GPS Mount
GPS Mount
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2009
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From: ontario
Hello,
I have a Nuvi 760 and I purchased the vent mounts off of ebay. My suggestion is to secure the mounting clips into the vent fins with cable ties or if the clips are spring loaded you are ahead of the game. I mounted my GPS on the driver's side vent right above where the cup holder is located. Its a nice spot plus there is enough cable so it can be plugged into the power supply and you can hide the cord underneath the panel below the steering wheel.
The ebay vendor I used was: northstar_gps
I have a Nuvi 760 and I purchased the vent mounts off of ebay. My suggestion is to secure the mounting clips into the vent fins with cable ties or if the clips are spring loaded you are ahead of the game. I mounted my GPS on the driver's side vent right above where the cup holder is located. Its a nice spot plus there is enough cable so it can be plugged into the power supply and you can hide the cord underneath the panel below the steering wheel.
The ebay vendor I used was: northstar_gps
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 10
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From: Ontario
Hello,
I'm using this Garmin dash mount for my Nuvi 200-series and found it excellent especially placed on top of the middle of the dash:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=69365
I bought it off from BestBuy but if you are in U.S., maybe you can order direct from Garmin or try your luck on eBay.
I'm using this Garmin dash mount for my Nuvi 200-series and found it excellent especially placed on top of the middle of the dash:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=69365
I bought it off from BestBuy but if you are in U.S., maybe you can order direct from Garmin or try your luck on eBay.
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: FL
I took a thin sheet of metal (approx. 3" x 5.5"), bent it, and I insert the 'shorter part' just above the LCD display and below the dashboard top (the space is ideal). I attach the GPS to the protruding (bent upwards and slightly 'over') part. Works fine, and the GPS is both visible and easily within reach.
Driver
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: CA
wc,
I also got a new Garmin Nuvi this week, the 1490T. Since mounting anything in the middle of the windshield out here in California is illegal, I went with the rubber Garmin portable friction mount that Nakamichi mentioned above, and put it on top of the middle of the dash. I thought about a getting Proclip mount, but this friction mount looked better. The tackiness also keeps it from moving, even during sharp or abrupt turns. The Garmin also came with an adhesive disk to use with the suction mount, but the rubber portable mount lets us take it from vehicle to vehicle.
New cabin filter, first aid kit, A/C Servo motor, tires, and a new Garmin, It's been a busy week for the rx.
I also got a new Garmin Nuvi this week, the 1490T. Since mounting anything in the middle of the windshield out here in California is illegal, I went with the rubber Garmin portable friction mount that Nakamichi mentioned above, and put it on top of the middle of the dash. I thought about a getting Proclip mount, but this friction mount looked better. The tackiness also keeps it from moving, even during sharp or abrupt turns. The Garmin also came with an adhesive disk to use with the suction mount, but the rubber portable mount lets us take it from vehicle to vehicle.
New cabin filter, first aid kit, A/C Servo motor, tires, and a new Garmin, It's been a busy week for the rx.
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I took a thin sheet of metal (approx. 3" x 5.5"), bent it, and I insert the 'shorter part' just above the LCD display and below the dashboard top (the space is ideal). I attach the GPS to the protruding (bent upwards and slightly 'over') part. Works fine, and the GPS is both visible and easily within reach.
been thinking of places to put my phone as well...this may be ideal.
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Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Kansas
Pro-fit has brackets for the RX that hold GPS and other devices including this one for gen 2 RX which is specifically for Garmin GPS: http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/MV-50-03-G3-p1.pdf Each Garmin G3 mount comes with a an adapter called a J-stem that snaps on their Garmin G3 bracket ball and allows positioning the GPS device three inches in 360 degrees from the bracket ball - shown in their catalog: http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/Catalog.pdf
I used Pro.Fit brackets to mount the Garmin in our Camry and the Magellan in my LS -- I bought extra power cords, routed them into the center stack and connected them to the accessory circuits of both cars.
We've found that our GPS devices are a lot handier when mounted just to the right of the radio and like that they power on and off with the ignition switch and that the power cords are hidden in our cars. When we use our GPS devices in rental cars we use windshield or dash top mounts ... haven't had much luck with vent mounts and don't like them blocking air flow.
I used Pro.Fit brackets to mount the Garmin in our Camry and the Magellan in my LS -- I bought extra power cords, routed them into the center stack and connected them to the accessory circuits of both cars.
We've found that our GPS devices are a lot handier when mounted just to the right of the radio and like that they power on and off with the ignition switch and that the power cords are hidden in our cars. When we use our GPS devices in rental cars we use windshield or dash top mounts ... haven't had much luck with vent mounts and don't like them blocking air flow.
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From: GA
Pro-fit has brackets for the RX that hold GPS and other devices including this one for gen 2 RX which is specifically for Garmin GPS: http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/MV-50-03-G3-p1.pdf Each Garmin G3 mount comes with a an adapter called a J-stem that snaps on their Garmin G3 bracket ball and allows positioning the GPS device three inches in 360 degrees from the bracket ball - shown in their catalog: http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/Catalog.pdf
I used Pro.Fit brackets to mount the Garmin in our Camry and the Magellan in my LS -- I bought extra power cords, routed them into the center stack and connected them to the accessory circuits of both cars.
We've found that our GPS devices are a lot handier when mounted just to the right of the radio and like that they power on and off with the ignition switch and that the power cords are hidden in our cars. When we use our GPS devices in rental cars we use windshield or dash top mounts ... haven't had much luck with vent mounts and don't like them blocking air flow.
I used Pro.Fit brackets to mount the Garmin in our Camry and the Magellan in my LS -- I bought extra power cords, routed them into the center stack and connected them to the accessory circuits of both cars.
We've found that our GPS devices are a lot handier when mounted just to the right of the radio and like that they power on and off with the ignition switch and that the power cords are hidden in our cars. When we use our GPS devices in rental cars we use windshield or dash top mounts ... haven't had much luck with vent mounts and don't like them blocking air flow.
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Kansas
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