Team Grayrun Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Is anyone using the Garmin Automotive Windshield Mounting Bracket for the eTrex line? Comments? Is it a good alternative to dash mounting? Gary of Team Grayrun The pot of gold is only make-believe. The treasure can't be found by men who search. Bob Dylan Quote Link to comment
Alphawolf Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I have used it and don't like it one bit. I used it with my E-Map and the dang thing would just drop. Unexpectedly. Made me real nervous smacking the dash like that. They need 3 suction cups on it for redundancy. Quote Link to comment
Devastator Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Hmm.. I just ordered one yesterday, should be coming soon I will let you know how I like it. Quote Link to comment
Devastator Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 Hmm.. I just ordered one yesterday, should be coming soon I will let you know how I like it. Quote Link to comment
+Ramness Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 onr of our GGA members makes them. He was selling them for $5 not to long ago. He also leaves them in caches as a trade item. He goes by erik88l-r Quote Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 I use the RAM suction cup windshield mount that doesn't require you remove the battery cover as the Garmin unit does. Plus RAM has other adapters like for handlebar mounts that let you easily switch the holder to various mounting configurations. http://www.ram-mount.com/ramgps.htm Alan Quote Link to comment
+Gliderguy Posted April 10, 2002 Share Posted April 10, 2002 The RAM mounting system is top notch. I doubt a better system will ever be made. I use the suction cup mount in my truck and a bolt on type on my motorcycle. Both are near bulletproof. one thing you cant tell by looking is most of the ball and socket parts are solid aluminum, the only plastic bits are the ones that actually touch your gps, (and of course the suction cup and the "friction lining" of the ball joints are some kind of rubber) It is expandable, they have a bracket for almost any piece of hardware to adapt to their ball and socket system. Quote Link to comment
NetDep Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 I certainly hope the RAM mount is better 'cos the Garmin windshield mount is terrible!!! I ordered it for an uneven dash and not one - not two - but three times it just released from the windshield totally freaking me out. No more - back to the beanbag for me - not wanting to hurt my GPS V...might try the RAM mount - but the Garmin sucks!! Rather, it does not!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 I wouldn't waqnt to steer you wrong but the RAM suction cup mount also released by itself from time to time. However if I clean the windshield from any dirt and really take the time to set it right, (even using a little spit)the suction cup will hold. Since I haven't used the Garmin mount, I can't give you a comparison regarding holding power differences. Alan Quote Link to comment
SkydiverBC Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 I have use suction cup mounts for item other than GPSr's. Generally, if you use a bit of vaseline or KY jelly under the suction cup, they are almost impossible to get off. (why am I getting so turned on?) But truly, I would give this a try. I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. Quote Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 I'll stick with spit. My wife wouldn't understand if I kept KY in the glove compartment. Alan Quote Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 I'll stick with spit. My wife wouldn't understand if I kept KY in the glove compartment. Alan Quote Link to comment
+flibbertigibbits Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 Just received my RAM Mount from GPS City. The Legend fits like a glove and the all aluminum construction make it dang near bullet proof. I can't decide whether to screw it to the dash of my ole Chevy truck or just invest in some good Velcro so I can move it more easily. Quote Link to comment
Mossy Oak Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 I also had a hard time deciding how to attach my Ram Mount so I could use it in my 97 Ford F-150 and in my wife’s 93 Caravan. I took a 2” PVC end cap, attaching the flat base of the Ram Mount to it. My M-315 now fit great in my cup holder in my truck. In my wife’s van, I made a square wooden base about 4 inches, drilled out a hold matching the size of the PVC end cap to fit in. I did have a little trouble with it being a little top heavy, so I attached a beanbag to it for weight. It sits fine on the dashboard. Quote Link to comment
ecbaatz Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 I also have the ram suction mount for my car (u-bolt for quad and bicycle). I haven't had any problem with it losing suction but then I have a carpeted dash cover and rest the gps (etrex vista) on that as well so the mount isn't taking the full weight of the gps. I have no complaints and would recommend Ram mounts to anyone for gps/radios/phones. Eric Quote Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 I have a u-bolt connected to my walking pole. When I leave my car to go on foot, I simply switch the Ram mount from the suction cup mounted on the winfshield to the u bolt and off I go. The Vista stays orented in a horizontal position - good for its patch antenna. Plus I can jam the pole in the ground letting the Vista stabilize for better reception under tree cover. Alan Quote Link to comment
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