60cs Car Mounting

[+Crouching Hiker, Hidden Cache]

I'm probably purchasing the 60CS, but don't want a permanent attachment in my car to hold it, or anything that leaves a mark on my vinyl dash. What's the best option? I've seen a few complaints about the bean bag mount...

 

Appreciate any responses.

[gpershall]

I have the bean bag and really like it. The backing is rubberized so it really grips well. Unless you have a very sharp vertical dash it should hold well.

[Neo_Geo]

I bought something similar to THIS on eBay from the same seller - works pretty well. It leaves a little ring on the windshield, but it easily wipes off with a tissue.

 

The same vendor also has THIS vent mount too.

Edited August 19, 2004 by Neo_Geo

[+YuccaPatrol]

There are also mounts that use a suction cup on the windshield. The bean bag mount on mine gets tossed around a bit, but I drive a sportscar with a very stiff suspension and turn at higher speeds than the average minivan.

 

My solution was to attach the bean bag mount to a large vent on top of my dash with some zip ties.

Edited August 19, 2004 by YuccaPatrol

[+Crouching Hiker, Hidden Cache]

I tried a vent mount for my phone once, it was pretty shoddy, maybe it was a cheap version. Suction mount would theoretically work ok, although I might have to sacrifice my radar detector I use on longer trips.

 

Yucca - My car drives pretty tightly also. You said you attached the bean bag mount to a large.... what? Thanks.

[4x5shooter]

Add me to the list that likes the bean bag mount. I think it's great. However, it will leave a little bit of scuffing on your dash after a lot of use -- it just makes the area "less shiny," not scratched or anything (not a big deal to me, but probably a big deal to lots of others). No problems at all with it bouncing around or sliding off. I use one with my 2610, too, and have had no problems there, either. I give it a big thumbs up.

 

I use it with rental cars from time to time, and I've found that some cars have low, sloping windshields so there's not much room to fit the GPSr on the beanbag. In those cases, a suction cup mount would be best.

 

I've tried (and didn't like) the permanent and temporary adhesive disk mounts. I couldn't get them to stick to my dash.

Edited August 19, 2004 by 4x5shooter

[+Crouching Hiker, Hidden Cache]

You need to buy the auto mounting bracket to use it correct, which is about 30 bux on garmin.com, plus the bean bag mount is about the same. I'm sure I could find it cheaper elsewhere, but 60 bux seems a bit steep for both.

[+AJ of Dunbar]

with my megellan sportrak (i am upgrading to a 60c soon also) i have a windsheild mount, and i use it WITH my radar detector.i dont have a problem at all having both in the window, and i plan to buy garmin's 60c windshield mount for my 60c when i get it.

 

aj

[+Crouching Hiker, Hidden Cache]

Do you find the windshield mount gets the unit close enough to you? WIth my radar detector, I have to reach to access it. Not too important with a radar detector, but with a GPS I'd definitely like it to be close...

Edited August 19, 2004 by Crouching Hiker, Hidden Cache

[+Brian - Team A.I.]

I bought the Garmin windshield mount at the same time I ordered my 60C and absolutely love it. It can be adjusted to sit just about any way I need it, except it doesn't permit me to easily turn it left-to-right. Still, it's a great mount and doesn't block any of my forward view, except for the hood bracket on my Jeep.

[+Crouching Hiker, Hidden Cache]

Thanks for all the replies. I believe I'll go with the window mount after all.

[+AJ of Dunbar]

as you probibly know the spotrak has a smaller screen then the s0c and is black and white. I have the radar detector in the middle of the windhshield and my GPS mount on the right side (passanger side). I can easily see it, normally i just watch how close i am to my turn off and thats it, cause i aint got turn by turn directions,,, yet

 

i can easily see it, even if i couldnt, you can move it any where on the windshield ofr abetter view. BTW, i think garmins price for the windsheild mount is like $32?

 

They have the garmin brand (new) windshield mounts on ebay for like $24 plus $4 shipping if you cant find it locally.

 

aj

[+Brian - Team A.I.]

I paid $25 for mine as part of my initial order from gpsnow.com.

[+rokclimber]

check out gpscity.com and look at the RAM mounts... it's Solid! adjustable and holds tight... i use the 4" suction mount with a 3" bar and the cradle for my 60C... it's just a little more but well worth it...

[+Crouching Hiker, Hidden Cache]

check out gpscity.com and look at the RAM mounts... it's Solid! adjustable and holds tight... i use the 4" suction mount with a 3" bar and the cradle for my 60C... it's just a little more but well worth it...

Thanks. I already had went with the Garmin version of the window mount. It seems to hold solid as well. The only downside I can see so far is it doesn't allow side-to-side adjustment (no swiveling), doesn't appear to be a major problem as the screen is still quite visible facing straight. Will know more after more usage.

[+psyci]

Both the beanbag and even the "permanent" mounting pad that came with the automotive kit didn't work in my Nissan Altima, thanks to the very curvy and very high dashboard. I ended up using super glue, which did the trick. Not looking forward to taking it off someday... but I'm hoping to have it there for quite a long time.

[+Imajika]

GPSNow has most of their 60cs accessories on sale right now. I ordered my 60cs from them and they are really great with customer service and have fast shipping.

 

60cs accessories at GPSNow

[MSSP]

I would love to see some pics of how you guys have them mounted. I'm almost convinced to order one of the RAM 4" suction cup windshield mount (aluminum)... The cupholder mount looks promising too, but I don't think I'd get crap for reception...

[+Brian - Team A.I.]

Consider it done. As soon as I get my lunch, I'll take a pic of it mounted and post here.