+bykenut Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 The mounting bracket for my Garmin 60CS cracked through at the upper loop that goes around the button that attaches to the unit. I only had the mount and GPSr for about 2 months when it cracked. I wrote Garmin and they sent me a replacement bracket. That replacement bracket cracked after only a couple of uses. I wrote Garmin again and they will be sending me another replacement bracket. When I asked Garmin if this is a known problem, they claimed this was the first time they heard about it. Has anyone else have their mounting bracket crack? Mine is for the bicycle mount, but I noticed it's the same bracket for the marine and automobile mounts as well. I'm not sure if the bracket is cracking due to road vibrations when I'm riding my bicycle or if it cracks when I'm putting or removing the GPSr on the mount. The only reason I noticed that it was cracked was because my GPSr went flying off the mount a couple of times (fortunately the 60CS is ruggedly built). Quote Link to comment
+Redwoods Mtn Biker Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I've got a RAM mount on my mountain bike and love it. It's pretty bomb-poof. If only my body handled trail abuse as well! FYI. Rich Owings www.MakeYourOwnMaps.com "We were desert mystics, my friends and I, poring over our maps as others do their holy books." - Edward Abbey Quote Link to comment
+piper28 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Mine is for the bicycle mount, but I noticed it's the same bracket for the marine and automobile mounts as well. I'm not sure if the bracket is cracking due to road vibrations when I'm riding my bicycle or if it cracks when I'm putting or removing the GPSr on the mount. The only reason I noticed that it was cracked was because my GPSr went flying off the mount a couple of times (fortunately the 60CS is ruggedly built). I would guess it's related to the abuse it takes being mounted on the bike. I haven't had this problem using it in the car, and I frequently take it on and off the mount. Quote Link to comment
+Ralphbongo Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 yes mine cracked after 2 weeks. In car use only. The crack like yours is right at the top of the loop Quote Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Me thinks you guys are being too rough with your brackets. I have both a car mount and a bike mount and have had no problems with them in over a year of use. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I have the ram mount in the car and the plastic holder cracked across the top loop and then completely broke away so I had to tilt it back somewhat so the 60CS doesn't fall out . Quote Link to comment
+GeoWomyn_SF_CA Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 My bracket just broke last week after 3 months of use. For me, it seems like I use lots of arm and torque strength to get the GPS off the main bracket that is attached to the bike despite pressing the release button. Taking the GPS off and on the bike is no easy feat by any means. Quote Link to comment
vr12 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 The mounting bracket for my Garmin 60CS cracked through at the upper loop that goes around the button that attaches to the unit. I only had the mount and GPSr for about 2 months when it cracked. I wrote Garmin and they sent me a replacement bracket. That replacement bracket cracked after only a couple of uses. I wrote Garmin again and they will be sending me another replacement bracket. When I asked Garmin if this is a known problem, they claimed this was the first time they heard about it. Has anyone else have their mounting bracket crack? Mine is for the bicycle mount, but I noticed it's the same bracket for the marine and automobile mounts as well. I'm not sure if the bracket is cracking due to road vibrations when I'm riding my bicycle or if it cracks when I'm putting or removing the GPSr on the mount. The only reason I noticed that it was cracked was because my GPSr went flying off the mount a couple of times (fortunately the 60CS is ruggedly built). I had it broken when I droped it along with friction mount from the dashboard to the car floor. But it broke in different place - lower part of it. Garmin sent me replacement Quote Link to comment
+Jamie Z Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 I have the ram mount in the car and the plastic holder cracked across the top loop and then completely broke away so I had to tilt it back somewhat so the 60CS doesn't fall out . I'm pretty sure RAM has an unconditional guarantee. If you give them a call, they will replace the cradle. Jamie Quote Link to comment
+greengolftee87 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) i also broke my bike mout bracked when my bike tipped over. i called garmin and explained what happened and they sent me a whole new bike mount no questions asked. i got it in less than two days. if i were you i would call them again Edited June 2, 2005 by greengolftee87 Quote Link to comment
+Ralphbongo Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 emailed garmin had a reply within 2 hrs. A tech. Mike had me call them and a new bracket is in the mail. Great support thanks garmin ralph Quote Link to comment
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