Thread: GPS Mount

There is no need to be rude.

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:

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.

LoadedDisco



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

I must confess yours is cleaner than mine ops:
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.

Originally posted by one_iota
LoadedDisco

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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.

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

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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