NAVIGATE THE UNFORGIVING
Built for high speed and high performance, this rugged off-road chase navigator has the tools you need to stay on track and the communication technology to stay in touch with global satellite coverage. With Tread XL – Baja Chase Edition, you’ll know where your race vehicle is and be able to communicate and support your team if any challenges come up or if you need to coordinate repairs.
- Team tracking with built-in inReach® technology allows race vehicles and chase trucks to message and track each other with live position updates1.
- GPX course file-compatibility lets you view course start/end, racetrack line, virtual checkpoints, pit locations and race mile markers.
- This rugged navigator is IP67 dust and weather-resistant and has a 10” ultrabright touchscreen display.
- Get prerunning tools for creating custom pacenotes — such as “sharp turn” — to help navigate your most efficient route through virtual checkpoints.
- The Tread Baja Chase Edition includes a heavy-duty suction cup for easy portability from one support truck to another.
- Put your device in chase mode to track your race vehicle with real-time updates on the map.
TEAM TRACKING
Team tracking with built-in inReach technology lets you see the live positions of your race vehicle and chase truck in real time with global satellite coverage. And you can easily send and receive messages to coordinate repairs. Requires active inReach Flex Team subscription.
EASY PORTABILITY
The Tread Baja Chase Edition has a heavy-duty suction cup, vehicle power cable and robust, portable mounting hardware to easily move from one chase truck to another.
KNOW THE COURSE
Import the GPX data ahead of time to view the course start/end, racetrack line, all virtual checkpoints, pit locations and race mile markers.
PRERUNNING TOOLS
Prerunning tools let you create custom pacenotes — such as “sharp turn,” “stepdown” or “danger” — to help you anticipate obstacles and navigate the most efficient route through all virtual checkpoints.
TRACK YOUR TRUCK
When in chase mode, use your device to track a race vehicle with real-time updates on the map.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE GPS
Get enhanced performance with the external GPS antenna and external inReach antenna (each sold separately). Both are in low-profile, water-resistant housings and have many installation options.
CONTROL YOUR ACCESSORIES
Tread XL works with the Garmin PowerSwitch™ digital switch box (sold separately) to control your vehicle’s 12-volt accessories, such as rock lights, fans and air pumps.
OFF-ROAD RUGGEDNESS
Purpose-built for all-terrain use, this Tread device stands up to desert temperatures and challenging terrain. It’s also IP67-rated for dust and water-resistance.
TEAM TRACKING PLANS
Enjoy team tracking with unlimited SOS, text messages and more (requires active inReach Flex Team subscription).
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Downloadable high-resolution BirdsEye Direct Satellite Imagery shows vivid overhead views of your surroundings. Satellite imagery for the North Baja Peninsula comes preloaded on the device.
Specs
Physical & Performance
Display Size | 8.5″W x 5.3″H (21.7 cm x 13.6 cm); 10.1″ diagonal (25.7 cm) |
Battery type | rechargeable lithium-ion |
Display resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
GPS | Yes |
Dimension | 9.9″W x 7.8″W x 1.2″D (25.2 x 19.9 x 3.1 cm) |
Weight |
32.8 oz (930 g) |
Display Type | multi-touch, glass, high brightness HD color TFT with white backlight |
Battery life |
Up to 6 hours at 50% backlight |
Waterproof | IPX7 |
Maps & Navigation
Navigate-a-track navigation | Yes |
Preloaded street maps | Yes |
External memory storage | yes (256 GB max microSD™ card) |
Ability to add maps | Yes |
Features
Ultimate Public Campgrounds | Yes |
Wi-Fi® map and software updates | Yes |
Automatically identifies areas of biggest time gain | No |
Parking Guard (alerts you to vehicle impacts) | No |
Round trip routing | No |
Speed limit changes | No |
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe) | No |
Max number of controllers* for pairing with a PowerSwitch device *Controller is defined by a user’s smartphone, mobile device or compatible Garmin navigator (sold separately) |
No |
Magnetic Mount | locking magnet-assisted mount |
Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.) | No |
Vault compatible (secure online video storage) | No |
Interior and exterior recording | No |
Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more | No |
Preloaded private land parcel maps | yes (parcels greater than 4 acres) |
Service History Log | No |
Garmin Connect™ compatible | No |
Current weather plus 5 day forecast via Wi-Fi | No |
Simple truck profile | No |
Trendy Places™ best stops along route | No |
LiveTrack via app | No |
RV Parks & Services directory | No |
Group Ride Mobile | yes (with Garmin Tread app) |
True Optimal Lap™ with video | No |
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands) | No |
Built-in inReach® Technology (requires active subscription; subject to regulations or prohibitions in some jurisdictions) | Yes |
