Garmin Zumo 396 Unboxing and brief demonstration

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5 жыл бұрын

Just a quick demo of the new Zumo 396.
This video has been uploaded for use on my website. If you want to learn more about this project/trip please go to somesortofroadtrip.com/

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@fightinflounder9340 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the overview. Just purchased one from amazon and it will arrive tomorrow. Hope the installation will be easy (the wiring)

@Porsche996driver 3 жыл бұрын

5:15 that’s what I was looking for - to scale the size of this unit and 4.3” screen. Looks like perfect size, thanks.

@TheDoronle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man loved your vdo, very helpful

@schnittan 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I plan on buying one of these for navigation during longer bicycle rides, and i won't be able to use the intended power cable to charge the unit through. Will the unit be charged if I hook it up to my power bank through the mini USB?

@TourmotoDesign 5 жыл бұрын

Stefan Vahlgren it will. Charging through the mini USB port puts the unit in “automotive mode” . Not really sure what’s different about that other than it forces the directions to play through the onboard speaker instead of over Bluetooth.

@JCrozier1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this unboxing video. It's exactly what I was hoping for. This unit has that obviously been out for a long time. As a new purchaser, would you buy this one or pick one of the slightly newer versions that they put out? They don't cost too much more, but are they worth the extra money? Thanks.

@TourmotoDesign 3 жыл бұрын

I HIGHLY recommend their newest unit. The Zumo XT. I made a review series of the Zumo XT and after using for a year now I can say that it is far superior to the 396

@JCrozier1 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this one on GPS City for 229 shipped. So cheap compared to some of the other units out there.

@HarleyGurl114 Жыл бұрын

Wow I just ordered this so it is on the way - I exchanged it from the first one I ordered it was the Zumo XT which was a little large for my liking. This was a great video n what to expect from this model. Thank you

@TourmotoDesign Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m glad it was helpful for you. I’ve moved on to the Zumo xt since making this video and it was a good upgrade but the 396 is still a great device. Ride safe!

@HarleyGurl114 Жыл бұрын

@@TourmotoDesign Yes that XT is amazing!! Just too big for me and It has so many features I will never use!!! Thank you again for your help!

@snatr Жыл бұрын

@@HarleyGurl114 It's been a couple of months now... Do you regret sending back the XT?

@HarleyGurl114 Жыл бұрын

@@snatr hey there thank you for reaching out, we had a long winter here, I am about to try it out this weekend!!!! A new riding season has begun!!! Thank you for your tips I have it all set up and ready to go!!! I will let you know how it works for me!

@VinylTherapy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. How long does the battery last before needing to be charged?

@TourmotoDesign 2 жыл бұрын

I only really use the battery when it’s off the bike setting up Bluetooth or map settings so I’ve never really relied on the battery for long.

@wrrobb 3 жыл бұрын

Can you load music onto the device, transmit via blue tooth to a receiver for playback through your motorcycles stereo system? (blue tooth receiver connected to AUX input)

@TourmotoDesign 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can store music on the SD card and play it over bluetooth

@jynx-vu2zc 3 жыл бұрын

can the cable be connected directly to the garmin, or do you have to use the cradle ? I have a universal mount that I prefer to use

@illduitmyself Ай бұрын

Yea has mini usb plug

@BenalRida 5 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to connect the Garmin via USB cable to a USB socket on your bike? Meaning is there a USD socket on the Garmin and if so can you still access it when it is mounted in the cradle?

@TourmotoDesign 5 жыл бұрын

there is a mini usb port on the back of the unit but it will not work to charge. its only meant for data and if you plug a cord into it the unit goes into data transfer mode making it useless as a gps.

@ShawnKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

@@TourmotoDesign That's half true. If you buy a mini-USB *charge* cable (as opposed to a data cable), it will power the unit without going into data transfer mode.

@TourmotoDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Kitchen hey that’s a great point! BUT it won’t be water resistant with that port open all the time. Probably best to run the power wires on the bike and use the usb cable if you have it mounted in a car.

@ShawnKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

@@TourmotoDesign Agreed. I was responding to your point about the unit going into data mode and being unusable as a GPS.

