Customer Reviews

ARKON SR053 SatRadio Mount 14-Inch Windshield Suction Mount (CM043STL + AP012 + AP020)

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This mount is works exactly as it should. All the parts you would expect are included and it arrived FAST! I am very pleased with this purchase.

Overall I'm pleased with the product, but would probably go with something different if I had it to do over again.

Shipping: Pedestal shipped promptly and arrived safely.
Use: I used it for my XM radio in my Honda Civic, stuck right above the center consol.

Pros: It was simple and quick to install. The suction cup is strong and connects securely to the windshield. It also came with a small disc, with adhesive on one side, which adheres to the window. You can then suction to the other side of the disc.

Cons: Because of the length of the arm the XM radio thrashes around you drive.

The Arkon pedestal works very well because it is sturdy, well built and it makes using my XM radio a lot more easier than with the vent clips all of the XM units come with. At first I thought that 14 inches might be a little long, but I have grown used to the fact that it makes the display very easy to see and the buttons on the unit a lot easier to use. And I don't have to worry about the unit falling off while I am driving down a bumpy road or a crappy Southern California freeway. A best buy for sure!

I'm very happy with this device. The suction cup holds very securly. I would advise anyone who buys a satellite receiver to skip the adhesive mounting bracket that comes with it, it will come un-stuck eventually. Just get one of these brackets and mount the radio right in the first place.

I ordered this pedestal for my XM radio. I love it. Before the radio sat in a cubby hole in the dash. If we wanted to see who was singing or change the station we pulled it out of its little space. This could be hazardous while driving. But now it hangs up and we are able to view it from driver side or passenger side. I have hung it high and adjusted it so it is not obstructing the driver. I also ordered the remote for the radio, so we are set. Of note: it was a little difficult to twist into the position I wanted, but with a little time and patience it should work.

great holder for my xm radio, can get a little bouncy, but absolutely better than the vent clips provided by xm

The design of the mount is slightly different that what is displayed above, the result of which is that the line-in plugs on the XM MiFi no longer fit when the MiFi is on the mount. We had to file down the mount, which kind of defeats the purpose of this model purchase. It was disappointing to say the least.

This product does what I needed. It does have a little vibration because of the length but I can live with it.

I love it. I had been looking for one at the right price for quite some time and found this one on Amazon. It works for me and is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

Received product and everything was fine until I opened the package. The side of the unit that connects to the radio lasted about five minutes before it cracked and then broke. Unit was garbage at that point since it would cost as much to send it back as I spent to buy the product. What a waste of money. I will never buy Akron products if this is the best they can do.