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Many years ago I installed OSM maps to my ZUMO 660.. I downloaded the maps from the OSM site to my laptop using the instructions supplied, then used Mapinstall to transfer them to my 660. Basecamp didn't come into it. BaseCamp includes MapInstall so works exactly the same. What I'm saying is that I ...

Many years ago I installed OSM maps to my ZUMO 660..

I downloaded the maps from the OSM site to my laptop using the instructions supplied, then used Mapinstall to transfer them to my 660.

Basecamp didn't come into it.

I'm sure I read somewhere that Zumo 660s and Basecamp don't 'like' each other (perhaps a Garmin Notification).

I don't like Basecamp so use Mapsource without any problems on my 660.

Mapsource for me all day long..

BaseCamp comes up with ridiculous routes regardless of settings, also no ability to right click and view roads on Google Satellite view.

Been using it on all three of our Garmin units for years, Zumo 660, Garmin Camper, and my wife's little car one.

I use Mapsource for creating all my routes for my Zumo 660, (but Basecamp for my Camper 760 Nuvi unit).

The benefit of Mapsource is the ability to right click and view in Google Satellite Imagery on Google Maps, something sadly lacking with Basecamp.

I'm a long term user of a 660 and Mapsource, so probably no help to you, I just create routes and then drag it to where I want to go, works a treat. Don't need or use announcements, and unlike the two 'Nuvi' units I also use, if I go off route, the Zumo doesn't automatically re-route. Any 'Shaping ...

sussamb wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:09 am Yep, your 660 is an older device where MapInstall is a suitable option.

Just to add.. I have also used it on my Garmin Camper 760, to install OSM for Moroccow.

since I see no place on this entire Zumo Forum for any questions and answers on using Garmin;s MapInstall program, I am starting to believe that either #1 no one knows MapInstall even exists, or #2 no one understands what it's for, or #3 no one knows how to use it. I am inclined to believe now that ...

Just to add, the method above pre-supposes that you have the Garmin Program 'Mapinstall' on your computer.

carolinarider09 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:16 pm But the 660 and my wife's Nuvi are not listed. Guess they have enough memory.

Whenever I update my 660 I always get the message, 'not enough memory' despite having a large enough memory card.

I always go through the routine as described by Ikraus.