Dash Mount

[SoCalWizard]

SoCal

On that sloping dash, it does not slide? Interesting.

Yeah, I was surprised as well. I tried, believe me, burning rubber in all five gears to get it to slide off, but it held on quite well. It was a fun ride, none the less.

 

[jzerocsk]

I just got a Nav-Mat yesterday. My friend got the Garmin friction mount for his Nuvi and after seeing it, I searched for one for the TomTom. I had an Amazon gift card so I just got it there for $29 but I'm sure you can find it cheaper elsewhere.

I have a One 2nd ed. and it works great. The Nav-Mat itself is bigger than it appears in pictures - about 8" diameter. Just to see how non-skid it was, I sat it on the steep angled side of my instrument cluster and it only moved when I made a very sharp turn. It slid to the flatter part of the dash and stayed there the rest of the way.

When I position it on a relatively flat part of the dash to start, it does not move at all even in sharp turns, hard braking, etc.

When done, I can hide the mount under my seat, no tell-tale ring or mount left on the windshield.

I can also position it close enough that I can actually reach it without having to lean or stretch.

Overall, color me impressed.

 

[Stingray]

I wasn't thrilled with the suction cup for the Jeep Wrangler, I picked up an Arkon TTOXL128 it has a triangular base with a 3m self adhesive pad or screws, I usesd the pad and this thing works great! The coin change space (really the spot where the $1000 Jeep gps would fit if I ordered one) is a perfect spot,the One XL-s fits with the bottom edge just above the top of the dash, its rigid and has a lot of locking adjustments. $19.95 and very happy.
Just my two cents (actually 5 cents the left over from the mount price)
Joe

I'm thinking of using this mount also. What are the dimensions of the triagular base?

 

[Gel]

Windshield mouting banned

What's reason for the ban in some states?

Thanks for all the insight. I'm concerned that a vent mount will impede the flow of air from the air condiitioner/heater, plus create condensation on the TT. I guess you block the vent that it's connected to. I live in CA so we're not allowed to use windshield mount. After seeing some users clever hardwired locations, I thought about using the sun glass compartment in the roof. It opens down and would provide a secure (at least out of sight) hiding place for the TT when not in use.

 

[jelang]

What's reason for the ban in some states?

The states are California and Minnesota. I assume that it is an issue of blockage of visibility. Whatever it is, I have to work around it. I've ordered a proclip.

 

[Smokiewolf]

The states are California and Minnesota. I assume that it is an issue of blockage of visibility. Whatever it is, I have to work around it. I've ordered a proclip.

I think it's ridiculous because having it at eye level allows you to see it and keep more of your peripheral vision on the road. I like it just below the rear view mirror. What about the "Nav-Mat" that sits on the dash? Are those unlawful?