Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for nüvi Series and StreetPilot C5XX Series GPS Navigators
Jul 16, 2009 in
Electronics
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13 comments
Acton on July 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm
My Prius has a rough dashboard and a windshield that slopes very sharply. Thus, the suction cup mounts are not good solutions. Fortunately, the friction mount is a great solution. It works much better than I expected. Very stable, does not slide, and lets me adjust my Nuvi to a variety of different angles. I can place the GPS anywhere on the dash or even on the center console. Also works great when transferred to my wife’s Ford. Only downside to the device is that it has a rather large footprint, but not prohibitively large. I like the fact that I can easily use this in both of our family vehicles depending on where we need the GPS. UPDATE: Now that I have used this mount regularly since May, I have to say this is the best mounting solution I’ve found for a GPS or any other device for my car. It hasn’t slid out of place once!! Given the rise in GPS units being stolen from cars, this mount allows you to easily stash your GPS Unit and mount out of sight and then put it back into position with ease. 2009 Update: Still using this in my Prius and my wife has one too. It’s held up quite well. It IS a bit bulky to store out of the way when not in use, but still a good solution. I usually remove my GPS from the mount (a simple process) and then place the mount as far under the seat as it will go. Not perfect, but the best solution I’ve found to date.
Emilia on July 16, 2009 at 3:07 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
So many great reviews convinced me to buy this.
I got this product along with my Garmin 255W after reading so many reviews saying that it was a necessity. I agree !
Rafiq on July 16, 2009 at 3:16 pm
This mount works great. The selection of Garmin mounts is confusing as some are two parts and some are one. If you have a Nuvi with the included windshield mount, then this is the only part you need to buy. The included mount disassembles at the ball and socket joint and attaches to this one. I can’t say it will never come off the dash if I do some really high speed maneuver, but so far it’s held steady for all regular driving. I like that it’s easy to move the mount and gps unit down to the floor when I park. Yeah a thief could still see it if they came right up to my car but at least it’s not obvious from halfway across the parking lot like a windshield mount is. A thief that sees an empty windshield mount is probably going to assume (correctly) that I’ve just put the unit in the glove compartment.
Filbert on July 16, 2009 at 3:58 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best available option
It’s not like this doesn’t move when you have a hard brake, but this is an absolutely necessary purchase when you have a Garmin as the suction cup is virtually useless and…
Anonymous on July 16, 2009 at 4:26 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product — Easy to Use
I love this product. No more suction cup marks on my windshield — this product makes my GPS easy to use, easy to store, and easy to move from vehicle to vehicle.
Cait on July 16, 2009 at 4:39 pm
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Length:: 2:51 MinsI knew I didn’t want to install anything permanent in my car (like adhesive mounts) because it would look strange and be a pain to deal with when I sell it. And I live in California where it is illegal to attach a GPS unit to the windsheild, plus my windsheild is very slanted so it would be a bit too far away there anyway, unless I mount it way up high on the windshield. This friction mount works well. It allows me to put the GPS on my dash or on my center console and I don’t have to mount anything permanently in to my car. And if I’m going on a trip with someone else in their car, it’s super easy to bring it along and put it in their car. It’s also good for if you have a passenger that wants to play with and use the GPS, they can just move the mount over to their side of the dashboard. I recommend this friction mount although have to admit, it looks a bit strange at first (especially with no GPS mounted on it), but you get used to it.
Rafiq on July 16, 2009 at 6:55 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not recommended for the new Nuvi 12xx series
Not recommended for the new Nuvi 12xx series, which is thinner than previous Nuvi models. My Nuvi 1260T slides out of the mount as the car makes some turns.
Odeda on July 16, 2009 at 9:52 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Convenient
The GPS unit mounts on the knob sticking up. The bottom has a bean-bag type of feel. This dashboard mount just sits in place on the dashboard.
Xiuhcoatl on July 17, 2009 at 12:30 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
ease of use
Great for multiple vehicles. Used it when travelling with friend. Like it much better than windshield mount. Would purchase again.
Rishelle on July 17, 2009 at 12:45 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Friction Dashboard Mount
Well made – if one is short, it can block one’s vision when it is sitting on the dash (as opposed to a higher placed suction cup mount or lower air-vent type mount), but it works…
Mada on July 17, 2009 at 2:12 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Portable
The price on these bags has come down so much that there’s really no reason to not use them over a window suction cup.
Giona on July 17, 2009 at 3:22 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
not for 700 series
This product is advertised for the entire Nuvi line of Garmin products. It does not work for the 700 series.
Lyall on July 17, 2009 at 5:10 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product.
I think this is an excellent product, it hold the device in place nice and steady. What more could you want !