Eee-pc running winXP with iguidance4/MS streets and trips/google earth
Eee-pc running winXP with iguidance4/MS streets and trips/google earth
This is NOT my truck, but an image I scavenged from the internet in the name of idea-gathering.
It's a 2005+ Tacoma, Garmin 60CSx, and a RAM mount fitted to the triangular trim cover on the door... 4Runners can't do this since y'all have tweeter mounted in your door right there. However, you could use a RAM diamond mount bolted through the A-pillar trim cover with a backing plate for support. That might also draw the GPS unit away from the steering wheel and keep you from slapping it with your hand when you make sharp turns.
--- Gary
diggin the knight rider sticker
having 2 aftermarket head units and 2 gps stolen(one with all my fishing spots for 3 years) in the past, i would not recommend any method of mount your gps in plain sight, even you live in a NICE area.
When I got the Garmin stolen, the vehicle was parked inside a parking garage at LB Convention Center, 50 yards away from the guard booth, i had the gps unit placed in the glovebox but kept the suction mount on the windshield. no only i lost the gps, also the small window on the back door. Most insurance policies don't cover add-on items such as gps, off road lights, etc.
Just proceed with caution.
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Oh my GPS does not stay there when I am out of the truck.
It goes into the glove box and gets locked, or if I have my backpack, comes with me
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I have to strongly agree and go beyond somewhat - I've never had anything stolen (yet)(crosses fingers) because I've never had a GPS mounted in the usual windshield/side pillar mounting places. Why? Because, where I used to live and in the areas that I still have to frequent, taking the mount with you and all signs of the GPS once being there is, sadly, not enough.Originally Posted by 2ndGen
Some crooks do this: they'll see the GPS mounted in your windshield, take a chance and follow you ( maybe you're not going far) when you park up and stow away ALL signs of the GPS...they don't know if you've taken it with you or simply put it away. Goodbye window. at least.
So, I've always had it down here:
It works for me. GPS is a Garmin Nuvi 770. The 3M mounting disk is the only potential give-away.
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It actually is the Knight Rider GPS. It has the original voice of KITT. Nothing like having KITT tell you where to go. It is a pretty good unit and i am pleased.Originally Posted by garrett
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Mine is mounted to the dash with a hard mount on a swivel. Those suction cup deals never stay when thrashing through the ruff stuff.
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Criminals don't put in that much effort. Most just look through the parking lot for the ring left by the suction cup on the windshield.Originally Posted by Nick
I'd rather be on the road with a teenager texting than someone who has their GPS mounted on the floor.