[Talk-ca] Pocket GPSs in cars...

Wed Jun 26 14:03:28 UTC 2013

Colin,

	I just recently bought a Garmin eTrex 20 as well and I also need a mount for my car.  I jury rigged a mount for my eTrex 20 using an existing mini clipboard that has a suction cup to mount on the windshield.  I removed the paper from the mini clipboard and then I created a small pocket for the eTrex 20 from cardboard and duct tape.  I used double faced tape and more duct tape to attach the pocket to the mini clipboard.  It is a little larger than necessary but it does the trick and it cost next to nothing.  I'll snap a photo and send it later.

	BTW, I have also loaded my eTrex 20 with maps from OSM Maps - http://www.osmmaps.com/

Bernie.

-----Original Message-----
From: Harald Kliems [mailto:kliems at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, 2013-06-26 10:48
To: Colin McGregor
Cc: talk-ca
Subject: Re: [Talk-ca] Pocket GPSs in cars...

You'll probably want one of those windshield suction mounts, something
like this http://www.mountguys.com/Cup_Suction_Mount_for_Garmin_eTrex_Dakota_Oregon_p/mfx-wingn-11023.htm
(note that this is just a randomly googled one and I can't comment on
the quality). Because they need adjustability and enough surface on
the windshield, it's not smaller than your GPS. But I don't think any
other type of mounting system can fulfill all of the other criteria.

 Harald.

On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:35 AM, Colin McGregor <colin.mc151 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't own a car, but I do occasionally drive one owned by family
> members and on very rare occasions rent cars. The question is, when in
> a car, how best to mount a pocket GPS (a Garmin eTrex 20) on the dash
> that will keep the GPS from sliding around? The solution can not
> require any permanent change to the car, should not leave any sort of
> a mark when removed and ideally should be just as small / smaller than
> the GPS itself. Ideas (where names of specific makes/models would be
> appreciated)?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Colin McGregor
>
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