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 Gets the job done July 20, 2005
P. Crabtree (PENSACOLA, FL United States)
101 out of 104 found this review helpful
I bought this item so I would have some portability with my GPS V Deluxe. After having it for a couple of weeks now and using it every single day in three different vehicles, I must say that I am very satisfied. As stated in the description, the mount has four bean-filled "wings" that act as weights and stabilizers for the mount. The bottom of the mount has a grippy rubberized/neoprene type lining that acts as a high-friction material for the dashboard. The internal structure of the mount (including the bean-filled "wing bags") is made of some type of flat metal. This metal "core" enables you to gently mold or form part of the mount to accomodate drastic contours of a dash.
I have used this in a Chevy truck, Ford Explorer and a Chevy car without any issues whatsoever. I have never had the unit slide, even a little, during cornering or acceleration. I don't know how it would do in a high performance car with a wild driver, but it does just fine with normal everyday driving for me.
The mount comes out of the box ready to use. The plastic mount for the GPS unit is already attached and you simply use your existing car mount (which should be already attached to your GPS) and pop the GPS on there. This mount is identical to the dash mount that comes with GPS units, only that this mount is attached to a weighted friction pad and bean-filled bags.
I highly recommend.
Garmin Portable Friction Mount for GPS July 23, 2006
Smurfman (Lake Anna, VA USA)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
This product works exactly as advertised. I mounted my Nuvi 360 to it using the Automotive Mount. So far, I have used the friction mount in three different vehicles, two of them trucks. With some rather rough roads and sharp turns, the mount has not slipped or moved from it placed position. It's quick to remove the Nuvi from the mount and take it with you. The friction mount is designed to stay fixed on a lot of surfaces with different shapes. I can't imagine a situation in a vehicle where a user could not find a satifactory place to set it for viewing the GPS while driving. I hightly recommend this product. I just wish that Garmin would see fit to include it with units which need a vehicle mount. Having to buy the automotive mount as well as the friction mount is a pain after paying big bucks for the GPS unit.
Works Great December 23, 2006
Joseph M. Hines (Madison, WI United States)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought a Nuvi 660 and within a few weeks the suction mount stopped working. I think the cold weather makes the rubber suction cup too brittle to hold.
When you have $800 invested in a device the last thing you need is to have it falling off the windshield and bouncing to the floorboards!
I bought the friction mount and it works like a charm. I drive a mini-cooper and the friction mount stays put even around sharp turns. The only other option out there is to buy a glue mount and attach it to your dash. I have no desire to glue anything to the dash of my car!
As other reviewers mentioned this is great for moving from vehicle to vehicle. One warning you will need to buy the Garmin 010-10823-02 Automotive Mount to use this with your Nuvi.
It works great January 26, 2006
M. OLoughlin (Arizona)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is perfect for portability. I don't have any problem with it staying in place when turning. I use it on my boat and cars. It will sit on the console, as well as the dash, if you have about 8 Sq. in. of space. You do have to buy the Automotive Mounting Bracket that actually holds the GPS unit and slides into this Portable Friction Mount.
Garmin Portable Friction Mount March 23, 2007
J. Mcgowan (Austin, TX USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This "bean bag" type mount is a major improvement over the Windshield suction cup mount that came with my Nuvi 660. The suction cup mount always had the habit of falling off the windshield, most frequently during cold weather. It's amazing that I didn't have a wreck as my natural reflex was to save the Nuvi! The friction mount is stable providing confidence that your high dollar Garmin will stay in place. The friction mount provides a great alternative to placing a permanent mount on the dash. It can be easily moved to different dashboard locations depending on your preference. Plus it is easily moved between vehicles. Overall, this is a great solution that I highly recommend.
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