windshield obstructions

[mountainsam]

I just purchased a new GS GPS. It has a 7 in screen so nice and easy to see. Of course the mount is a suction cup affair that seems to work better then most that I have had. The issue is, windshield obstruction. Almost every state has a law or maybe a dozen concerning windshield obstruction. Most have a Fix IT ticket but some go further. In order to use the features the GSP has to be in close reach and to see the screen without taking my eyes off the road it needs to be just forward of the steering wheel. I have used GPS's for years without a problem but pulling this fifth wheel trailer around the country (8000 mile 15 state trip) I am a little concerned. Has anyone had an issue with this? Or does anyone know of a different style mount that would sit just below the top of the dash?

[old_guy]

I also went with the bean bag concept

[Jim-Linda]

Bean bag mount works really well

Jim

[spoon059]

If you mount it either high up in the windshield where it wouldn't obstruct your view of cross traffic or pedestrians, or low enough in your windshield that it only obstructs your view of your own hood you should be fine from the obstruction laws.

Since you have a 5er you won't really be using your center mounted rear view mirror. I might suggest you remove the mirror for this trip and place it there, or else lower the mirror all the way and attempt to mount it above the mirror.

My wife has a Garmin 5" GPS that has a ball mount system. It came with a suction cup mount. I was more concerned with theft from my vehicle by having the tell tale suction cup ring on my windshield. We found a weighted mount with the ball mount meant for the GPS and can either place it on the dashboard or the center console. I prefer that method when we use the GPS.