Garmin Portable Friction Mount
Garmin Portable Friction Mount
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Product Description
Keep your nüvi in place with this portable friction mount. It'll keep everything in plain sight when you need it and out of the way when you don't.
Place the mount on any stable surface, and adjust the position of your GPS to your liking. The friction mount weighs enough to keep your device put on the dash, even when sudden maneuvers are necessary. It's ideal for states in which the use of windshield suction mounts is illegal.
In addition to its convenience, you can quickly place your GPS out of sight, and without leaving any residue on the windshield, both handy for any potential prying eyes.
Compatible Garmin Models
- aera 500, 510, 550, 560
- nüvi 1200, 1250, 1260T, 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, 1390T, 1450, 1490T, 1690, 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 285WT, 350, 360, 370, 465T, 500, 5000, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 855, 880, 885T
- StreetPilot c510, c530, c550, c580, i2, i3, i5
- zūmo 660
What's in the Box
Garmin Portable Friction Mount
Details
- Vehicle dash mount for use on any stable surface
- Securely holds your GPS in vehicle
- Does not slide or detach while vehicle is in motion
- Adjustable to position GPS in a variety of angles
- Garmin ball mount easily attaches to your existing cradle
2010
11
Jun
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After 4 months of ownership, I am very happy with the Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount. I always have it on the dashboard of my Toyota Matrix. I have rented a variety of cars when I bring it with me on business trips and vacations and it doesn’t move. It holds my Garmin 200w GPS in place all safe and sound.
The top piece can snap off for packing in a suitcase or a carry-on bag.
I like it much better than the windshield mount, which eventually looses it’s suction and falls to the floor with your precious GPS, making it susceptible to damage.
My only criticism is the price, even on Amazon. $25 is about $10 too much for what it is.
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My daughter gave me her Nuvi 660 when she got a new car with a built-in nav. I was using it propped up on my windshield because the original discs didn’t stick. Amazon reviews helped me find this, and it works perfectly, nice and heavy. The round knob thing on the Nuvi clicks right into the holder, nothing else needed. It stays steady on the dashboard so you can tap the touchscreen, and you can tuck the whole thing out of sight on the floor when you park. Garmin should make this an option at purchase.
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Highly recommend that Nuvi buyers purchase one of these at the same time. It makes the Nuvi easier to move from car-to-car and prevents possible damage to your Nuvi as a result of the standard suction cup mount falling off.
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I don’t understand how it stays on the dash, but I don’t think a hurricane would move it !
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Bulky and heavy, which does the job of keeping the GPS on the dash.
does fit in the glove box of my GTI, so hiding it is not a problem, best not to tell the world there’s a GPS in the car.
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This portable mount is a perfect accessory for your Garmin GPS. You simply attach your GPS unit and place it on your dashboard. The mount does exactly what it is suppose to do – It stays in place! I did not want the mount on the windshield as it invites someone to break into the car to steal the GPS. Amazon prices were almost half of what they want in electronic stores. You won’t be unhappy with this purchase!
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This was great! We used it on a recent trip and it was perfect. It can be placed where there is no blocking of the window, angled for the perfect view and it never moves from it’s position, no matter how curvy the roads or how fast you are going! It works!
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This friction mounting system for the Garmin GPS serves its purpose beautifully. The “suction windshield mount” that was supplied with the Garmin GPS was inadequate and would break loose at random times, causing the unit to fall.
When the screen of my Garmin got scratched after falling off the windshield yet again, I ordered this dash mount.
I have used it in several cars with various slickness of dashboard surfaces. It stays put, even in my Corvette under hard cornering.
Highly recommend the product.
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This mount is absolutely neccessary in CA as suction cup mounts on the windshield are prohibited. Why ruin the dash of your car with the disc that’s included with the Nuvi. The beanbag works great on the dash of my car and truck. The Nuvi stays put and doesn’t move a bit despite hard acceleration, cornering and braking. The backing adapter for the NUVI will need to be removed from the suction cup mounting arm and popped onto the beanbag.
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It works great with my Nuvi 250W! I replaced the windshield mount that came with my Nuvi with this. The windshield mount kept falling off the windshield. This friction mount doesn’t slide at all and I like the lock feature that keeps the angle I have chosen to view my Nuvi. It’s so portable! Just remove it from the dash and put it out of sight and no one is tempted to break into your car looking for your GPS. Two thumbs up!! Fast shipping with free super saver shipping…gotta love it.
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This sure does blow away the window mount that comes with the Garmin. On a hot day you can take it from the dash board and put it on the floor so it is not cooking while you are gone. Also it is out of sight from would-be thieves. Also it is a lot easier to move from one car to another!! I have rated this 5 stars because there isn’t a 10 star available.
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I am totally satisfied with the portable mount for my Nuvi. Things I like most about it are:
It stays in place.
I can easily remove it and put it in another car (can’t do that with a fixed mount).
It’s not a piece of art but it seems well made.
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Does the job for the Garmin Nuvi 660! Absolutely the best stand in California because by law you cannot fix the GPS unit to the windshield. Sure its not pretty but its the best alternative you’ll find if you do the research.
Save yourself time. Make the purchase especially if you live in California or Minnnesota. Besides the suction mount (which comes with the GPS as part of the kit) lose ability to suction (especially with sun and heat) quickly.
Can you say “busted GPS” or “Oops, officer I didn’t know…Please don’t write that ticket”?
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Excellent product. Fairly small and compact for friction/weight mount. Previously had one for Magellan product that was much heavier, bulkier, hard to transport. This one is reasonably small, fits in glove box, heavy enough to hold NUVI in place in my sedan but not too heavy to pack. Would buy another tomorrow! Highly recommended.
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I am very pleased with the Garmin Friction mount for my Nuvi 360! I was tired of the black marks and the repeated trys to get my window mount to stay secure. I recently went a long trip and my Nuvi never moved. It is now easier to hide the mount under my seat too. Amazon, as usual, delivered on time and without a problem.
Thanks Bob
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If you have a Nuvi … you MUST have one of these !!! The best for in the car … far better than the window mount unit.
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I was spoiled with my old Garmin’s portable friction mount (dashboard bean bag mount) and was disappointed when I purchased the NUVI360 and it did no come with one; instead, it came with the suction mount. I tried the suction mount a few times but was very frustrated. First I had to move it to different locations on the windshield until I found the perfect spot. Then I had to repeat the same process on all the other vehicles I drive (I travel some and use it on rentals). I also did not like the unsightly ring marks it leaves on the windshield. The bean bag is quick to set up and take down. Oh, I also had problems with the suction mount falling off the windshield a couple of times in extreme hot weather. Can’t have that happen! I’m glad it did not damage the Nuvi.
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The original Garmin mount melted on the sun and got stuck on the windshield. If you buy Garmin, get this mount. It’s practical, easy to switch between cars, the product is of high quality and Amazon delivery was as always stellar. Don’t hesitate to buy this product.
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NEVER LIKED THE ONE ON THE WINDSHIELD.
MY ARMS DON’T MOVE AS GOOD AS THEY USE TO.
MY WIFE HAD TO REACH IT FOR ME.
NOW WITH THE ONE ON THE DASH I CAN PUT IT WHERE EVER I WANT
AND I CAN SEE IT BETTER.
JIM
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I bought this after my window mount (that came with my GARMIN GPS) broke. I never liked the idea of window mount. It used to always fall down if I break hard. This one is easy to use, put on dashboard. Very steardy, doesn’t move at all (even if I take sharp turns). It fits perfectly in Mitsubishi Galant. Only problem with this is, it’s little bulky. But for durability, I would not mind it’s weight. It is worth the price.
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The holder works fine, just as described. I am using it on a 2005 Accord and it holds onto the dashboard very efficiently.
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No suctions cups, you can position it easily on your dash, and it is easy to place out of site when you park. This is the most versatile mount for my GPS that I’ve found.
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Excellent product! It has made me a much better navigator. I did not need the big dashboard mount and returned it. The regular mount that coms with the Nuvi is fine.
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I love this product. The window sticking thing that comes with the garmin is not only hard to put on the windshield, but tends to fall off about halfway to my destination. I purchased this and I love it! So much easier to use the nuvii….gotta have one to accompany your nuvii!
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i am so happy with the garmin portable friction dashboard mount. it stays in place whereever you place it and what ever type of turns you make in the car. so glad i was turned on to it. thanks
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This dashboard sandbag with a non-skid bottom is the ideal mount for a Garmin GPS. It uses the front bracket from the windshield mount to hold the GPS on the sandbag gooseneck. Regardless of quick starts, panic stops or sudden turns it has never shifted position.
It makes it easy to position the GPS so that it can be seen by both the driver and the copilot. Also when we get somewhere, the whole unit, including the GPS can be taken off the dash and hidden. With a visible windshield mount, the crooks think that there might be a GPS inside, even it you take it with you.
It also makes it very easy to move the unit between our car and our motorhome.
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i bought this for my nuvi 350 after finding that my windshield on my accord sloped way to much to use the suction cup attachment. using the permanent dash mount was not an option for me. this works PERFECT! it does not move at all, even with sharp turns and sudden stops. it may have a large foot print, but that’s what keeps it steady. this is what the nuvi should come standard with, not the suction cup or dash mount!
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I purchased this item for my husband who travels every week with his job. He likes it because it’s more convenient than the window mount, and it stays put.
Since it fits easily in his briefcase, he not only uses it in his own car, he also takes it with him on business trips all over the country. He’s very happy with it, and has already recommended it to friends and colleagues.
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The Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard is a wonderful product. It is ready to use out of the box. I use it for my Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator. Plugging the GPS on to the mount is very easy and so is unplugging it off of the mount. The mount itself is very stable sitting on either of our Dodge Caravan or Honda Accord. I haven’t had any incident with it sliding around when making tight/fast turns. It is also very convenient to move it out of sight when the car is parked outside. Overall, it is a very good product. I definitely recommend it to everyone.
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This is a great product. It never slips on the dashboard no matter how hard I stop or corner. The suction cup mount that Garmin provided with my Nuvi 350 kept falling off the windshield. Not good for a $500 GPS. This is a good solution to that problem. Garmin should be providing this with their products in place of the poorly designed suction mount.
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My Garmin GPS came with a pad that you glue to the dashboard. It was supposed to have a glue backing that held fast. After two days the Garmin fell off the pad. I tried again with the same results.
The pad that supposedly couldn’t be removed, peeled off easily.
A friend told me about the friction mount. It is great. I have been using it several weeks and the GPS does not move at all. You just place the friction mount on the dashboard and there it stays.
I recommend to my friends that they buy a Garmin GPS with the friction mount. You’ll love it.
Joe
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This is the only mount I use and appreciate the overall ease of use, quality construction, portability, etc. I would buy another without reservation.
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This is great we use it all the time plus when you use other vehicles you can move it easily without put a mark on other the cars dash board We love it it does not slide around it stays where you put it. Works great if you rent cars when traveling.
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This is a simple and easy way to conveniently place your GPS in just the right spot on the dash without the need to drill holes or use adhesive of any kind. It also maintains the easy portability of my Garmin Nuvi portable GPS — simply place on dash and plug in 12vdc adapter and you are in business. Why leave your GPS in plain view of potential thieves when it can quickly be stowed out-of-sight and just as quickly set-up again when you return to the vehicle? Highly recommended
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Although there are already well over 2000 reviews, I wanted to add my own in response to some of the negative comments. I hesitated before purchasing this mount because it looked huge in the picture. However, we did not want to deal with sticky mounts and wanted to be able to use whatever solution we had in two different vehicles. For security, we also wanted to be able to quickly remove the GPS unit itself.
After watching the video review posted by another person here, the size of the mount was easy to see and we decided to give it a try. We have been extremely happy with the purchase. The mount is made of high quality materials, stays in place without any issues, and works flawlessly with our Garmin.
Several reviewers complained about the size in relation to the mount being too bulky to store in the glove box or other locations. I was baffled by these comments, personally, because we leave the mount in the car all the time. We do not feel it is necessary to “secure” the mount itself, only the GPS unit. We simply remove the GPS unit with one hand and store it away or tuck it in our pocket/bag after putting it in a protective case.
Other comments pertained to the mount sliding around after a while, and hypothesized it was due to prolonged exposure to heat and/or cold. Since we have purchasd the mount, we have been in temperatures between 25 and 100 degrees and experienced no residual issues. Our dashes tend to get very dusty, especially during the Spring, but that did not cause our mount to slide around or move out of place.
I have been in vehicles with very awkward hand/or small dash space, so if your dash is very small/awkward or your car extremely small, this mount will probably not meet your needs. However, even a window mounted GPS unit by itself would be a problem in a very small car. Overall, we highly recommend this for use with the compatible Garmin GPS units.
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This is an awesome product for ANYONE that moves their Garmin GPS device from one vehicle to another. I Love It and I’m thrilled to have found such a convenient product.
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Holds the GPS in place with no problems at all. I even got it to work with my magellan 1470. Grips well and stays in place, even when taking sharp turns.
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Excellent mount for Garmin Nuvi units. This dash mount makes it very easy to hide your GPS when parked. It blocks less of your view than the windshield mount, especially when you have a radar detector there also.
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When I read an article which said thieves sometimes notice the residual ring on the windshield from suction cup mounts and break into those cars looking for GPS units, I started looking for a different type of mount. I soon found this unit which I bought and have now been happily using for more than 2 years. In that time I’ve used it with two different Garmin Nuvi units and there was no problem fitting either one. I leave the clip attached to this base and just remove the GPS itself, which is easy and quick. I just take the GPS with me and put the mount on the floor partly under my seat so it’s out of view. Since the mount isn’t stuck in place like a suction cup mount, I can reposition it however is most convenient for my reach. The mount does a good job of staying put for the most part on the dashboard of my car. Only rarely does it slide when I’m doing a hard turn at a relatively high speed. I highly recommend this mount to anyone with a Garmin GPS.
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This is a great product. Holds the GPS stable in your car even when making turns. Eliminates having to use a suction mount on the windshield. Plus for safety reasons I can hide all evidence of having a GPS when I am not in my car. I highly recommend this product.
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After two suction mounts and cleaning lots of black goo of my windshield, I decided to try the friction mount. Great product. Stays put, and superior to window mound in lots of ways. Move to whatever spot on the dash is best for any lighting conditions.
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This product works very well. Stays put on the dasboard and makes the GPS easy to see. When stopped,can slip it under the seat out of view. Doesn’t leave any marks on the dashboard.
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Bought it for my daughter to use with the Garmin c550 that I had just bought her. She loves it. We live in an area that has had many thefts of navigation systems from the car. Police have advised not only to remove GPS system when leaving the car, but to remove windshield based mount as well. They even suggest that you wipe off the mark the suction cup leaves on the window as the thieves are aware of that the suction cup mark means that a GPS system is in the car. The portable Friction Mount makes life a lot easier. And Amozon’s price was $20.00 less then Best Buy.
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This is a terrific product. Works so much better than the suction mount. Just toss it on the dash anywhere you want it. I love it.
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the window mount came with the unit, they don’t last long, I switch the car to car 4-5 times, they are gone, especially in florida weather, less than one month the rubber mount melt, the portable friction mount has no problem, I can put everywhere on the dash for easy to reach, I love it.
sid
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This is an absolute necessity especially if you are using your Garmin in more than one vehicle. I wish they would include this instead of the suction cup mount.
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Much better than any stick on or window attachment. Leaves NO trace of GPS device to ward off thieves.
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I purchased this product to hold our Garmin and I love it! It didn’t slip at all on our 600 mile vacation. I highly recommend this product!
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I purchased the Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS system due to my moving out of the area in July. A window suction mount came with the unit–not being a great fan of suction mounts for anything, I looked for an alternative. This is when I found the portable friction mount for nuvi systems.
This is an awesome mount. It sits firmly on the dash board and you can angle your system any way you want it. I have been using this for 6 weeks now since my move and have never had a problem with it slipping, moving, or sliding. It stays firmly in place and I never worry that it will move when I am turning and stopping suddenly.
If you are looking for a secure mount for your nuvi system, this friction mount is the one to get. Amazon’s price was the best I found and had free shipping as well. You can’t go wrong with this mount and purchasing it from Amazon.com.
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Instead repeating what literally THOUSANDS of people have posted here, let me just say that this kind of mount should be MANDATORY for Nuvi owners, as it absolutely holds like glue on your dash, is easy to put together, and makes it IMPOSSIBLE for thieves to figure out you have a GPS. I have an 05 Mitsubishi Galant, and this fits perfectly at EYE Level in the crook in between the dash and the side wall (see picture posted). When I park someplace, it takes exactly 10 seconds to slip my nuvi off, stash it away in the middle storage box, and slip the base under my seat, and VIOLA – what GPS? Again, if you are buying a nuvi, or already have one, this is MANDATORY!
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This works perfectly to support my Garmin 850Garmin nüvi 850 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Voice Command and FM Transmitter (Soft Black). Keeps it steady, but allows some movemet to adjust the unit for optimum viewing. It has only moved once when I had to slam on my brakes (you know that situation when the guy in front of you @#&*^#!(^!#), and then it slid slowly across my huge Saturn VUE dashboard, with no harm to the GPS or delicate charger connection.
When I leave the car I put the GPS somewhere safe and just put this in the passenger floor area, or behind my seat (unplugged). Easy to use, perfectly satisfactory product. Wish there were more things in life like this!
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This friction mount is very good. my dash is on quite a angle & in 1500 miles only had to push it back up in place 2 times.
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This product was a great idea. Its heavy enough to sit on the dash without sliding around. Plus you can pick up the whole thing & put it in the console so it is out of sight when parked.
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I’m very pleased with the Garmin Friction mount. I was concerned that this would be cumbersome and annoying to use but I found it very easy to use. I can install the garmin with one hand, place it on the dashboard and it never moves at all. I have a Nissan Murano with a flat dashboard so I find the placement very easy. The friction mount is also very easy to store when not in use because it is flexible.
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This is a great addition to having a GPS…..stays in place on your dashboard and hold your GPS secure.
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THE GARMIN PORTABLE FRICTION MOUNT IS THE BEST ADD ON TO BUY. IT’S EASY TO USE AND CAN BE PLACE ANYWHERE ON THE DASH.
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I was a little skeptical about this mount, but have been VERY pleasantly surprised. I use my GPS mostly in a Toyota Prius and wanted to avoid mounting on the windshield. Have had absolutely no problems with it sliding or changing positions. A great accessory.
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I have a BMW and this works great on my dash (which has a slight slope). I used the supplied holder for a while on my left side window but it kept getting in the way and falling off (CA outlawed using it on the front window).
I love my new mount and take it with me on trips. Worked in two other rental cars just fine. I also like that I can just place it on the floor when I go inside. The suction mounts will get lint/dirt on them and you have to clean it before it will stick again.
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Works great! In our trip to Branson (~200 miles), it never moved from the origial spot on our dashboard. I am VERY impressed!
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I bought this product at the same time I bought my Garmin 265WT and I assumed there would be some kind of adhesive/mechanism to hold it in place. Boy was I wrong – you just take it out of the package, put it on your dashboard, and it stays there. Done. Flawless. I am completely amazed.
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Product is Wonderful, does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Can be moved anywhere on dash and it stays there and won’t slip. Have used it on driver’s side when driving and passenger’s side when not. Cord that came with Nuvi is plenty long to put it anywhere in front. I like it so much I bought one for son who also has a Nuvi.
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I love my mount for my Garmin – it works perfectly!! And, as always, I received it in a timely manner from Amazon. I feel like I can always count on Amazon to deliver and follow-up – they do a fabulous job!!
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I received my new mount for my GPS. I’m very happy with this item I do a lot of traveling and I didn’t like the circle it left on my windshield.
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I bought this type of GPS holder because the window mount that comes with the unit was in my line of vision and a little distracting. It would also fall off during temperature changes. I have since switched to the portable friction mount and have loved it. It’s easy to install and use and hasn’t moved an inch on my dash even though I drive in heavy traffic and have to brake hard every once in a while. We also live in a curvy area and it also hasn’t moved through curves. I would recommend this product!
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I’ve had my nuvi for 18 months now and have tried 2 other mounts with varying degrees of success. I stumbled upon this one and based on other reviews ordered one. We got it just in time for our driving trip to Colorado and boy, was it a SUCCESS! It was stable, convenient and very, very easy. We not only use the navigation, but listen to books on tape through the garmin, so this was the best solution – another one I had seemed to block the output so that it was hard to hear the talking. This one is perfect for my needs!
