GPS stand/mount question

IAMICHABOD wrote:
I have tried the bean bag type that the others have said they liked but I found them bulky and and hard to store. If you go with a Garmin.

I like This One better,it is lighter smaller, more flexible and more compact, it can be folded for easy storage. It can be molded to fit anywhere on the dash and it doesn't slide around.
I put it in One of These with the Garmin and it is easy to store or take along.

I have a semi-rigid Garmin bean bag type and may buy one of the new ones. Looks much lighter than the old style. We have a very big flat dash and it will work well there. I would like one of the very early bean bag type too, they make great camera rests too.

CA Traveler wrote:

downtheroad wrote:
First, no one really steals GPS units all that much anymore.
But, to answer your question, how about a good old standard dash bean bag mount?

Set it anywhere and move easily move it to the floor out of sight when you stop.

X2

I've used this for years with my older Garmin. Easy to adjust, move off the dash, move to car, etc.

But with my new 6" Garmin it tends to slide some. So I'm trying several options for a better rubber base under the mount.

Yes, this is the kind I seriously thought about, but as noted, decided against, due to the way the 'bags' on it force you to set the GPS further away from you, closer to the windshield.

I too, am wondering if mine may still slide some because of how big it is (7" screen). If it does, my plan is to use a couple small pieces of velcro underneath to help hold the thing in place.

Will

downtheroad wrote:
First, no one really steals GPS units all that much anymore.
But, to answer your question, how about a good old standard dash bean bag mount?

Set it anywhere and move easily move it to the floor out of sight when you stop.

X2

I've used this for years with my older Garmin. Easy to adjust, move off the dash, move to car, etc.

But with my new 6" Garmin it tends to slide some. So I'm trying several options for a better rubber base under the mount.

the traffic update was a disappointment to me. going thru Richmond it marked one area as a problem, yes there were Jersey walls on both sides but absolutely no problem. gave another warning and there was nothing.
bumpy

..To dredge back up this old topic, and let everyone know what I decided on for this:

Got the GPS unit last week, a Garmin RV 760LMT. Really like it and all the information it provides. I use it driving to work and back every day just for the traffic updates/warnings it provides. Haven't had a chance to try it out in the Motorhome yet, but hopefully will soon.

After thinking it through, reading the various responses here, and looking closely at the dashboard on both the MH as well as our everyday driving vehicles we will use the GPS in (Kia minivan and Ford Fusion), I decided on THIS weighted dashboard mount piece. Ordered it last week (could only get it online, no stores had it), its supposed to be here tomorrow.

I've been using the suction cup mount to mount it to the windshield in the Fusion so far. That works OK, but will definitely be nice to have it down on the dashboard, where it won't block the view as much and will be easier to 'hide away' to prevent theft.

Seriously considered a mount like THIS that some had suggested on here, as some stores had it in stock and I could have obviously got it much quicker. However, this one forced me to put the GPS unit further forward (closer to windshield) than I would have preferred, due to where the bean bags are located on it. The unit I ordered is more 'horse shoe' shaped, and will allow the unit to sit further back, where I can reach it easier.

Definitely some good points made about theft, it may well be that I'm being a bit too 'paranoid' about that. I agree 100% that it really doesn't matter for the MH, but when used in other vehicles this IS more of a risk. 'Tis why I wanted (and ordered) a mount that can easily be stashed away, removing any easily visible 'evidence' of a GPS unit.

Anyway, just wanted to 'close the loop' on this thread, in the hope that maybe it'll help the next person that comes along and has the same or a similar question. :)

I use my android (Samsung Galaxy S4) phone for GPS. I purchased the CoPilot Live GPS app which allows me to plug in the weight and height of my coach to avoid roads I shouldn't be on. It also has the maps loaded locally on the phone so you don't have to have a cell signal. I then bought THIS PHONE CRADLE to put the phone in which keeps it charged as well as I can run Pandora over the coach stereo if I want to. I take the cradle out of the coach and leave it in my daily driver and use it there when I am not using the coach. This setup works well for me.

Is it true you shouldn't use a suction cup mount on a LED TV screen? Why? I like my GPS down low so either me or the navigator can see it out of the sun/glare from the big class A windshield.

I have a RM 7710 7" screen and use this bean bag mount Heavy duty

I had a standard bean bag mount but it wouldn't hold the GPS and it bounced all over the dash. This one does not move.

Thanks for all the replies, definitely gives several good options I need to think about. Looks like setting up a stand that won't be permanent, will actually be much easier than I thought.

I like the weighted stands like the 'bean bag' one that several mentioned. May just go that route. Like the idea of just attaching the suction cup to side window, too, that might work.

Anyway, thanks again for the responses, keep them coming. :)

I have a beanbag for the car and use the suction cup on the one in the MH. It works fine and is on the inside part of the dash and not even visible from outside. I think thefts are a thing of the past with much lower prices. My wife was always concerned that someone could steal ours and know we aren't home so they could break in. If you steal either of mine and hit home it will take you to the Holland Police station