GPS Mount

[Phoenix]

I'm after a mount for my gps, preferably the suction type.

Anybody know of any decent ones at an ok price?

The gps is a garmin GPSmap60

[walker]

Try here :

http://www.bitdistribution.com.au/

They sell all that sort of stuff. Probably best to call them because they have a lot more than just what is on the website. Ask for Tim Loveday,he is a Disco owner as well.

[YRVGreen]

suck is allright for the road, but I find them unreliable in the bush, wich is where a gps is usualy needed, wich truck is it for?

[incisor]

i have a suck unit and it stays on the screen for months on end... 8O

[Phoenix]

Originally posted by YRVGreen
suck is allright for the road, but I find them unreliable in the bush, wich is where a gps is usualy needed, wich truck is it for?

It will probably be used on all 3 vehicles, Series 2, 3 and x-trail.

[YRVGreen]

the series are easy to fint a screw hole and attach to, if your not keem on makeing any new holes,
I have seen a few in the xtrails be mounted behing the stering wheel, where a speedo would normily be, they have just been drop down hooking ones, with the power plugged into the drivers top map box, you know the one with the 12volt ciggy plug,
Stuff like that I love about the xtrails, you can get clip ons or a stick on mount that can be removed at a latter date, you get easy accsess to power, and looking at the gps is as easy as looking at the speed in a regular car,
and when your done, leave it pluged in so it charges and just chuck it in the drivers box,

[rmp]

Suction mounts are often unreliable, especially in hot weather. Well-designed ones may be ok for lighter GPSRs.

Whatever you do for a mount, bolt it in securely. I don't trust suctions, all I trust is bolt and screws attached to something solid. This is because I like to drive rough tracks. If you're a bitumen-only driver some less robust will do.

[one_iota]

Originally posted by rmp
Suction mounts are often unreliable, especially in hot weather.

I'd support that view.

A mate's lost suction and the GPS fell onto the gear stick and cracked the glass on the screen.

I have a Magellan that came with a suction stand. I've taken out the suction caps and screwed it to the dash (I put gommets in the mount holes).

The disco 1 has a "gutter" in the dash so I took out the loose rubber liner and the mount base fits perfectlyand the lip helps to support the stalk.

The added benefit is that the GPS is about 150mm closer to me improving visibility (reduced glare) and access to the buttons much more ergonomic.

I have a reradiating antenna so reception is not an issue.


A couple of photos

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[LoadedDisco]

How dusty is the picture of the Disco above it needs a clean :?
Nice GPS bracket though.

[loanrangie]

Originally posted by one_iota+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(one_iota)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-rmp
Suction mounts are often unreliable, especially in hot weather.

I'd support that view.

A mate's lost suction and the GPS fell onto the gear stick and cracked the glass on the screen.

I have a Magellan that came with a suction stand. I've taken out the suction caps and screwed it to the dash (I put gommets in the mount holes).

The disco 1 has a "gutter" in the dash so I took out the loose rubber liner and the mount base fits perfectlyand the lip helps to support the stalk.

The added benefit is that the GPS is about 150mm closer to me improving visibility (reduced glare) and access to the buttons much more ergonomic.

I have a reradiating antenna so reception is not an issue.


A couple of photos

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album26/IMG_0439.sized.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album26/IMG_0436.sized.jpg[/b][/quote]

i think you need to clean the dash - there's a tree growing out of it ! :wink:

[George130]

I thought the tree was an attempt be be green 8)

[one_iota]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

There is no need to be rude. :evil:

All these things (dust and dried shrubbery) remind me of where I would rather be when I drive it to the supermarket.

When the last of the gumnuts drop off it's time to go bush again. :wink:

[LoadedDisco]

one_iota,
Didn’t mean to hit a nerve. :?
I will have to look in to modifying the GPS holder I have just bought as it was great for holding the phone but as soon as I put the GPS in to it I didn’t even get out of the garage and it fell off.
The GPS unit only a 200 explorest is a bit heavier than the phone. So I have found the suction type no good.

[one_iota]

LoadedDisco

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

My skin is much thicker than the dust on my dash.

