Custom Garmin 760LMT mount in our truck
Recently bought a Garmin RV 760LMT. The problem with GPS units is how and where to mount them. Windshields can be too far away and block the view of the road. Dashes normally don't have anywhere to attach one. I ended up making a custom setup so that it's close enough and can also be seen by DW the copilot. It does block the radio but that shouldn't be used the same time as the GPS anyway.
Our F250 has a recessed tray on top of the dash. I made a plate from 1/8" sheet steel and cut it to fit by making a cardboard template. I put a bend in it and welded on a tab for the arm. The cradle and 1" ball adjustable arm components are all from Ram Mount. The weight of the 1/8" steel keeps the mount firmly in place when driving and it can be lifted off and stored away for the winter. The screen can easily be turned if needed so DW can change settings while moving. I can now easily see and hear the GPS. The screen does get washed out in bright light and I've ordered a sun shade for it.
One unexpected thing was that we ordered the optional Garmin backup camera and the square pod thingy on the back of the GPS won't fit into the cradle properly so we have to manually plug and unplug the cable into the GPS every time we remove it or put it back in the cradle. I confirmed this with Ram and they haven't had enough demand yet to modify the cradle to suit.
Now I just need to figure out where to mount the TPMS instead of sticking it in the cup holder. :(
Our F250 has a recessed tray on top of the dash. I made a plate from 1/8" sheet steel and cut it to fit by making a cardboard template. I put a bend in it and welded on a tab for the arm. The cradle and 1" ball adjustable arm components are all from Ram Mount. The weight of the 1/8" steel keeps the mount firmly in place when driving and it can be lifted off and stored away for the winter. The screen can easily be turned if needed so DW can change settings while moving. I can now easily see and hear the GPS. The screen does get washed out in bright light and I've ordered a sun shade for it.
One unexpected thing was that we ordered the optional Garmin backup camera and the square pod thingy on the back of the GPS won't fit into the cradle properly so we have to manually plug and unplug the cable into the GPS every time we remove it or put it back in the cradle. I confirmed this with Ram and they haven't had enough demand yet to modify the cradle to suit.
Now I just need to figure out where to mount the TPMS instead of sticking it in the cup holder. :(