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Nice to not have a permanent or suction cup mount. All the comments I read about thievery are right on – what they can see they will take. I don’t ever leave the mount or the garmin in plain sight.
The mount performs flawlessly, even around corners – no sliding or anything.
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I bought this for two reasons:
Security – GPS units are a highly prized target for thieves. They can walk down a row of parked cars and see a mount on the windshield or the mark left by the suction cup and assume a GPS is in the glove box. You can move this mount to the floor of the car/truck or glove box in 2 seconds and it leaves no mark. No sign of a GPS unit on the dash/windshield.
Mobility – I can unplug the charger and move it to my wifes car or the motorhome fast. It’s the easiest mobile mount there is for a Garmin at this time. I do not need to buy extra mounts for other vehicles. No glue pads on the dash.. It’s Great
It’s very stable… I drive windy, bumpy, rural roads and it does not move, slide at all. I drive a Jetta with a rounded dash and it does not move!
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This mount has an uncanny ability to stay in place when simply placed on a dsahboard. A simple solution that really works.
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So much better than the window suction cup.
Stays in place and I am able to leave it on the left side of the dash
less visible to the public
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After our Nuvi 350 fell off the windshield for the 10th time on a trip to Boston, I had my wife pull the car up outside a BestBuy so I could run in to see if they had the beanbag. Everyone online loved it and I had nothing to lose. 3 minutes later I was back in the car and cutting the clamshell package open. Absolutely the best accessory for your Nuvi. Doesn’t budge an inch, keeps you legit in states with window-mount laws, stores on the floor in a pinch in unsavory neighborhoods and packs flat for trips. Perfect!
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Great product…You can move nav system around on dash so passenger can locate while you drive…also good price and great service…
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This a great product for use with Nuvi. GPS unit REALLY does stay put even on a sloping dashboard. Makes GPS unit more secure. Just put it on the floor when you park. No visible unit for thieves and no suction cup or marks. I was even able to modify (not easy) the unit for use with older C340
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It does what it is intended to do, the GPS stays on the dash with no slipping and fit my Nuvi 750 perfectly. This product is useful for states that do not allow you to attach a GPS to your windshield (like California-even though a lot of people still do). It also resolves any issues you may have with the windshield mount (some people have had problems, I haven’t encountered any). With this mount you can easily move your GPS from car to car since all you need to do is take the mount with you. For storage it fits in your glove box or center consol. The mounting stem separates from the mounting yoke and you can store that piece in your case (as long as your case is large enough) Remember to move the slider to lock position when you place the stem back into the yoke. Amazon offered the best price. Most brick and motor stores were almost twice the price.
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I have had numerous holders and this turns out to be the most convinient. I can move it to any location on the dash and will stay put. Also have moved it to my console when I wanted it without any problems. I do not have to remove my Garmin Nuvi 660 from the holder as I can move the whole unit and put it away when I exit the car. I like it alot. Great product and worth the minmal cost even though it looks ugly and a has a strange shape. Oh well, it does what it was made for exceptionaly well.
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I can’t imagine my GPS without this. It holds the GPS right on the dash – even over bumpy roads. In the center of the bean bag unit is an “L” shaped bracket that is attached to the bean bag base and is meant to hold the GPS in place. It fits my nuvi 660 perfectly. The unit also has a push-button quick release so you can take your GPS off the dash and put it somewhere safely when you’re not in your vehicle. There are four “bean bags” surrounding the attachment “L”, and the whole thing has a contiguous rubber bottom on it. The bean bags make it flexible and the rubber bottom keeps everything in place. Before I purchased it I wondered if it would really stay on the dash and hold the GPS securely. It does.
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I wanted a portable mount so I could remove it from my car easily. This mount is fantastic for that. It stays in place for the most part. Only once did it slide off my dash during my last trip (but I think that was mostly user error…placed way too close to the slope.) I also like that I was able to set it on the dash but then when I was tired of it up there, I placed it down near the gear shift. Not being stuck in one place all the time was really nice. When I stopped somewhere I could easily pop it into my center console.
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Works great as an alternative to the windshield mount, which for my vehicle would be TOO FAR too reach!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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I purchased this bean bag dashboard mount after reading about how just the suction cup, left on my windshield, can attract thieves to break into my car. Its works just fine and i like the angle much better from the bean bag mount!
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Don’t buy the NUVI without it! With it, you can easily switch from car to car, or hide the system under the seat, or hold it in your lap. Once I figured out how to get it on and off, it works easily.
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sure beats the windshield or dash mount provided with the nuvi 660. actually the dash mount provided would not work in my vw passat. this mount works and makes it portable between cars. glad I got it!!
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I have used my Nuvi 350 for a year and a half, and love it.
But once in a while getting the screen out of the direct sunlight is a challange. I bought the portable mount to make it easier to use the GPS in anouthe car, but found the the ability to easily adjust the position out of the sun, was a great bonus.
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Well, we’d tried everything else with no luck for our Nuvi 360. We used the suction cup mount (should be sucktion cup) on the windshield and it would always break the seal while driving. It would never stay up for more than a couple of days. We also tried it using the dash-mount plate that was provided and it failed similarly.
Enter the Garmin Bean Bag. This product works great. It stays where you put it. You can drive like a maniac and it still stays there. It’s a great purchase.
The drawbacks are: It is a bit clunky so you lose a bit of that sex-appeal that came with buying a Nuvi. Shame on Garmin for not providing a quality mount kit in the box. For the $800+ they charge on some of their products, you’d think they could figure out how to mount it.
Also, they only included the beanbag and the arm that holds the Nuvi. They didn’t include the part that connects to the Nuvi and swivels around. This makes it difficult to move the Nuvi from car to car, short of taking the entire beanbag.
I’d recommend this product to anyone with a Nuvi. I’m not really crazy about it (looks, ergonomics) but it does work flawlessly and seems to be the only solution available.
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This is wonderfully engineered and sticks like glue to the dashboard. Beats a windshield mount in every way.
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I had left the Nuvi 350’s suction cup on the windscreen for a long time. Bad idea, as over time the plastic on the suction cup melted (by sun) right onto the windscreen, leaving a black plastic ring on the windscreen after I forcefully removed the entire setup. Also the suction cup no longer stays on the windscreen for more than a few minutes.
I had a Garmin Street Pilot III, which came with its own sandbag mount out of the box. I was very happy with that, so I bought this one for the Nuvi. I wish Nuvi comes with this ‘Friction Mount’ instead of the lousy suction cup.
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Works beautifully. No sliding around on the dash. Much easier to use than the windshield mount. I didn’t like leaving the empty windshield mount on the windshield to advertise that I even have a GPS, and it was a nuisance to keep applying it. This way I can put the entire mount on the floor, as others have mentioned. Plus, it’s easy to snap out my Nuvi 750 and slip in in my purse for extra security (not to mention an easy way to find my way back to the car in a large parking lot).
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The old windshield mount was failing and was a target for thieves. The search for a new mount began. I thought this would be a good alternative to the regular mounts you see. I took it on a two week road trip and it did great. Never, not once did it move while the vehicle was in motion (including sharp turns) and was easy to hide when you would stop for the night or to go eat. Another great thing about it is that you can transfer it from vehicle to vehicle without a fuss.
Don’t you like it when things just work? I do.
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We use this with our Garmin GPS system. It is perfect because our windsheild is deep and the suction cup that comes with the unit makes it difficult to reach the GPS touch screen to make any changes. This dash-mount is sturdy, does not shift when you turn corners and has an easy clip assembly for the GPS system to snap right in – A great product and must-have!
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This item offers the perfect portability for your GPS unit. Makes it extremely easy to use your unit in multiple vehicles without having to adhere suction cups to you windshield and never leaves marks on your windshield. The mount remains stationary on my dash & has never moved around, even on sharp turns. Another nice feature is that your power cord can plug into the back of the mount, instead of directly into the GPS unit, making it very easy to remove the GPS unit from the mount without having to play with wires. Great Product!
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I love this friction mount. I bought it because I didn’t want to mount anything permanent on my window shield. With this, I can use it in my car and also my husband’s car. It’s very steady and stable. Never slips or moves while we’re driving.
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This is great for your GPS. Nothing on your windshield. No sticky stuff on your dash. Works out Great
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The customer service rep. for Amazon sold me on the idea for this purchase. Can move it from vehicle to vehicle and stays firmly in place. Don’t have to use the adhesive mount that comes with Nuvi. Can store it in console, out of sight. This is a good purchase.
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This works! It is so much easier to use than the suction mount! It is easier to put away all evidence of a GPS in your car. No stop and search from the criminal element! It stays where you put it. I have a Nissan Altima. The dashboard slopes but the Nuvi 660 stays put. My happiness with my GPS system is complete
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This was so easy as there was no installation. It makes it very easy to change between cars and hide on the floor. Another passenger can also change the location easily as you can move the GPS. It does not move at all on the dashboard while driving, it is very stable and secure. After this purchase I would never put in a semi-permanent or permanent mounting device in my car. Very good buy and Amazon has the best price.
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This is a very well designed base. Don’t let the atypical shaped base puzzle you – this is well designed to grip your dash. The framing brace that grips the actual GPS permits incremental adjustments upwards or sideways for optimum viewing. The base stays put and looks good on my dash. Never had an incident of it sliding – ever.
Nicely made. I also saw these bases being used at a rental car company in California, they were atop their customer counter and were being accessed when providing driving instructions to customers. All works nicely.
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The mount sticks to the dashboard very well during street and highway driving. The only time I have trouble with it moving around is on dirt roads.
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Outstanding quality product for the Nuvi 600. My son is using this in his new sports car, an with quick turns and up and down hills, the friction mount doesn’t budge…. Holds true to form, and stays in the exact place you put it on the dashboard….
Recommend highly to anyone having a Garmin Nuvi
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This item works great.
I have driven at 80+ mph turned corners at about 35 mph and it has not budge. since then I have bought one for a birthday present. and would buy again!!! worth the 27 dollars. Some complain that it is to much. Yes it would have been great if this was the mount they shipped with the Garmin.
if you have a Garmin get the dash mount you will not regret it!!
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When you order your Nuvi…order this as well. Easy to move from car to car. Will not slip off the dash and easy to hide when parked.
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The friction dashboard mount for nuvi Series Garmins is very functional. My Garmin started falling off of the windshield after a few hours on the road(suction cup mount), now it sits securely on the dashboard in a convenient location without a permanent mount that can’t be easily removed or relocated to another vehicle.
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I’ve try so many product in garmin for my Garmin Nuvi 350. But it has come to an end because this product is the best for any cars, either u rent it or your personal cars. I remember when i went to maryland, speeding 100 mile per hours, just to try, if this product really worths it. I’ll never confused you, this Garmin Portable Friction Mount is the best to go for. Moreover, the price is also unexpensive for everyone to afford.
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As owners of 4 vehicles, this was a great option for us. It stays in place and can be moved from car to car easily. It has never slipped under any circumstances. Good price too.
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This is indeed a great product from Garmin. It stays in place and does’nt slipped even on a slope. Easily adjustable and can be place anywhere on the dashboard or even on the console if you want. Placing the mount on the ball joint is a little tricky and requires a good pressure. Holding the joint with your left hand and the mount with your right apply firm pressure against the joint until it snaps in place. Make sure the GPS is off the mount When you take the mount off from the joint. Twist and pull at the same time and it comes off easy. Also, Just make sure the GPS is not attached to the mount when you first attach it to the joint or it might break. Attach the GPS when mount is on the joint. Great alternative for the Windshield mount. Like always Amazon.com shipped it fast and free. Thanks Amazon you are the best !!!1.
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Aabsolutely love this ietm. Makes it so easy to take down and store when shopping. I like the fact that there are no marks on the windshield announcing something has been placed there.
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I use the Portable Friction Mount almost daily and has not fallen off dash once.
The suction cup that comes w unit would fall off daily and at the most inconvenient times and was a safety issue if I was on a highway when it happened to fall.
If you are buying a Nuvi save the time and hassle and add the portable friction mount to your order.
Highly recommend the Portable Friction Mount.
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This works better than the suction cup mount. It can be placed in locations more convenient for use and does not move even when bouncing along in my 4 wheel drive Dodge Ram 2500 pulling a travel trailer!
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I used this mount on a trip from Florida to Massachusetts and back; it did exactly what it was advertised to do. Dashboard slippage was never a problem, and at every stop where I left the car, I simply removed it from the dash, leaving no tell-tale sign that a GPS was ever in use.
As for appearances, sure, I originally thought it appeared a bit obtrusive, but I got used to it quickly, and eventually, I even began to see it in a positive light.
Now, I would never go back to the original suction-cup device. That thing was a problem from day one, occasionally popping off without warning (maybe from sitting in the hot Florida sun all day), and forcing me to try to catch my GPS in mid-air, which obviously is not a good thing in heavy traffic.
Kudos to the person who thought this friction mount up — I love it.
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I purchased the Garmin Nuvi 350 to use for work since I travel quite a bit for my job. I was hesitant about buying the friction mount because I worried that it wouldn’t stay put. I’m happy to report that I was wrong.
I recently used this friction mount with my Nuvi 350 on a long trip from NJ to Maine. Not only did it stay put exactly where I placed it on my dashboard for the entire trip, but it stayed put in a near accident. On one of the many highways we traveled, there was a car accident ahead and everyone in my lane slammed on the brakes. Now, mind you, we were all traveling at approximately 60-65 miles per hour. I’m most happy to report that we didn’t collide with anyone. —> Amazingly, the friction mount and my Nuvi didn’t move an inch.
You can buy this friction mount with complete confidence. If it didn’t move in the situation I was in, it won’t move with normal driving. Not only that, but it is easy to remove and stow your friction mount and Nuvi without leaving evidence that you have a GPS (now a favored target for theives).
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I bought this to replace the melted garmin mount to windshield.
I’m very happy now.
Pros:
1. Portability
2. Stability
3. No worry about hot temperature which could make the rubber monut stuck with windshield.
Cons:
1. a little bit bulky
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This product works as advertised, holding the Garmin on the dash with little slippage. It’s handy to be able to move it easily from car to car.
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The friction mount works as expected. I would not have purchased it except that window suction mounts are illegal in California.
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After reading reviews on Amazon about the best holder for the nuvi 660, it was apparent that this friction mount was better than the window suction cup that comes with it. After using it for over a month now, it works as described and is very stable even in sharper turns (I drive a BMW Z3). I recommend this for the nuvi GPS’.
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I have become addicted to my Garmin Nuvi 660 and used it for six months with a successful windshield mount. But now I have bought a new car. I discovered that the windshield suction mount left an ugly black ring on the window of my old car. (I assume I can get this cleaned up when I detail the car for selling.)
So no way was I going to put one of those on my beautiful new car. I tried the Garmin dashboard mount but shied away from the “permanent” disc. I found the “temporary” disc was just not up to the job of holding this device in place — at least on my vehicle. I found this very frustrating. I read about the Portable Friction Mount, found a Best Buy store that had it in stock and ran out to buy it.
Though it is not terribly good looking, it does the job very well. I tried whipping around a few tight turns in parking lots and the whole thing stayed put. As another reviewer said, this lets you easily remove the thing and put it on the floor so it’s not obvious. That may be more valuable than you would think. I know somebody who removed his Garmin Nuvi (and took it with him) but left the window mount in place. The car was broken into and the window mount alone was stolen. (Probably that was a pretty frustrated thief.)
Also, this will be easy to transfer to a rental car. And it will make it easy for my wife to borrow my Nuvi. Hmmm!
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My Windstar van was impossible when it came to using the provided mounts. The Beanbag Mount is a GODSEND. Now if i can find a friction mount for my Sirius for my ‘66 Mustang.
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This product seems more stuck the dash than the suction cup to the window. I had no problem with recommeding this to any person using the garmin its the way to go for navigation.
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I’ve used the regular suction cup attachment for my GPS for the last year and it was constantly falling down, often while I was driving. I’ve had no problems since getting this, it’s so much better!
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I love this little mount. I didn’t want to use the adhesive mount that came with the Garmin and I didn’t want it sticking to my windshield or my dashboard. This is perfect because it doesn’t move around on the dashboard, and because it isn’t stuck down to anything, I can move it to hide it when I leave the car in a parking lot. I definitely would recommend it to anyone.
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I am in the construction/service trades and use different vehicles depending on the job for that day. I needed an easy way to transfer the Garmin Nuvi 660 between these various work vehicles and my personal cars. This mount works great and I have not had any problem at all with it sliding around on the dash in any of the vehicles I drive. The only complaint I have is the instructions could be clearer on how to change from the windshield mount to this one. All it takes is a firm pull to separate the mount from the ball on the windshield mount, and then steady pressure to pop the ball in the mount on this one. Really easy to do after you figure out how to do it. I also like the ability to set the whole thing on the truck floor when I am going to be out of the vehicle in a public place. I would not hesitate to purchase this again.
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I know it’s been said before, but this thing amazingly does not budge on the dashboard! It’s so convenient, easy to pop the garmin in and out, and tucks right under the seat when not in use.
Even with my lead-foot flying around corners, this thing holds its own!
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Dont use the suction mount that came with the Garmin buy this instead. I works so much better and is much easier to use. Yes it has a bigger foot print then suction mount but it more then makes up for it with how well it works.
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My original problem with the suction cup windshield mount was that it would fall off periodically. That had more to do with me not properly attaching it. Not good when driving and the turns are coming up fast. The friction mount was easier to use, held firmly onto the dashboard (even on sharp turns), and allowed the touch screen to be used without moving (try not doing that when you are driving, though). A bonus of the friction mount was it did not leave any telltale signs that a GPS unit was inside the car. Suction cup rings on the windshield are clues that a potential thief would look for.
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Using the window suction cup mount for my Garmin GPS is a pain and this Friction Dashboard Mount provides the perfect alternative. This dashboard mount keeps the GPS in place without slipping or vibrating. I have successfully used it in a 2002 VW Passat and a 2004 Honda Accord. When leaving the car, I simply move the mount to the floor and put the GPS in my pocket and take it with me. The GPS easily snaps into and out of the mount.
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I recommend this item if you have several vehicles and/or use rental cars. It can be placed anywhere on the dash and is secure (won’t slide around).
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I have a 2008 Chrysler Town&Country van and I needed a different mount for my Nuvi 350. I used the Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard mount on a recent trip to Florida. It worked great! I am ordering two more as gifts for my sons who I gave a Nuvi to this past Christmas.
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In California it is illegal to glue anything to the windshield so this mount is excellent. Even if I could glue the factory included mount to the dash board I still prefer this because I can move it to other cars.
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My suction cup mount worked great until I needed to transfer it to my other car. The heat from the sun on the BLACK rubber melted it. The dashboard mount is stable even when pushing the control buttons on my Garmin i5. Short stops, starts and turns never cause slippage. Taking it on trips to tranfer to my rent-a-car is easy.
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I love my Garmin Nuvi. I use it a lot. However, I live in a hot climate and after a year or so the windshield suction cup had “melted” to the hot windowshield enough times through ordinary use that it would no longer create a seal and hold the Nuvi up. After about the tenth time that it fell off, hit my dash, and bounced down to the floor, I decided I needed a replacement. I thought about another suction cup, but I knew the same thing would start to happen and I WAS getting tired of the ring on the windshield when I took the cup off. I put off getting the dashboard friction mount because it looked big. However, it really isn’t once it’s in place. A bit more of my windshield is visible, something that always bothered my wife when she used the suction cup, and there’s no more unsightly ring on the windshield all the time. Does the job, does it well, and when not in use I just toss it in the trunk or on the back floorboard with my collapsible umbrella.
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This portable mount is a really neat addition to the GPS. It eliminates the need to use the windshield suction cup, and makes using the GPS a lot easier, since you can place it anywhere on your dashboard or console that is the most convenient for you. Highly recommended.
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Nice accessory for my new Nuvi 660. Works perfect on the dash of my Nissan Murano (if you know these cars…there is TONS of room up there for the Nuvi on this mount).
Great price/seller.
Loving Amazon more and more…
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Works great. It allows me to keep the Nuvi within arms reach while driving the motorhome.
