April 22nd, 2008

GPS Portable Friction Mount Review – GPS Mountings

GPS portable friction mount is the solution to replace suction or windshield mounted GPS. California and Minnesota are illegal to have windshield mounted GPS units. So make sure to have a GPS friction mount if you plan to travel to these states.

GPS portable friction mount is using the weight distribution with non-skid materials to create a solid mounting base. GPS friction mount can be placed on the dashboard and the anti-skid keeps the device from sliding. Installations are easy and usually don’t require tools. In addition, a GPS friction mount is easy to transport in another vehicle.

Price range for GPS portable friction mounts are $10 to $50.

Friction Mount for Garmin GPS

Garmin GPS Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi

Portable Friction Mount for Garmin GPS StreetPilot

TomTom, Mio, and Magellan GPS Portable Friction Mounts

GPS Portable Friction Mount References

GPS Dashboard Mount Review

GPS Bean Bag Mount Review

GPSmagazines.com posts a review on GPS friction mount, “…Recently I tried to remove my suction-mount from a hot windshield and ended up ripping the rubber in the process, and leaving a ring of residue on the windshield glass. That got me thinking about alternate mounting options, so I decided to give Garmin’s “friction mount” a whirl. The mount runs about $30 and is available at various retailers and online…”

GPSLodge.com has a review on Nav-Mat Friction GPS Mount for the Dashboard, “…Garmin has their own friction mount, with an extension for the Nuvi series. It’s worth considering the NavMat friction mount too…”

GPSTrackLog.TypePad.com has an article on Garmin GPS Portable Friction Mount Review, “…This dashboard mount has a weighted, grabby bottom surface to keep it in place. I have not been able to get it to even budge in jackrabbit starts or slamming on the brakes. It comes apart easily for stowing in the glove compartment and is fully adjustable. I like it so much that it is now the primary mount that I use…”