how do i get my gps to stick to the dashboard mount?
1982475
You still have to use the mounting stand. This just takes it from the window and puts it down on the dash, out of your line of sight.
1982476
I've found that they often fall off. I've gotten a different kind. It's not the mount as much as the GPS's problem.
1982477
push and twist to the shiny round surface, just like you would on a windshield.
1982478
Well, there should be a little plastic thingy somehow attached to your GPS, and that sticks to the glassy area of the dashboard mount, the same way your GPS gets attached to your rear windshield.
1982479
Your GPS should have a soft plastic base that you moisten to stick on your windshield now. The dashboard mount also has a round area to moisten to stick your GPS on to stay on the dashboard mount. The mount then stays on your dashboard when you're driving.
1982480
Your GPS should have a suction cup to mount it to the windshield. The same suction cup will stick to the plastic disk in the middle of the Dashboard Mount.
1982481
My GPS (Tom Tom) came with a suction pad mount that attaches to the windshield of the car. On the dashboard mount there is a circular smooth pad that the suction pad adheres to. It holds very well.
332437
It will hold the GPS. But while you are driving the car GPS will surely fall off. I will not prefer you to buy this Skidproof item. Secondly after few days all dust will cover the item and no longer that will stick to the dash board.
601756
As risskie has already stated you must have the plastic clip (or clasp) that easily snaps on the back of the GPS unit and has the socket that snaps onto the round end of the arm of the friction mount. The socket can be hard to snap onto the arm, especially the first few times you do it.
187062
hould work well. The mount base is larger than the suction on the Garmin and would accept a larger mounting cup. This is the most stable base I have found that is completely removable from the dash with no traces of a GPS. (We have a lot of break and snatch in parking lots and I find this one easy to put on the floor and hide from sight. Hope this helps.
1990215
I have a one inch wide piece of plastic that snaps on the back of the GPS. There is a circle on back and you just press that onto the mount until it snaps on. It takes a bit of pressure to press it on or take it off but it's never fallen off before so that's good
1512124
I have mine mounted on my bike and the Garmin simply slides off the mount very easily--effortlessly. Perhaps you have something installed backwards.
1257597
Thanks so much for your advice! I drove myself nuts for several days trying to figure out how to attach the nuvi to the mount and your method plus a consumer-posted photo of the friction mount on Amazon finally did the trick. Garmin should be ashamed of itself for not providing directions.
857479
There is an adhesive disk that you can stick to dash and then use the suction cup mount on it or just use the suction cup on the window if that is legal where you live.
6879
Two suggestions: First and foremost, when first installing the disc, make sure it's on a flat section of your dashboard and pile books on it for the first few days whenever the vehicle is not in use. This will allow the adhesive to "cure" before you attach your GPS bracket or the bracket for some other device. Secondly, try to use those aluminum foil windshield shades whenever possible and throw a wash cloth over the GPS to shade the adhesive disc whenever you're not driving the vehicle. We do this in NC where the sun is also hot and it's been working.Paul Baragona Raleigh, NC USA Two suggestions: First and foremost, when first installing the disc, make sure it's on a flat section of your dashboard and pile books on it for the first few days whenever the vehicle is not in use. This will allow the adhesive to "cure" before you attach your GPS bracket or the bracket for some other device. Secondly, try to use those aluminum foil windshield shades whenever possible and throw a wash cloth over the GPS to shade the adhesive disc whenever you're not driving the vehicle. We do this in NC where the sun is also hot and it's been working.Paul Baragona... » Read More Two suggestions: First and foremost, when first installing the disc, make sure it's on a flat section of your dashboard and pile books on it for the first few days whenever the vehicle is not in use. This will allow the adhesive to "cure" before you attach your GPS bracket or the bracket for some other device. Secondly, try to use those aluminum foil windshield shades whenever possible and throw a wash cloth over the GPS to shade the adhesive disc whenever you're not driving the vehicle. We do this in NC where the sun is also hot and it's been working.Paul Baragona Raleigh, NC USA « Show Less
820119
The little thing that sticks out underneath the clips needs to be secure against your dashboard. I know this is kinda vague but I hope it helps and fixes your problem.
286146
Best way to attach & remove later would be stick on 3M fel-cro. It can be stuck on both the included mount & the dash.
629759
I have only tried to mount it on the dashboard of my car. Everytime I use it and try to mount it on my dashboard, it won't stay there. In hindsight, I should have returned this but I threw away the box.
1512122
Use the tab on the end of the mount to flex the mount a little - that makes the little latch disengage from the notch in the back of your gps. Then slide off.
1806832
I don't know that for sure but they do send a adhesive mounting pad that would stick to the dash and provide a smooth glass like surface for the suction cup to adhere to IF you want something permanently stuck to the dash. It would allow you to remove the suction cup mounted phone cradle and move it but not the mounting pad stuck to the dash
1130945
Try washing the mount in warm soapy water. Then air dry. Make sure it is free of all dirt and dust. Also make sure the dashboard is very clean. This should help it stick.
421713
It must be attached to a smooth surface, like the windshield. If you have a smooth dash it should stick. But if it's a textured dash it won't work. I attached mine to the windshield and it works perfectly! Good luck.
2159632
The garlin gps I purchased clips to the dashboard mount without any problem. Heavy enough to stay put! Best of all I don't have to "paste" anything to dash.