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We have used this Nuvii base for over a year in three different personal vehicles and two rentals. The versatility and stability of this base just cannot be beat! I highly recommend this item.
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The product was delivered on time in perfect condition.
I love this friction mount for my GPS unit. It’s so easy to move it from one car to another, or to hide it when I park the car. One of my cars has a sloped dash in the middle and this grabs on great and doesn’t slip. I’m glad I got this.
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This stand is perfect for mounting the Garmin on your dashboard. Once you put it in place, it stays there. I have taken very sharp turns at 40 mph and this thing stays put. Highly recommended, especially if you buy it at Amazon; You can’t beat the price! 5*
-Kyle
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I was referred to the product. My wife had seen it, it made sense to have a mobile mount. Purchased it put it on my dashboard and snapped the garmin to it. Doesn’t slide holds position and made very well. Definitely the way to go, especially if the unit is to be shared in several vehicles.
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I can place the item closer to me and it doesn’t move no matter how fast I take a turn or slam on the brakes. Since I have only one good eye and that eye has floaties all over the friggin place I need the Garmin close so I can spot the current location at the precise moment when the floaties move to where I get a clear view. It’s a great product.
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I love my Garmin Nuvi 350 and my Friction Mount. The mount never moved the whole way from NYC to Md. Also, disassembles easily to conceal when not in use. I think you’ll love it too. Much better than window suction mounts.
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I just love it. I used one when I rented a car and had to have one. I did not want to mount my navigator to my windshield, so this is perfect and portable — and it fits in my glove box!
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My husband has a Garmin C530 and I purchased this mount for him due to him having complaints with the mount supplied with the unit. He loves this mount and it has worked really well for him without any issues. He feels that this should be the mount supplied with the GPS unit and highly recommends it.
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i love this!! it should be included in original purchase. much better then the windshield suction cup. it stays where you put it and makes the screen much easier to see. would definitely buy again!!
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This mount should have been included with the Garmin GPS. Works great on the dash of the Scion xB, Chrysler minivan and Chrysler 300.
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As everyone else said, this product is perfect. I use it with the Garmin 350 GPS even though it didn’t list that particular GPS as being compatible. Doesn’t slide, tilt or tip. Adjustable knob allows you to change the direction of the GPS without having to take the GPS off the mount. Only thing with me is I switch from my personal car to my work car almost on a daily basis and it becomes another thing to drag around. I can’t leave it in my personal car for fear of break-ins and I am not alwas guaranteed the same work car. Not Garmin’s fault though. They could have included this with the GPS system itself as mounting on windshields in California is illegal.
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Just received this mount last night. Appear to have a great texture to hold from slipping on the dash or where ever you may place it. A bit over priced for what it is, but if it works and means no holes in the dash board, its worth it.
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I bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift and we took it for a spin tonight. I like it so much I may have to buy another for myself! (He was delighted as well!)
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I received a Garmin Nuvi for Chistmas and wanted to try the friction mount. My old Garmin’s suction cup mount no longer stays attached to the windshield and I didn’t want to go through the same thing with the new Garmin. I’ve use the friction mount in both my Toy. 4Runner and Ford Ranger. The mount stays in place in both vehicles. Only a severe turn or an accident would dislodge it. I highly recommend it!
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I am very happy with this Garmin Portable Friction Mount. I would highly recommend this product to you if you are looking for something other than the suction cup mount. Our suction cup kept falling off the window and my Nuvi would in turn fall off and make me so mad! I needed something else! This works great, stays in place, wherever you put it on your dash. You can leave your Garmin attached to it and take the entire thing and remove it from your dash too, so thieves don’t see it. Excellent product!
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It is great you can move this anywhere. Also do not have to put on dash. We found the one you had to stick to the windshield made it hard to see out the windshield. GREAT
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Like other reviewers have said, it’s amazing how the friction mount never slides; it’s stable even resting on the indentation in front of the console/clock in the middle of my dashboard. Another great thing is that the whole thing (friction mount and Garmin C550, which is one of the bigger models)fits in my center console without disassembly needed. It’s quick and easy to lift the whole thing from the dash and store it when I park and don’t want anyone to see the unit from outside of the car.
Hats off to whoever invented this one!
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Although more expensive than similar products from other manufacturers, this is a quality product well worth Amazon’s discount price from MSRP. It’s non-slip surface is very effective and easy to clean; additionally, the four “ears” can be adjusted to ensure complete contact with the dashboard curves. The clip mechanism for attaching the ball strut (that comes with the Navigator) is well designed and easy to use.
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We bought this for the dashboard because we do not want the silly suction cup rings, nor are willing to permanently mount anything on the dash. It held to the dashboard like a champ, turn after turn, brake after brake. This should be an item to be seriously considered if one does not want suction cup rings or silly sticky dashmounts.
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This portable mount is great for those of us who are afraid to attach a disk to the dash with the mount included by Garmin. This type also allows my wife to use the Nuvi when she would like. It performs flawlessly, staying put even when curves are taken faster than they should.
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I’d been having difficulty with my Nuvi 200 staying stuck to the windshield. Read quite a few “how to”s to keep the GPS stuck, but most said to just buy a friction mount. They were correct. The friction mount is great. Haven’t had it move a bit in about three months of use. GPS is accessible but stays in place.
Definitely a great purchase.
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The friction works great, and I know this makes me look really stupid, but I can’t figure out how to attach my Nuvi 350 to the friction mount!! It must be so easy because they don’t include any instructions with it, but try as I might I can’t figure out how it fits. Can anyone help? Thanks.
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I am really happy with this product:)It worked right out of the box & it arrived extremely fast(3 days) with free supersaver shipping:)No more worries regarding my GPS device falling while I am driving
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This Garmin mount is sturdy and will stay on your dash while driving, keeping your Garmin GPS in place. It has a lock feature to ensure that your Garmin GPS stays in place. It is portable and does not require any sticky adhesive or suction mount that comes loose. This is a way to mount your garmin GPS without that round suction cup on your windshield that shows others you have a GPS. Would definitely recommend!!!
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Wonderful product. Holds on to the dash well! It didn’t even move when I slammed on brakes. Notice: DO NOT pay for faster shipping if you live near me…..I paid for regular shipping and got my items in 3 business days.
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I got tired of the spot left by the window mount, and it falling off every once in a while. This really holds my Nuvi in place. It doesn’t move even on winding roads.
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We purchased this mount at the same time we ordered the Nuvi 350, because we did not want to have the suction mount (which is included with the Nuvi), attached to our windshield. The mount holds the Nuvi without any movement and is an excellent alternative to a suction cup mount.
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Like so many other who have written reviews for this product, the suction mount that came with the Nuvi failed miserably leaving black goo all over my windshield and never sticking properly again. Realizing that it was a widespread problem, I looked for other mounting methods and found this one.
I am pleased with the effectiveness of this product. The friction between the mount and the dashboard holds quite well in standard driving — turns don’t seem to make it shift at all. I did notice that going over potholes and train tracks, that the mount does shift a little, but I found it easy to slide it back into place. I find that I like the flexibility of positioning this mount. With the windshield mount, the unit was always at a specified distance from me, but with this moveable mount I found that I could position the Nuvi closer to me to make it easier to see and easier to use. (An unexpected bonus) I also like that I can move it so that it isn’t obvious to thieves that I have a GPS unit in the car.
The only thing that I was a little disappointed with was the physical size of the mount. It is about 8 inches by 6 inches and takes up a large section of my small dashboard. Also its size makes storing it in the car difficult as it doesn’t fit in the glove box.
The positives definitely outweigh the negatives, but I still wish that Garmin didn’t have problems with the suction cups that made buying this a necessity.
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I purchased this portable friction mount for my new Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS system. I wanted something that would hold the Nuvi 660 in place, without sliding all over the dash, and it was important to me that it be easy to move between vehicles. This Garmin Portable Friction Mount is just the ticket for my needs. I have been using it for several days now and have taken corners and even had to hit the brakes hard once or twice. This mount stays put very well. I haven’t had it move (that I could notice) at all during my driving adventures. The price here on Amazon is cheap enough for you to buy one for each car, truck, SUV and RV that you own. I highly recommend this item for anyone that owns or is thinking of buying a Garmin Nuvi GPS. It really is the perfect accessory for the Nuvi and you can use it with confidence, without worry of your expensive GPS flying across your dash. =o)
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The product met all expectations. Very stable and much better than the window mount.
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I like this product because its not on your window which could pop off. And if your ever in a bad neighborhood you can easly take this off.
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This is a perfect, portable solution for mounting the NUVI. It is easy, quick to assemble & remove. It leaves no sign of mounting. It is totally stationary when mounted. You can put it anywhere on the dash you wish to.
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This is the best way to position the Nuvi Navigation system on your dash. This is especially important here in CA where it is illegal to use anything that mounts on the windshield. I have tried other ways to hold the Nuvi Navigation system on the dash but this is by far the best way.
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The Garmin Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi is very sturdy and attaches to my Garmin Nuvi 660 with no problem. The beanbag design is awesome and works better than my old rubber weighted dashboard mount that I had with my previous SteetPilot c340. With that mount the rubber legs started to get too pliable and didn’t stay on my dash as firmly as it used to. My old mount sort of stayed on the dash but would jump around, slide a bit and one day when I made a very sharp fast turn, my c340 went flying onto the floor. With the Nuvi Beanbag Mount weighted design, there’s no chance of this happening. The mount stays put and sits firmly on my dashboard even on bumpy roads and sharp turns.
This mount is great though I wish it was included with my Garmin Nuvi 660 instead of the windshield mount.
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When I recieved my order, I placed it on the dash of my RV. The angle of the dash is at about 30 degrees. The friction pad works flawlessly, but I had to wipe down the dashboard to remove any wax or dust prior to setting the pad. Once this is done, you can touch the screen, move the GPS device around or reposition it, and trust it will stay put. Overall a good product and within the guidelines of states restricting window mount devices. The top is sort of like a sand bag creating a little weight, while the bottom has a substantial amount of non skid dots that will not allow the pad to “scoot” while riding on the dash.
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The Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nüvi Series and StreetPilot I Series, C530, C550 and C580 GPS Navigators is an excellent product. It does everything it purports to do. In california these GPS monitors may not be mounted on the windshield and this solves that problem.
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Holds my Garmin Nuvi GPS quite securely and enables me to transfer it (and the GPS) between automobiles.
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Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Garmin Nuvi 750 series – Excellent product for use where you can’t use the windshield mount. It sits where you put it and has never moved when in use. Excellent product.
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A fantastic product, allows me to mount the Garmin anywhere I want on the dash, and it does not move. A vast improvement over the suction mount. You will be satisfied.
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This mount works great. The selection of Garmin mounts is confusing as some are two parts and some are one. If you have a Nuvi with the included windshield mount, then this is the only part you need to buy. The included mount disassembles at the ball and socket joint and attaches to this one. I can’t say it will never come off the dash if I do some really high speed maneuver, but so far it’s held steady for all regular driving.
I like that it’s easy to move the mount and gps unit down to the floor when I park. Yeah a thief could still see it if they came right up to my car but at least it’s not obvious from halfway across the parking lot like a windshield mount is. A thief that sees an empty windshield mount is probably going to assume (correctly) that I’ve just put the unit in the glove compartment.
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This is such a good thing to buy. You can easily transfer it from vehicle to vehicle, or hand it over to one of your kids to use. Don’t bother with a windshield mount. I am not saying that it does not work, as I have not tried the one which came with my Garmin 350. I used to own a Magellan Roadmate with windown suction cup mount, and the darn thing would often fall off in cold weather and land on the floor.
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The friction mount worked perfectly. It did not slip, turn or tumble. It is easy to move out of sight, easy to attach and remove the GPS, and easy to see the GPS. It is low price, not intrusive and better than any other mount I have found. I recommend it. Buy one.
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Bought this for my Garmin Nuvi 350. This devide sits on the dashboard and does not move. When you are not in the car, this dashboard mount can be stored away in the glovebox so no one suspects that your Garmin is in the car. The 350 can be easily removed from the mount with the push of a button.
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THis is a GREAT product and got it at a steal. My friends paid 40% more than I did. Keeps the GPS secure on the dash – love it.
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Love it, love it, love it! It sits on my dash (2005 Honda Accord) & has never moved an inch!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better product!
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This product is a lot better than the suction cup mounts . In a Miata I haven’t had too much of a problem with it staying on my dash in more than calm driving . The suction cup would always fall off on rough roads and the worse this mount did was the angle of the gps would drop a little . Not nearly as bad as having it fall around your feet . It’s not perfect but it works . Be ready for it being a little awkward for storage when you park , it is a bit heavy and large for just setting down in a center console . Would I buy it again ? Without any hesitation and I won’t use the suction mount again .
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This works great. There is no sliding/slipping whatsoever. Easy to hide away in your glovebox/center console for security. No adhesive stick to mess up your dashboard. I would definitely recommend over the suction mount.
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This stay were you put it and allows you to get the best angle from your Garmin.
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Using the windshield mount for my Garmin Nuvi 370 put it too far away for me to easily see it. The dashboard mount brings it withing easy reading range for me.
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This was exactly what I was looking for. I make a lot of stops along the way as I travel around and didn’t want to leave my Nuvi attached to the window to attract would-be thieves. I also didn’t like having to pull it off the window and stick it back on every time I made a stop. This works out perfect!! I can hold it while entering my destination (which I find more convenient than while it’s attached to the window) and it never slips off my dashboard. When I’m making a pitstop I simply lift it off the dashboard and sit it on the floor or seat and throw something over it. I absolutely LOVE it!
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Garmin Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi, StreetPilot I Series & C530, C550 (010-10908-00)This is the only way to go if you have a Nuvi or a Street Pilot I series GPS. It is a no hazzle way of securing your GPS on the dash board. The mount is like a bean bag that has four flaps filled with weighted material. It just sits where you put it on the dash. There are no metal disk or suction cup rings on your windshield so theives don’t know you have a GPS in your vechicle. The GPS can easily be removed from the mount and it is also easy to travel with this mount. A must for California Drivers, where it is against the law to mount your GPS on the windshield.
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This product is excellent, it stays where it is put and is easy to use.
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Although I was skeptical, this holds onto the dash in both my Highlander and RX300. The ball attached directly to the mount that came with my Nuvi 360. No other kits were required.
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I tried this out when recieved and it does seem to work well.It keeps the unit in place and is easy to use.It will be great for rental car use.Worth the money.No more marks on the windshield,
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I purchased the Garmin friction mount hoping it would keep my GPS in place without having to permanently mount the GPS in my car and let me tell you “it works” it actually works. I know what a concept;) If you don’t want to ruin the value of your car with a permanent mount then this is the product for you. This product does what it says it will and makes your Garmin portable Gps actually alot more portable. This is truly a great product and not to mention Amazon by far has the best price around. It usually goes for 39.99 and I found no one cheaper than Amazon and it wasn’t even close. Last but not least this product is easily hidden away with no evidence of a GPS left on the windshield or dash. Quit wondering if you should buy this and just do it you will be glad you did. I know I sure am.
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Like everyone says, this thing works. I couldn’t get the standard suction cups to work anywhere other than the window, which is illegal in my state. The friction mount works like a charm!
Not the most attractive thing in the world, and the size looks a bit intimidating at first, but it works!
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Great mount if you’re changing cars frequently or doing a lot of traveling. Got us from CA to NJ to MI across Canada in a variety of vehichles and road conditions without slipping once. High praise and recommendation.
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Works exactly as advertised. I haven’t tried it in any outrageously hard turns or in a really hard braking situation, but it stays put on the dashboard in regular local and highway driving. It doesn’t leave tell-tale signs that I have a GPS, like suction cup marks on the windshield or a permanent mounting base on the dashboard. I like it enough that I bought a second one for my wife’s GPS.
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Well made and extremely handy. The suction mount on a long van windshield puts the NUVI so far away you need binoculars to see it. This allows me to put it right where I want it and it stays put. During a road trip I also discovered how handy this is for the disappearing GPS. On a stop just toss it on the floor. No GPS, no telltail suction mount, no temptation for the bad guys. Slick.
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I bought it recently because I hate it the windshield holder (it keeps falling). This one is excellent, it is very stable, does not fall or slide and can be easily put on or off. I recommended highly for your garmin portable navi.
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I bought this friction mount because we were going to rent a car in Minnesota, where the usual windshield mount is illegal. I found this new mount so easy to use and so stable that I no longer use the windshield mount, even at home. This one is easier to take off and put on and doesn’t leave a tell-tale ring on the windshield for thieves to target.
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GARMIN PORTABLE FRICTION MOUNT NUVI & STREETPILOT CXXX SERIE – GPS AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES – GARMIN PARTS – Model#010-10908-00
This works great for my cars. I completely put it out of sight and there is nothing to steal.
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I have a Garmin Nuvi360. The suction cup keeps getting ‘unstuck’ at the worst possible times. I didn’t want to spend more money, but I’m glad I did. This thing is heavy and has a lot of friction, so it stays where I put it (on the dash).
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I live in CA and mounting this unit on windshield is ruled out. So, decided to mount it on the dashboard. Started using the dashboard mount provided by Garmin but that didn’t work out well. The windshield mount used to come out and my GPS unit used to fall down. Then, searched in Amazon and found out this item which will help me in address my issue. So, decided to buy this item after going through so many reviews of this product in Amazon.
Finally, ordered this mount and installed it in my van. The installation took less than a minute. I have been using this mounting unit for the past 2 days and really like it. No need to stick it on the dashboard or anywhere else. Just place it anywhere in the dashboard and you are good to go. It stays on the dashboard firmly and haven’t noticed any movement so far. You can easily unplug and use it on any vehicle quickly.
Overall, I love this product and recommend to everyone who is looking for a similar unit.
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I was a little skeptical, but saw the reviews and decide to give it a try. It actually works well. I have a Nuvi 350 and where I want to put the nuvi on my RAV4’s dash is actually curve and a little V-shape, so I can’t get all 4 sides to be completely touching the dash, but it is working great! I put it where I can easily reach the nuvi (windshield mount would be farther away and I think it is safer to be able to reach it easier if you need to). It is easy to take down and hide – you are not advertising you may have a gps in your car. It is also easy to transport to use in another car.
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The holder works beautifully. The original suction cup always fell off; the new friction holder solved the problem and is easy to stow away.
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I, too, had the problem with the Garmin Nuvi 350 falling off the windshield. After reading the reviews for this portable mount, I decided to buy it. It’s a bit bulky but gets the job done. No more falling off the windshield and it’s easier to position the viewing angle. Too bad Garmin doesn’t include it with the original accessories. I would have paid more to have this included.
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Extremely pleased with this product. You can place it anyway on the dash and it stays put. Have had no problem. Very easy to turn the screen so that the passenger can also look at the map. Definitely a good buy and cheaper than in the store.
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I bought this because I used one with a rental car. This dashboard mount is ten times better than a windshield suction cup. You have to get this if you get a GPS receiver for your car.
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While the friction mount on the bottom of the beanbag is pretty darn stable even with stops, starts, and turns I sometimes would find it sliding across the dash. The solution has been to use one of those little 6×4 inch mats sold at Radio Shack or Walmart for keeping cellphones on the dash. The mat is sticky on one side but leaves no marks or glue. I have not had one slide since using the mat. I even bring the mat with me in rental cars. This gives a very secure mount that is very easy to take from car to car.
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This is a great solution. Been on all kinds of roads – including 4-wheel trails and no problem. Holds well on fast mountain curves. All around very pleased.
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I used this device to hold my GPS device in both the Honda Civic and Acura TL. It was great and never moved despite fast turns and hard braking.
Highly recommended!
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Excellent product. Fits our needs nicely, and is everything we had hoped it would be. Our Garmin GPS fits in it very well and the entire unit is very steady while driving.
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When I realized that my window mount was difficult to use and left marks on the window, I looked for an alternative. Garmin provides a plastic disk that can be stuck to the dashboard, but I am opposed to messing up my car by attaching any device permanently to any part of my car.
When I first saw the friction mount, I didn’t think it would work all that well, but I was wrong, it is excellent. It has never slipped, even under the most vigorous driving conditions. This thing is great, I highly recommend it to anyone who is reluctant to mess up their dash, or window by using things that mar the surface.
