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Posted by maxknight
Mounting Bracket

The mounting bracket for my Garmin Nuvi 310 won't stay stuck to the windscreen with the result that the whole unit falls to the floor, which is obviously very annoying indeed. I wipe both the windscreen and suction cap each time I mount the bracket to the windscreen. Does anyone have any tips that may help the unit stay fixed to the windscreen?
Cheers
Posted by Dave_D
RE: Mounting Bracket

Hi

Obvious question perhaps, but you are pushing the locking mechanism down once in place on the windscreen aren't you ?

If so, does the locking mechanism pop open when causing it to fall off ? When mine's locked, it's absolutely rock solid. There's no way of removing it from the windscreen without unlocking it.

Dave
Posted by Guest
Garmin Bracket

Hi,
Thanks for your message. Yes, the bracket is locked in place and still falls off. I contacted the local Garmin agent and it seems they have had some other complaints about the bracket. They replaced the bracket with a bigger one and so far so good. Cheers
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Posted by cheersjen
vent mount

I think a add bonus would being able to mount your Garmin in your air vent as some other brands do
Posted by mattb348
Re: Mounting Bracket

maxknight wrote:
The mounting bracket for my Garmin Nuvi 310 won't stay stuck to the windscreen with the result that the whole unit falls to the floor, which is obviously very annoying indeed. I wipe both the windscreen and suction cap each time I mount the bracket to the windscreen. Does anyone have any tips that may help the unit stay fixed to the windscreen?
Cheers


I have actually had this issue before as well. VERY annoying.

Have you checked the suction cup to see if it has a pinhole in it?
Posted by mattb348
Re: Super invitation to thieves

roadrider01 wrote:
I am not a big fan of windshield mounts, not because they fall off but because they obstruct your view and if inadvertently left there when you leave the vehicle, they are a super invitation to thieves. Not to mention you could be pulled over by the police if they see a suction cup on your windshield and mistake it for a radar detector while diving in a place detectors might be illegal.

I have found the neatest way to mount a Garmin is to use their suction cup mount on one of their smooth self-adhesive discs mounted in a convenient place on the dash. When in a hurry you can throw a cap or hat over the unit to hide it from possible thieves.


Yea, you make a great point. I have actually been pulled over by a state trooper for this. Luckily he didn't ticket me (he claimed that it is illegal to have ANYTHING attached to your windsheild because it "obstructs" your vision or some crap). So with that being said and done, I would like to try your dash mounting method :)

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