MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

Dave · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

Please post any comments or added features you would like to see about the Modified Mounts in this message

PeterB · Regular Visitor Joined: 04/10/2002 16:38:07 Posts: 195

1: All windscreen stickers appear to have some degree of unreliability. I SMASHED a PDA when a Navman sticker failed. NOW I ALWAYS ATTACH A THIN WIRE TO THE CAR REAR WIEW MIRROR.

2: Navman claim to have a NEW superior mount. (has anyone seen it???)

3: Halfords car vent phone attachment (£5.95) can easily be attached to an Navman Ipaq3850 bracket and is very secure. (This is now my preferred option.)
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PeterB, Kent, U.K.

PeterB · Regular Visitor Joined: 04/10/2002 16:38:07 Posts: 195

I believe I have what Navman may be describing as a 'New' mount.

After various complaints via Ipaq ( I bought their Nav. syatem with Navman hardware.) I eventually received a 'revised' mount!!!!!!!!!

The design and dimensions are identical to the original BUT, I detect, the rubber is softer and arrived with a 'sticky' surface.

So far, in my test rig, a vertical mirror, it has stayed fixed for 2 weeks.

Does anyone have a similar experience???
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PeterB, Kent, U.K.

theendisnye · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

Peter,

Does the halford vent mount fix into the two grroves on the back of the navman 3000?
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Steve

PeterB · Regular Visitor Joined: 04/10/2002 16:38:07 Posts: 195

Steve

The Halford vent fixing ends up with a bracket.

I have removed the Navman grooved part from a standard Navman flexible mount, drilled a single hole in this and attached it to the Halford bracket.

A simple operation, allowing a swivel in 2 directions and a very reliable fixing.

I can E Mail a sketch, if required.

Peter
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PeterB, Kent, U.K.

Tim Buxton · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

Quote: Originally posted by PeterB on 19 October 2002

Steve

The Halford vent fixing ends up with a bracket.

I have removed the Navman grooved part from a standard Navman flexible mount, drilled a single hole in this and attached it to the Halford bracket.

A simple operation, allowing a swivel in 2 directions and a very reliable fixing.

I can E Mail a sketch, if required.

Peter

Yes please.

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Tim

PeterB · Regular Visitor Joined: 04/10/2002 16:38:07 Posts: 195

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PeterB, Kent, U.K.

PeterB · Regular Visitor Joined: 04/10/2002 16:38:07 Posts: 195

The photo above should illustrate the adapted Halford mount.

The original was intended for a mobile phone.

The large screw that you can see attached the phone holder to the grill attachment and was simply undone.

The Navman holder was then cut away from the Navman flexible extension and a hole drilled, as shown.It was then fixed with the original screw.

I hope that this is now fairly clear, if not I will take more photos.
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PeterB, Kent, U.K.

PeterB · Regular Visitor Joined: 04/10/2002 16:38:07 Posts: 195

Tim,

Sorry the photo does not appear.

If you would like one please leave your E Mail address!!
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PeterB, Kent, U.K.

Garry Platt · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

Could you possible send me a copy of the mod?

garry.platt@wgrange.com
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Dave · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

Tim, send me the photo and I'll embed it above for you. Make sure you COPY/PASTE the following URL into the email with the attachment so I know which message it relates to.

URL=http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/forum/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=14&TopicID=51&PagePosition=1&get=last#1449

navtrav · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

My simple solution:

Give the suction cup a good wash with washing-up liquid at various intervals. (Gets rid of all the dried up saliva and muck).

With a clean screen, it works a treat.
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Tim
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Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy Tablet S, TomTom. Osmand+ and Sygic. Ex-TomTom Go 1000 Live, ex-TomTom Go 700, ex-TomTom truck, ex Navman/Ipaq

bda1153 · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

If there is enough clear dashboard then why not use velcro.

I bought some and cut a piece about 2 1/2 inches square. Put stick the 'claw section to the dashboard and the 'soft' section onto the back of the Navman jacket.

My Ipaq has never fallen off and is very easy to remove.

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Brian Archibald

jan_buelens · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: MOUNT MOD COMMENTS:

For all of you DIY tinkerers, the following site will look like heaven: http://www.memory-map.co.uk/acatalog/pda_gps_accessories.html. I bought both the single sucker mount (BRK001-1) and the double sucker mount (BRK001-3). I have the latter permanently mounted in my car and I keep the former for use in hire cars. The suction cup is bigger and a lot more robust than NavMan's. The double sucker mount is particularly stable because it has one arm resting on the dashboard and the other arm stuck to the windshield. It's stayed in place for 2 months so far. It probably won't fit in all cars though.

NavMan's original mount is a disaster. I was seriously concerned about my IPAQ's long-term survival. With the alternative mounts, my IPAQ hasn't fallen off once.

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