@mattsnip 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I have the same model but it's edges are curvier. I'm wondering if you have the newer WiFi model or is it the same as mine? I haven't watched to the end yet so apologies if this has been answered.

@TourmotoDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this has wifi for map and software updates. I think the model you have must the Zumo 395. That one didn’t have wifi and was curvy. I made this video a few years ago and I have since upgraded to the Zumo xt and it is so much better than the 396. I would highly recommend it over this model. Or just keep what you’ve got.

@pjmtts 5 жыл бұрын

I think it’s supposed to come with the fuse in-line with the harness . It wouldn’t make sense to have you guess what rating fuse to use.

@ShawnKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

The power requirements are printed right on the transformer. If people would only take the time to read...

@D.E.X 3 жыл бұрын

You missed putting the waterproof cover for the mount thru the hole before mounting the ball. Did the same thing.

@cdubbleyoo 7 ай бұрын

how low would the price have to be on the 396 for you to consider it a good by in 2023/24?

@TourmotoDesign 7 ай бұрын

Well, the Zumo xt is 399 new now and can be found for 200 used. And considering how much I dislike the 396 compared to the xt……I wouldn’t spend more than 100 on a 396.

@iamcaferacer 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use this in portrait?

@TourmotoDesign 4 жыл бұрын

iamcaferacer yes. I forgot to mention that in the video

@geraldscott4302 24 күн бұрын

Unlike the Garmin Nuvi, you cannot connect this to a USB port on your computer and it will turn on.

@matthewbarger4592 3 жыл бұрын

can you see it in direct sunlight?

@TourmotoDesign 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is usable in direct sunlight. The screen on the new zumo xt is unbelievably better than the 396 but the 396 is still pretty good in sunlight.

@jsharp7103 4 жыл бұрын

If you would have read the directions you would have know to put the contact cover through the base plate before attaching it, I saw it dangling down there, can't cover the contacts that way, but you can remove the base plate and put it through.

@TourmotoDesign 4 жыл бұрын

J Sharp yeah I realized that after filming.

@ShawnKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

What is this "read the directions" of which you speak? As an American, I am unaware of this concept.

@TourmotoDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Kitchen I know right. mr fancy pants over there.....reading directions. “I was elected to LEAD not to READ!”

@Joez86 4 жыл бұрын

No cigarette lighter power plug? :/

@ShawnKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Motorcycle-specific GPS designed to be used with the motorcycle-specific mount, which is hardwired to a motorcycle's electrical system. If you want a cigarette lighter power plug, buy one of the cheaper car GPS units.

@matthewbarger4592 3 жыл бұрын

why in the hell dont they come with a fuse?

@TourmotoDesign 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same exact thing when I first got mine. Then I found out that the small box on the wire is a self resetting circuit breaker....so it functions just like a fuse but you don’t have to replace anything if it pops.

@chauffeurmarco 4 жыл бұрын

Some review say that the screen is not very bright under the sun

@TourmotoDesign 4 жыл бұрын

That’s true. That’s the main reason I upgraded to the new Zumo xt

@golf1diesel 3 жыл бұрын

@@TourmotoDesign any thoughts? Zumo xt vs rider 550 vs garmin 595lm?

@TourmotoDesign 3 жыл бұрын

@@golf1diesel I don’t have experience with the 595 or the rider 550. I do know that the 396 is similar to the 590/595 and I was not very impressed with the 396.

@golf1diesel 3 жыл бұрын

@@TourmotoDesign ok..how is the zumo xt so far? Do you think it's worth the hefty price tag?

@TourmotoDesign 3 жыл бұрын

@@golf1diesel I do! It’s light years ahead of the 396. I used to only put my gps on the bike for long trips cause it was so problematic that I wasn’t going to deal with it every day. But now I just leave it on all the time. It just works. The screen is the biggest improvement but the xt this also much faster than the 396 and I like the music display better.

@motocamping333 10 ай бұрын

Bought this everytime I put in destination it goes of 300 of junk

@redhytech Жыл бұрын

Don't get one. This damn thing will have you going weird places for no reason. Even if you plot out a route. It will have you go down a road 200 yards and turn around. It will havr you go down people's driveways, cut acros their yard and get back on the same riad you were on. And if you miss a point(tracking point) it stops giving directions until you go back ana hit that point.