View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
ttrevor Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2003 Posts: 540 Location: Sleaford Lincolnshire UK
|
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:08 am Post subject: Air vent fixings |
|
|
whats your thoughts as regards fitting a GPS unit in front of an air vent in the car, would this cause condensation in the GPS after some time ,and in the summer with AC running what you reckon?? _________________ Iphone x 64gb IOS 11.3.1 / IPhone 6 Plus 32gb IOS 12 beta /Volkswagen Scirocco R 280 bhp /Suzuki Vitara swb vvt+ /Suzuki Jimny special/running Apple Mac Mini / Apple air/ iPhone x /6 plus navigation / Apple car-play |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
|
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Air vent fixings |
|
|
I doubt it, the biggest issue is the sturdiness of the vent mounts and their attachments. Some work better than others and of course all are dependent on your vents being suitable. _________________ Darren Griffin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
1304 Regular Visitor
Joined: Jan 08, 2008 Posts: 105 Location: Doncaster
|
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: |
|
|
Don't bother,I bought one for a 510 and I had to cut it out of the vents to get it off. It was a real nightmare, it was to long and never sat at the right angle.
Complete waste of money (and time) |
|
Back to top |
|
|
ttrevor Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2003 Posts: 540 Location: Sleaford Lincolnshire UK
|
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks peeps, no I was'nt going to fix to the vent itself but use a Brodit clip,anyway thanks for youe advice. _________________ Iphone x 64gb IOS 11.3.1 / IPhone 6 Plus 32gb IOS 12 beta /Volkswagen Scirocco R 280 bhp /Suzuki Vitara swb vvt+ /Suzuki Jimny special/running Apple Mac Mini / Apple air/ iPhone x /6 plus navigation / Apple car-play |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
|
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 4:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
ttrevor wrote: | Thanks peeps, no I was'nt going to fix to the vent itself but use a Brodit clip,anyway thanks for youe advice. |
I have had Brodit Clips which were situated over the vents and never had any issues with condensation etc. So long as you can live any issues resulting from the vent being obscured then its a good solution. _________________ Darren Griffin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Mullet Frequent Visitor
Joined: Dec 12, 2005 Posts: 1051
|
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You can see from the position of the pro clip in my Disco (couldnt find a RHD photo). I have used this arrangement for 18+ months without any condensation issues.
The only drawback is a reduced flow of aircon to the driver on those occasional hot days.
BTW don't aicon units have a drying device incorporated to prevent condensation? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
|
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
AC?
In Lincolnshire? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
|
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Andy_P wrote: | AC?
In Lincolnshire? |
Was using mine at -5C this am to demist the screen! And we are further North here in Cheshire
My BRODIT mount is placed in front of the centre-passenger's side air vent - which I close off. (There are two central vents on my car as well as side vents and side window vents - that 's German thoroughness for you (VW BORA)). The unit doesn't seem to get either too cold or too warm. _________________ Phil |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|