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01-01-2018, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ponchatoula,Louisiana
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Originally Posted by HavingABlast
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This is what we use, works great and does not move around.
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2017 Newmar London Aire 4519
2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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01-01-2018, 08:56 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,518
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We use a bean bag mount. It only take a small dot of Velcro to hold everything steady. The bean bags weight is sufficient to hold the GPS, (mine is the 770) The Velcro just keeps road vibrations from moving it around.
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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01-01-2018, 09:01 PM
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bnb1313@aol.com
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Western Montana on the Divide
Posts: 1,561
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Originally Posted by HavingABlast
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I've used this for 10 years without issue. It never moves even on CA "hiways"
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2008 Camelot 40 PDQ 4 slides ISL400 towing a 2020 1500 GMC Sierra Denali 4x4 Crewcab
Western MT in summer, AZ, NV in winter
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01-01-2018, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Arkansas
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This is what I've used on my ACE's dash for not only my Garmin, but also an arm for my cell phone holder.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DAT0XE/
They have multiple different sizes and it will stick to uneven/pebbled surfaces and then the suction cup mount will stick to it. Similar to what some others have posted.
That said, I might go the bean back route next time, maybe with the velcro dot as mentioned above.
I'll still use some of the Arkon discs for my cell phone mount, tireminder mount, etc.
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Wrangler JLU / AF1 Braking / Rock Hard Bumper
2018 Thor ACE 30.3
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01-01-2018, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 537
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Bean Bag, works great! allows you to put the GPS anywhere on the dash or floor.
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2005 Damon Daybreak 3070 Workhorse P32 8.1 eng
Toad - 2006 Chevy HHR Flat Tow
Bluie Ox Tow System and Brakes
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01-01-2018, 09:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 24
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I have used the Garmin "bean bag" mounts for years but I had problems with the unit (Garmin 760) moving around on the dash, so I tried this mount:
https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Portab...silicone+mount
The silicone forms around the edge of the dash and it stopped the GPS from wandering.
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2015 Chevrolet Sonic
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01-02-2018, 05:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SW Louisiana
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I had a similar issue with my Garmin 770, so I bought one of these https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005V1L7AK/ I stick the suction cup to the side window left of my dash board, and prop the arm across the top of my dash for stability support (though it would probably be ok without it). Overall works good, and only have to reattached the suction cup once every couple of months.
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2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
Demco Commander tow bar and Blue Ox / Roadmaster base plates
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01-02-2018, 05:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ft. Myers, Fl.
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Originally Posted by HavingABlast
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Yup, same here.
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2016 Newmar DSDP 3736 Freightliner, HWH Active Air, Proteng fire suppression.
2021 Willys toad Proverbs 3: 5-6
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01-02-2018, 08:09 AM
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Registered User
Newmar Owners Club Appalachian Campers Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 4,774
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I use a RAM mount system - works great for my Garmin 770. Did this left of the wheel so it's eye site view. I put the same right side of the wheel for my phone.
http://a.co/9yLHoqy
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01-02-2018, 08:37 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Northwest Washington State or Western Montana, depending on the season.
Posts: 3,473
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NealC
I use a RAM mount system - works great for my Garmin 770. Did this left of the wheel so it's eye site view. I put the same right side of the wheel for my phone.
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Your system is great for a solo driver, Neal, but doesn't allow a co-pilot to assist with navigation. Having the Garmin 760 (or 770) centrally located allows the driver to focus more on driving while the co-pilot tracks the route. Works for us.
TJ
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2018 Mountain Aire 4047
2014 Honda CR-V 2020 Lincoln Nautilus "toad" w/AF1
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01-02-2018, 08:38 AM
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Registered User
Newmar Owners Club Appalachian Campers Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Originally Posted by Tranquil Jim
Your system is great for a solo driver, Neal, but doesn't allow a co-pilot to assist with navigation. Having the Garmin 760 (or 770) centrally located allows the driver to focus more on driving while the co-pilot tracks the route. Works for us.
TJ
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Sorry, I flew A-10's in the Air Force. The concept of someone else navigating scares me 
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01-02-2018, 08:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 583
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I suction it to the drivers side window up by the A post. Works like a champ.
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2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
BlueOx BP w NSA ReadyBrute
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01-02-2018, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Northwest Washington State or Western Montana, depending on the season.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NealC
Sorry, I flew A-10's in the Air Force. The concept of someone else navigating scares me |
As a "ground pounder," I saw the "Warthog" in action and, they scare me!
TJ
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2018 Mountain Aire 4047
2014 Honda CR-V 2020 Lincoln Nautilus "toad" w/AF1
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01-02-2018, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 774
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tranquil Jim
As a "ground pounder," I saw the "Warthog" in action and, they scare me!
TJ
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Love the wart hog but I was early F4 era unfortunately
Bob, Pat and Daisylee the JackABee
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