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I’m a frequent business traveller, and I like having a portable GPS unit to take with me on the road so that I can use it in rental cars. Last year (summer 2006) I got a Garmin Nuvi 350, which included a suction cup car mount. The problem was that it required moistening before mounting, which is kind of nasty when you don’t have a bottle of water handy. Over time, the suction cup deteriorated and wouldn’t hold for very long to the glass. When I saw that Amazon carried a friction mount for the Nuvi, I ordered it right away.
The friction mount is weighted and has a non-slip bottom surface, so it just sits on top of the dashboard. It’s never slid so much as a millimeter, even when I make the occasional high-speed turn. Yes, it’s a bit bulkier and, out of necessity, significantly heavier than the suction cup mount, but it’s more than a fair trade-off.
If you have a Nuvi GPS unit, don’t wait. Just get the friction mount and pitch the suction cup mount in the trash.
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The GPS unit comes with a suction cup mount, but if you’re going to move it between cars, the friction mount is MUCH easier to grab and go. Also the wires go directly into it, so if you want to snap off the unit to go walking around, it’s much easier.
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This is a well designed accessory for the Nuvi 350. Sits firmly on the
dashboard (bean bag + friction bottom) and quickly disconnects when you want it out of view. Adjust to any angle and supports the GPS very well.
Much better that a windshield mount that is illegal in many markets.
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This is a great product. We live in Phoenix and the suction window or sticky dash mounts just will not stay put in the summer. This does not leave any marks that need to be cleaned once removed.
This works great and we were able to take our smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle on vacation and just put it on the dashboard. It is easy to put in the console when you get out of the vehicle.
I would recommend it to anyone with a Nuvi GPS.
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I travel, and when I do I often have a rental car and an unfamilar city. This is a great way to mount your little garmin GPS system. Simple, effective and only slightly overpriced it is handy.
I also like it as it breaks down easy and can get your GPS out of view which can be handy so your car isn’t broken into and GPS taken. This is not uncommon (having happened already to me once). So its even handy for your own car if you’re going somewhere you don’t know.
Short form – it’s simple and works.
Cons – slightly bulky and heavy but seemingly necessarily so by design.
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I saw someone with one of these in the parking lot so I thought I would give it a try. I wish I had bought it sooner. It is heavy enough to stay in place on my dashboard. I was hesitant to purchase this item because my dash has an odd shape. But it handled the issue with ease – it stayed put even on my sharpest of turns.
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This mount works great on your dashboard. The GPS stays right where you put it with the exception of very bumpy roads (which is to be expected since it requires weight to hold it in place, therefore, airborne= no weight= it moves). I love this mount and am so much happier with my GPS since I bought this. It is so much easier to just take off the dash when you park your car and don’t want the world to know that you have a GPS for them to steal.
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It is good and convenient, better than mount on the window. desire to
spend a little bid more money for this if you got the garmin nuvi gps.
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I bought a Garmin street pilot and was seriously discouraged by the fact that 1) I would have to put a permanent sticker on my dashboard for the dashmount (because I’m in CA and can’t use the windshield) and then 2) I was unable to even attach the sticker because it would not stick to my dashboard.
This product is perfect. It does not slip, even with erratic driving, and I would unconditionally recommend it to anyone with a Street Pilot that cannot or does not want to mount it to the windshield or the dash.
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yeah this thing holds onto the dashboard, it is seriously no slip. a little bulky if that’s a problem for you. really enjoy this product, probably best gps holder for vehicles there is. don’t forget to put it under your seat or something cause they’ll see this thing or the suction mark on windshield and target your vehicle for theft.
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I’ve only used the Garmin Portable Friction Mount a couple times, but I like that you can position it where you want it and it doesn’t move. Using the suction cup attachment that comes with my Garmin places the unit too far away to easy viewing in some cars and especially a large truck.
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This accessory is indispensible if you prefer a portable vs a permanent GPS set-up in your vehicle. Our 250W clips easily to the holder and can easily be rotated for optimum viewing by either the passenger or driver. The friction mount base stays in place on the cowling in both our Saab 9-5 and Honda Ridgeline with no slippage whatsoever. It can’t be beat either for optimizing security for your GPS device because the entire unit can simply be moved out of sight or removed entirely when you exit the vehicle. Unless your dashboard/cowling is steeply sloped, I’m very certain you’ll be glad you got this.
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Excellent item. Able to keep it on the dash board now and never have to worry about it falling when you turn a corner or stop fast. Just the perfect item.
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If you buy one of the Nuvi GPS models than this stand is a must. It is much better than those horrible suction cups, and makes it easy to put the unit out of sight when the car is parked. The heavy weight and padded base prevent any movement of the stand while driving.
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This is a fantastic mount. It gives the best of both worlds a mount that doesn’t move and holds the GPS device perfectly in place. It also gives you the mobility to move it between vehicles without having to do deal with the windshield mount.
I’ve used this in a silverado, g35 and accord and it works the same in all vehichles.
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A must have for your Garmin GPS!! Much easier than the suction cups and no tell-tale rings on the windshield.
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This mount does what it says it stay where you put it,Garmin should provide this not the window mount.If you buy this you will not be disapponted
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I have a Garmin C530 attached to this mount in my Honda CRV. Works well I notice no movement at all in everyday driving.
The ability to simply lift the unit and place it on the floor out of sight from prying eyes on parking is another plus. This saves the constant wera nd tear on the electrical contacts.
Reccomended
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The Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount works like a champ and lives up to its advertisements. It’s much easier to mount/dismount on the dash than the stick-to-the-windshield type and leaves no visible GPS trace for potential thieves. It stores nicely under the seat or in the glove compartment when not in use. My fears that it would slide around my dash were unfounded–it stays put and has a locking mechanism to keep the GPS from moving. One caution: my Jeep Liberty has a narrow dashboard with its defrosters located dead-center. This mount’s size actually obstructs a portion of the defroster vent due to its size. Could be problematic during the winter months.
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For people who do not want to mount their GPS on the window or on the dash this item is perfect. it is a lot heavier than it looks. Once it is in place, it does not move. It can be stored in your glove compartment but is a little bulky.
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After almost a year of frustration with the GPS windshield mount falling off (we went through several windshield mounts) we purchased this friction mount. Wish we would have done it sooner. Garmin should include this with the GPS. It stays wherever you place it on your dash. An added plus, it’s convenient to move around from vehicle to vehicle.
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Living in California, the window mount is illegal, but even so, I think this is the better option. Stays fast on the dash, and is easy to stow under the seat to hide from prying eyes. Personally, I think the window mounts are tacky anyway (no pun intended).
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I read all the reviews, still was not a believer, but decided to try it.
Recently I had to slam on my brakes when a deer ran in front of me. Everything flew around my car EXCEPT the friction mount! Also, it fits my Wayfarer compass unit when the GPS is not in use. A great bonus since nothing else has worked for that, not suction, glue mounts, special tapes, etc. PERFECT PRODUCT!!!
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Does exactly what it says it does. A little bulky, but stays wherever you put it. Not being bound to suction cups and discs is reason enough to prefer Garmin (even if the Nuvis didn’t work so well, which they do.)
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My spouse did not want the Garmin Nuvi we purchased mounted to the windshield because she had read that it encouraged thieves to break into the car. The friction mount enables us to mount the Nuvi on the dash in either of our cars, and it fits in the glovebox of one of our cars when not in use. It makes the Nuvi much more user friendly for us and was a very worthwhile purchase.
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I am using the friction mount for my Nuvi 360 and it works GREAT! It does not slide off the dash no matter how sharp a turn. The service with Amazon in getting it to me was very fast and efficient. I would recommend to all of you with GPS systems this friction mount, especially in light of the thefts of the ones that are fixed on the dash.
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This product holds the gps securely wherever it is placed. When I travel, I find it easy to remove the gps from the mount and leave the mat in the automobile. This product is much superior to the glass mount. If you purchase the friction mount, you will not be disappointed.
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I currently own a Garmin StreetPilot 7500 GPS Vehicle Navigation System and wanted a way to easily move the unit from one car to another. This works perfectly. It’s small enough to be unobtrusive, but is simple to place on the dash and stay in place.
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We purchased this for our trip to Italy. It was fantastic. We could take our GPS out of the car easily when we parked to avoid a car break in. It was so secure that it stayed where it was placed on the dash board. Liked it so much bought one for our son in law for Xmas. Great product.
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We reently bought the friction mount for my wife’s car because the suction cup mount didn’t work well. The friction mount really works well, we drove a total of 500 miles in a weekend and it didn’t move an inch, and the angle of the GPS display was perfect. We are delighted with this product.
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This product should be included with the appropriate Garmin products rather than a window mount. I just returned to Missouri from trips to California and Tennessee and used the “bean bag” for my 660. It holds a GPS securely in place. A plus factor is that it can be easily moved from car to car. For me it is “a must have.”
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The friction mount is much more practical than the suction mount or the glue-on mounts. It can be quickly concealed when leaving the car and there is none of the struggle that’s involved in attaching the suction mount. Garmin should supply this unit with the Nuvi instead of those other gadgets.
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This is great for those areas where mounting to the windshield is prohibited. Works as advertised.
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Hey I like this thing. The suction cup thing that came with my nuvi kept falling off and left that tell tail ring. This buddy just sits there, easy to move from car to car and holds on to the nuvi. When I park just lower the nuvi and this thing to the floor. It is almost hidden. I would recommend that if you travel abroad, put in your checked luggage. The TSA folks tend to be paranoid about this thing, if you know what I mean. I highly recommend otherwise.
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This product is a must for anyone purchasing a Garmin Nuvi or other compatible model Garmin gps. It provides a much more secure base than the rather flimsy suction cup mount that ships with the units. It also allows you to use the device in more than one vehicle and avoid having to permanently attach the adhesive suction cup base to the dashboard.
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The Garmin Nuvi 350 that we have is several notches better than the GPS system we used to rent with a car when we visited big cities. Unfortunately, since a couple of states we’ve been to have prohibited windshield mounts, and the windshield mounts are not convenient to use with rental cars, we got this one. If we remember to, we take along one of those non-slip pads for dashboards and the dash mount does not budge at all when placed on it.
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One of the best buys. Works really great. The suction cup was making the GPS almost unusable. This product has completly changed that.
Only Drawback: Large foot print.
But this is a must have. The mount never slips. Just buy this product, you will be Happy!!
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I was a little hesitant to order this friction mount, but the price was good, so I thought what the heck.
This item is wonderful. It sits right on my dash and has not moved a millimeter. I no longer have the problems with the suction releasing and letting the Nuvi fall off the windshield. I can also easily move it to the floor if I don’t want it to show.
I highly recommend this product.
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Brand new in package and a lot less expensive than at other sources. Works great.
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This product is really great. We use this mount to transfer the GPS between my wife’s car and mine, and the mount, while a bit big, holds tight to the dash. A great buy for someone who wants to use something other than the suction mount.
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Excellant product. Don’t know how the window suction mounts are, but this has to be better. Plus, if I want to “semi hide” the unit, it slides right down and out of sight and back up just as easily.
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After our original suction cup mount melted to our windshield during a hot Utah summer (there’s still plastic/rubber that we can’t get off, btw), my husband told me about a “bean bag” mount a coworker of his has. I wasn’t convinced, but hey, I’ll try anything once.
So, I found the friction mount on Amazon and gave it a shot. Wow! I am impressed. I drive a Chrysler Pacifica. The dash is not made from a particularly smooth surface and is very sloped. The friction mount has done great, even when making tight corners and sudden stops.
If you have a StreetPilot or Nuvi, this is the mount for you!
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Works great. Stays on the dashboard when cornering and does not slide around. This is a good product.
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Product excellent for usage with my GPS system. Leaves no marks on dashboard and stays in place very well, even with sharp turns.
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This is a clever product. It holds the GPS onto the dash like it was glued down. The GPS easily detaches from the mount, or the whole thing can be removed for hiding under the seat or taking in the house. Looks like a beanbag, but very useful. Thanks.
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This bean bag mount is so much easier to use than the windshield type. I have been using it for over a year with no problems. The mount does not slide and is much easier to move from car to car or to hide when you are not in your vehicle. I would not consider going back to a windshield mount.
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This item worked great…..Didn’t move at all. It also worked on dash with dashmatt.
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Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nüvi Series and StreetPilot C5XX Series GPS Navigators (C530, C550 and C580)
The Garmin Portable Friction Dash Mount for the NUVI Series GPS provides a secure, stable mount for the GPS unit. This mount is not affected by temperature fluctuations that can cause the windshield suction cup mount to release.
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I use this mount with the Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS. The mount has never fallen off the car dashboard even on hard turns and breaking. It is sometimes hard to detach the GPS from the mount.
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I got this product on a “free shipping” basis and it arrived in perfect condition less than 36 hours later (I ordered around midnight).
It should be standard equipment at time of purchase of the GPS unit instead of the problematic “lick it and stick it” suction cup mount. The suction cup tends to lose it’s grip to your windshield, and it if you do “lick it”, it MUST be removed after each use lest it bond to your windshield and require a knife for removal,leaving an ugly little black circle on your windshield, and damaging the “stick to it”ness of the mount.
THIS product, on the other hand, lies on your dashboard, does not slip when cornering, is easy to remove and place under your seat (an invaluable security feature, not tempting thieves) for hiding. It is also easier to rearrange or reposition. If your navigator has vision problems, it is easy to grab, look at closely, then put back.
A little pricey at $27+, but worth it, and not $40 like it is at Circuit City.
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I had previously used this type of mount in a rental car. I was impresssed that it stayed where placed on the dashboard, and wasn’t a hassel to move when parking. It’s totally portable and doesn’t leave any annoying marks on the dashboard of the vehicle. I decided to purchase this sandbag dashmount as a replacement for the Nuvi 360’s suction cup mount. Since several states prohibit suction cup mounts on windshields and suction cup mounts don’t work well in extreme cold or heat, I purchased this optional mount at the same time I purchased my Garmin GPS unit. It works perfectly. The lock unlock unit is easy to use and to disassemble. I do wish it came as an option with the Garmin GPS units instead of the suction mounts which would avoid the additional expense of purchasing it separately, but this mount has met all of my expectations. It’s perfect for total portability.
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I actually started to use the permanent dash mount that came with my Garmin Nuvi 350, when the window mount stopped sticking, and started falling off every 10-15 minutes.
I am so glad that I checked Amazon for other options and found this device. This device works so great that it’s hard to explain. I can only say that if you use the window mount it will fail, and when it does, this is the best solution out there. Garmin should have included this with the original purchase. Knowing how great it works I would have paid the extra $30 up front.
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Item came earlier than promised and it is wonderful to use on the dashboard with my garmin.
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Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nüvi Series and StreetPilot C5XX Series GPS Navigators (C530, C550 and C580) I am so pleased with this product as it stays put on my dash while driving and I can remove it easily to prevent temptation to car thieves. It is a definite improvement over the original suction cup mount.
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Very handy dash mount. Does its job well. Easy to transport from vehicle to vehicle. Clings and stays put.
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I used the suction mount that came with my Garmin Nuvi and like everyone else’s main complaint, it lost it’s suction and fell off my windshield, more times than I can count! I bought this friction mount to replace it and it really holds the nuvi in place perfectly without obstructing my view. This product also makes it far more convenient to transfer and use in another vehicle. I highly recommend it and only wish I had it from the beginning!
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This item is great. After having the windshield suction cup fall off the windshield during a trip, I was looking for an alternative. This sits on your dash and doesn’t slide around. Yet it is very easy to reposition.
The only downside is that it is a little big to tuck into the console when not in use.
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This works so well I wonder why Garmin didn’t think everyone would want it. Its rock steady on the dash and you can push and adjust the screen without fear that it will move. And forget about trying to get it to move by taking turns or stopping–you and everything else in the car will fail before this things moves. Its a must have for long sloped windsheild–like vans–where the suction cup places it too far away to reach. The friction mount makes hiding it under the seat or taking it along easy, and it works great for a second car or rental. The mount works great on the dash of our van or on the consol by the shifter of our Jeep.
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We don’t like to stick things on windshield or dash. Allows for secure placement and adjustment of navigator anywhere on dash or seat. Also great when using navigator from one vehicle to another. It is weighted so it doesn’t slip or move. If you can afford this “extra”…..GET IT.
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If you have a Garmin GPS you should own this. With the windshield mount my GPS kept falling. While Garmin products are very durable, there is only so much electronics can take. Mine didn’t break but I was afraid it might if it had kept falling. Also, if I was driving and the GPS fell I would have to pick it up and set up the mount again. Very dangerous while you are driving.
The friction mount does not slide around the feels very sturdy. I personally think Garmin should discontinue the windshield mount and just include this product with all GPS products.
I can’t recommend the friction mount enough.
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When I first purchased this mount I was afraid that it would not work well, however, I recently took an 1800 mile driving trip in the family mini van and the friction mount worked excellent. It held my Nuvi 360 securely with no sliding or mishaps, and little, if any, obstructed view from the windshield. In my opinion it is preferable to have the Nuvi mounted on the dash and not the winshield with a suction mount. An excellent purchase that provides the versatility of being able to be used in virtually any vehicle with a dashboard and there is no complicated installation process; just put it in the position you like, adjust the view and bingo you are ready to go. I have also tried it in a different mini van and two different sedans and it has performed perfectly. Highly recommended!
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I really like it. It’s even better that the suction mount that came with the nuvi. Unless you will drive recklessly, it will not move from its place.
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It’s great! No longer have to worry about my Garmin coming loose from the windshield at inoportune times, especially in the summer.
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It stands firm on the dashboard, rarely moves and allows the attached GPS to be adjusted to all viewing directions. I just read news about many cars got their windows broken by thieves trying to steal the portable GPS unit when they saw the mount or even a trace mark left by a suction cup on the windshield. With this portable friction mount, I can hide the entire unit in the glove compartment without any trace on the windshield or dashboard.
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It looks baggy, not as clean as windsheild mount. But it works well. I can easily move it to the passenger seat to avoid sun heat or hide it when not using. You can rotate it 360 degrees.
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I have been using the suction cup mount since I bought my Garmin. It worked well, but ended coming off the windshield at inopportune time.
This mount is easy and makes it easy to comply with new California regulations. With the Garmin attached, it fits on the dash in the left corner just where it is supposed to be!
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I bought my husband a Garmin Nuvi GPS for his birthday and he and a friend took it for a trial run on a five-hour drive “up north.” The suction-cup window mount that comes with the Nuvi is annoying, at best, because it doesn’t stay adhered to the windshield the way it should (whose windshield, really, is as clean as it should be, right?).
So when I told him this dashboard mount was available instead, he jumped at the idea and we ordered one immediately. We have used it several times since it arrived. The GPS connects securely to the mount via a ball-and-socket-style system, yet we’re able to swivel the GPS quickly and easily. The dashboard mount is heavy and “grippy” enough that it stays put on the dashboard, even during sharp turns. We love this accessory and the ease of its use … and as a result, we use our GPS more often–even just for fun, when we actually know where we’re going.
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I purchased a Garmin Nuvi 360 a couple months ago and wanted an option that did not involve mounting the device on my windshield. This Friction Mount works well and makes it super easy to move the GPS to multiple vehicles without fooling around with suction cups. Depending on how big your dashboard is, I would definitely recommend getting this mount.
In 3 months of use, the mount has never failed, keeping the GPS right where I want it. It also makes it easy when you have a passenger – you can easily transfer the unit and the mount to the other side of the dashboard so they can reach it and “navigate” while you concentrate on driving.
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Works terrific and can be placed anywhere on the dash — nice for passengers to view as well — it’s way better than the window mount!
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This weighted mount works perfectly, especially if you use your gps in different vehicles, rentals,etc. like I do. It folds up nicely for your gps bag, and attaches to a variety of garmin units including the nuvi760. We use a couple of these in our cars and they work great, at least for most dashboards. Definitely recommend one!
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I purchased this item from Amazon with the initial purchase of a Nuvi 350 Unit (also reviewed) and have found it to be a very good add on. The bracket included with the Nuvi Unit allows for not only the ability to attach the unit but as well a place for power cord for the vehicle. Once attached to the bean bag friction mount it’s a snap to attach or remove the Nuvi Unit. The mount holds steady in its place and does not seem to slide around with vehicle movement.
