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    How to Install Basecamp and Install the RG Free Map

    It has become obvious that we all need to start using basecamp, because it is way easier for newbies to install (no need for training Center, Gstart or what not, that is associated with Mapsource), but also it is more compatible with the latest Garmin units (Mapsource is now unsupported by Garmin).

    Attached is a PDF file for download for newbies to use as a guide on how to install Basecamp and the RG freemap. This is to get you started. I will try to see if I can also post a guide on how to upload the RG freemap onto your Garmin Unit.

    But to all newbies, please keep in mind, although you are getting the RG Freemap V2 for free, and it is quite a substantial map in terms of coverage, it is not the latest version. We highly recommend you to not only install the RG freemap, but also the latest Demo map http://roadguide.ph/forums/showthrea...atest-Demo-Map for a sneak peek of what you could have (Don't install it on your unit, it will not work). Installing the Demo map is also the first step in learning how to become a contributor, so that you can be eligible to download and use the contributor map.

    If you have questions on the steps in the PDF, please do not PM me, but post in this thread, you can get more support by posting here than by messaging one member.
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    This is the Text version of the PDF file for those who might not want to download. It is really straightforward:

    1. Download Basecamp installation files from here:
    http://www.garmin.com/en-US/shop/downloads/basecamp

    *Make sure you read the minimum systems requirements.
    ** Mac users can visit Install RG Map in Basecamp in MAC after you install basecamp.

    2. Install Basecamp by clicking on the installation file and following the instructions.

    3. After Basecamp is installed, install the RG Free Map from here: RG Free Map


    4. An RG Guru has already made a post on how to install the RG Freemap to your Garmin Unit.

    Please click on the link: How to Connect your GPS to Basecamp and how to install the RG Freemap to your unit.

    Here is a Link to the "Ultimate guide to using Basecamp" by the same RG Guru in PDF: Ultimate Basecamp Guide PDF
    Last edited by arvin555; 05-09-2015, 21:00.

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      #3
      Many Thanks Arvin for the detailed instruction, i installed everything so smoothly

      Tomorrow i will try to learn how to contribute

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        #4
        Success!

        Thank .you all for showing how to install the PH map on my Nuvi 65 that was purchased in the US. Now I need to test for accuracy and will share the results later on.

        More power!

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