7" GPS Mounting Locations
Those of you that have a 7" GPS, where are you mounting it? Any sit on the dash? or use the suction cup to the windshield? Thanks, Ru
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I had a really hard time mounting my 7" Rand McNally in our Ford E-350 based RV. I couldn't come up with a location that didn't significantly impeded vision or allow me to look at the screen without moving my eyes from the road. I ended up using an after-market mount and I am very satisfied.
First, I bought a RAM X-Grip mount from Amazon. They make one for any size device you can imagine. If you are familiar with the RAM product line then you know that you can assemble any kind of mounting solution you want, all based on a ball and socket type scenario.
I bought their twist lock suction cup.
Then, I bought their 6" extension arm to connect the XGrip to the suction cup.
Using the long 6" extension arm allows me to get the GPS out beyond the A pillar of the Ford. By doing so, I can actually mount the GPS in front of the A pillar and in front of and slightly below the dash. Finally, because of the freedom of movement of the ball/socket method, I can "shift" the mount over towards the door window.
On this photo I've circled the general area where I am able to get the 7" GPS to mount. Works great for my needs.
First, I bought a RAM X-Grip mount from Amazon. They make one for any size device you can imagine. If you are familiar with the RAM product line then you know that you can assemble any kind of mounting solution you want, all based on a ball and socket type scenario.
I bought their twist lock suction cup.
Then, I bought their 6" extension arm to connect the XGrip to the suction cup.
Using the long 6" extension arm allows me to get the GPS out beyond the A pillar of the Ford. By doing so, I can actually mount the GPS in front of the A pillar and in front of and slightly below the dash. Finally, because of the freedom of movement of the ball/socket method, I can "shift" the mount over towards the door window.
On this photo I've circled the general area where I am able to get the 7" GPS to mount. Works great for my needs.