When mounting the bracket to the friction mount, do so prior to attaching the Nuvi GPS as it is a fairly tight fit and requires some force to snap in place. Once attached however, it really does not need to be removed as you can take the friction mount from vehicle to vehicle and seems adaptable to any dash I have thus far placed it on.
All, in all I would recommend this over the suction cup mount provided as it offers a much better alternative for keeping your Garmin Nuvi secure in its place.
One final suggestion, make sure you order the correct unit for your GPS. Some have ordered the friction mount not realizing that they have purchased just the platform minus the mounting stem. Amazon’s # is 010-10908-00
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Here in California it is illegal to drive with your GPS on the windshield – besides if you leave the holder on the window, thieves will know that you have one and break in thinking it is in the glove compartment or under the seat. My Garmin 550 C Street Pilot stays in place and it is easy to detach and take it with me when I leave the car. Too bad the the mount itself is too big to put in my purse, but it is easy enough to stash in the car when I leave. I usually put it under the floor mat. A good and clever product.
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Although there is no type of suction or adhesive involved, once mounted this device will not fall off your dash. My garmin nuvi 350 hooked on easily and you can simply transfer the mount from vehicle to vehicle without leaving any marks. Definitely would recommend this product to anyone purchasing a gps unit.
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I justed pulled my Nuvi 660 off the window attachment, the ball just popped right out, then pushed it onto this ball. It works great, even has a lock/unlock, so you can slide the GPS out of the base easily, or lock it into place. It’s easy to move the GPS to get just the right angle but it stays put once It’s how I like it. I don’t have too much trouble with the unit sliding around. I have a large, flat dash and if it were going anywhere, there’s nothing to stop it, but it stays where I put it(I’m not a speeder and don’t take turns sharper than I have to). As I live in California where I can’t use the window attachment, I wish it would have come with this option. I wouldn’t want to stick sticky tape on my leather dash. So far, I”m real happy with it.
UPDATE: After a month or so driving around with this thing on my dash, I’m as happy as ever. It hasn’t moved at all, over pumps, up or down really steep hills, even with the power cord pulling on it (as I have it plugged into my cigarette lighter all the time). It’s light enough and small enough to move easily and tuck away, it doesn’t get in the way at all when I’m driving. I think it’s perfect and I love it.
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The first time I tried this mount was in a rental car for a Garmin C530, and I never thought it would stay on the slightly sloping dash of the Pontiac Grand Prix but it held firm going up and down San Francisco’s hilly roads. That prompted me to buy one for my car. Essentially this mount is a bean bag with a mouse pad like rubber base but its engineered to stay where you put it and not slide around unless you move it. The good thing is that it stays put even if you brake suddenly, and if you drive in bumper to bumper rush hour traffic like me every day you’ll appreciate this even more!
The advantages are:
- No sticking on windshield. This is a BIG advantage as the windshield mount starts to come off easily after a year of usage, less if you leave it in your car while it’s parked in the sun. There is nothing worse than your GPS sliding off while you’re driving round a tricky bend, especially if you are new to the area. Sometimes it can be downright dangerous.
- The windshield mount also alerts thieves that a GPS is in the car. A friction mount can be placed down under the car seat when you leave the car without needing to disconnect anything so that you’re ready to go quickly when you come back to the car.
- The other big advantage is the ability to move it around to the position you want it. If a passenger is sitting in your car you can just slide it to their side and they can input the information while you are driving. It also makes it easy to slide it closer to yourself. Since I have the Nuvi 660 I often make calls with the bluetooth feature while driving, it is easy to slide it towards me when I am speaking to someone in order to get better voice reception.
This mount works for all Nuvis as they have the “snap the ball in the joint”. If you buy any model of Nuvi then this is all you need, no other adapter parts are needed. It’s also easy to switch this mount between cars or move it to a rental car when you travel. It has been the best and most useful accessory I could buy for my Nuvi 660.
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I recently (Nov, 2007) purchased a Garmin Portable Friction Mount for my Nuvi 650. Well, I am happy to report it works just as described. It is easy to use and stays on the dashboard. It is easy to detach so that I can slip it under my seat and take my 650 with me or hide it somewhere. I highly recommend this as a much better alternative to using the suction mount that comes with the unit. Using the friction mount is a way not to leave a mark on my windshield that is a giveaway to potential thieves that I have a gps unit. Also, in some states it is illegal to use a suction mount.
I strongly suggest that Garmin include this mount with the unit instead of the suction mount.
I bought my friction mount on Amazon.com for under $28 with free shipping.
I also highly recommend the Garmin Nuvi 650. I got it at Costco.com for $299.99 plus some fees.
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I purchased this friction mount because of other reviews on Amazon. I am glad I did. The mount works very well. It stays put on the dash and can be easily put out of sight without detatching anything. Good for rest stops and such. For the price of the Nuvi 350, the mount really should have been included with the GPS. The suction mount works fine but it is a pain attaching and detaching. Gor for the friction mount. You won’t be sorry.
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This Portable Friction Mount can stand on my dash and never fall down!
Strongly recommend!!
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This Friction mount works great! I purposely drove around trying to shake it off the dash but it stayed on and didn’t move. It is so easy to put on and take off that I’ll be using my GPS more often.
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I like having the nuvi mounted on the dashboard much better than on the windshield. This mount is weighted just right and has a surface on the bottom that will not allow it to slide on the dash. My only complaint is that the little bean bags on the edges make it a little more difficult for me to get my thumb under the release button to remove the nuvi. This is not a big deal.
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I bought this for a trip to California when I learned that they do not permit you to affix anything to your windshield. Now that I’m back in Ohio, the windshield mount has remained in the box. It took only a moment to attach part of the mount that came with my Nuvi to this friction mount. The mount is smaller than it looks, and it took up surprisingly little room in my carry-on when I carried it onto the plane.
Most importantly, the thing really does stay put. I drive in a fairly “spirited” manner, and before buying it I had visions of it flying off the dash. But it has yet to move an inch. So far I’ve used it in a Mazda RX-8, a Chrysler 300, a Nissan Maxima, and a Dodge Durango. In the interest of full disclosure, I will say that my Nuvi 350 is fairly small and light.
When I arrive somewhere I simply lift it off the dash to toss it in the trunk or on the floor behind the driver’s seat. If you take the GPS unit off of it, it actually fits in the compartment under my center arm rest (except in the RX-8). It also makes it really easy to bring the GPS in the house or to move it from car to car.
All in all, a great little device. Perhaps a bit pricey for something so simple, but well worth it at the end of the day.
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The mount was expensive but worked well. It holds on the dash and holds the gps unit as it should. It works
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I was a little skeptical, but this thing works great. I can put the navigator right where I want to on the dash, and remove it whenever I need to (so as to not attract break-ins). And it stays in place while driving, no problem (has not slid off yet, and doesn’t seem like it will – the friction and weight hold it very well). Also, my aunt got the same thing for her car, and it works perfect for her as well. Great product!
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I have a pretty flat dashboard, so this product if perfect. It stays in place, and it easy to operate when on the dash. I highly recommend this product.
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It is great, so much better than the windshield mount. Much easier to transfer from one car to another.
Harry Nelson
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Add me to the list of customers pleased with this product. I previously used the suction-cup mount for my nuvi, but that has been shelved in favor of this friction device. I often move my nuvi between cars, and this makes it a very easy process. There is enough grip in the mount to prevent sliding and enough to allow adequate finger pressure on the touch screen to make selections without disrupting the position of the gps. You can swivel the stem 360 degrees, and even remove the stem for easier packing, if you are traveler like me who uses the nuvi in different rental cars.
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I am using it in a Honda Minivan and it works perfectly. Never slipped an inch. Great product.
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Wow, this thing works great. It does not slide even when you slam on brakes or turn sharply. I carry it in my suitcase with my garmin and dont have to pay the rental company each time for a GPS rental.
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Very nice!
Garmin Nuvi 660 came with suction cup mount for windshield that worked
fine for 4 Months and then part of its rubber came off on windshield and
suction cup no longer sticks to anything.
Ordered Garmin 10908-00 bean bag mount.It stays put,easy/Quick to remove from dash for hiding it or moveing to other vehicles.
Bottom of bean bag grips most surfaces very well.
I like it!
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Excellent product in all ways except connecting the “ball joint” to the back of the GPS unit is difficult to the point of possibly damaging the GPS if not very careful.
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I have owned a Garmin Nuvi GPS for a year and a half was not happy with sticking it on the windshield glass. I was never where I could see it properly or comfortable. Then I searched and found this friction mount and have been extremely pleased with it. It sits my GPS down lower and within my field of vision. I don’t have to look away from the road to reference it. I also don’t have to worry that the suction will release and the GPS fall to the floor of my car. It is heavy enough that it sits tight and does not slide around. I highly recommend this mount for anyone who uses a GPS.
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Got the BeanBag for times that I’m riding in cars other than my own.
Rentals, loaners and when I’m a passenger in my wife’s car.
It works great and you can find them on the web for at least
ten bucks lower than the Garmin selling price.
I learned about the Beanbag while reading GPS forum sites.
98% of the users love their beanbag mount.
But, it is kind of big compared to other mounts and harder to hide
from criminals when you park your car at the mall..
USE YOUR GARMIN LOCK and take your GPS with you when possible.
Never leave it on the mount in the car.
(Or, you might be sitting in broken glass on the way home).
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So I live in off-campus housing for school, and my car is usually parked in a parking garage for a better part of the month. The problem with having the little suction cup is that if its still there even with out the GPS, there is a risk of it being stolen (theft is a very common occurrence on a college campus). Then taking it off becomes a hassle, since well A) there is a residue on the windshield and B) the hope that successive reapplications of the suction cup will actually hold after the suction cup has either collected dust or become brittle.
The solution? Well this friction mount works really well. At first I though perhaps it would slip off, but the rubber mount and the weight (little bean bag weights) hold it down firm. I don’t have to worry about the windshield residue or even taking something off my windshield anymore. All I do is park my car, take off my GPS and take it with me (I never leave it in my car) and then take the mount and stuff it just in front of the passenger’s seat. Works perfectly!
The only complaints I have is that its a little bulky but often times it is still possible to hide. Also, the constant removal from the dash to the floor does get some dust underneath so you have to brush it off every now and then.
All in all, very useful product. As long as you’re not making sudden turns (and I mean like practically drifting) then this thing will just stay in place. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to replace that annoying suction cup on the windshield.
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Just purchased this mount based on all the favorable reviews. The mount sits on the dash (which is not flat) and does not move! I never thought such an item would perform as well as this one, but it is top of the line. Thanks to all the previous reviewers for leading us in the right direction. Highly recommended.
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This little guy seems to work perfectly. Admittedly, I drive a Chevy Avalanche with a dash that is expansive to say the least….plus I drive relatively sedately in order to prevent my MPG ducking into the single digits…..however this mount works great for me. It is easy to plop on the floor by the seats when out of the vehicle and is a darn site more reliable than the windshield mount supplied with my 660! It is a little bulky to take in a suitcase if you are embarking on a “fly/drive” and in these days of “airline robbery” with baggage charges, one might need to take that into consideration however it is easy to transfer from car to car and is therefore worth it’s weight!
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This works great. It really stays in place, but you can hide it when needed. No more trying to get the suction to stay, only to have it fall off mid-route. Very happy with this purchase!
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Added a lot of flexibility to the product, much more convenient to use in multiple vehicles now. I like that I can reposition the unit while underway.
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I had problems with the suction cup mount as it often fell down, especially in hot weather when the temperature of the windshield drops after you start AC. This friction mount has a much better design; it never falls down from the dashboard. It is also very convenient to use. If you have any problems with your original suction cup mount, buy this one. You wouldn’t be disappointed!
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Perfect. I am a spirited driver and this thing sticks like glue. Easy to hide behind the seat and easy to set up. Wish they made one for my radar detector!!
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Love the new Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for the Nuvi Series GPS! It stays put & doesn’t fall off like the suction cup mounts. Great product!
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The suction cup mount that came with the Nuvii was putting my GPS device at risk, as it kept falling from the window. The friction mount holds solid just using gravity and friction. Anything other than a major crash and it will stay on the dash. I also use one on my Garmin 2820 which is a much larger device.
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After finding the window mount that came with my Garmin GPS a pain in the neck to use, and the fact that it fell of the window a couple of times after prolonged use, I decided it was time to try something else.
I’d read other reviews on this mount and decided to try one. What a change! It’s easy to put in and remove. It’s very stable and can simply be taken off the dashboard and put in the trunk when not in use. You can also simply turn the whole thing or move it on your dashboard with one hand to achieve the best viewing angle.
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that for stability it is somewhat wide, which means that it won’t fit in most glove compartments. For most of us, that’s not an issue.
All in all, a great product and a big plus when using your GPS.
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it is an excellant product well made and works great doesn’t slip or slide on the dashboard very secure
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I recently bought a Mini Cooper where windshield space is limited. When I put the suction cup mount on the windshield and could no longer see half the road, I was a bit concerned. I thought sticking the disc to the dash board was my only other option. A friend at work told me about this thing and she mentioned how much she liked it.
It is the perfect solution. Once on the dash there is no sliding around and believe me, the way a Mini corners, if it was going to slide it would have done it. I highly recommend this mount.
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I admit I sometimes take the corners or freeway ramps a little faster than passengers like; but this portable dashboard mount does not complain or skitter across the dash, it stays firmly where I put it. It works on slightly sloped dashboards too (though you might have to set it a little out of reach if the dashboard slopes too much).
It is sturdy, well made, and it is a bit hefty (probably part of the secret to its ability to stay put). A great value buy, too.
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This mount fits Garmin Nuvi GPS navigation systems perfectly and provides suprisingly stable platform on the dash. Outstanding!! Highly recommended for all Nuvis for portability and function.
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This mount holds my Street Piolt 2720 in position on my dash like it was glued there. Just another super product by Garmin.
I would recommend this product to my friends and anyone else who would listen.
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I was skeptical! I really didn’t think a ‘friction mount’ would really stay in place, especially in my Honda Civic with a dashboard full of angles and curves…but, because of the dashboard/windshield designs, my Nuvi was so far away (with the suction mount) that it was hard to use the touch-screen, not to mention read the screen with my poor eyesight, so I took a chance. It worked perfectly! Before I got it to the car, I had it on the back of the couch, just amazed at the angles in which I could place it without any sliding. I eventually placed it, not on the dash, but in a cubbyhole where the dash meets the console. The wires/cables are mostly in the cubbyhole too, since both connections were also nearby, and the mount hides the cables and fills the space between the hole & mount perfectly so the Nuvi isn’t going anywhere, and yet I can adjust the it’s angle for best viewing. No more suction cup rings on MY windshield!
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The bean bag is extremely helpful in securing a Garmin 660 on the dash of my car. When not in use it can be stored out of sight with ease.
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I used the suction cup mount that came with my Garmin Nuvi 350 for a few weeks. I use it between 2 cars so I move it often. I also live near Chicago, so it gets cold in the winter. The suction cup mount seems hard to use in the winter. This beanbag type is awesome. I have not had it fall off my dash yet. I also like the fact that when I park somewhere, I place the whole bean bag thing on the floor of the car, out of sight. I highly recommend this to anyone that has or buys a Nuvi.
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It does everything it said it would in it’s advertising. Refreshing in todays world. IT WORKS!!
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I was a little skeptical to purchase this but so glad I finally decided to. It stays put wherever you place it, whether on the dash or console, and never slides or budges from it’s position. The versatility is everything I hoped for as I can just lift it from one auto to another, and into the house by the computer, with the greatest of ease. I couldn’t recommend a product more highly than this one.
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Some windsheilds just won’t hold the Garmin included rubber suction thingy. On 2 of our cars it holds fine all the time, but on a friends car where the windsheild it just shaped different it always falls down after a while no matter what we try. So we bought this just to be safe and it holds the GPS well in place and I think I like it better than connecting it to the windsheild, taking it on and off for easier access to typing in multiple destinations is better. Also note if you like to make quick or wide turns this thing is heavy and designed well enough it always stays in place.
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Taken on 2 trips so far, works great! It stays put and is easy to stow. Highly recommended.
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This thing was the main reason why I went with Garmin. Not the navi itself but the mount. Friend of mine had his for years using a 27xx and loves it. I am using mine with a Nuvi 350.
It is especially great for minivans with the windshield out of reach unless you want to place the suction mount way up in your line of sight to block the view on the street.
This thing sits like a rock. Even on curved dash boards. Maybe unless you drive like a formula 1 pilot.
And you can hide it within seconds and also use it in other cars. I just hope Garmin continues this mount for future navigation systems.
Very simple solution but works great.
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I ordered this when I ordered the Nuvi and do not have a regret. We do not use the GPS locally since we know where we are going so this make it convenent to throw on the dash and then hide once we arrive so we dont have it stolen. Great product and about $14 cheaper than our local store.
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The (factory supplied) suction mount is terrible – it welded itself to my windshield and I had to tear it off – never worked again. I purchased the friction mount and was a bit skeptical at first, but it has turned out to be excellent. It is well made, does not slip on my Volvo V50 dash, adjusts very easily and can be tossed on the car floor when not in use (it can barely been seen), out of sight from THIEVES! It is also easy to move from car to car. I highly recommend this product!
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I purchased this for my garmin nuvi 350 because in ny
it they see a ring on you windshield they break into your
car and steal your gps aside from that this is much easier
to use with your gps it has a lock so that it stays where
you put it on the dash board I really love it dont think twice
it is woth the money
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I bought this friction mount for the Garmin Nuvi 370. It is amazing. There was never even a hint of slippage and it comes apart for easier storage.
It’s a winner!
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It’s pretty solid, my Nuvi 360 mounted this way doesn’t slide on the dashboard at all.
Yet it’s easy to remove.
It’s a lot less hassle than suction cup mounting.
I already ordered another for my friend too.
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This is perfect. Fits on your dash board securely. You do not have to worry about suction cup marks on your windsheild as a clue to potential robbers. Easy to use. Can be stored under your seat.
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work great.should be sold with the garmin instead of the windshield mount
which is a tell tale clue for theft
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I did all of the homework before purchasing the garmin nuvi 350 and not one competitor could touch Amazon’s prices. I am well-pleased!!
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I was a little skeptical as to whether this would really work, but so far it has done the job with no problems at all. My dashboard is very curved and sculpted, but that doesn’t matter. Since my windshield is far away and slopes steeply, this is just what I needed. Just put in where you want it on the dashboard, and you’re good to go. So far the mount has not even shifted its position when I’m driving. Fills the basic requirements for a good product: simple to use, reliable, and does what it’s supposed to.
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With almost 100 reviews and most of them 5 stars, its a sure bet that the friction mount is a great product. I purchased this product almost two months ago and like most people, I have had no complaints. You can place this mount anywhere on the dash and it will stay put.
My only regret is that I did not discover this product sooner. When I was using the suction mount that came with the Nuvi 350, it fell off my car’s windsheild twice. Thankfully, it did not cause an accident and does not appear to have caused any damage to the Nuvi.
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I bought the friction mount a couple of weeks ago and have been very pleased. No slipping and no ring on the windshield. Another plus is the mount allows the gps to be closer to the driver. When using the windshield mount, my gps is situated at arms legnth from the driver seat. Having it closer with the friction mount is easier on the eyes and the shoulder.
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Works as advertised. Good craftsmanship. This allows portability of GPS unit to the floor to be ‘out of sight’ when leaving the car. This is important if you have a convertible, as thieves will steal it if they see it! This Friction Mount is stable and allows me to hide the Mount and the GPS when I leave the car. Good product. Good service! Recommended.
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With a disability on the lead hand, this thing is so much easier to use than the connection that sticks to the windshield; though it does work well. The easier part is what gets my vote.
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the garmin mount was as stated, no surprizes here. the mount is excellant, has enough weight to keep it from moving, and is much more portable than the original suction mount and much easier to use. Another good thing it does not leave that tell tale ring on your windshield.
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I was a bit skeptical about whether this mount would work without sliding around the dash. It somehow molds the 3 small feet to the dashboard and doesn’t move, even in turns. It’s very simple to install and you simply lift to remove from the dash and place it and your GPS outside the view of passers by. It’s much lighter than I expected and can be taken on trips easily by fitting into a carry on or in a suit case. Great, functional product for a reasonable price!
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I expected this mount to stay in place pretty well but, I didn’t think it would be as rock solid as it actually is. I have used it in two cars and it just doesn’t move at all. Turns and bumps don’t seem to effect it. Great product!
