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JohnG4706's avatar
JohnG4706
Explorer
Jul 31, 2017

Suction Cop Mounts

Both my Garmin GPS and the screen for my rear view cameras are mounted to my windshield. I clean the area where the suction cups will go, clean the suction cups and moisten the cups as I install.

They stay on for maybe a week or so and then they fall off.

What am I doing wrong? What can I do to get the suction cups to stick?

Thanks.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jul 31, 2017
    The only way I know is to use superglue or some other sticky stuff. And since that is a bad idea, and besides they're illegal in some states, I use a beanbag mount for my Garmin. It moves around a little but not enough to be annoying.
  • rbrand's avatar
    rbrand
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2017
    I have had the same problem. Nothing I did made it better so I learned to live with it.
    Maybe that is why I've been married for 50 years.
  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2017
    I tried glycerin as a moistening agent and it may of may not have helped. I think it did.
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Jul 31, 2017
    I got tired of dealing with the suction cup issue so here's what I did...

    1) One of these for the RV760 in the well on the dash (2012 F350):

    Garmin friction mount

    2) One of these for the rear view monitor on a vent to the right of the OEM nav unit:

    Vent mount (Although a slightly larger version from Best Buy).

    Rob
  • BluegrassRanger's avatar
    BluegrassRanger
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2017
    The suction cup mount for my GPS was failing due to age, the suction cup was drying out and cracked. I searched eBay and found a new one for my GPS for $4.75 with free shipping. It now works great.
  • joebedford's avatar
    joebedford
    Nomad II
    Aug 02, 2017
    What is a "suction cop"? Checks to make sure your vacuum is working properly?
  • JJnLilly's avatar
    JJnLilly
    Explorer
    Aug 02, 2017
    Heat is the culprit. As the suction is lost as the 'cup' heats up and before long it drops. I went to the suction mount directly on the dash, but still have to remove the unit from the mount when parked in the sun.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Aug 02, 2017
    joebedford wrote:
    What is a "suction cop"? Checks to make sure your vacuum is working properly?
    LOL.

    I notice, so often, an OP will misspell words in the Subject, but then correctly spell in the post. It's weird. I'm not sure they know they can edit that.

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