+Team Duckit Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 HELP!!!!!...................I'm looking for some suggestion's / pic's of how your mounting your GPSR in your jeep's I have a Garmin 60 series and a 1997 Jeep TJ The way I have it in my truck will not work for the jeep any Info would be great, pic's would be better Thanks Chris / TEAM DUCKIT Quote Link to comment
+JeepinOregon Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) I just went through the same dilemma (2K TJ) and chose--for my Vista Hcx--the Ram Mount (Suction) Kit. Here's one for my GPSr: http://www.gpscity.com/ramb166ga16 I was torn between a permanent mount placed in the little "dash" area on top, or, a suction mount next to the preexisting radar-detector mount. I'm very satisfied and I'm glad I spent the money - each piece is well made and performs flawlessly. My rig rides a bit stiff and the vibration with this mount is quite minimal. The ball design really lets me position my GPSr in all kinds of ways if needs be, and of course, it's removable. The suction is extremely solid, but again, easily removable when it's time. All depending, suction mounts inside your vehicle may actually be illegal in your state - California is one, for example, but--knock on wood--I have yet to be pulled over for the mount(s), let alone get extra fines when being pulled over for other reasons. (Hey - it's easy to get-on-the-gas in the straight-six. ) I'll try to get a picture or two up tomorrow afternoon. Edited October 15, 2007 by JeepinCalifornia Quote Link to comment
+DaMoores Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) We pondered the same predicament. I bought this. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=869 Works great. found it at the Map store in Kearney Mesa. Edited October 15, 2007 by DaMoores Quote Link to comment
+geospyder Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 We pondered the same predicament. I bought this. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=869 Works great. found it at the Map store in Kearney Mesa. That's the one I used on my 97 TJ. I now use it in my 07 JK. BUT - I take it off when going into CA. I know of two people that have been ticketed for having the suction cup on the windshield. Quote Link to comment
+drexotic Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I have one of these that I use for my notebook. Bit spendy but very well made and it is very easy to remove when you don't want it in the Jeep Quote Link to comment
+Chuy! Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I was in Duncan!'s Wrangler the other day and noticed he has his 60CSx on his dashboard using Garmin's semi-permanent adhesive mount. $24 at GPScity. Quote Link to comment
+FlagMan Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) I have the Garmin suction cup mount (not supposed to use these in CA, so don't tell on me) mounted to the windshield under the rear view mirror. It works great, even on the bumpiest of roads... I put it right in the middle of the dash. You can adjust all the angles so that it is aimed towards the driver at the optimal angle for viewing. I found if I support the bottom with something soft (I use leather case for my phone) it doesn't vibrate at all. Without the bottom support, it vibrates like crazy because it is just floating in air. I just mount the suction cup low enough so that I can slide the phone case on the dash and under the bottom of the mount. Edited October 15, 2007 by FlagMan Quote Link to comment
+Team Duckit Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 I have the Garmin suction cup mount (not supposed to use these in CA, so don't tell on me) mounted to the windshield under the rear view mirror. It works great, even on the bumpiest of roads... I put it right in the middle of the dash. You can adjust all the angles so that it is aimed towards the driver at the optimal angle for viewing. I found if I support the bottom with something soft (I use leather case for my phone) it doesn't vibrate at all. Without the bottom support, it vibrates like crazy because it is just floating in air. I just mount the suction cup low enough so that I can slide the phone case on the dash and under the bottom of the mount. Thanks Guys..........for all the great info on the mounts I will check them out Chris / TEAM DUCKIT Quote Link to comment
+Foothills Drifter Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Howdy Chris...... You are missing the obvious......Let Shelby hold it! And it don't cost nothin..... Vern / Foothills Drifter... Quote Link to comment
+Team Duckit Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Howdy Chris...... You are missing the obvious......Let Shelby hold it! And it don't cost nothin..... Vern / Foothills Drifter... Vern............I have her hands full with the PDA ...... LOL!!!! Chris / TEAM DUCKIT Quote Link to comment
+GeoBrowns Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 We use this Ram Mount and have it screwed through the coin recess area on the dash with nuts and washers on the back in case it ever needs to be removed. There is a spot for the power cord to come up between the windshield and the dash. Ram Monuting System Here is an image from a local cacher, he riveted his on. You can see the power cord that neatly tucks back in against the windshield when not in use. Mount Quote Link to comment
+GeoBlank Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I have a 2001 TJ. I use the sand bag type mount that sits which is a standard dash mount from garmin. It works but it is not the best. Another option... Quote Link to comment
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