redruff Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 I've been doing a lot of shopping for a car mount and had trouble parting with $30-$50 for a piece of plastic. So I've been searching the PDA and Phone Isles at all the local electronics stores. I've found a very good alternative for the ETrex series. It was at the local CompUsa in the car phone section. It is called the Techno Defender and is a handsfree car phone unit. The holder is completely adustable and the buttons are not obstructed on the GPS unit. It plugs into the cig lighter with two fully adustable extensions. It is perfect for my Ford F150. You get the extra car phone stuff but for $14.99 you can't beat it! Quote Link to comment
+Scrapman & GaPatci21 Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 Bought one from Best Buy several months ago and used it one time on a long trip. When I went to remove it from the lighter-the plug end came apart and blew a fuse. So for about 4 hours we had no radio, cd player or dash light. Replaced the fuse and returned the item to Best Buy. Would have been a lot less of a hassle and loss of time if I just went ahead and spent $35.00 for the right set up. However it was a different brand from the one you purchased. Quote Link to comment
redruff Posted May 31, 2002 Author Share Posted May 31, 2002 Thanks for the word of caution! I was actually thinking of ripping the electrical connections out, since I'm only using the lighter as the support connection. Quote Link to comment
Leemann Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 Have you tried a sticky pad bought 2 from a Radio shack store. you just place it on the dash gps on it works well. Lee Quote Link to comment
Leemann Posted May 31, 2002 Share Posted May 31, 2002 Have you tried a sticky pad bought 2 from a Radio shack store. you just place it on the dash gps on it works well. Lee Quote Link to comment
DARC Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 I found the Garmin dashboard adhesive mount at a local sporting goods store for US$30 and it works great with my vista. It secures my vista while driving, positioned to allow reasonable signal reception, and is easy to view the screen while driving. I like it. [This message was edited by DARC on June 04, 2002 at 12:06 PM.] Quote Link to comment
DARC Posted June 2, 2002 Share Posted June 2, 2002 I found the Garmin dashboard adhesive mount at a local sporting goods store for US$30 and it works great with my vista. It secures my vista while driving, positioned to allow reasonable signal reception, and is easy to view the screen while driving. I like it. [This message was edited by DARC on June 04, 2002 at 12:06 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+avaloncourt Posted June 4, 2002 Share Posted June 4, 2002 I'd recommend going with a good quality mount. I h Quote Link to comment
+avaloncourt Posted June 4, 2002 Share Posted June 4, 2002 I'd recommend going with a good quality mount. I had a garmin suction cup car mount for my eMap and it was horrible. The suction cup had a lot of issues with glass. It never would stick correctly. When I got my GPSMAP76 I got a RAM mount and it was worth the price. It's an outstanding mount and I've never had a bit of problem with it. It's been stuck to the windshield just over our inspection sticker for many months and freezing and hot weather. Quote Link to comment
+jasoboe Posted June 7, 2002 Share Posted June 7, 2002 Dont know if this will work for everyone, but I just stopped by Target tonight to get a cell phone belt clip. It comes with an adhesive nob that would stick on almost any hand-held gps. it also comes with an adhesive receiver that will stick on a dash, rear view mirror, whatever you can find in your car. The receiver is about the size of a quarter - the adhesive is VERY sticky. I've had one stuck to my dash for my cell phone for some time and that sucker is not going anywhere. Now I can stick my GPSr (I have a meridian platinum) on my dash or let it swing from my belt -- HOW SWEET!!! especially for $5.99 Just an idea Quote Link to comment
+The Nicod Group Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 quote:Originally posted by avaloncourt: When I got my GPSMAP76 I got a RAM mount and it was worth the price. It's an outstanding mount and I've never had a bit of problem with it. avaloncourt... i have the GPSMAP76S and am looking for a good mount. what is the model number of the ram mount you purchased? thanks for any info ---------------------------------------------------------- sigLINE Quote Link to comment
+ApK Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 My wife had a Samsonite universal mount ($19.99 at Target) for her cell phone. I'm trying it right now for a trip with my eMap since my newly ordered RAM mount has not arrived yet, and I'm amazed what a perfect fit it is. It's the perfect size and design for an eMap with or without power cord, disengages with the push of a button, engages with a one-handed squeeze, and looks very streamlined and elegant (or as elegant as a sunction cup on your windshield can look). I don't know how strong the suction hold is with the weight of an eMap, but since I position it to rest on the dash, I doubt I'll have a problem. If it serves me well on this trip, I may just return my RAM mount as soon as I get it. quote:Originally posted by redruff: I've been doing a lot of shopping for a car mount and had trouble parting with $30-$50 for a piece of plastic. So I've been searching the PDA and Phone Isles at all the local electronics stores. I've found a very good alternative for the ETrex series. It was at the local CompUsa in the car phone section. It is called the Techno Defender and is a handsfree car phone unit. The holder is completely adustable and the buttons are not obstructed on the GPS unit. It plugs into the cig lighter with two fully adustable extensions. It is perfect for my Ford F150. You get the extra car phone stuff but for $14.99 you can't beat it! Quote Link to comment
+avaloncourt Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I have the RAM model RAM-148-GA6 mount. It has a massive suction cup and two lockable articulated joints. Quote Link to comment
+The Nicod Group Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 quote:Originally posted by avaloncourt: I have the RAM model RAM-148-GA6 mount. It has a massive suction cup and two lockable articulated joints. Thanks much for the info. Sounds like that will be the one then. ---------------------------------------------------------- sigLINE Quote Link to comment
+GypsyMoth Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 I love the dash mount for the GPS V. I have learned the "long shaft locking knob" is fully deteachable. Unfortunately, I don't know where I was when I learned this. Anyone know where I can buy just that piece? Or a workable substitute? Thanks PS: Did anyone else use the "temporary" mounting sticky pad? Mine ended up in a sticky ball Quote Link to comment
trouthunter Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 If you want to go really cheap, you can get the velcro strips with the adhesive backs. Cut it to fit, then stick one piece on your dash and one on the back of your GPSr and you are good to go. It doesn't take a large piece to hold up the weight of the receiver and the adhesive seems to work pretty well. Costs about 25 cents. "You cannot shake hands with a closed fist" - Indira Ghandi "The best time to sucker punch someone is when they are trying to shake your hand" - Me Quote Link to comment
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