EasyPort Vent Mount Recommendation

mikealder · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 8:27 pm Post subject:

This shows what my thoughts were earlier today before I shot off to work:

The mount as supplied with the device is easy to unclip from the main body and if you look closely at the hinge portion you will see two Philips headed screws:

Remove the screws and the mount comes to bits very easily indeed:

Next you need a Brodit Pro-Clip to match your vehicle and a TomTom size Brodit Ball mount, this one was removed from an x40 mount, currently Brodit don't sell this ball as a single component but I am sure if they are asked about it they could supply just the ball which simply screws to the Pro-Clip using self tapping screws::

Assemble the mount on to the ball using the two Philips head screws and the top ball cover, don't over tighten just nip the screws up so they won't work loose:

Fit the assembly in the car (in this case my Ovlov V70), this is classed as an air-vent Pro-Clip but it actually locates in to the dash above and below the airvent providing a very stable and secure fixture but, as it only clips in to the car its easy to remove and leaves no trace or damage to the vehicle:

A quick look at what the assembly looks like in the car with the device removed:

Food for thought - Mike

Trommel · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 8

Thanks - that looks very professional but I need something I can order and send to someone else ready-done.

The ProClip looks like a good solution, but it's almost half the price of the TomTom together with the mount - are there any self-adhesive EasyPort mounts which could just be secured to the front of the ProCLip?

Otherwise, I think I'll take a chance on the Arkon one or something like this:

Darren · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 12:34 pm Post subject:

Trommel · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 8

Ordered the Arkon one - £6.45 delivered via Amazon.

Darren · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject:

Trommel · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 8

Supposedly supplied with various mount adaptors:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arkon-Removable-Mounts-TomTom-TT129-SBH/dp/B003BOJDM8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1273186499&sr=1-3

We'll see if it's the genuine article when it turns up.

mikealder · Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 6:47 am Post subject:

I have a funny feeling the Start device won't fit the TT-129 vent mount as the Start doesn't use a true version of the Easy-Port instead it has a retaining lug at the top and sprung plastic locking lever at the bottom, it certainly doesn't use the round ring most of the XL devices have for mounting - Mike

Darren · Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 8:07 am Post subject:

Trommel · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 8

Damn. Why can't it be simple?

The TomTom webpage shows two EasyPort mounts as Start accessories, one here:

http://www.tomtom.com/products/accessories/accessory.php?ID=970&Product=1161&Category=

The Start2 appears to have the EasyPort fitting - seemingly, the original Start doesn't.

The unit was ordered about three weeks ago, so I'm assuming it's a Start2 - I won't buy anything else until I've had a chance to check.

Darren · Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 1:16 pm Post subject:

Trommel · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 8

My father bought it because it was supposedly simple.

He wants an easy-to-use, UK-maps only unit, the fewer complications the better.

What essentials are missing?

mikealder · Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 2:50 pm Post subject:

dhn · Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 3:02 pm Post subject:

I also think the inability to show pois in driving view is a major flaw.
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