Garmin Nuvi GPS install
02-25-2011, 05:49 AM
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Garmin Nuvi GPS install
I wanted to have my GPS mounted semi permanently and not on the windshield (suction cups
) with the power cord out of the way.
Blendmount.com has many mounting options for radar detectors to be installed on the rear-view mirror and I thought that I would try to use one for mounting the GPS.
I researched all there mounts and decided that the BV1-2001 mount for the Valentine 1 radar detector would best suit the project. Along with the mount I had to order a Garmin accessory mount to attach the GPS to the BlendMount.
For power, I cut the Garmin charge cord wire, soldered the ends for strength, and pushed them into the receptacle behind the Mirror.
The project came out pretty good!
) with the power cord out of the way.Blendmount.com has many mounting options for radar detectors to be installed on the rear-view mirror and I thought that I would try to use one for mounting the GPS.
I researched all there mounts and decided that the BV1-2001 mount for the Valentine 1 radar detector would best suit the project. Along with the mount I had to order a Garmin accessory mount to attach the GPS to the BlendMount.
For power, I cut the Garmin charge cord wire, soldered the ends for strength, and pushed them into the receptacle behind the Mirror.
The project came out pretty good!
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phrosty (07-10-2011)
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07-10-2011, 07:29 AM
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Nice! I was wondering how I would mount mine... I am underwhelmed by the GPS in the RDX. The input and manipulation of data is cumbersome, to say the least. It's not user friendly at *all*
Add to that the fact that I live in God's country and there's a lot of roads that may or may not be on the maps (don't know, haven't verified, but read the warning of the limited metro "full coverage" areas). I think I'll stick with my Garmin and leave the display on audio. Now, with this article, I can do it without it being so obtrusive.
Add to that the fact that I live in God's country and there's a lot of roads that may or may not be on the maps (don't know, haven't verified, but read the warning of the limited metro "full coverage" areas). I think I'll stick with my Garmin and leave the display on audio. Now, with this article, I can do it without it being so obtrusive.
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