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We like the portability of this item far more than the suction cup. It can be moved around the dashboard easily; especially when my wife needs to search for close by shopping malls and restaurants while I’m driving. It’s kind of bulky but I don’t mind.
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As one of the other reviewers stated, it is unclear whether certain Garmin GPS units require one or more additional parts for the portable mounts. This portable friction mount works perfectly with the Garmin Nuvi 660 — you do need the bracket that holds the GPS unit from the suction cup mount that ships with the Nuvi 660. Just remove it and snap it on to the ball of the friction mount.
The mount itself works perfectly — my GPS stays put in typical California driving (which has included a few sudden braking maneuvers at rush hour). Excellent solution for those who want to be able to use the GPS in multiple vehicles.
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Don’t know how it works, but it does. Works great with my Nuvi 360. Does not slide around on the dashj.
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Great mount for my Garmin. Sets up in seconds. Holds tight so far. Easily taken off the dash to discourage smash and grabbers looking for the GPS. Highly recommend this item!
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I bought this friction mount for my Nuvi 350, and used both on a recent driving vacation. Both worked even better than expected!
Amazon’s listings are a little confusing–If you have a Nuvi, don’t buy the one that says “for Garmin GPS”. Get this one instead. With this one, you don’t need to purchase anything else, just use the little bracket that comes with the Nuvi unit. (Put the bracket onto the mount without the GPS in it–it takes some pressure or a little twisting to get the bracket to snap onto the ball of the mount. But once it’s on, you won’t need to take the bracket off the mount. The GPS snaps into and out of the bracket easily–the bracket and mount stay together as one piece.)
The literature with the GPS unit said that the dash mount adhesive is hard to remove, so I didn’t want that on my car’s dash. Some reviews said the windshield mount could melt to the glass and I didn’t want that, either. Also, some say that thieves will break into your car even if they can only see the windshield mount, assuming the GPS is in the car somewhere. So, I wanted the friction mount. It was about $28 at amazon.
After using it, I like it even better than I thought I would. It holds VERY well; I never had a problem with it slipping even once. It’s easy to reposition, for example if the sun is hitting it the wrong way, and it’s easy to put into the console when you park so that nothing shows to tempt theives. Also, it can just stay plugged in to the car’s power outlet. The cord plugs into the bracket on the mount instead of directly into the Nuvi, which is convenient. The Nuvi unit itself easily releases from the mount, with no cords to unplug, and is easy to take with you.
The only disadvantages I can come up with are that it is a separate purchase (but is complete), and it’s not beautiful (but neither are the other mounts, I guess).
If you can’t or don’t want to use the windshield or permanent dash mounts, try this one. I’m glad I bought it.
A suggestion to amazon would be to describe all these mounts & other accessories a little better–lots of postings say they bought the wrong mount or bought accessories that were already included with the GPS unit, because they were listed on the product page with the GPS unit.
By the way, I love the Nuvi 350!
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I bought this Garmin Portable Auto Friction Mount along with my Nuvi 350 about 3 weeks ago and they both have worked great so far. I recently took a trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago and this mount didn’t move at all. It stayed in it’s place for the whole trip unless I took it down.
I also love the fact that I don’t have to mount my GPS to the windshield and leave that nasty ring on it. It’s also easy after the trip or during to take your mount off and stick it in your glove compartment for safe keeping.
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I have been using this for past couple of weeks and so far it stays in place on the dash.
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I have a Honda Civic, and this mount sits perfectly on the Dash, without moving an INCH. It has a smart design, and the GPS can lock easily onto the hook. The hook can even be detatched from the base for easy access. I have read a few negative reviews about how this mount does not stay put on some dashboards. I think that would be a very small minority, as is evident from the overwhelmingly positive reviews.
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I live in CA where it is illeagal to affix items on the windshield, and besides when driving at night and using the suction mount on windshield I would get a glare reflection on the windshield. Anyway using the auto friction mount with my Nuvi 360 on my dash eliminates this problem. I tried using the disc that’s included w/the Nuvi along with the suction cup mount but after a while the glue on the disc started giving way and eventually came right off the dash, thankfully not leaving any glue residue on my dashboard.
I commute over a whindy mountain road and this mount stays put. I have never had it slide or move on me. I’ve been known to drive “spiritedly” around some of the turns and this thing stays put, also had to brake hard (enough that ABS was engaged) and it didn’t budge.
Item is on the pricey side but it is well worth it to me, especially if you want to switch between cars. Highly recommended!
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If I could, I’d give this item “6 stars”. It does what is promised, and does it well. I can take it from my car to my truck, use it on the dash or use it on the console between the front seats. When not in use,I can hide it in the console so as not to advertise my $$$ GPS Unit.
Steve J., Cadiz, Ky.
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I had a Nuvi 350 with the windshield suction cup mount and it was always leaving a mark on the windshield when removed, and it was a long reach from the seats, especially when wearing seatbelts. This is an excellent alternative, it sits on the dash, can me moved to any location on the dash and is easy to reach. It is very stable, never slides when turning or braking, and has better viewing options than the window mount. When I park the car I just remove the Nuvi and put the mount under the seat, out of sight. I love it, although the price seems a bit high for a moulded plastic item with a beanbag base. But, it is a quality item that will last, so I guess it’s worth the price.
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This is so much better than the windshield suction cup or peel and stick dashboard mount. When you get out of the car, you can hide it and take the GPS unit out of the car and carry it in a pocket. With the suction mount you can see the imprint of it and you might get someone breaking in your car looking for the GPS.
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I own the Garmin Nuvi 660 and over the last five months have tried alternatives to the suction cup on the windshield–industrial strength velcro on the dashboard(doesn’t work in the summer because of the heat)and a vent mount(I got one from Mount Guys, but it kept coming out on sharp turns). Then I decided to give the friction mount a try, and must say that it is the best solution, esepcially for someone like me who has multiple vehicles.
The dashboard in my cars vary in shape(level, slanted), size (wide, narrow) and material (vinyl, leather). It makes no difference. This product securely holds my Nuvi in place at high speeds, sudden stops on the brake, and sharp turns. The trick for me is to place the product so that it is as close to the windshield as possible rather than on the edge of the dashboard.
It takes just a second to connect and disconnect the Nuvi from this unit, and using it in different cars is effortless. There is nothing to attach (execept the Nuvi to the product) because this product is essentially a weighted beanbag, but designed much better than a standard beanbag.
Keep in mind that no mounting system is foolproof, but compared to everything else that I have tried, this is the best way to go.
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Given a choice between a suction-mount and a beanbag, one would go with the suction mount, right?
As counter-intuitive as it is, the suction mount that works so well initially eventually fails — sending your Garmin to the floor or having you play catch while you’re supposed to be paying attention to the road.
This thing, you’d guess, would slip and slide. But, it doesn’t Yet again, I’m not taking hair-pin curves at 60. (The “60″ refers to the vehicle speed, not my age.) Maybe you could get it to slide. But, you’d really have to work at it.
The only sour note is that it isn’t complete in itself — you’ve got to take the top off the suction mount and use it on this mount. I guess it would have cut into profits too much to provide this unit with its own attachment.
Rather than clue in everyone that you’ve got a GPS in the car, just put this unit on the floor when you park.
On an Accord, there is plenty of room for it. If your dashboard has no depth, this isn’t your solution.
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For all of us who have owned a Garmin Nüvi and experienced the utter failure that is the suction mount, this is the redemption! I’d been looking at these for a while but was very skeptical. However, when I purchased a Garmin StreetPilot 2720 for my motorcycle, it came with one of these. After using it for a while for the StreetPilot, I decided to buy one and give it a shot for the Nüvi. I was not disappointed.
You can put it anywhere that there is a fairly level surface and it stays put. I’ve never had it slide across the dash when cornering either. As an added plus, it is easy to toss under the seat when parking somewhere. I highly recommend this product to replace that miserable SUCK-tion mount.
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Easy to use. Works well on both truck and SUV dash. Superior to using the suction cup mount.
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Sometimes you worry about buying something like this, thinking it might be too big or too something, but this baby is perfect. I have a Garmin Nuvi755T and it works just like it want it to. Easily stashes under my front seat for when I don’t want it to be seen. This thing looks like it will outlive my car the way it is built with very tough materials.
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Did you know that even if you remove your Garmin AND the windshield mount thieves may still break into your vehicle looking for your portable GPS? Do you know why?
That convenient little windshield mount leaves a telltale suction cup mark on the windshield and the crooks know what to look for. They figure there is a good chance you hid that GPS in the vehicle and in a matter of seconds it is theirs, after all there’s only a few places to hide something in there.
Not only are you out that expensive little GPS but the thief now has your address and maybe the addresses of your friends and family. Like to add your own personal pictures to that GPS? Now he knows what your kids look like. And he also knows the chances are excellent you also own many other expensive electronic gadgets, all just waiting for him to pick up.
Even if you password protect that GPS so a thief can’t access it do you really want to go through the hassle and expense of filing an insurance claim, buying a new GPS and programing it?
This dashboard mount is the simple and inexpensive solution. Stash it under the seat before you get out of the vehicle and take your Garmin with you, just in case ’cause you never know who’s watching.
And one more suggestion…as you arrive at your destination drop this thing onto the seat beside you so the “glow” of it isn’t visible to all around you. And keep your doors locked.
You can call me paranoid but safe…
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Works great. Much better than the suction cup on the windshield, which I had problems with it coming loose and falling from the window to the floor. I would have rated it 5 stars except that it is WAY overpriced for what you get. I thought it should have included the “stalk” and power adaptor at the price that Garmin charges.
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When I purchased my friction mount to hold my Nuvi 760 gps I was not convinced that when I turned the corner the gps would slide off the dash or accross the dash. Much to my surprise when I hit a bump or turn the corner everything stayed right in place.
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Why have a windshield mount that just works in one car? This one makes the garmin truly portable. Sharp turns, bumps, quick stops does not move the unit at all. I have the Nuvi 660 and its the only mount you need.
I just wish Garmin makes this standard and offers the windshield mount as optional. But its not a perfect world, I suppose.
I have a Honda accord, Ford Edge and I have used this in Honda Odyssey, Toyota Corolla and Chevy Equinox. None of the cars that I used this, with my Nuvi, had any problems with the base moving out of place, etc.
My advice – get this and you won’t regret it.
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Garmin’s portable friction mount is perfect, simply put. I’ve used it to keep my Nuvi at bay in my wife’s Camry, my Ranger, and my work van. While my wife’s car is used primarily for highway and city travel, my truck and my work van frequently find their way onto pothole-laden back roads, gravel roads, dirt roads and even in construction zones. My truck and van bounce all over the place and this friction mount doesn’t move. The console on my van has numerous slots and open spaces for keeping work related items, and I often place my GPS over one of these holes with only the outer edges of the friction mount touching an actual surface. This doesn’t prevent the mount from doing its job, though. It stays put for the long haul.
It has very solid construction, a locking mechanism to keep your GPS in place and can easily be taken off of your dash or (in the case of my van), the console and tucked out of the way so that potential thieves aren’t tipped off to your possession of a GPS.
I highly recommend this friction mount for the simple fact that it does what it says it will do, and that’s keep your GPS in sight when you need it and out of sight when you don’t.
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Very easy to set up. Screen image bright and clear. Voice directions extremely useful when driving in traffic.
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Bought it so I could easily remove my Garmin from my dash to easily put up my sun visor. Doesn’t move or slide at all while driving or turning. Works great for what I wanted.
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Stays in place and is a very secure mount. No more looking through dangling wires by having the GPS attached to my windshield. Highly recommended!!
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The dashboard friction pad for the garmin nuvi is a excellent accessory in terms of leaving no marks on the windshield, to tip anyone off that there is a G. P. S. system, somewhere in the car, as well as very easy to put on the dashboard in front of the steering wheel, so the friver does’mt have to take their eyes off the road at all.
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Works like a charm with my Nuvi 650. I wish this was the default mount from Garmin. It offers flexibility; ease of use; doesn’t leave a ring on the windshield; and stays put on the dashboard.
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I used the suction mount for a year or so, and kept getting pissed off. This friction mount is great. I drive all around New York in stop and go traffic, and on the suburban highways, and the thing really doesn’t move.
It’s sort of like a heavy beanbag mounted on top of a thick rubber mousepad.
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Using the Nuvi takes pressure out of driving. I can sit back and not worry about if I should be in the right lane or left lane for an upcoming turn. My Nuvi beeps and lets me know when there’s a turn coming up. Its great – good bye mapquest! The friction mount works great so I don’t have to mount anything on my windshield
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I didn’t want a permanent mount so I opted for this one. During the course of a long trip, it does tend to shift forward ever so slightly, but it’s no hardship to push it back a little once in a while. I think this is to be expected with a weighted mount, so I’m not complaining. I also don’t think it’s “ugly” as one reviewer said; it’s meant to be utilitarian, not decorative. And it’s very easy to remove my Garmin from it so I can stash it out of sight.
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this is the best thing for your gps. easy to use and they have the best price on it by far…
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I bought this Garmin friction dashboard mount for my Nuvi last year, and it works outstanding. Very grippy and it’s flexible enough to fit a variety of irregular surfaces. I rent cars all the time while traveling on business, and this dash mount works perfectly in all the rental cars I’ve been in — probably 10 different car models. It is somewhat heavy by design (uses metal BBs as ballast). But it’s worth it for the peace of mind to know your $400 GPS won’t go flying off the dash while making a sudden turn or stop (which I do often when driving in strange cities). The mount can be disassembled for easier packing in your suitcase. This one’s a no-brainer!
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This is just what I needed for my GPS. I didn’t want to use the suction cup for the windshield or the sticky thing for the dashboard because the sticky stuff never does come off. This works great! My GPS just snaps in when I need it. Thanks
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This is the third mount I have bought. Bought one for myself, one for a co-worker, and one for my daughter. The bought stays put on your dashboard and is easily stored in the glove compartment. It’s also nice when you make a quick spot and just want to sit it on the floor.
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This is the most awesome product I’ve purchased in a long time. It could not be simplier to use, does exactly what it is supposed to, keeps steady on my Honda Civic dashboard, and uses the easiest lock and release method to place or remove my Garmin Nuvi in literally two seconds. I took it when I drove with a friend across country and it made no difference which vehicle I used – it was perfect! I love this product!
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It’s illegal to mount a GPS on the windshield in Calif., so I had to find a solution. The Garmin friction mount works great. I use it in my full size truck and my wife’s smaller car, as well. I put the gps in the corner of my dash so it does not block my vision, but is very easy to glance at. The mount stays in place and I am very pleased to have found it here at Amazon.
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Utilized a friction mount while vacationing in Florida, so when I bought my Garmin( Nuvi 660 from Amazon.com for best price plus free delivery) the friction mount was a no-brainer. It doesn’t shift on turns or when braking; I can place it virtually anywhere (dash, console, passenger seat) when I’m driving. When I leave the vehicle I simply unlock the Nuvi from its mount and store the Nuvi away and the friction mount in the console — both thus out-of-sight. This takes about twenty seconds. Would not mount Garmin in any other fashion…
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I was very skeptical if this friction mount would work because I read reviews saying that it flies off the dash.
I have an X-5 and the dash is curved, but the friction mount ACTUALLY works. It stays in place even though I have stopped suddenly.
In fact, I think I will get another one for my other car.
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Excellent product. Works perfectly and very portable. Would definitely buy this product again. Easy to use. Does not slide around.
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I was looking for a portable dashboard mount for my garmin GPS unit since I did not want to put the GPS on the windshield. I shopped around and found this dashboard unit made by Garmin. It was fantastic. The GPS Monitor snaps in the cross piece, you plug it in the AC Adapter and you are ready to go! I have used it on all the cars I have without any problems. The dashboard unit is steady and easily visible. I recommend this dashboard unit to any garmin user that it would fit. In my opinion, it is better than the windshield mount. Also Amazon by far has the best price with free shipping!
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Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nüvi Series and StreetPilot C5XX Series GPS Navigators (C530, C550 and C580)
We recently bought our Garmin GPS unit; I didn’t want a windshield mount (too tempting for thieves). Ideally, I wanted something for the dashboard but didn’t know anything like that existed, so when I saw this, hubby and I decided to get it. We were on a 1400-mile journey and had never used a GPS unit before.
This dashboard mount is fantastic. Once we placed it on the dashboard, it never moved, even around sharp turns. It was easy to adjust so that both of us could see our GPS unit. The entire unit was easy to hide if we were going to be out of the car for just a couple of minutes; it was also easy to remove our GPS unit from the dashboard mount when we wanted to take everything out of the car. When we left the car, there was NO evidence that we even had a GPS unit, which is exactly what we wanted.
We couldn’t be more pleased. This mount enabled us to have our GPS unit exactly where I (the driver) wanted it without obstructing my vision in any way. And hubby could make slight changes if necessary so that he could see the unit as well. In addition, if hubby wanted to program in a new destination or check for gas prices, etc, he could easily take the unit off the dashboard to do so. This made for a pleasant driving experience all the way around.
We also got (locally) a carrying case for our GPS, and the dashboard mount fits into it too.
Highly recommended!
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I got this for my Nuvi 760 and I couldn’t be more pleased! It works great in both of my vehicles and it is heavy enough with enough traction that it never moves. I also like the idea that it can be quickly tranferred from one vehicle to another by just unplugging the GPS. Since a couple of states already have outlawed the window mounts, this is the best way to go!
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You set the mount on the dashboard and it does not move. I’ve made some sharp turns and quick stops (although none where I had to screetch to a halt) and it has not moved once.
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The Garmin portable friction mount works great for us. We wanted to be able to take it down when we are not using it. Very easy to move around.
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I never would have considered this item but saw that may other people purchased this along with the nuvi 650 all with favorable reviews. Now that I have it – I couldn’t live with out it!
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i used the mount that came with garmin nuvi and it kept falling off my dashboard. after reading reviews i decided on this mount and it NEVER fell again! it really works and i’m so happy i bought it. now i can totally enjoy my garmin
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I really doubted that this thing would work but it proved me wrong. I was desperate for a reliable way to hold my nuvi w/o permanet adhesive on my leased car and this is the easiest, surest thing I’ve used. The original suction mount kept on falling and left a nasty black residue on my glass. This frictional mount sits on my Camry dash steadily w/o a single incident for almost half a year. When I needed to remove it for security purposes all I had to do is lift it off the dash and hide it under my seat. I am very satisfied w/ this product and wish Garmin ditch the suction mount (illegal in California anyway, I heard) and include this mount in the package.
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I thought this would only be used on long trips but I never remove my Nuvi 350 from the mount because it’s way more convenient than I had imagined. I drive a 2005 Honda Civic and I grease the dash down with Armorall pretty good … this mount does not slip. I drive like a complete idiot too, according to my wife and kids, so they give this thing props for staying put too. Speaking of Armorall, it does leave a dry spot on the dash; I guess that’s the “footprint” some other people were talking about, but if you don’t grease it down like me then that won’t happen. If you get a Nuvi GPS and you’re curious about the best method for keeping the thing in one place, this is your answer. I stuffed all the little suction cups and double-sided tape in a drawer because this is all a guy (or gal) needs.
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This holder for the Nuvi GPS works great and is much superior to the holder that came with the product. It is easily movable, making it easy to to hide the GPS in the vechicle; yet it stays exactly where you put it while you drive. At this price, it’s a steal for such a fine product!
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After I bought my Garmin nüvi 205W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator I found out that the included suction mount wasn’t sturdy enough for my car. When I searched for a better mount, every site I looked at recommended this one. The price was right, here on Amazon and once I received it the “Frustration-Free Packaging” was appreciated.
It now sits on the dash of my Chevy Trailblazer and hasn’t budged in over 800+ miles. Now while I’m very pleased with this product, it may not work with every vehicle. It’s great if you have a flat surface to place it on or even one with a bit of a slope. It also doesn’t seem to matter whether the dash is rough or smooth – it stays put either way. The last nice thing about the Garmin Portable Friction Mount is that it’s not permanent. If I want I can transfer it to another vehicle quickly and easily.
Overall I think the sheer number of positive reviews make this item a easy purchase, at least it was for me.
