Customer Reviews

Magellan RoadMate 1700 Extended Mount

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Simply put, this item is for those with large windshields (truckers, vans, etc). I use it in my 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup. Since I wanted the unit to be high on the windshield, I needed a sturdy mount that would hold my unit without obscuring my view of the roadway. This extension unit is sturdy enough to place the suction behind the rearview mirror and extend the GPS in front of me...up high as noted in the photos.

A bit pricey, but works great. You will find the suction cup to be incredibly effective (clean your windshield thoroughly with Windex and newspapers to remove any greasy film). I use my unit in my truck and work offroad in construction. So far, it hasn't broken the suction seal!

Recommend it to anyone that needs something longer than the one provided with the GPS. It also comes with the mount where the unit actually slides onto.

I purchased this mount at the same time as a Refurbished Magellan RoadMate 1700. I use the +/- system for ratings. This review includes the Extended Mount and the Roadmate 1700 GPS.

1. + Extended Mount is Very Sturdy, no need to use sticky disc, pad or standard mount included with RM 1700 kit on my dash, even though the dash is textured; the suction cup included with the extended mount is ROCK SOLID and attached itself to my dash like a it won't ever want to leave unless I lift the little lever. Having said that, I wouldn't leave any rubber mount exposed to sun for a long period of time, as it will likely lose suction or otherwise hurt the suction cup. I have a car cover on my vehicle in Southern Cal.

2. + Positioning the RoadMate 1700 below the front window with this mount is simple and effective. No road glare on screen, and the large display is not blocking your view out the window. In my case I have the mount attached to the dash top, but it hangs solidly down just above my radio in my Ford Fusion. No fuss, easy to reach and read.

3. + IGNORE!, repeat IGNORE! what you may have read or heard from customers or Magellan themselves about this GPS being best for a truck as it is SO LARGE. This thing works well in any size car as long as YOU HAVE THE EXTENDED MOUNT. But, If you are going to mount this in your window or dash; forget it, just too much blind space if your driving a car.

4. + 40somethings or older like myself can easily read the display without reading glasses. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS download the .pdf from Magellan, it's much more detailed. If you don't you may get confused, or not even know about some of the features in the RoadMate 1700. I would have never figured out how to switch from 2D to 3D view if I hadn't read the .pdf. (touch anywhere on map, touch 3d button). The buttons to change 2D/3D are not visible unless you touch the map first, they reside and appear where the left bottom button is.

5. - It's BIG, if you want to use it in a car, the extended mount is a must.

6. - Battery lasts a max of 30 minutes. Not a problem if you use this in your car as its alway hooked up to aux power, you are required to charge it for 1 hour before first use. I did not wait 1 hour and it worked fine out of the box.

7. - My biggest complaint has nothing to do with the Mount or GPS, it has to do with the shipping. SLOW; 4 days past the estimated delivery date.

8. - No traffic radio update (who cares!), but I had to put a negative for those who do. This option on other GPS units is rarely used, mostly a annoyance filled with useless untimely info.

Conclusion:

The extended mount is a well built solid piece of engineering. No shake was noticed at all. It installs easily with little fuss.

The Magellan Roadmate 1700 GPS is awe inspiring. Finally a GPS unit the "rest" of us can see without reading glasses. Very easy to use, Very accurate, inexpensive for the size. I scoured the internet for comparable GPS this size, so far non I can find that compare for price.

There you go for Good(+) for Bad(-). Trust me the good far exceeds the bad in this case.

I've used every kind of GPS mount made under the sun, bean bag, vent mount etc. I always wanted a mount that would place the GPS below dash board level on my Toyota Corolla. I bought the Magellan 5045 5" GPS and this mount. I first tried to use this mount suctioned to a beanbag on the dashboard but the friction was insufficient and it kept sliding off when accelerating. I then used the plastic disk that came with the GPS and stuck it on the dashboard, problems solved although I really didn't want something stuck on the dashboard. I have my Extended Mount angled down from the dashboard and it holds the GPS just to the right of the radio. It improves the screen visibility being more out of the sun than on the dashboard and my road viability is better without a GPS blocking some of the windshield view. Getting the GPS on and off the mount is as easy as it can get, just slide the GPS up and it comes off the mount, slide it down to put it on the mount. The mount itself can be adjusted in any way you would want and when all the adjustments are tightened up, its as solid as a rock. The Extended Mount comes with a Magellan 1700 7" holder and a holder for 5" 5040 GPS's so it fits at least both of them, can't comment on other Magellan GPS models. For myself I have finally found a GPS mount that fits all my needs and adds to driving safety. I highly recommend.

I purchased a Magellan Extended Mount at the time I purchased my Magellan RoadMate 1700. After 2 months (about 1 weeks worth of use) The suction cup edge band pulled loose and tore resulting in the unit consistently falling off the windshield into the steering wheel or onto the floor. Magellan informed me that they have no warranty on Magellan accessories outside the boxed GPS unit and would not replace the unit or even provide information on how to purchase a replacement suction cup. Amazon's return policy expires after 30 days. Net result: A waste of money and a very unsafe piece of hardware from Magellan. Get a Garmin.

I bought this mount in hopes that it would not allow the Magellan 1700 to wiggle as I would go over bumps like the stock mount.
I have not tried it just suspended in air, but having the extra length I was able to put it right where I wanted it and rest
it on the dash keeping it from wiggling as bad as the stock mount.

We've mounted this to the dash of my wife's Accord and it places her GPS just over the radio display. Easy to install, rugged and keeps the GPS within easy reach and viewing. Did everything we hoped for. Strongly recommend if your GPS mount puts your GPS in the way when driving.

I have a Ford Fusion and a Magellan 1700. The mount is far better than expected. I mounted it on the dash and put a tiny piece of foam under the arm to protect the dash. It just couldn't be better.

When extended straight out, or slightly below, the GPS is too heavy for the mount. I use the sticky pad on the flat surface of the dash board and have had to bolt it down to keep it from pulling up due to the weight of the GPS. Even with it bolted down, on very hot days the section cup will release. I've had to brace the arm against the stick pad to reduce some of the weight. That works when the weather is not too hot.

This is just what I needed for my RoaMate 1700. This extended mount brings the GPS up close so I can easily get to the screen. I use my GPS every day to visit clients (6 to 10 per day) all over the nations 5th largest city. The extension really decreases the work load. Too bad the 1700 does not come with the already.

Vibrations are greatly reduced.

I use the GPS and extension in my car, a 2008 Kia Optima.

I use it to sit my GPS on the floor. The 1700 is qite large and is more comfortable for me on the floor rather than the dash or windshield. It has been excellent and is a quality made item.