windscreen mount Garmin gpsmap60
Submitted: Monday, May 29, 2006 at 10:10
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madcow
Gidday Folks,
Has anyone out there got a windscreen mount to suit the Garmin gpsmap 60? Are they any good, secure? I'm thinking of buying one and would prefer some first hand experience/
feedback. I realise there are some cheaper alternatives available but I can source one for a very reasonable price and would prefer to buy OEM.
Cheers
Reply By: guzzi - Monday, May 29, 2006 at 10:34
Monday, May 29, 2006 at 10:34
Madcow,
Ive got a gps60cs with the OEM windscreen mount.
What can I say, it works, hasnt fallen off in use (as yet).
Works better with the lower edge of the unit touching the dash for a bit of support, not as affected by vibration.
I have no complaints except the ridiculus purchase price.
Pete
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Reply By: agsmky - Monday, May 29, 2006 at 14:27
Monday, May 29, 2006 at 14:27
I had the OEM windscreen mount for the 60CS and have given it away!! The suction is poor IMO for the leverage applied on it. I ended up placing the bottom of the GPS on the dash when using this mount.
I have purchased a Ram-Mount from www.ja-gps.com.au and would never look back at the OEM again. It is much, much stronger and will not vibrate loose, even over some very rough tracks. This is the kit i have:
I also find the release mechanism on the back of the GPS (for removing it off the mount and onto another mount etc) is prone to breakage and failure. The plastic pieces just aren't up to their task for constant removal.
OEM doesn't necessarily mean better in this case. Not cheap, about $90 if i remember correctly compared to $30 OEM.
Andrew
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