Sticking Problem G.P.S

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 11:27

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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)))
BoB.

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Reply By: joc45 - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 11:52

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 11:52

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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Follow Up By: ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:39

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:39

Thanks Joc, i thought about the poxy mirror stuff but it is too permanent as i need to move from car to car.:o))
Bob.

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Reply By: Neil & Pauline - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 12:30

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 12:30

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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Follow Up By: ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:41

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:41

Thanks Neil, no i did not want it fixed permanent,need to move car to car.
Bob.

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 13:12

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 13:12

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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Follow Up By: ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:44

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:44

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)))
Bob.

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Reply By: DIO - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 14:02

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 14:02

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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Follow Up By: ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:46

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 17:46

Thanks Dio, must admit to not applying to warm screen after cleening will have to try that.:o)))
Bob.

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Reply By: Member - BUNDY BOY (WA) - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 19:58

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 19:58

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
.Darren

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Follow Up By: ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 20:41

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 20:41

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.:)))
BoB.

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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 21:18

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 21:18

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

Cheers

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Follow Up By: ZukScooterX90 (QLD)Member - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 21:27

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 21:27

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).
Bob.

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Follow Up By: Willem - Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 21:35

Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 at 21:35

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

As a 4x4 it was dog!

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Reply By: GU-Nissan - Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 11:00

Sunday, Dec 03, 2006 at 11:00

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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