Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Garmin Friction Mount
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Fit
132dashboard, garmin, gps, mount, windshield
+80%
-20%
" ... The ball doesn't make a really tight fit with my GPS, but it still works well. ... "
" ... We bought this one for hubby's car. ... "
" ... Simple & secure, works better than any other bulky and pricey GPS mount solution for Garmins. ... "
" ... Does a great job holding the Garmin in place and stable on top of the dashboard. ... "
" ... It's good and heavy, and has a very grippy base without any adhesive. ... "
" ... These are great mounts, stay in place and don't fall off the dash. ... "
" ... But this one has a flexible bottom that conforms to any shape dashboard. ... "
" ... My big Garmin for the motor home stayed perfectly in place. ... "
Device Stand
35garmin, dashboard, dash, windshield, mounts
+94%
-6%
" ... It works better than other heavier mounts I have. ... "
" ... This works perfectly in my Ford Focus where the windshield is not conducive to a windshield mount. ... "
" ... The dashboard in the XTS was perfect for one of these mounts. ... I also loved the size of this mount. ... "
" ... Lots better than a suction base mount ... "
" ... I would recommend this over the mount that sticks onto the window. ... "
" ... Glad I purchased this mount . ... "
" ... Best dashboard mount I've ever had ... "
" ... Best mount ever. ... "
Build Quality
33flexible, dashboard, shape, dash, conform
+76%
-24%
" ... It works better than other heavier mounts I have. ... "
" ... Heavy, well built, works great! ... "
" ... It's good and heavy, and has a very grippy base without any adhesive. ... "
" ... I kept looking and found this flexible rubber mount that uses a sticky silicone bottom. ... That means this mount will easily fit in a glove box or center console or day pack if you want to remove it from the car completely. ... "
" ... Flexible, bendable base adheres to most surfaces too. ... Solid and sticks like glue. ... I love the folding arm too. ... "
" ... The bottom of this friction mount is very soft. ... "
" ... Works very well because it is bendable. ... "
" ... I've had several of the bean bags, and they work fine too. ... It is important to mold and shape the base to the dashboard surface for it to be stable. ... "
GPS
32garmin, mount, moves, dashboard, nuvi
+91%
-9%
" ... Finally a GPS mount that works. ... "
" ... Have needed a way to keep GPS for moving around. ... My wife's new GPS does the same. ... "
" ... Stays in place and provides a great platform for the GPS. ... "
" ... Moves the Garmin much closer to me while driving. ... "
" ... That's one of Garmin's larger, heavier GPS's. ... "
" ... It hold the GPS unit perfectly. ... "
" ... very steady.it hold my gps all the time even in a rocky montain. ... "
" ... I travel around the world and bring my GPS along as most rental cars don't have a GPS system, or charge to much for it as an option. ... "
Suction
20cup, windshield, mount, dash, cups
+95%
-5%
" ... better than having the suction cup ones falling into your lap while driving ... "
" ... Wife likes the fact she can pick it up and do searches for gas stations or other places without having to fight with the suction cup mount. ... "
" ... Works great, stays in place on top of dash - much better than the original suction cup. ... "
" ... And there's no telltale suction cup mark left on the windshield. ... "
" ... The friction mount is a vast improvement over the suction cup mount, that would never stick to anything for longer than a half hour. ... "
" ... Lots better than a suction base mount ... "
" ... Secures my GPS to the dash without bothersome suction cup. ... "
" ... This works so much better than the suction cup types of GPS mounts!!! ... "
Cleaning
16leave, dashboard, residue, sticky bottom, clean
+50%
-50%
" ... Although it isn't supposed to leave any marks, it left a horrible residue on every spot I tried placing it on (and I have tried getting the residue off to no avail). ... "
" ... The end result is a lot of shaking from the vibration of the car and also from uneven road surface. ... "
" ... Not sticking on rough surface dashboard. ... "
" ... The only issue I have with this is the sticky on the bottom collects EVERYTHING! ... "
" ... (I don't like the residue, especially in hot climates.) ... "
" ... The matte rubber base is a magnet for dust and lint, very difficult to keep clean. ... "
" ... have a hard time making it stick to dashboard even after cleaning the back of it and the dashboard. ... "
Comfort
16fall, slide, kept, garmin, friction
+69%
-31%
" ... Easier to see and doesn't fall off. ... "
" ... I love the folding arm too. ... "
" ... I found it to have some flexibility and have had no problems with it sliding around. ... "
" ... Never fall and I drive like a maniac. ... "
" ... Put on dashboard without slip. ... "
" ... the bottom can be formed to stay where I place it on my dash, and can easily be taken down, when I'm out of my vehicle, so as to not advertise the garmin for possible theft. ... "
" ... The friction really works! ... "
" ... Works good and does not slip. ... "
Size
15compact, bulky, adapts, vehicle, use
+80%
-20%
" ... Compact and packs well in a suitcase. ... "
" ... I love it's so moldable, durable and portable. ... "
" ... That's a huge plus vs the bean bag. ... "
" ... Perfect portable mount for my Garmin. ... "
" ... works good bot bulky ... "
" ... It is sturdy and compact compared to the others. ... "
" ... Like the shape and size ... "
" ... good item adapts easy to any car dashboard and is totally portable ... "
For Travel
12rental cars, long trip, garmin, travel, rental car
+92%
-8%
" ... We used this for a trip to Seattle and it worked awesome with our garmin. ... "
" ... take it (and my Garmin) with me when on travel for the rental cars. ... "
" ... It has never slipped, and has so far conformed to every rental car I've driven so far. ... "
" ... Travelled recently on a 600 mile trip, and this was awesome! ... "
" ... Will also use on rental cars on trips. ... "
" ... Anxious for our next trip to see how this works. ... "
" ... Used it on a long trip and it worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... I take it along when I travel. ... "
Marketplace
12advertised, works as described, works, price, bought
+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Received today 11-15-17 Thanks so much ! ... "
" ... Now this one I'm sold on. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It also arrived one day after ordering ... "
" ... Will purchase from this seller again. ... "
" ... better than all other 3 mounts I bought at Amazon. ... "
" ... works as advertised! ... "
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