User Reviews

1. 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
   

2. 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
   

3. 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
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   Product is perfect for anyone who doesn't want his GPS stolen,you don't have to put it on the windshield and tell everyone you might have a unit in your car. Unit moounts easily on dash and just as easyily you can stow it away with no telltale sign that you actually have a GPS in car.
   
   User: Carolyn S. Estes
   Rating:
   Summary: Garmin portabe frition mount
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   We really like the Garmin Friction Mount and would recommend it. I do not agree with earlier negative reviews...it stays in place, is less obstructive than a window mount, and provides an easily adjustable/easily readable mount for our our Nuvi 255W. We have used it several months in both a Ford Escape and Volkswagen without any problems.
   
   User: G. Frederick
   Rating:
   Summary: Works Great
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

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Editorial Reviews

Garmin and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. Products in Frustration-Free Packaging are exactly the same--we've just streamlined the packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.

Keep your nüvi in place with this portable friction mount. It'll keep everything in plain sight when you need it and out of the way when you don't.

The arm attachment connects directly to your GPS device, and once you've adjusted it to your liking, locks into place.

Avoid the "wing around the windshield" syndrome that accompanies windshield mounts.

Perfect for locales where window-mounting is prohibited or those who simply prefer a quick way to mount/unmount their nüvi/StreetPilot device.

What's in the Box
Dashboard mount, Arm attachment, Owner's manual

Product Details

1. Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
2. Four-arm shape conforms to your dashboard
3. Attachment arm connects directly to your GPS
4. Compatible with nüvi series GPS navigators and StreetPilot C5XX series
5. One-year limited warranty