HN7 Mounting issues

I don't have the Hema but do have a 7" GPS unit. I have it mounted to the windscreen, I have it as far down as I can get it, this allows the unit to sit on the dash and helps to stop it from bouncing around.

evaredy, my Dad does that in his 80 series, unfortunately that technique doesn't work in the 40 series....

Just looked at that GPS devise on Ebay seems quite good for the price. thought I might get one for my sons birthday. And buy EO topo for it. Do you know if the devise will actually support EO Topo? Or should I speak to the EO Shop?

Jeff
PS I'd like EO Topo for myself but being a Garmin user their system does not support it so I use Shonky Maps which work well and are FREE

after you put ozi for CE on it ($40 included in my pricing ) it will run any ozii maps in ozf format which pretty sure the oztopo is

the navigator i run was $70 but is a bit older no reverse camera which is fine and the hard drive isnt good enough to run movies properly

but it runs ozi just fine - it runs IGO maps for round town same as Hema I have Hema 2012 on it along with other maps. only downside is it only takes an 8 gig card meaning i have to cycle maps onto it that will best suit my trip which 99% of the time isnt an isue but could be for a round australia

ps - it was approximately 3200km all up of some corrgations, lumps, potholes and some nice smoothish dirt roads etc
bb

Thanks Bruce, its not the pad to the windscreen thats my issue hasn't moved since I put it there. Its the shaking of the unit in the mount.
Anyway I will see how in goes off road on the weekend.

Regards
Thommo

sorry Thommo, i didn't read your question properly as to using the dash mount and i agree that it it a large-ish unit that can block a bit of vision. I'm relatively lucky that the vehicle it is mounted in (work's Nissan Patrol) has a pretty good spot right in the bottom right hand corner of the front windscreen, and as i said hasn't moved whilst on the window mount where it is not supported by the dash. I was going to try the dash mount cup but now I'm glad I didn't. I can't quite understand why it shakes in the dash mount but not in the window mount, may be because it is mounted vertically in the dash but horizontal on the window.
good luck.
regards - bb

Phil, bully for you, unfortunately some of us do use these things.....

Don't be smart. I was expressing an opinion.

Actually Phil you're response was adding nothing to the topic.

So they don't root your boot fine. In essence your response said "I don't see the need for one and I think anyone who does is somewhat silly". The topic was around a question for people who have this bit of kit and whether and how to overcome a issue with this piece of kit, not a question as to whether the are worthwhile on not.

If the question was along the lines of ..."I'm thinking of spending my hard earned readies on piece of kit 'x' and I'd like to know the good, bad, and ugly from those who have one.." then all opinions good or bad or contrary are on the table.

I see many discussions on this forum around bits of equipment that because of my personal preferences or travelling set up I wouldn't think of taking on the road in a month of Sundays, but just because either I don't like them or it doesn't fit my use doesn't mean I'm going to criticise those who do have a need.

For example, I'm no lover of generators, and wouldn't pack one if you paid me, but if someone has a medical need for one (CPAP / aircon etc.), to post on a topic around Gennies that "I don't need one and I don't see why you do" would add nothing and possibly offend someone who is asking a genuine question. Adds nothing.

Similarly, I don't prefer to tow things on the road, and I don't need portable clothes washing on the road (pack enough jocks, socks, and shirts to last me between stops), however if I was travelling with a wife and 3 ankle-biters, I'd probably re-think that position.....

Sure you're entitled to your opinion, but sometimes some vacuums don't need to be filled....

Boy did I hit a nerve. And may I say that it was not my aim. Hovever thanks for the chuckle. I needed that, as I had some cancer burnt off today.

Yes we have an "electronic toy" that display maps and plays DVDs and has blue tooth (not used) etc, and I won't say which one, as it is irrelevant. It's installed in a double din space in the dash and fully integrated with the cars wiring harness and bus.

My point was purely about safety and the need to get the right tool for the right job. A point that you missed.

I don't know what you have nor do I care. Nor was I commenting about you.

Phil

In the opening question:
A formal letter to Hema may be pending as will not be able to use off road which it is designed for and possibly not fit for purpose.

Any advise appreciated.

Thommo

So I think your comments on adouble din unit were a good point as Thommo must of been thinking of a refund.

cheers phil

from phil

Around Christmas I dropped in to a car stereo place and they had some large screen units where the screen slid out when turned on. They were as flimsey and anything. But as the bloke said they were made for highway "high end" (questionable) stereo doof doof use and not for going up dirt roads.

And I think that is Hema's problem. Trying to find a strong mount for one installed in the dash. The only way is with a smaller screen and double din so that the screen doesn't move. We took ages selecting ours. Plenty of cost deserves plenty of research before buying.

Thanks Phil.

Catchya

Phil

Thanks Bludge, great link.
Also for answering the OP.
Sometimes wonder if posters read what they have written or read the OP's question.
You have and good onya mate.

Thanks for the link Bludge,
Will check it out and thanks for replying to my post with some positives..

Cheers
Thommo

MactroPod,

"Sometimes wonder if posters read what they have written or read the OP's question." exactly !! and was the point of my "rant" :-) Both Thommo & I are happy with the unit and function, just a bit unhappy about the mounting options and seeking advice as to how to rectify the problem. We both felt the mounting option wasn't fit for purpose, but nowhere did the OP indicate he wanted to get rid of the kit.

So replies along the line of "p1ss your $700 up against the wall and buy something else" ain't exactly contributing anything to the discussion.

Bludge

That looks good, how does the suction go on the vinyl top of your dash? I found that very few suction thingys stick on patterened vinyl

Alan

Bludge, many thanks - that tablet S looks like the ducks guts...

Alan,

There is a disc that is has self adhesive that is put on the dash, this allows the older to be removed as required, as I said I d not remove mine, I just swing it up onto the dash when not in use.

By the way there are many similar style tablet and hone mounts as well as the Exogear one that I got.

Kropsson and Obliqs are similar brands but seem to be on eBay only.

(turn the boring music off)

Thanks Bludge

The problem is with these types of mounts is still vibration. You can see that in the above video when the person is operating the tablet, imagine what it would be like on rough roads.

Quite a few people use Ram Mounts, for various gadgets, tablet, GPS units etc.
http://www.rammount.com/

You can buy individual components to make up your own if they don't have a ready made kit.

I have seen one mount that bolts to the seat bolts and has an arm that extends up. It may pay to shoot them an email.

I believe these are supposed to be very good when it comes to stability.

Hope it helps.