Anyone found a friction dash mount that works with this? I need to use this in California, anyone know of a friction dash mount that will work with this?
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I thought I'd read that CA amended that rule in 2009 and drivers could use mounts as long as they were clearly on the left half of the windshield? Might want to look into that.Regardless, the best friction mount I've tried (and I've tried 4 now) is the Gilsson found here:Gilsson UBM Portable Car Non-Skid Friction Beanbag Dashboard Mount for Garmin, TomTom, Magellan and moreIt's a bit ugly, but it's very flexible and heavy where most of the others are inflexible and too light to really do the job.
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I thought I'd read that CA amended that rule in 2009 and drivers could use mounts as long as they were clearly on the left half of the windshield? Might want to look into that. Regardless, the best friction mount I've tried (and I've tried 4 now) is the Gilsson found here: http://www.amazon.com/Gilsson-UBM-Portable-Non-Skid-Dashboard/dp/B000ZSUQ9M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1271436738&sr=8-4 It's a bit ugly, but it's very flexible and heavy where most of the others are inflexible and too light to really do the job.
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Another option - but disclaimer, i haven't tried it! - is TomTom's GPS dash mount: TomTom GPS Dashboard Mount for TomTom GPS Navigators
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Not a friction fit - there are snap mounts that hold it in place. My has held solidly ever since I installed it, btw.
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It all depends how much of a curved dash. I have a GMC Sierra Truck which has a number of curves and I found a sweet spot where I believe this will work. Another thing you could try is adding one of these non slip pads that Walmart and other suppliers sell that people can lay a cell phone on and not have it slip off the dash. I'm using this Amazon GPS Dashboard mount for a 7" monitor and I'm certain it will stay, but it all depends where you place it on your dash and, of course the manner you drive.
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There is a suction disc (the circular piece of plastic shown in the top right hand corner of the picture) that is furnished with this kit. The suction disc has an adhesive backing on it. To use this mount attached to your dashboard, you adhere the disc to the dashboard and then the suction cup mount will stick to it.
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The dash mount is heavy, and has a non-slip bottom. It would depend on the angle, but unless it is greater than 45 degrees it shouldn't be a problem. If you do have a problem Amazon is incredibly gracious with returns and refunds as long as it is within the grace period.
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I live in Hawaii, it does stick to any surface, but more so the window. I changed the location of my mount and when it is on my dash at a angle it doesn't stay stuck for a long period. This could be because of the heat we have year round here in Hawaii.
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So far it has not from August 2013 to now December 2013 in the Los Angles / San Bernindino Area. I do drive from the South Bay area to the Inland Empire once or twice a week. Yes it does want to stick to the dash tightly if left there without removing for weeks at a time.
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Depends on the texture of the dash. If grain permits good hold without sticky disk, definitely yes. Since I have not used the sticky disk, I cannot say how easy it is to move. My car is an Accent with a moderate textured dash. It holds fast using suction cup only.
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Will not stick to dash. Need to mount to windshield.I've used mine with a Sony HandyCam on an old railroadgrade, with holes big enough to eat a truck!! Stayedmounted the entire trip and more.Even the cold of winter did not bother it. Had it mounted, on a couple of trips to the Denver area.Just in case something did happen.Came undone a couple of times, but only due to operator error!I didn't get the suction cup firmly attached! Great piece to have.
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Some material on dashboards is too texured to use just the suction cup attachment alone. I use the included metal circle to insure greater adhesion of the holder under all conditions. It has never bumped off using the disc. It will definitely stick without the disc---BUT not IN-definitely. If you find you need to use the disc, it sticks on there as long as the adhesive works. I haven't had any problems using the disc. You can try to find SOME smooth surface/place on your dash but it might not be as convenient to use. I don't know if any "sunfading" might occur over the long term.
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The mount is not supposed to "stick" to the surface. It has a tacky finish to aid in skidding or slipping around. My experience is that if the surface loses tackiness is because the surface is dirty, as in dusty. A good washing off of the pad and a good wet wipe of the dash and all is good.
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Your question is verry open ended. that all depends on where you want to mount it. any SO259 female mount will work with it. I own two of these from two different sellers. they have a problem. when you reach 70-75mph on the interstate, the wiggle theirselves out of the fold-over mount and laydown wagging like a happy labrador's tail and become usless
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Get the 'bean bag' dash mount that Amazon sells - worth every penny! http://tinyurl.com/nzzcrvx
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No problems, I have used the tripod mount with my HP Touchpad which is quite heavy for several months now with no issues. I have used the windshield mount with a different tool with a Garmin GPS unit and it worked fine as well.
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I have no idea what a friction mount might be. I have the magnetic mounted unit which it accommodates satisfactorily.
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I have no idea, but agree with the others who responded that it should work, if your Garmin has a ball mount. I love this Portable Friction Mount! I never slides off my dashboard and it enables me to move it from vehicle to vehicle. I use it on the dashboard of a Honda Odyssey Van and a Ford Mustang Convertible.
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Hi, I do not know. Good luck. I love the friction mount that I have though.