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I’ve been using the Garmin Friction mount for my Nuvi 350 for over a month and never had a problem with it. This mount is much more convenient than the windshield mount. I now can adjust it’s position to a more comfortable place on my dashboard, making it easier to reach and see while driving. My main concern before purchasing it was that the friction mount would slide around or fall off the dashboard during hard turns, etc. It has not and always stays put! I have not had to adjust my driving style for it so I’m very pleased. The other thing that’s great about this mount is how easy it is to pick up and just hide it under the seat when I park in an iffy neighborhood, something you could not do with the windshield mount. I was happy enough with it that I also bought the same mount for my father-in-law. He’s very happy using his with the Nuvi 650.
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I sell real estate and I’m in more than one car on a regular basis. This device holds the Garmin securely, it doesn’t slip or slide even when I make sharp turns or fast stops (moves done to test the device, not to frighten my clients), and the GPS is easy to get in and out of the device. I also like that I can take it off the dash and store it out of sight when parked so I don’t advertise that there is a several hundred dollar device in my car that a thief might like to have.
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This is a terrific dash mount. It does not move an inch once placed on the dash. It also makes getting the Nuvi on and off much easier than the windshield suction mount. A great accessory for a great GPS.
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I really thought that this thing would be crap. So, why did I buy it…simply, I have a nuvi 670, and my other-half and I use it in multiple cars. The suction cup mount for the windshield is not always the best option, and we only had one of those sticky disc things – furthermore, I did not want to use a sticky disc in EVERY rental car!
I was so skeptical, that I put it on the dash without the nuvi (too afraid of breaking an $800 system). It didn’t even MOVE! So, then I tried taking corners faster – still it didn’t move. I’m really not willing to flip any of my cars just so that I can say that it moved.
This little guy is great for putting in your friends car without putting horrible circular dirt on the windshield. It is also lightweight to travel with it and put it in a rental car, and can be stored away so that there is no sign of a nuvi in sight for those thieving little sods that will break your car window for a couple of candy wrappers and 27 cents!
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I purchased this after my husband said he wanted it for his new Garmin 360. It has gripping material under neath that works great. It didn’t move at all on our 2 hour trip and my dash board is pretty curved. I am so happy with this purchase. I was worried that it wouldn’t stay put, but not anymore…it’s just perfect and doesn’t leave any marks or anything permanent. I hope this helps you with your decision=)
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This friction mount is an excellent solution to a several problems. You can easily transfer your Nuvi from car to car, you can easily hide it from “prying eyes” when you’re parked, and you have maximum flexibility to locate and angle the Nuvi in any position. Great product.
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I purchased this product based on the reviews from others. I have not been disappointed. The Grarmin Portable Mount allows easy moving of the Garmin between cars. It also allows you to easily set the unit on the floor, out of view when you would like. I have used the unit on long trips, with some sharp corners and in local traffic with emergency stops and it works perfectly. It is, however, a product which was moved to production without the need for pleasing visual design….some might say ugly….but it is 100 percent on function.
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The Garmin StreetPilot is an amazing driving tool, and I don’t know what I ever did without it! I have been living in Central Florida for 2 years and do not know my way around at all. I am originally a New Yorker and felt stressed driving anywhere in Florida because I would always get lost so I never left the house! I can go anywhere now and with confidence BUT… the screen is so small on my Garmin that I have trouble seeing the display with the included windshield suction cup mount plus the fact with the hot Florida sun it falls off on its own! I like to see the display because it shows the distance before the next turn and I like that. I drive a Lexus RX300 and was NOT going to let somebody install a permanent mounting system NO WAY JOSE! I did not want to screw up my beautiful interior with any permanent structure! So I hunted the internet for a solution! This Friction mount is the best! It holds my Garmin I3 perfectly and allows me to place it as close as I need it on my dash! Does it slide around? NOPE! I have made some hairy turns and have not made it budge yet! Its bean bags at the bottom with rubber underneath and the spot where the Garmin is placed is a ball joint like on the windshield mount. You just remove your Garmin off the windshield mount ball and place it on the new Friction ball. You can swivel your Garmin so that you can see it the way you want. When I leave the car I just grab the whole unit, bean bag and all and place it in my carry bag. I don’t have to release it like with the windshield mount. For the ladies, if you have a decent sized purse/pocketbook (it fits in mine and I don’t use the huge tote type bags) the entire thing should fit. The little sides of the bean bags fold over so it’s pretty flexible. BUY THIS, it’s the only thing other than rechargeable batteries and a charger that you would need to buy for your Garmin.
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Like others that needed a solution for placing on the dash and staying in place, this product works great.
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Just took my new Nuvi and the dashboard mount on a 2 week vacation in Arizona. I really like this mount. It allows you to position the GPS on the dash in a number of ways to avoid glare. It never moved or fell off the dash – very stable. We could put it away once we arrived so it wasn’t obvious that we had a GPS in the car. This also avoids a problem in a couple of the states that don’t allow windshield mounts. I’m very happy with this purchase.
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Far superior mount to window mount. Easy to reach when in car. Easy to remove from dash and hide when not driving. Very secure–doesn’t move when driving.
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It’s true — the mount works great and doesn’t slip or slide on the dash. It places the unit where it can easily maintain its satellite contact, but it is easy to hide away when you get out of the car — not wanting to invite unwanted attention like a windshield mount could do. Both my husband and I recomment it!
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Portable gps units are now the number one item targeted for theft from cars. The suction cup mount lets thieves know that you have one. Using this mount is the best way to hide the fact that you have an easily removable piece of expensive electronics in your vehicle. Stash it when you park and avoid a break in.
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This is a vast improvement to the stock suction mount for the Nuvi. Very solid and great quality. Have been using it for about about 2 months and it hasn’t moved! Even on WI and MN roads!! All in all, very nice product.
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I bought a Garmin Nuvi 350 for both my wife and mother along with this product. They really love how this mount works. It allows them move the GPS freely from one car to another or to store the unit without leaving behind a permanent mount. An unqualified success!
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We have heard about some frustrations about fitting/using attachments to the Garmin GPS machines. We ourselves finally found we were missing some critical mental parts that Garmin do not slip into the package, so we share them on Amazon – which itself is a ‘magical’ technology Jeff Bezos: Business Executive And Founder Of Amazon.com (Ferguson Career Biographies)
In Clarke-ian terms Childhood’s End ‘magic’ is anything that works for you – but you don’t really understand how it works.
1 At One Big Idea Consulting Limited NZ we have come to believe that when we are investing in ‘magic’, which the Garmin GPS product range now is, we invest much more than just cash. We are investing in extending our sensory-motor system… and it is really worth disconnecting our hurry-scurry-worry reactions and instead peacefully climb the inevitable Learning-curve with a sense of wonder.
2. The docking devices are a small part of the puzzle… but small things make a big difference… so we tell our clients – treat yourself as priceless vehicle cargo …and buy two or three different kinds and give your motor-sensory system a chance to grasp the complete experience of GPS before you get too frustrated with a small part of the ‘miracle’ when it becomes a temporary puzzle. Embrace is as the opportunity to learn more GPS overall, as we learned how to do.
Each docking device has its own charm and its own ‘maybe’.
3. In time, like us and our clients, you will say a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving every time your faithfull driving ‘guide’ (we use a plug into the vehicle sound) drives you in elegant English as smooth a satin around and about … and smoothly gets you back on track when a turning ‘oopsie’ derails you, or/and when the docking device responds at a fingertip and adjusts the external glare from the screen map or otherwise treats you like a queen/king.
4. As owners of nuvi systems, we consider ourselves, some of the luckiest persons in human history to be able to move around the way we can with the GPS at our finger/lip tips.
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I bought this to save mounting my GPS system to my front window. I have a large dash and it works much better than I even expected.
Highly recommend this alternate way to mount the Nuvi 350
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A dear friend of mine gave me this mount for my Nuvi (after I had recommended the Nuvi to him). My husband immediately “borrowed” it (he is the kind that has to use his GPS to get to work everyday even though he always drives the same route!!). So, I had to buy another one (for my husband so that I can have mine back).
This mount is much better than the suction cup that came with the Nuvi (it never could hold a suction in my car). It also “travels” better since you don’t have to have the stick-on disk required by the suction cup. Note of caution: whatever is used to weight down the mount appears as tiny nails in the x-ray screening machines in airports.
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Got this to use with the Nuvi. Holds well on the dash, easy to move from car-car. Would be better if the arm would fold over somehow, as it sticks up and takes up a bit more space when stuck in a bag or briefcase, but it really isn’t that much of an issue.
Good accessory, highly recommended.
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The windshield mount on my Nuvi 360 broke, so I decided to replace it with this dash mount instead. It allowed me to move the unit closer to me (the windshield on my minivan is steep, so the unit was hard to reach previously). The base stays in place very well, even under hard cornering. It is also more convenient to move the unit to the floor when I park, putting it out of line of sight. No longer do I have suction cup imprints on my window either.
Recommended.
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This product is excellent. I rent cars quite often for business and this item stays on the dashboard in every car. No matter how fast or reckless I drive it stays put. Much better than the window suction cup. In Minnesota it is against the law to have anything suctioned to the window so yet another reason I am glad I bought this. Amazon price at least $5.00-10.00 below retail store cost. I highly recommend this item!
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Our Garmin Nuvi 350 originally shipped with a suction cup device to attach to the windshield. It was difficult to use, awkward to install and worst yet kept popping off in the heat of Texas summers.
The friction mount was the perfect solution. Even on a slanted dash, it stays perfectly positioned. The friction mount makes transferring among vehicles fast and easy. The price is a great value, and the mount a tremendous improvement over the suction cup.
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I got tired of the suction cup mount for my GPS falling off the windshield. I bought this as a substitute and it proved extremely useful. The bean bag type base holds down the mount so that it doesn’t slide around the dash yet you can easily pull it off and put it away when you park.
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These days, with GPS’s becoming more desirable to steal from cars, we wanted to remove the window mount the GPS came with. I also don’t use the GPS all the time, and wanted to be able to take it with me when I travelled, to save on costs when renting a car.
This does all of this
I can hide it in my glove box when it’s not in use.
It is a little bulky, so you may lose some space in the storage bins in your car, but it is a great solution.
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I agree with other posters about this – it is the best in my 07 Prius, you can put it where you want and it stays put. I bought it on a whim because I don’t like the windshield mounts – if that is you… buy it – you won’t regret it.
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Holds my C580 on my dash without moving. Makes for greater portability. A good alternative to the windshield mount which can fall off, especially with the C5XX series which are bulkier.
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I shared the garmin navigator with my wife, so we constantly switch it between our cars. Using the suction mount was a pain, also after 6 months it started coming off while I am driving. Then we bought this friction mount, it is a no brainer, so easy to use, put on and off and adjust, moving the navigator from car to car became a non issue. So far it has been extremely stable on my rough roads, and it does not obstruct my view as the windshield suction cup.
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This item works great. I use it daily in my car and regularly take it in rental cars when I travel. Much easier to use than the suction cup on the windshield.
The dashmount sits solid and still for me. Only once have I even seen it move when I made a sudden turn. Even then, it only slipped a little and stayed on the dash.
If I had any cons: It adds a bit of weight to the carry on bag when flying.
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When I saw the size and weight of this unit I thought it would never stay in place. However it works very well and sure beats the windshield mount.
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We were looking for a mount for the Nuvi that the driver could use when alone, or the passenger could use when riding along. The portability of this mount is what we were looking for. We have not had a problem with the mount moving around while driving. The mechanism to clip the stand to the base is quick and easy to use; no additional accessories are needed.
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I love this thing, you can put it whereever you want in the car and the Garmin Nuvi is so much better than the GPS that comes with the car
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I took this device on a 1000 mile trip, it functioned flawlessly in my Honda Accord. Easy to position, stayed in place. And it did not leave the dreaded suction-cup mark on the windshield.
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This item works very well in both our cars. No sliding at all. Just plop it on top of the dash and drive away. Allows easy removal to program closer to your eyes, or in your lap. Just pick it up!
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I am using this mount with a Nuvi 855.
Overall I think it is fantastic. I have used a friends car often in which there is a GPS (TomTom) stuck with a suction cup to the circular disc mounted to the dash. I found her GPS would often fall off when I was touching the screen. I would resort to taking it off and fiddling with it on my lap whilst drive. Not such a safe way to go. Also, with that kind of mount it was not easy for the passenger (my beloved co-pilot) to access the GPS or move it around or take it into her hands for full control (an important manoeuvre for full co-piloting).
It was because of the experience with my friends mount that I bought this one at the same time as my Nuvi 855. I am very happy with this mount.
PROS – Things I really like about it:
- It is SUPER grippy. It has an incredible surface on the underside which makes it not slide at all. Even if I try to nudge it 8as a test), it is hard to move it. Excellent. There is certainly NO movement whilst driving, even when I am driving fast into a tight bend. And yet, if I want to reposition it, or my passenger/co-pilot wants to change the position, it’s so easy. Just lift it a little (as in, just a slight upward motion whilst pushing it to a different position) and move it.
- The Nuvi rotates well in all directions. It rotates from side-to-side, pivoting where the mount arm goes into the mount base. Very nice. Makes it real easy for my co-pilot to view it and take control when I am hectic with busy traffic. It also pivots where the bracket joins the mount arm, which is a ball-and-socket connection. I can see that the fixed dash/windscreen mount that comes with the 855 uses a ball-and-socket connection too, so nothing extra gained in that regard.
- When put away, NOTHING remains on the window or the dash. No round disk stuck to the dash. No circular mark left on the windscreen. Both of these are giveaways that a GPS may be hanging out someone in the vehicle… and is something savvy potential GPS thieves know to look out for.
- When it comes time to put it away, the Nuvi easy detaches from the bracket. Requires pushing a button as you grab it. One relatively easy manoeuvre. Then putting the mount away, is as simple as picking it up and sticking it somewhere. Couldn’t be easier. (See Bulky issue below)
CONS:
-It is a little bulky. I can’t, for instance, stick it under the seat without first detaching the connector arm from it. This makes for an additional step when getting in and out of the car. I then have two objects to store/hide… a mount base and an arm with a bracket stuck to it. I find this a little inconvenient, though not a major issue.
- It is relatively heavy. I travel (internationally) a fair bit, and I’ll be taking this GPS and the mount with me. It is on the heavy side compared to other mounting solutions, beacuse it has four little “sand bags” on it. But if you are primarily just using this in your home car… I don’t think this will be an issue at all.
- Ball and socket system: I do actually prefer the way the TomTom connected to its mount. It would just slide down onto the mount. No buttons, no bracket, and no bracket based DC power system (this last point may be specific to my Nuvi 855). This means more parts to wear out and/or break. This, to me, appears to be the weakest part in the over all design. The Nuvi is solid. The mount is super solid. But this additional bracket that connects the Nuvi to the mount arm has clips, and spring loaded buttons… relatively weak compared to the other parts.
I prefer the way the TomTom attaches to its mount. There are some slots build into the moulded rear panel on the TomTom. I can see, however, that this potentially is what makes the TomTom thicker than my Nuvo 855.
So, this attaching system on the Nuvi is something I can easily live with… as I like how thin it is.
CONCLUSION:
The cons I have mentioned, are purely to be thorough in my review. I don’t consider them an issue for myself. I think this mount simply rocks. I have researched all the mount solutions available on Amazon and the Garmin site, and I think this one is the best one available.
What’s more, it’s a great price here on Amazon.
Bottom line? Get one with your Nuvi order!!
TIPS AND TRICKS
- Getting the bracket on and off of the ball on the arm can seem hard to do. The trick is that you need do it on the side of the ball (any side, top, left, right, bottom). Just stick the ball into the bracket with the arm itself touching the bracket (as a result of it going in at an angle rather than straight on). Then it pops in and out easily.
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I just started to use the mount and I found it very useful. It is also very easy to hide to stop theft. I would highly recommend it.
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The windshield mount is a joke. This product is excellent, portable, very easier to adjust screen angles, and stays in place even during fairly heavy breaking on the freeway. Product should be included for free in states where windshield mounts are illegal (i.e. California)… Universal fit, I’ve used for both my Nuvi 350 and a friends Nuvi 660.
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You don’t need to attach anything to the windshield that leaves a mark. This sits nicely on the dash and goes in the glove compartment when leaving the car. Well worth the money.
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It works! My old window mount would fall off in hot temps and was a pain to switch vehicles with. This friction mount is great. It stays put, too. I was afraid it would move around alot while turning or stopping quickly. It doesn’t. For storing, it fits easily under my seat.
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The friction mount works like a charm on flat, angled and shaped surfaces. I’ve tried it in three different vehicles and it is rock solid. It’s a bit hefty if you’re transporting it on a plane to use in a rental car, but it never falls off like the suction mounts. Worth getting
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I replaced my disc mount with this one. It’s very stable, a must have for frequent Garmin GPS users.
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The friction mount lets me put my GPS where it is most convenient for me. If I need to have it in my hands to program it or whatever, I can just grab the whole thing – mount and all.
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Got this to use with my Nuvi 650. The windshield mount was distracting, and seemed like an invitation for thieves. The friction mount works perfectly. No additional pieces are needed (you just use the cradle from the windshield mount). It is quite stable on my curved Acura TL dashboard. It might move millimeters on a long, bumpy trip, but it isn’t about to go flying or sliding.
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I wasn’t sure if this would really work.
It never moves at all. It sets on the
dash where I put it and works great.
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Very happy with this product. It does not shift on the dashboard yet it is removable/portable. It is the perfect companion for your Garmin C550 GPS receiver. Anyone in a “hot” climate should purchase this item.
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This is an excellent mount for a Garmin Nuvi. No wire hanging down from a windshield suction mount; no circle on the windshield; easy to place out of sight when parked; stays in place when driving. What’s not to like?
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From my brother’s experiences I knew already that windshield mounts are no good to move between cars. So, I bought this Friction mount with my new Garmin 360. I can easily switch it between my car and my wife’s Van. It always stays in place on the dashboard. I tried a few sudden stops and sharp turns when there was no traffic. It just stays in place. Perfect product.
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This weighted cradle does not mar the car’s dashboard. The surface it provides for the Nuvi is stable and secure, so your system is not flying off at a critical moment on the road. Plus, you can move the cradle from car to car without problems.
Best of all, it’s a great anti-theft device. I am told that people look for the tell-tale suction cups on the dash to break into cars and steal navigation systems. This cradle prevents theft if you remove it with your navigation system.
Rebecca Kyle, September 2008
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I think this is a great idea to avoid keeping the suction cup mark off your windshield (thus deterring thieves from knowing you have a GPS hidden in your car. The devise does not slide nor does it have any unstable attributes to it. Very safe for your GPS while you drive. I store mine in the rear seat pocket.
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I bought two of them for me and my friend.
This item is a must if you have a Garmin gps system.
I have a nuvi 360 with suction cup mount, but it got ruined by the sun and got stuck to my windshield. I removed it, but never got it to work again.
Now with the friction mount I’m very happy because I can use it whenever I want. Or hide it if not.
[UPDATE] July 24, 2009
I didn’t have the chance to try it on the road until now.
I went on a road trip in my TrailBlazer for 10 hours with my Nuvi 255W switched on and sitting on the dashboard for the whole duration. It never moved from it’s place. Went on pumps, tight turns, sudden stops and fast acceleration and this thing never moved.
I love it
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Now this is clever! Very stable when in place. Easy to remove and place on floor of vehicle when parked to deter theft. Worth every penny!
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Got the friction mount after reading a number of reviews and am very happy with it. It allows me to easily use my navigator in two cars and can be hidden out of sight without a lot of hastle.
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This solved all of my mounting problems and now I have mount, not permanently attached to a vehicle and therefore portable that is legal in all 50 states.
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After discovering this product, one wonders why we ever stuck those adhesive mounts to our windshields to announce to passing thieves, ‘Stop here! Easy hit!’.
I was costing my organization $10 per day to rent a GPS from National Car Rental until it dawned on me that the same, fabulously functional friction mount that the rental companies used might be available commercially. Voilà, I now take my own Garmin Nüvi with me on trips, stick the compact Portable Dashboard Mount in my briefcase, and use my own GPS rather than rent one at expensive per-day rates.
A side benefit is that use of my own GPS allows me to accumulate destinations in my database rather than use them once and hand them back in a rented GPS unit.
The Friction Dashboard Mount is preternaturally stable. You have to be doing some serious slalom moves in your car to get it to slide from its intended place on the dash of your car.
