Friction mount? Any suggestions on a friction mount for this unit? It looks like the suction cup base might be too wide for the Bracktron friction mount.
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I use velcro to mount the bottom of the unit to the bottom of the instrument cluster. The hood of the instrument cluster will also block the sun. Try it.
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I checked at Garmin.com at the 3790t accessories and the friction dash mount is listed there as compatable. Hope this helps. I as wondering the same thing. I had the Nuvi 660.
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The friction mount comes with the standard Garmin ball connector. If you have the adapter that connects to this (like the suction mount that came with the GPS) you just use it for the friction mount. Otherwise you will have to purchase an adapter.
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Check the screws that you used to mount the base plate to the wall and be sure the heads don't stick out too far which would keep the main unit from seating in the base plate. It is a tight fit. Prior to mounting you might want to mate up both pieces a few times to smooth things out.
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Greetings. You may check the vidoe for the mount process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV7IRSV17S0 Thank you.
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If the surface is smooth it will stick with the suction cup mount. If the surface is rough use the sticky pad then the suction cup mount will work with that.
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I use that Suction mount for a Garmin Montana 650T. Works pretty good if there is a smooth enough surface. Falls off occasionally.
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Sorry, wound up having friend set up the wall attachment because the clamp kept slipping and the toggle thingy broke off. I am able to adjust it anyway I prefer now. Don't know if anyone else had a slipping and breaking problem.
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Make sure the bracket isn't attacheed to the GPS. Snap it on the friction mount and then attach the GPS to the bracket. If you first attach the bracket to the GPS and then you snap it to the friction mount you may damage the GPS du to the pressure.
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try searching on NAVMAT... works well. Also, Bracketron has a cupholder mount that is very nice. Available at BestBuy
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I have'nt used the disk myself. The suction cup works well on my textured dash. The adhesive backing on the disk I suspect is harmless. AnyResidue can be removed with mineral spirits. I purchased the Arkon # mg279.
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I think the previous answers pretty much sum it up. I had a problem with it also. The top of the mounting bracket kept coming off with the upward pressure, but with persistence, and holding the top of the mounting bracket, upward pressure and a twist will do it. I think it's a bad design but it will fit.
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i have the exact same issue, i have no idea what to do with the thumbscrew. If anyone knows how to set up the base, please respond.
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I have and am quite pleased. If it were 1/4" wider for my GPS it would be perfect. Nevertheless, it does much better than the suction cup devise used previously.
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Hi Deb! Well, actually I think there are people that have tried it adapting some sort of connection, but I don't recall what they've used. The SkimmerMotion was designed specifically to be used with the majority of the standard suction cleaners out there. Maybe it's an "at your own risk" decision? Sorry I couldn't be of much more help!
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There's a twist ring right behind the suction pad: Put the pad against the surface you want it to stick to, twist the ring until it clicks and you should be good to go.
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I have had no problems with mine. Sounds like you have a vibration problem. Excess vibration can destroy anything. A rubber mount might help or a different mounting location where there is less vibration. Hope this helps.