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Sticking Problem G.P.S

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 10:27

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member

G/Day all,I have just a small problem (no not that one) it is the windsceen suction thingy it sticks for a week then falls off.I/we cleened w/screen with Metho & used cleen h20 on the sucker part but after 1 week it is off again.So has any person had this problem & what have ye done to over come it.All replies will be taken aboard & tried.But would like a more permanent fix thank you.
Have good weekend.:o)))
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AnswerID: 208141   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 10:52

joc45 replied:

BoB,
You could try an epoxy adhesive, as used for rear vision mirrors in leiu of the suction cup, but then, I suppose you don't want a permanent fixture.
I sit my Garmin on my dash mat with velcro on the underside of the Garmin. Sticks wonderfully to the dash mat and won't shake loose on the roughest of roads.
Gerry
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FollowupID: 468117   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 16:39

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Joc, i thought about the poxy mirror stuff but it is too permanent as i need to move from car to car.:o))
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AnswerID: 208147   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 11:30

Neil & Pauline replied:

Bob
Use some silicon on the suction cup. It is easily removable but will not fall off.
No good if you want to take it on and off.

Neil
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FollowupID: 468118   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 16:41

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Neil, no i did not want it fixed permanent,need to move car to car.
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AnswerID: 208149   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 12:12

Member - Doug T (W.A) replied:

Bob

I have a Garmin Quest that has the suction mount and it too came off a few times but I just give a good lick and dribble and put it back, It might do this about every 2 months or so but joc45 does what I do, give it something to sit on and take the weight of the mount, It won't shake or move over the worst corrugation. see link

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FollowupID: 468119   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 16:44

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Doug that is how i supported mine on the dash with no mat though.I must not have enough sticky stuff in my saliva.:o)))
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AnswerID: 208154   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 13:02

DIO replied:

After cleaning glass and suction rubber, apply to a WARM screen with a small amount of water/moisture. Press firmly and leave without any weight for a couple of days. Works for me.
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FollowupID: 468120   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 16:46

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Dio, must admit to not applying to warm screen after cleening will have to try that.:o)))
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AnswerID: 208210   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 18:58

Member - BUNDY BOY (WA) replied:

Bob
some of the new gps's have a sand bag type weight bag as a optional sit on the dash mount ...stays put and easy to change cars.....maybe a option
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FollowupID: 468152   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 19:41

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Darren,i willsee how it will go this week,if it pops off the screen again i might have to go with the more permanent way.:)))
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AnswerID: 208232   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 20:18

Willem replied:

Bob

I gave up on the suction cup and made a footend for the Magellan from 16mm MDF. Cut out three exact bits from a template and glued them together. Then I velcroed the footing to the dashmat. Have since changed that as I now have a desktop for the laptop, handheld UHF's and GPS. Look outside the square :-D

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FollowupID: 468159   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 20:27

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Willem,i try looking outside the [] but until i do not have to move between 3 cars it is a bit of a problemo.:o))
What was right with you f series (rig pic).
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FollowupID: 468161   Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 20:35

Willem posted:

The good things about the F series was the huge tray and a front seat you could stretch out on..... lol

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AnswerID: 208297   Submitted: Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 10:00

GU-Nissan replied:

Hi ZukScooterX90,

Just a thought, how about using a tiny smear of Vaseline or similar on the suction cup. This should help with maintaining the air seal thereby allowing the cup to keep its grip on the glass.

Cheers,

Ross
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FollowupID: 468255   Submitted: Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 12:42

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Ross,i will give that a go as well if all else fails.:)))
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AnswerID: 208299   Submitted: Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 10:15

Bonz (Vic) replied:

I use double sided tape

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FollowupID: 468256   Submitted: Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 12:44

ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member posted:

Thanks Bonz,will give that a try as well.:o)))
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