garmin dashboard mount

tips62 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 01, 2007 Posts: 15

hi all,
can anyone tell me if this mount fits the 610t model,it states for 600 series but i just want to be certain.
Please see Here is there better or cheaper dashboard mounts?
this is going into a Citroen C4 Picasso.
i have not received my 610 yet,so any advice would be helpful.
thanks tips.........

Edit once to tidy up the URL link - Mike Alder

swing · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject:

As best I know, that mount either comes with another component (which finishes at the ball mount) or uses part of your existing 610 mount. The front part of any Nuvi mount connects to this ball mount, so it will definitely use the front part of the Nuvi mount in the box with the Nuvi. As such, yes it will be compatible with your new unit.

In terms of cheaper alternatives, no.

In terms of better - you could look at the Brodit mounts - they use a car specific ProClip, and then you'll need their Brodit Nuvi mount, which gives you the ball mount, and then (again) you'll use the front part of the Nuvi mount from the box. Looks professional, will be sturdy, but will also not be cheap (expect double the price of that Garmin mount).

One thing to be aware of - your Citroen is likely to have an athermic windscreen, this will limit the ability for the RDS-TMC receiver to pick up the FM signals needed for traffic information to work.
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Nick_Russell · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:15 am Post subject:

IMPORTANT - this mount needs a different attachment with the ball end to fit your Garmin unit. Why Garmin did this is beyond me but they have.

On a positive note I have one of these and it works very well, much more convenient than a suction mount. I bought mine from a Garmin shop in the USA but this looks like the same thing...

http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/garmin-automotive-friction-mount-for-nuvi-series-description.html
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philpugh · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:02 am Post subject:

I use and would recommend the BRODIT range of products. I've used them over a number of years in different cars for PDA/phone and sat nav.

My 660 is currently mounted using one.

They are blank, anonymous mounts that dont advertise what you may have connected to them and they merge in with your dash - making them unnoticable to the casual passer-by. (And no - I don't have any association with them - apart from being a very satisfied customer)
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Nick_Russell · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:19 am Post subject:

swing · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject:

tips62 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 01, 2007 Posts: 15

swing · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:37 pm Post subject:

There certainly was a time when you could buy the bottom of the mount without the ball bit, and there have been a few iterations of various components. However, I think you are saying the Halfords one comes with the ball mount, in which case it's good to know.
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Nick_Russell · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:34 am Post subject:

philpugh · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:18 am Post subject:

Nick_Russell · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:13 am Post subject:

philpugh · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:59 pm Post subject:

Sorry! I see what you mean. I've got a cold and can't think too clearly at present (It's my excuse and I'm sticking to it Rolling Eyes

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I use the Proclip (it fits over the centre console in my VW) and the ball mount. This leaves me with the original windscreen mount for use in other cars.

I would describe the Proclip as semi-permanent and I do leave it in place - but as it only clips onto the dash - it can be removed/repositioned relatively simply
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