global positioning unit mounts

[Clay]

The Garmin arrived in the mail yesterday and seems fairly straight forward for an electronics junkie, but I have a question on the available mounts. I keep hearing that those window suction mounts all fall off from time to time and am not sure that is how I want to mount my unit. I'm not in one of those states that you can't mount you unit to a windshield so that is not what is prompting the question. I just don't want the thing coming off and bouncing around in the vehicle.

I have been considering a vent mount. While they list at $30 or so, you can get one delivered to you with shipping included for about $5. Anyone have any comments on window mounts vs. vent mounts, I would like to hear it.

Rick

[Normand]

i mount mine on the windshield and it doesnt fall off. i also mount it so its an inch or so above the dashboard so if it should fall of it doesnt drop very far.

however i only use mine for places i dont know how to get to, unlike people that need it on going to the local convience store.

i also remove the mount when not in use.

[Clay]

i mount mine on the windshield and it doesnt fall off.

however i only use mine for places i dont know how to get to, unlike people that need it on going to the local convience store.

i also remove the mount when not in use.

I am going to the grocery store today and will use it, while not exactly a convience store, I've been there before

I just want to play with the thing for a few days before I have to use it on any kind of trip. I would like to leave the mount up for a week long tirip and not take it on and off.

Anyone use one of these: http://shop.ebay.com/items/__garmin-..._sopZ15QQ_scZ1

[Normand]

I am going to the grocery store today and will use it, while not exactly a convience store, I've been there before

I just want to play with the thing for a few days before I have to use it on any kind of trip. I would like to leave the mount up for a week long tirip and not take it on and off.

Anyone use one of these: http://shop.ebay.com/items/__garmin-..._sopZ15QQ_scZ1

i too had it on all the time when i first got one

i dont see any problem with have the windshield suction cup mounted for a week or even longer. these are pretty darn good suction cups.

[Clay]

i too had it on all the time when i first got one

i dont see any problem with have the windshield suction cup mounted for a week or even longer. these are pretty darn good suction cups.

Maybe I will run it for a while and see if it falls off. If I do that I will have to clean the window though

[gzacckey]

I tested the suction mount without the unit attached for a day or so just to be sure it maintained good suction in the extreme cold and being warmed by the sun. It fell off after day one. Then I made sure the windshield and suction cup were completely clean before I reattached the mount. I've been using the suction mount on my windshield for about 2 months with no issues. The mount has been attached the entire time but I do remove the GPS unit when not is use. I don't see any point in letting everyone know it's definitely in the car.

To all GPS owners here's one little tip. You may not want to input your exact home address in your GPS. Especially if you have a garage door opener. If someone steals your vehicle or just your GPS and opener they now have access to your home.

I don't keep anything (e.g. registration) in my vehicle with my home address for the same reason.

[Clay]

I tested the suction mount without the unit attached for a day or so just to be sure it maintained good suction in the extreme cold and being warmed by the sun. It fell off after day one. Then I made sure the windshield and suction cup were completely clean before I reattached the mount. I've been using the suction mount on my windshield for about 2 months with no issues. The mount has been attached the entire time but I do remove the GPS unit when not is use. I don't see any point in letting everyone know it's definitely in the car.

To all GPS owners here's one little tip. You may not want to input your exact home address in your GPS. Especially if you have a garage door opener. If someone steals your vehicle or just your GPS and opener they now have access to your home.

I don't keep anything (e.g. registration) in my vehicle with my home address for the same reason.

Damn man, I thought that I was the only paranoid bastid in the world. I like the way that you think. Thanks for the security tips.

[herefishy]

You might want to look at a "friction mount" also. It's kind of like a bean bag that you can just throw your gps up on the dash when you need it and leave it attached all the time.

[Celltech]

I have the Tom Tom 910 which is on the heavy side and have been using the windshield suction cup mount for about two and a half years. The only time it has fallen off is when I accidently hit it with my arm.

Bill

[Uncle Jesse]

GPS units are the hottest item for petty thieves at the moment. The suction cup unit leaves a signature circle on the windshield that tells a thief there's goodies in the car. Even if you take it out, it will encourage a broken side window. I would go with the bean bag for this reason alone.

Sorry to interrupt the discussion but I being doing loss prevention of some type for over 40 years.