anyone got experience with a Wayfinder compass?

[matt2wheels]

They look pretty slick to me, especially the new 7500. Does even more than the factory EVIC/OTIS...better compass, atomic clock, temp, etc. etc.. Anyone ever tried one out? For $130 seems like a bargain. If you don't have a clue what I'm talking about here's their website:

www.wayfindercompass.com (you never would have guessed THAT would you!)

mf

 

[hootal]

Sounds to good to be true........So it probably is!

 

[Phil T]

I am looking at the Wayfinder also. I have a new 2006 Sport with the off road package. If anyone has experience with these let us know. Also where and how you mount it.

 

[hootal]

Click on mfj. link and go to get manual and download pdf file, will explain all................hoot

 

[Phil T]

FYI,

I picked up a Wayfinder V7000 at Camping World today. Cost was $99.00.

The install was very easy. I mounted it on the windshield near the left dash speaker grill. I ran the tempiture sensor through the fusebox, under the windshield molding and into the opening where the hood hinges go. Then along the inner fender and into the grill.

If I keep it, I may want to hardwire it into the fuse box.

I will give an update after I have used it a few days.

 

[Phil T]

After a week with the Wayfinder I do think I will keep it. It is a lot cheaper then the factory $400.00 information center and all it is missing is MPG.

I put the outdoor temp sensor behind the grill but notice the readings are way off when I park in the sun. I may need to try a different location.
Where is the factory sensor located?

The altimeter seems to vary a lot. I guess this is due to barometer changes. Do most altimeters act this way?

 

[matt2wheels]

Yeah that's normal for any altimeter...they have to be reset every time you start out, either by setting the altitude to a known value or the barometric pressure to a known value.

The stock air temp sensor is in front of the radiator. I think it's normal for them to be off when you park in the sun--my dad's Chevy pickup sometimes gets up to the 120's in the summer here. It's hot but not THAT hot.

I really like the 7500...and I have a birthday coming up...

mf