I note that a similar mount to mine is available for the explorist:

http://www.gpsoz.com.au/magellan_accessories.htm

You could do what i have done if you are prepared to drill holes in the dash. 8O

[George130]

I must confess yours is cleaner than mine :oops:
Had to wipe the dust of the instrument pannel last time I drove it so I could see if any of the lights were working. 8O
Missus thinks I need to hose it out.

[LoadedDisco]

Originally posted by one_iota
LoadedDisco

:
I note that a similar mount to mine is available for the explorist:

http://www.gpsoz.com.au/magellan_accessories.htm



Great site I like the antenna car kit.

Swivel mounting bracket looks like it would have to be attached with screws as well.

[Phoenix]

Well i've bitten the bullet and ordered a RAM mount, so i'll be able to tell you if it's as good as it's supposed to be soon ;):D

[LoadedDisco]

Well I must confess I am a Numpty and would like to withdraw my previous post as the suction type mounts are great you just need to know how to mount them.
When I bought my holder I though you just suction cupped it to the front window and bingo GPS holder. It was just stuck to the window with the holder and unit sitting free air about 50mm off the dash, but found the holder kept falling off over bumps.
After seeing how one was mounted in a picture in one of the current 4WD Monthly mags I thought I should mount my GPS holder the same.
It works great as pictured below. The GPS even works properly now in a holder just under the front window glass instead off down in the bottom of the cabin near the UHF radio.


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/Loadeddisco/ODDS%20AND%20SODS/GPSMount.jpg

[cameron]

Suction mounts are often unreliable, especially in hot weather. Well-designed ones may be ok for lighter GPSRs.

Whatever you do for a mount, bolt it in securely. I don't trust suctions, all I trust is bolt and screws attached to something solid. This is because I like to drive rough tracks. If you're a bitumen-only driver some less robust will do.

Hey Robert,
Got any suggestions for mounting an IPAQ on the dash of a defender? Seen any particularly good brands? Good places to get them at a good price?

Cheers,
cameron
Sydney

[cameron]

forgot to mention that it is the new hw6965 with the built in gps

[alan_sbd]

You cannot get anything better than a RAM Mount. I have just got one for my Magellan Xplorist XL GPS unit and it is fantastic. Well made, fits the unit like a glove and heaps better than the Universal mount I had previously which I used for my PDA as well.

I am now looking at what RAM have to offer for my PDA (downloaded the 136 page catalogue).

Can't help with a preferred supplier as I was lucky to stumble across the Xplorist XL mount at a 4wd shop.

[Michele]

A mate's lost suction and the GPS fell onto the gear stick and cracked the glass on the screen.


Hey,same happened to me last weekend.
Slammed the door,and 5 months old handheld cracked the LCD.

Oh happy day...

:censored:

[Phoenix]

Can't help with a preferred supplier as I was lucky to stumble across the Xplorist XL mount at a 4wd shop.

GPSoz stock most all of the Ram mount range from laptop mounts down.

[Bushie]

Hey Robert,
Got any suggestions for mounting an IPAQ on the dash of a defender? Seen any particularly good brands? Good places to get them at a good price?

Cheers,
cameron
Sydney
I believe Numpty has made a mount that attaches where the ashtray sits in his defender maybe he or Mrs Numpty could post a pic.


Martyn

[Koukandowie Brangus]

Great idea with the ashtray but a bit hard if thats where you put the uhf mount. I have a suction mount for my garmin etrex will take a photo and post up on monday, by that time i should have fitted the fridge temp gauge should look pretty good all things promising. Am getting embarressed about all these techo things i'm fitting to a fender though:D :D :D

[numpty]

Great idea with the ashtray but a bit hard if thats where you put the uhf mount. I have a suction mount for my garmin etrex will take a photo and post up on monday, by that time i should have fitted the fridge temp gauge should look pretty good all things promising. Am getting embarressed about all these techo things i'm fitting to a fender though:D :D :D

Never get embarrassed about Defenders.:cool: As you can see in the pictures of my PDA mount, my UHF is mounted to the cubby box fixings. Amazing what you can do with the inside of the fender and it looks like it should/could belong there.

[Mick-Kelly]

Heres a hint, my Navman used to fall out of its bracket due to extreme g forces in the disco :D :D :D so i used some velcro between the mount and the back of the PDA. Now it wont move unless you really want it to.