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Here we go: Format an 8gb sd card and make a new directory called Garmin. Plug your satnav into the computer and open it as a drive on your computer where you’ll find a .xml file. This file contains the zumo’s identity and current situation. Copy that .xml file to the Garmin directory on the SD card...

Have you tried cloning the 550 identity onto an 8gb SD card and opening the card in Garmin Express and then see what updates are offered?

I use nothing but Mapsource as I find Basecamp as user friendly as a rattlesnake and I have a Zumo 550 so no problem. I can transfer routes and waypoints from Mapsource to my other garmin devices by first sending the routes and waypoints to an SD card. Then with the receiving garmin device turned of...

Yes, I’ve got GPX files which I’ll upload from my laptop. If you think it’s best I’ll start a new thread entitled “Yorkshire Dales”?

Yes, we have some tremendous roads and many are in pristine condition due to the Tour de France and the Tour de Yorkshire and the fact that the milk tankers have to be able to get to some remote locations. Some of my favourite stretches are: Pately Bridge to Masham via Lofthouse and Leighton Resevoi...

Hi, Many thanks for that. I've scoured the Internet here in the UK but can't find a genuine Garmin Map product except from Mr Garmin himself. As I've already got a Zumo 550 and other car Garmins with Lifetime Mapping, some of which purchased new for the same price as he's asking for a Lifetime updat...

Hi All, I'm new to this group but I was a member of the previous version. I have the good fortune to live on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with instant access to mile upon mile of good, quiet roads and excellent scenery; it's a biker's paradise. I'm the wrong side of 75 but, at the moment, still o...

Hello to all. I used to be a member of the older forum but I see that is now defunct so I've re-registered here and It's good to see that it's full of lively and informative discussion. I've owned a Zumo 550 for many years and bought the Lifetime Mapping feature in the days when new maps would fit d...