

I don't believe there is a way to do that with the built in Navigation system. However, as was stated above, Gaia GPS works with Android Auto and CarPlay, so you plug in your phone and run Gaia on the infotainment screen.

I have android, so I can't talk about CarPlay as much. But I currently use Motorola's MA1 Wireless Android Auto adapter, which I like quite a bit. With that, you get Android Auto but can keep your phone in your pocket if you want: no cords or loose items. There are wireless CarPlay adapters for iPhone users as well, but I cannot advise as to which are good and not.

Before I got that, I plugged my phone into USB 1 with a short cable, placed it in between the shifter and transfer case lever, and used Android Auto. Not exactly cable free, but pretty unobtrusive nevertheless.

I do like the user interface and some of the features with the stock navigation, but the navigation apps with Android Auto (Google Maps, Waze, Gaia, etc.) are always more current/accurate and don't require spending ~$100 for updates.

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