I find myself using this mount in my own car at home now rather than going back to the adhesive windshield mount.
This is one of those rare no-fault, simple-design, highly effective products that brings a categorical improvement to one of life’s recurrent experiences at a reasonable cost.
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I purchased the dashboard mount for my Nuvi 650 based on the recommendations of the reviewers. It did not slide during hard cornering, stopping or acceleration and can be adjusted to any viewing angle. A plus is that it is easy to remove the mount-gps from the dash and hide away when you leave your car. It is very easy to use and one of my concerns was whether it would be difficult to remove the GPS unit from the mount. One push of a release button and it’s loose. Wish I had invented it!
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This mount is fantastic. We have gone through many of the window mounts but the plastic keeps getting stuck on the windshield, we can’t move it from car to car, then we have to replace it. This mount is great!
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Now this is more like it…the suction cup mount that came with my GPS did fine for about a week…then it lost it’s suction and the GPS kept falling off the windshield…not something you want to happen with a piece of electronics. This mount is great…it’s non-sliding surface holds the GPS firmly to the dash and you can move it anywhere you want it…no muss…no fuss. 5 Stars!
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As reference, I have a Honda Accord. I find this mount to be extremely effective at holding my nuvi, and very stable as well. Can’t really imagnine any normal driving situation where it would shift around. Very convenient to simply place on the floor to “hide” it, when leaving the car. A great value here…I saw if for $40 bucks at Circuit City.
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For some reason I thought this was going to be big and bulky, but it’s quite small, which is good because it’s easy to put anywhere on the dash (out of the way of the passenger side airbag of course). I popped the charger off the original window suction cup thing and popped it on this gadget, no problem. I used to try to balance my Nuvi in my cup holder. It’s so nice to have it up at my line of sight. It’s got a sticky vinyl underside that grips the dash so it can’t go anywher. Incredibly fast shipping. And the price was great besides!
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Stays on the dash and does not move. That is what it is suppose to do and that is what it does.
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The product does what it claims. Extremely stable at high speeds. I have had no problems whatsoever. Highly recommend this.
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This new mount works great in both my Honda van and my daughter’s Toyota compact car. It has never slid around and I can turn it to see the screen much better than my windshield mount. I had to get this mount because to my dismay the suction cup on the windshield mount that came with my Garmin stopped working and the mount would fall off windshield. This happenend less than 9 months after its purchase. I guess Louisiana heat does not help.
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Dash mount is a great invention. I did not want to mount my Garmin on the windshield as I have my EZ Pass there, and the portable dash mount allows me to move it around between driver/passenger easily as well as to any car I want it in. With the ability to rotate the Garmin on the mount in most any direction, you can keep glare to a minimum and visibility to a maximum. It is heavy/stable enough that is stays put on the dashboard, unless you are driving the Grand Prix of course.
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This mount works just great. It sits on the windshield and never moves. It is also easy to take on a trip, since it breaks down and doesn’t take up much room. The only problem I had was in trying to initially put the Nuvi mount onto the arm that came with this mount. I was concerned about how to take the ball out of the Nuvi mount, since I didn’t want to break it. It just took a little pulling and it popped right out so it could be pushed onto the new mount.
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Windshield mount kept coming off. Dashboard mount is simple to use, requires no installation. Simply place on dashboard and connect GPS cable. So far seems to be very securely affixed to dashboard, and, of course, is easy to remove when desired.
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This is a great solution to the suction cup that sometimes can leave marks on your window or having to permanently mount the suction disc to your dashboard. Its great to move from car to car or lending it to a family member or friend. It works great. I’ve never had it fall or slide from its original position. Its totally worth the extra five or ten bucks than the other cheaper stands.
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This mount makes it easy to move from one vehicle to another. Also great for those long slope windshields where the factory mount just doesn’t work.
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You couldn’t ask for much more in a mounting system. The friction mount is sturdy enough to hold my nuvi 660 at a variety of angles, and doesn’t slide around the dash while driving. Most importantly, there’s absolutely no installation or assembly required – just set the thing on the dash, pop the nuvi on, and you’re good to go! When you’re safely at your destination, you can pluck the nuvi right off, pick up the mount, and stick it in your glovebox or under the seat. This way, thieves aren’t wise to the fact that you might have a GPS in the car.
5 stars for garmin for an excellently designed mount, and 5 stars for Amazon for a great price and fast shipping!
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I’d never seen this product until my brother paid a visit to my home. Once, I inquired, he told me where I could find it and I was on a mission to purchase one. Due to the fact that I switch the GPS between my wifes car and my own, it provides a very excellent solution. Also, the windshield mounts target your vehicles for theft, I decided long ago not to put one on. This mount is extremely staple and also sits much lower so it doesn’t cause the slightest distraction and I absolutely love it.
Thanks, K.F.
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Rave reviews on this product convinced me to purchase one for myself and I was not disappointed. This product is awesome. It adheres well to my truck’s dash board without leaving any mark, never slide on turns, so easy to set-up and mount my Garmin 660 nuvi and so easy to stash away and put in my console box. I did not even use the mounts that come with my nuvi. I love this product and you can’t go wrong with it. Try it for youself.
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Highly functional, holds my nuvi 660 great, easy in and out of the mount, very good grippy bottom / interface with the dashboard top. Not the most aesthetically pleasing, but we’re supposed to be mostly looking at the road anyway…..
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I wanted something that didn’t let the world know I had a GPS when I wasn’t in the car. This is the ticket. Except for some pretty aggressive acceleration, this thing won’t move on the dashboard. While taking expressway entrances at tire screaming speeds, this bad boy keeps planted. I keep it hooked up and store it on the floor kind of under the passenger seat when I’m not in the car. Keeps it far enough out of the way so as not to interfere with passenger feet, but close enough that I can throw it up on the dash in a second.
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If you live in MN or CA where it putting your GPS on the windshield is not allowed, this is the next best alternative. It doesn’t move when you turn the corner and it is much better than trying to find a place for that circular disk.
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This item works great for the 4 x 3 Garmins. Very stable, easy to attach and detach…very stable and adjustable.
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Great mount. Little or no movement. I recommend this mount to anyone who does not plan on using the windshield mount.
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It does exactly what it was advertised. It allows you to quickly place your Garmin unit on your dash and stow the whole setup, with the idea that if it is not in plain sight, then it will not attract attention to your car as a theft target!
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I just mean, they refer to it as a beanbag mount, but it sure feels to me like it’s filled with sand. However, that is of no consequence vis a vis functionality.
I purchased this along with the Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator, which comes with a suction mount for the windshield. It was a wise decision to purchase this. I put the Garmin in it and plunk it wherever I want on the dash. It stays put while I’m driving, and if I want to move it to another spot, I can. So I’m not stuck with an OOPS permanent mount with the suction cup. Also, though we’re a two-car household, we only need one GPS unit, and we can just pick this up off the dash and move it from vehicle to vehicle. Voila! Besides, buying this in lieu of two GPSs left me extra money for Baconnaise when it was Deal of the Day
I really didn’t like the idea of the suction mount on the windshield. Those things make it hard to see pedestrians in the crosswalk. Besides, if I mounted my Garmin on the windshield, my rosary would clank into it. So I recommend this for anyone with a GPS unit – just make sure yours will fit this one!
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This is great for mounting my Garmin C550 without sticking it on my window. Very easy to use and to hide out of sight. Highly recommend
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I bought this product from Amazon because it seemed like a good way to easily move my Nuvi 360 between different vehicles. If you have a highly portable GPS unit, the mount should match. No complaints. After an 18 hour road trip (round trip) over bumpy and curvey state highways, the friction mount stayed firmly affixed to the dash.
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Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nüvi Series enables you to place your GPS wherever you want It and makes its use so much more convenient. Your Nuvi will click right into this mount and allow you to easily insert your DC plug-in. It is well made and well worth the price. A great value.
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This is so much better than using the suction cup for the windshield. It holds the Garmin quite securely on our dashboard, while being easy to move around as we want.
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I got this for my Garmin Nuvi 650 since in California you can’t put anything on your windshield. I have heard many people say and write that the windshield mount that came with their nuvi 650 to not be that efficient. I at first had the same problem but then realized how that you have to lower the lever on the windshield mounting to the very bottom then push up in order to make sure the suction was gripping the tightest.
However, for this unit that I am using now, it works great. I first put it on my dashboard with my unit on it to make sure that it would slip and slide. Even tested it by making some sharp turns at reasonable high speeds. It didnt budge, i think it is because of the stick type service on the bottom. I then used it with my unit and it has been working just as well as if I had mounted it on the windshield.
Another good feature about this is that you can easily remove it from the dashboard so that no one knows that you have a gps unit in your car. Its a good product.
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This little device works great. Just clip your Nuvi (mine is a 650) on, plug it in (if you want), and set it anywhere. I set mine in the center of the dash. It NEVER moves and is very stable. My wife and I transport the Nuvi back and forth from our cars, and this is the ideal mounting device for that.
Get one!
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We quickly tired of having the suction cup mount included with our Garmin Nuvi 360 fall to the dash and looked for alternatives. Saw this one at Best Buy but it seemed overpriced at $40. Checked Amazon, read the positive reviews, and saved over $10. I just purchased two more to give as gifts!
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The friction mount works great. I have a carpet-like dashboard cover. It sits nicely without sliding off. Very nice. My only concern is that when I travel it will be a little bit big in my luggage. However, it will be worth it knowing it will work in all sorts of situations.
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Although Garmin should provide a functional mount with its GPS, and I am disappointed that I needed to buy one separately, the been bag mount works great. It isn’t as large or as heavy as I feared.
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This mount works beautifully – it’s absolutely stable on the dashboard yet easy to move around if I have a passenger who wants to play with it. And it’s super easy to stash whenever I park. Highly recommended.
I’d tried the supplied dashboard mount first, and really regretted it. It was a hassle to snap the Nuvi on and off the dashboard mount, or to snap the dashboard mount off its permanent adhesive disk (now permanently stuck on my dashboard – yuck!) and I had major trouble getting the Nuvi angled the way I wanted it once it was on the dashboard mount. And as others have said, leaving the mount on the dash invites theft. With the friction mount, I just move the whole thing off the dash and drop it into a bookbag on the floor. The bookbag matches the carpet, so is virtually unnoticeable even if someone is looking in the window.
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This is a vast improvement over the mount supplied with the Nuvi. When I changed cars I no longer had a base for the vacuum mount and had to have my wife hold it. If alone, forget about it! This is very well designed and stays put on my dashboard. I recommend it highly.
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I bought this because I got tired of constantly trying to get the suction cup mount to stay up on the window and it is surprisingly stable on my VW Passat dashboard. It makes it easy to put up the GPS and take it down again with each use. Highly recommended, especially if you live where thieves target cars where there may be a GPS.
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After purchasing a Nuvi 650, I struggled to use the included windshield suction cup mount so I wouldn’t have to shell out more money for a different mount. I finally got sick of fighting with the windshield mount and ordered this Bean Bag Mount and after using it, I wouldn’t go without it. It is quick and simple to install and remove the Nuvi on this mount. I also like having the Nuvi at a lower eye level than I could get with the windshield mount. It is absolutely worth the money. You won’t be sorry!
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Very impressive. This stays on the dash even during a quick stop. Great for moving your GPS to a different vehicle.
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I’ve tried it in four different vehicles and it secured my Nuvi perfectly. The best part is you can lift it off the dash and set it on the floor out of sight and out of the sun when you park your car. The suction cup setup would occasionally fall off the window while driving and was a severe hazard to deal with because it takes two hands to put it it back on the windshield. Best decision I made to protect and anchor my Nuvi Nav system.
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This is a great product! It’s much better than the window mount that falls from the windshield without any warning. It’s very easy to use and no matter where you place it, it stays put. You can effortlessly place it in a very small center console when not in use. I got mine for a great low price so shop around because the same exact item varies in price and you can actually pay double the price from vendor to vendor. Get one, You’ll love it!
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This is great for use in older vehicles. Easy to reposition, easy to switch between vehicles, No dealing with suction cups, very adjustable, doesn’t slide. Get it, set it,and forget it!
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I purchased this mount for my Nuvi 350. With a newer vehicle, I didn’t want to use the window mount (that supposibly melts) or the dash mount that would leave sticky stuff or ruin my vehicle.
This product had 5 stars so I gave it a try. It works like a charm. I keep mine on the left side of the dash in the corner. Seems to be out of the way and doesn’t obstruct my view…also fits perfectly like it was made to be there. Has 4 bean bags that act as weights and it doesn’t move an inch. Much better solution for anyone who doesn’t want to risk ruining their car windshield or dash. So easy to use in any car incase you switch vehicles.
One of the best “gadgets” I have bought. If anything were to happen to it, I’d be buying another one immediately.
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Excellent product, it’s small, weighted like a sand bag, doesn’t slide around and does the trick. When you leave your car, just remove the bag off the dash with the Garmin still attached. Too easy to move from car to car. We had previously purchased another Garmin (also from Amazon) for our daughter and she uses the window suction cup. This is a terrible inconvenience to remove, plus smears the windshield. We are going to purchase another one of these mounts for her car. Don’t think any longer, PURCHASE IT!
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This product is as all the reviews say it works well. It does not slide on a dash. Rare to find a product which is 100%. This is one.
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This should be a standard item included with the Garmin Nuvi. Easily adapts to different dashboard contours; enables the Garmin to be easily hidden away when parked; rattle and slide free.
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I’ve gone through two suction cup mounts for the Nuvi 350, and as others have endured, left with a black ring and an occasional surprise lap full of GPS. I knew there had to be a better way as I saw the beanbag holder for the aviation versions of Garmin when I fly. Lo and behold, this small friction mount is the ticket. It’s simple, doesn’t budge, and I tuck it behind my passenger seat when not in use. The mount disconnects and fits in my console easily. I love it, and have been extremely satisfied with the ease of use, adjustability, and simplicity.
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I had read a number of buyer feedbacks before deciding to buy this item. All the feedbacks I read were positive, and I will have to concur and give it 5 Stars myself. This is a great dashboard mount, as it sticks to the dashboard very well… and it should, as it is as heavy as a medium sized stone…
All kidding aside, this is a fine mount for your Garmin GPS unit. It will mount on the dash, or on most center consoles — I have a Ford Expedition, and it sits very sturdy on the center console.
I highly recommend buying this mount, as it will definitely serve its purpose.
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This mount is essentially 4 beanbags contained within a sturdy thick nylon casing. I’ve used it in 2 vehicles and in both cases it’s stayed put, even during turns in an SUV. Since you don’t have to hook it up or otherwise attach it to anything, it’s easily stored or moved to another vehicle. I’ve been very happy with the mount and recommend it.
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This is a great product. It is easy to move and yet heavy enough to stay any place I put it on the dash. When I leave my vehicle in a public parking area, I can take it off the dash, place it on my cup holder, cover it with a black pillow case and nobody knows there is a GPS inside my truck.
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An excellent accessory for any Nuvi 660 owner. Used it on a road trip from Phila to GA. along I95 and the unit was rock steady the entire trip.
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I have a Garmin Nuvi and the original windshield mount that came with it kept falling off the windshied. I must have gone thru 3 of them before trying this. Since i’ve stuck it on my dash, it has not moved. I recommend for all Garmin users out there.
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The Gramin Portable Friction Mount is a good product to have. I tried the window suction mount but it keep falling down. I spent a lot of money on my Garmin GPS device not to have it damaged. I been using it for two months and I have had no problems with it. It just works! I hope that in the future that Garmin will package this Gramin Portable Friction Mount with their products.
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I’ve been using this with my Garmin Nuvi 350 since April of 2007. Works like a charm with absolutely no sliding, and it’s fantastic for security concerns. I hear that thieves have now advanced from looking for GPS suction cup mounts to looking for the marks left on the windshield by GPS suction cup mounts. Buy this and keep your GPS safe and your car windows intact. It’s been worth every penny that I paid for it.
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This item works great. I travel to California now and then and it is always an issue how to position my GPS since you can’t attach it to the windshield. This solves the problem. It is very stable (more than I thought it would be) and the holder slips out to make packing a breeze. Lots of swivel gives you just about any viewing option you need. And then you can lock that position in place. The price is great here on Amazon. You can’t go wrong. I use it more than I had thought (not just in California). When I park the car I just move the whole thing to the floor which hides the fact I have a GPS in the car. I never took the windshield mount down in the past, which was a dead giveaway. Great product. Price is right!
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Will not slide on dash in either of our vehicles which is exactly what it is supposed to do!!! Wife’s dash has a strange contour where we wanted to place it and with this it wasn’t even a concern. Don’t think about it, just buy it and protect your GPS investment by not displaying your windshield mount circles!!!
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When I bought this mount 6 months ago, the user reviews gave the impression it is a flawless accessory (as of now, 2289 reviews with an average of 4.9+ !!). I could not agree more. After months of use, on my car and other cars, I still find myself smiling and thanking Garmin for this wonderful device.
My car has a sloping dash. A rental car I recently used had a steep slope and I was skeptical the mount will stay put. I was wrong. This mount refuses to move even a tenth of an inch from where you leave it.
There is no “mounting” step. You just place it on the dash! When your driving is done, you pick it up and keep it away from unfriendly eyes. The nuvi series clips on in a second – so easy that you can do that in the dark. I find the “mount” and “dismount” procedure so simple that I stow away the device and GPS everytime I park and leave my car unattended on a multi-stop shopping trip. I cannot imagine myself doing that with a suction mount.
The round knob allows you to position the GPS at just the angle you want. The GPS screen is some 4 inches above the dashboard, which is more or less at the height most easy to view. I never felt the mount or GPS is intruding my view of the road.
I wish I had one worthy complain to write to add some balance to my review. I just do not have a single complain.
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We bought a Garmin 350 a couple weeks ago and I have to say the suction cup mount was a waste of box space. I read some reviews on the friction mount and bought it.
We got it 2 days ago and it is fantastic. No need to attach the unit to your dash or worrying about it shifting/falling off. We drove through a state park that was unpaved at many points and the terrain was rough. Our Garmin 350 didn’t move an inch even though I’m a bit of a lead foot.
As others have stated, I also like the ability to just lift the unit off the dash and set it on the floor.
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This is the best, Dash mount I have ever seen or used.Between my parents,brother, sisters, my wife,and I, who all have Garmin gps units,this mount is the most secure,universal,and inconspicuous. The factory mounts that come with the gps units,all have either come unstuck,suction pad degraded,or broken all together. We have all had our issues with the gps units sliding around the dash of our vehicles. I couldnt take it anymore! I saw this one in my research for the perfect dash mount,and was suspicous of it moving about,but ordered one to check it out.After installing it in my wifes car everyone has been amazed at how simple it is and how incredably stable it is.Also you can put the whole thing on the floor as a unit, so you dont leave the mount on the dash. I have since ordered 5 more for family.
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I used the friction mount with the Nuvi 350. It is highly recommended over the suction cup mount. You’ll have the flexibility of relocating the GPS unit on the fly. You can also have passengers plot destinations while your driving and then place the unit back on the dash. The friction mount will also stay put in spirited driving and heavy braking.
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To me this is better than suctioning and unsuctioning something to your window.
Keeps product there and easily removed when you park. I stick the whole thing w/GPS under the seat.
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I hated the window suction that always managed to fall off. This is perhaps a little bit bigger than I expected, but manages to stay right where I put it and is so simple to use. No levers to pull, suction cups to adhere…just set it down on your dash where you want it and it stays there!
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The suction mount for my StreetPilot i5 kept falling off the windshield. I wasn’t certain this product was designed for the i5 or whether it would fit on the dashboard of my RAV4. The answer is yes on both and the GPS does not slide on turns or stops. I highly recommend this product. It should have been included with the i5 (and other Garmin’s) as an alterntive to the suction mount.
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When I recieved this mount with my Garmin for Christmas I told my wife that it wouldn’t work in my car because my dash is small, slanted and slick. I was pleasantly surprised to find it works great in my Mercedes. I highly recommend this portable friction mount for the Garmin, it’s totally amazing.
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Great product. Beats the windshield suction device which is illegal in California. It is very portable and stays in a fixed position wherever placed on the dashboard. It does not move even on a road of pot holes. Great device, works well with my Garmin Nuvi. Highly recommended.