Another Garmin mount solution

RuneRider · 03-23-2008, 02:03 PM

I bought a nuvi 650 and used the suction cup to mount it in the left corner of the dash but it would come loose after a week or so.
I removed the suction cup in the mount by pushing the bin out.
I bought a 1/4 x 2" tine-pin. a 1/4 x 1-1/4 fender washer and rubber hose washer.
drilled a hole in the speaker cover so the tine-pin fit.
put the fender washer and rubber hose washer on the tine-pin inserted it from under the cover and reinstalled the pin in the Garmin mount.
I cut the Tine-pin after fitting so it isn't sticking up.
It holds firm now and I know it wont fall off.
cost me about $3.50 to make and works well.
See photos attached.

RuneRider · 03-23-2008, 02:04 PM

More phots.

chichid65 · 03-23-2008, 02:08 PM

Very clever and it doesn't appear to impede your vision. i put mine on the silver plate next to steering wheel, it works pretty good and I don't have to take my eyes off the road hardly at all.
good job!

**Sky** · 03-23-2008, 02:10 PM

Very clean, nice work.

**Archy Chris** · 03-23-2008, 07:45 PM

Very nice!

**frankv64** · 03-23-2008, 09:17 PM

looks great

**CowboyCEO** · 03-23-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

RuneRider previously said:

More phots.

By the way, I applaud your garage orginizational skills.

Nice brain work on spotting and executing that mounting location.

JData · 03-24-2008, 08:47 AM

Nice! Another idea to mount my 750.

**JoeUser** · 03-24-2008, 09:02 AM

I doubt my Garmin 2620 will work using that mount (it's heavier and bulkier, compared to the newer generation GPS's!).

But, when I get a new one I'll be using your mod, for sure. Kudos for the great idea!

RuneRider · 03-24-2008, 08:21 PM

Thanks everyone the new mount is working out great.
Using this type of mount it can be mounted almost anywhere securely.
Glad I can contribute something to this great forum!
Now to start working on the garage