Magellan RoadMate GPS Dash Mount

by Magellan

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000196ENC
• Item model number: 702178
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep your Magellan RoadMate GPS navigator securely affixed to your car's dashboard with this sturdy mount. Equipped with an adjustable pivot that lets you fine-tune the angle so you can better see the GPS screen, the mount makes navigating easy and safe. It's also effortless to install, requiring no drilling, adhesives, or mounting hardware. Simply place it on your dashboard, and the heavily weighted base and slip-free feet will grab hold and not let go. Even better, you can easily transfer the mount between vehicles by simply picking it up and moving it--a notable improvement over most static mounts. Note that the device is designed exclusively for the RoadMate, and will not work with other GPS receivers.

Product Description

Magellan Portable Dash Mount- Magellan Roadmate 702223. Product may differ from image shown.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GPS Dash Mount works GREAT, November 9, 2005

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C. Anderson "Creighton" (Newark, DE) - See all my reviews
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My Roadmate 300 WINDSHIELD mount began having suction difficulties due to transferring it multiple times between vehicles. I went on Amazon and looked at the dash mount only to become concerned from the customer reviews. Despite the reviews I purchased the dash mount. I have been very pleased with the results.

The mount is heavy and the feet are flexible/moldable to ensure that the mount rests flush even on cars with a declivity dashboard. The feet are also made with a material that has a wonderful grip. I have a Honda Accord and the mount hasn't slipped AT ALL even with fast turns. My dash board has a very slight rough surface, which I think helps. I wonder if the other users had smooth dash boards. I imagine if one had a smooth dash and then used Armor All, the resulting slick surface might make it tough for the dash mount to grip.

I also let a group of friends borrow my dash mount on a recent roadtrip and the dash mount worked fine in their car. It's much easier to transfer from car to car than the windshield mount. I'm very happy to have made the switch.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, July 28, 2005

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Philip Rothman (East Brunswick NJ) - See all my reviews
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The concept is great, but the execution is not. Although the unit is weighted and should stay on the dashboard, it tended to jump and shift position on the dashboard after hitting bumps in the road. It was very annoying to have to reach forward to try to keep the unit from sliding off the dash, or to have to turn the unit and re-center it (so you could see the front of the unit) after hitting a bump. I would not recommend this item.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Magellan Roadmate GPS Dash Mount, April 2, 2006

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S. Smith (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews
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Overall, this is a good product. Seems to set very secure on the dash, it is quite weighted on the bottom, so doubt it would ever fall off the dash. It holds the GPS quite secure. Our only dislike is that unless you are on a very smooth road, the GPS does vibrate quite a bit. Overall, we are happy with this product.