Customer Reviews

Magellan RoadMate GPS Dash Mount

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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.

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.

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.

while the idea is good the product is not. Bounces around and slides on the road. screen vibrates so is hard to read. save your money

Thought this would solve my problems over the suction cup windshield mount so I could quickly remove it from the dash board when I parked. This unit is very heavy and slides around.
The first time I stopped quick the GPS unit bounced off the windshield. By playing around with different positions of the feet and on the dash I was able reduce the amount of sliding.
I think some type of mount on a bean bag would be better.

This is a very heavy mount that attaches by screws (included) to the Magellan mounting bracket. It's rubber covered metal (lead?) with three flexible prongs which increase stability and adaptability to car surfaces. Great for states like California which don't allow suction cups on the windshield.

Much much better than I expected. This is very good stick on the dash. Anyway.......I love it better than the window mount.

I originally had the windshield mount but the suction cup finally quit working so I had to find another way to mount my GPS. I have a Honda Pilot and this dash mount is perfect. It does not move when I drive or turn or with any sharp moves. It is also very easy to disconnect the GPS from the mount. I am so happy with the purchase and I would recommend it to everyone.

A nicer type of mount without taking up the field of view. I now have a better view of the road. Works like a charm, but be sure not to use after wiping your dash board with somekind of cleaner/shiner such as AmorAll.

For a more stable and constant grip to the dash, I use that Grip pad that they sell where you can put objects such as a cell phone and prevents it from sliding around.

After using the windshield mount for about 6 months, I stopped using the GPS system. It kept falling off and cracking. The dash mount works much better and is easy to place under the seat when the car is parked.