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Garmin Portable Friction Mount

Garmin Portable Friction Mount

by Garmin
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3,211 customer reviews)

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This portable friction mount requires no installation. Please note: This accessory is a replacement and does not include the entire automotive dash mount. The customer must use the mounting bracket that comes with the GPS unit to attach the portable friction mount. The Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount can be used with Garmin nüvis or the StreetPilot I series.

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Garmin Portable Friction Mount + Garmin 4.3-Inch Carrying Case + Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
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Technical Details

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  • Vehicle dash mount for use on any stable surface
  • Securely holds your GPS in vehicle
  • Does not slide or detach while vehicle is in motion
  • Adjustable to position GPS in a variety of angles
  • Garmin ball mount easily attaches to your existing cradle
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Product Details

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  • Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9 x 3.5 inches ; 1.6 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000LRMS66
  • Item model number: 010-10908-00
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3,211 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank
    #3 in  Electronics > GPS & Navigation > GPS System Accessories > Vehicle Mounts
    #4 in  Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Car Electronics Accessories
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

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Keep your nüvi in place with this portable friction mount. It'll keep everything in plain sight when you need it and out of the way when you don't.

Place the mount on any stable surface, and adjust the position of your GPS to your liking. The friction mount weighs enough to keep your device put on the dash, even when sudden maneuvers are necessary. It's ideal for states in which the use of windshield suction mounts is illegal.

In addition to its convenience, you can quickly place your GPS out of sight, and without leaving any residue on the windshield, both handy for any potential prying eyes.

Compatible Garmin Models

  • aera 500, 510, 550, 560
  • nüvi 1200, 1250, 1260T, 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, 1390T, 1450, 1490T, 1690, 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 285WT, 350, 360, 370, 465T, 500, 5000, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 855, 880, 885T
  • StreetPilot c510, c530, c550, c580, i2, i3, i5
  • zūmo 660

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979 of 986 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Best Solution for NUVI in my Prius and my Ford: Theft Protection As Well!!, June 1, 2007
By A. Stagg (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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My Prius has a rough dashboard and a windshield that slopes very sharply. Thus, the suction cup mounts are not good solutions. Fortunately, the friction mount is a great solution. It works much better than I expected. Very stable, does not slide, and lets me adjust my Nuvi to a variety of different angles. I can place the GPS anywhere on the dash or even on the center console. Also works great when transferred to my wife's Ford.

Only downside to the device is that it has a rather large footprint, but not prohibitively large. I like the fact that I can easily use this in both of our family vehicles depending on where we need the GPS.

UPDATE: Now that I have used this mount regularly since May, I have to say this is the best mounting solution I've found for a GPS or any other device for my car. It hasn't slid out of place once!! Given the rise in GPS units being stolen from cars, this mount allows you to easily stash your GPS Unit and mount out of sight and then put it back into position with ease.

2009 Update: Still using this in my Prius and my wife has one too. It's held up quite well. It IS a bit bulky to store out of the way when not in use, but still a good solution. I usually remove my GPS from the mount (a simple process) and then place the mount as far under the seat as it will go. Not perfect, but the best solution I've found to date.
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603 of 609 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well designed, May 19, 2007
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This mount works great. The selection of Garmin mounts is confusing as some are two parts and some are one. If you have a Nuvi with the included windshield mount, then this is the only part you need to buy. The included mount disassembles at the ball and socket joint and attaches to this one. I can't say it will never come off the dash if I do some really high speed maneuver, but so far it's held steady for all regular driving.

I like that it's easy to move the mount and gps unit down to the floor when I park. Yeah a thief could still see it if they came right up to my car but at least it's not obvious from halfway across the parking lot like a windshield mount is. A thief that sees an empty windshield mount is probably going to assume (correctly) that I've just put the unit in the glove compartment.
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332 of 338 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the right mounting solution, June 16, 2007
By Richard Buck (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews
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I have become addicted to my Garmin Nuvi 660 and used it for six months with a successful windshield mount. But now I have bought a new car. I discovered that the windshield suction mount left an ugly black ring on the window of my old car. (I assume I can get this cleaned up when I detail the car for selling.)

So no way was I going to put one of those on my beautiful new car. I tried the Garmin dashboard mount but shied away from the "permanent" disc. I found the "temporary" disc was just not up to the job of holding this device in place -- at least on my vehicle. I found this very frustrating. I read about the Portable Friction Mount, found a Best Buy store that had it in stock and ran out to buy it.

Though it is not terribly good looking, it does the job very well. I tried whipping around a few tight turns in parking lots and the whole thing stayed put. As another reviewer said, this lets you easily remove the thing and put it on the floor so it's not obvious. That may be more valuable than you would think. I know somebody who removed his Garmin Nuvi (and took it with him) but left the window mount in place. The car was broken into and the window mount alone was stolen. (Probably that was a pretty frustrated thief.)

Also, this will be easy to transfer to a rental car. And it will make it easy for my wife to borrow my Nuvi. Hmmm!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Portable Mount Anywhere
This is our second Garmin Portable Mount purchase. This one was purchased as a gift along with an new Garmin 265WT for our adult daughter and spouse. Read more
Published 1 hour ago by Chuck Friel

5.0 out of 5 stars Garmin Portable Friction Mount - Awesome!!!
The Garmin Portable Friction Mount is awesome. It is stable, durable, and does not slide on the dash board on turns.
Published 4 hours ago by biglo

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
I bought this item after my suction cup mount stopped sticking. Wouldn't you know it, the day after I ordered this, the suction cup mount gave out while I was driving & dropped my... Read more
Published 5 hours ago by T. Jewell

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Like A Charm
Does exactly what it says. Stays in place. It's not plastic so it won't break. Happy I went with this one.
Published 5 hours ago by Ms Echo

5.0 out of 5 stars Works really well
One drawback is to note that the dashboard in your car may shake differently than your windshield does as you go over rough surfaces. Read more
Published 21 hours ago by Mo Enteshari

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lifesaver
I recently moved and am heavily dependent on my GPS. This device hugs the dashboard and has not fallen off. Read more
Published 1 day ago by R. Springer

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent replacement
This is an excellent replacement for the windshield mount.
I do not see the GPS fallen on the floor of the car every morning in summer and Winter. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Savio Heredia

5.0 out of 5 stars Garmin Friction Mount - recommended
This mount holds to your dashboard, has very good stability, and is very easy to use. I highly recommend this product.
Published 1 day ago by Kathy Cocallas

5.0 out of 5 stars Liked it so much, bought one for my sister
Just what I needed. Easy to transport from vehicle to vehicle. Easy to place the GPS unit in it. Easy to tuck under the seat & hide. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Lisa A. Louque

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for cars, not for trucks that bounce.
Works real well in cars but will slide around in trucks with slanted dash boards. It could be a little smaller.
Published 2 days ago by WRR

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