April 24th, 2008

GPS Bean Bag Mount – Beanbag Mounting Review

GPS bean bag mount has an anti-skid bottom to secure the GPS unit on the dashboard or console. This type of mounting does not require tools to install and is easy to move to another car. GPS bean bag mount is a solution for states like California and Minnesota which don’t allow windshield mounted GPS units. Bring a GPS bean bag when you plan to travel to or through these states.

Price range for GPS bean bag mounts are $20 to $30.

Garmin GPS Bean Bag Mount

Garmin GPS Beanbag Mount

GPS Bean Bag Mount References:

GPS Dashboard Mount Review

GPS Friction Mount

GPSmagazines.com posts a review on GPS Bean Bag Mount for Garmin, “…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…”

GPSReview.net has a review on GPS Bean Bag Mount, “…I suggested a RoadMate Dash Mount, but Frank had already returned the RoadMate 800 and purchased a Garmin StreetPilot 2720. He installed it with the included bean bag mount and it appears to be working wonderful for his application…”