A Global Positioning System (GPS) for your ATV can be an extremely useful item for several reasons. How can an ATV GPS help you when you're on a ride? It is a common occurrence that many ATV trails are not well marked, and it's all too easy to start out on one ATV trail and wind up on another. If you don't have your own map of the trails, you could find yourself in a bit of a fix. A GPS can help you orient yourself so you can head back in the right direction.
Preventing theft is another way many ATVers utilize GPS. It can serve as a tracking device for your ATV. With ATV thefts on the rise, a GPS can alert you the moment your ATV begins to move, and if you're not the person moving it, then chances are you have a problem. When you set your GPS tracking device, it will send an alert if it detects a breach in your ATV's system. An engine start, or wheel movement are all that is needed to trigger the alert. How are you alerted? You can receive the alert to as many telephone numbers as you provide your ATV GPS system provider. Your home and cell phones at least should be included on your list, and you can receive text messaging, pager service and even e-mail.
Your ATV GPS becomes invaluable if for some reason you get stuck out on the ATV trail. Your ATV may have broken down and you might be stranded in the middle of nowhere and unable to get a cell phone signal. When you don't come back at the expected time, friends and family will be able to locate your position by the signal from your GPS.