Headphone jack/audio line-out | No |
Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player | No |
Michelin® The Green Guide | No |
Number of switch outputs | No |
Route shaping through preferred cities/streets | No |
Stream media and Alexa responses through vehicle stereo | No |
Trucking points of interest | No |
Requires cellular data connection | No |
Driving performance scores | No |
True Track Positioning™ (your racing line) | No |
Wireless ANT+® technology | No |
Segment analysis (racing line, speed and acceleration/deceleration) | No |
Roadtrip Routes™ adventurous routes | No |
Pair with compatible inReach® devices | No |
Smart notifications via app | No |
Truck & Trailer Services directory | No |
Dust rating | IP6X |
Mile marker info – Trucking | No |
Includes map updates | Yes |
Barometric altimeter | Yes |
Dual-orientation display | Yes |
Planned & dynamic fuel stops | No |
Includes traffic | No |
Handlebar mount (up to 1″) | No |
Fist mic compatibility | No |
Compatible with external inReach® satellite antenna | Yes |
Pitch and Roll gauges | No |
Sunrise/sunset times – RV | No |
Mile marker info – RV | No |
Max number of PowerSwitch devices for pairing with a controller* *Controller is defined by a user’s smartphone, mobile device or compatible Garmin navigator (sold separately) |
No |
State & country border notices – Trucking | No |
Motorcycle or powersports specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more | No |
Radio Frequency Band | No |
State border notices – RV | No |
PrePass weigh station notifications and bypass decisions | No |
Helmet law notifications | No |
2 microphones; beam-forming technology | No |
Drop rating | MIL-STD-810 |
Load-to-dock guidance | No |
Track support | No |
Turn-by-turn trail navigation | Yes |
Radio transmitted canned messages | No |
Birdseye Satellite Imagery (download via Wi-Fi) | Yes |
Internal storage | 128 GB |
HOS violation warnings | No |
1″ ball adapter with AMPS plate | No |
Data cards | microSD™ card (not included) |
Built-in Alexa | No |
Screw-down mount | No |
Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance | No |
Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) | No |
Backup camera compatible | yes (BC™ 50) |
iOverlander™ points of interest | Yes |
Clarity ™ HDR | No |
Max amps per switch output | No |
Sunlight readable and weather resistant | No |
Group Ride voice communications | No |
Includes automotive mount | No |
Supports multiple users | No |
IFTA fuel logging capability | No |
Local Spots™ nearby recommendations | No |
Stores history of all on-track performance | No |
Group Ride update rate | No |
Preloaded topographical maps | Yes |
Number of hardwire inputs | No |
Track recorder (breadcrumbs) | Yes |
Preloaded USFS Roads and Trails, including motor-vehicle-use-maps for motorcycle, ATV, SXS and full-size 4×4 | Yes |
Compatible with Tread XL Baja Dock accessory | Yes |
VIRB® control | No |
GLONASS | No |
Downloadable Satellite Imagery | yes (BirdsEye) |
Preloaded global track database | No |
TripAdvisor® Traveler Ratings | No |
Group Ride tracking | No |
Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players | No |
Removable battery | No |
Audio line-out/headphone jack | No |
Live View (Wi-Fi® connection required) | No |
Garmin Adventurous Routing™ | No |
Glove-friendly touchscreen | Yes |
Mount type | heavy-duty suction cup mount |
Environmental Zones Routing | No |
High Definition 3D terrain | Yes |
Dog tracking | No |
Powered magnetic mount | No |
Image processing | No |
BirdsEye Direct Satellite Imagery | Yes |
Session comparisons | No |
Elevation profile | No |
Custom map support | No |
Sunrise/sunset times – Trucking | No |
3D Terrain | Yes |
Compatible with Group Ride Radio | Yes |
TOPO map support | No |
Point-to-point navigation | Yes |
1.5″ ball adapter with AMPS plate | Yes |
Millions of Foursquare® points of interest | No |
Tube mount (1.5″ – 2.375″) | No |
Built-in accelerometers | No |
Interior night vision | No |
GPS speed and location info in video | No |
Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection | No |
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more | No |
Preloaded US public land boundaries | Yes |
Compatible with external GPS antenna with mount | Yes |
Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings and “Go” alert. | No |
Real-time audio cues/audio coaching | No |
Displays best lap time, adaptive delta time, number of laps and total session time | No |
Supports multiple cars | No |
Downloadable USGS Quad Sheets | No |
Max amps total | No |
10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning | Yes |
Pair with Garmin PowerSwitch™ digital switch box | Yes |
Easy Route Planner with GPX file sharing | No |
Compass | Yes |
Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | No |
Galileo | Yes |
Truck-specific speed limits | No |
Incident Detection (G-Sensor) | No |
Exterior night vision | No |
Popular truck route data | No |
3-D buildings and terrain | No |
In The Box
- Tread XL – Baja Chase Edition
- Suction cup mount
- Vehicle power cable
- Locking magnet-assisted mount
- USB-C cable
- Documentation