User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   Aabsolutely love this ietm. Makes it so easy to take down and store when shopping. I like the fact that there are no marks on the windshield announcing something has been placed there.
   
   User: P.A.M.
   Rating:
   Summary: Garmin Friction Mount
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   this friction mount is much improved over previous models. So far it has stayed put with no creeping across the dash. The only movement came when slamming on the brakes to avoid idiot driver.
   
   User: Sandra Nickols
   Rating:
   Summary: works great
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   I have had several of these and they all start out great but the bottom smooths out after a while and the unit slips all over the place. It becomes very dangerous to use. Garmin has even replaced two at no charge and the new ones did the same thing. I like all the other features of the mount but the slipping problem makes it dangerous and eventually not usable.
   
   User: ElliotK
   Rating:
   Summary: Starts off great and gets slippery after a few months
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   
   
   I just love the Garmin Friction Mount. No more trying to hold
   on to the GPS.
   
   User: Rose Hernandez
   Rating:
   Summary: Great item
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   I was a little bit skeptical, but after having my window smashed and previous GPS stolen a few months ago I decided to get this along with my Nuvi 780. As it turns out, it works exactly as advertised, and I couldn't be happier with it. The pad sits on my 2008 Accord's dash perfectly, and seriously, this thing stays put. I love the fact that I can just unplug the power from the car and take the whole thing with me, it doesn't leave marks on my windshield, and unlike the suction cup solution it never just falls onto the dash by itself.
   
   One caution: it is important to remember to slide the lever on the base to the "locked" position once you get it adjusted the way you want. I initially didn't do this, and I thought it kind of wobbled a bit and was too easy to turn the screen while touching it. Then I remembered to flip the lever, and once I did that I was amazed by just how stable it is. No amount of button pushing, going over bumps, turns, etc, will dislodge the friction pad or move the screen.
   
   Also, since I bought this with "Frustration-Free Packaging": thank you Amazon for this service. The item is still shipped securely, but now I don't have to deal with that horrific plastic armored stuff.
   
   User: Philip Debecker
   Rating:
   Summary: I was a skeptic, now I'm a believer.
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

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Editorial Reviews

Place the mount on any stable surface, and adjust the position of your GPS to your liking. The friction mount weighs enough to keep your device put on the dash, even when sudden maneuvers are necessary. It's ideal for states in which the use of windshield suction mounts is illegal.

In addition to its convenience, you can quickly place your GPS out of sight, and without leaving any residue on the windshield, both handy for any potential prying eyes.

Compatible Garmin Models

• aera 500, 510, 550, 560
• nüvi 1200, 1250, 1260T, 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, 1390T, 1450, 1490T, 1690, 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 350, 360, 370, 465T, 500, 5000, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 855, 880, 885T
• StreetPilot c510, c530, c550, c580, i2, i3, i5
• zūmo 660

What's in the Box
Garmin Portable Friction Mount

Product Details

1. Vehicle dash mount for use on any stable surface
2. Securely holds your GPS in vehicle
3. Does not slide or detach while vehicle is in motion
4. Adjustable to position GPS in a variety of angles
5. Garmin ball mount easily attaches to your existing cradle