Sat-Nav Mounting options??

[patelr]

Hello ppl,

I was wondering if anyone can help. I've got a sat-nav system (PDA with Tomtom), and need some advice on where to mount it. I hate the windscreen mounts, as I've always had problems with it falling off my previous cars.

I'd like to mount it to the dash somewhere, but I don't want the screws visible on the dash. Anybody mounted their sat-nav/pda/phone nice and neatly?? any suggestions where It can be mounted??

Thanks
Raj

[Gizmo]

might be able to get some mounts that clip into the air vents?

[Sancho]

You can get flexible arms that use the bolt at the front of the runner for the passenger seat.

[dave.j.robbo]

I've got my phone holder (also used as GPS) fixed to a home made bracket, that is fitted with the screws that hold the heater controls on.

Just pull off the coloured cover, and on the left side there'll be two screws. I made up a bracket that uses these two screws.

I then just filed a little bit off the coloured bit, to make it fit again.. No visible fixings!!

[pops]

Hello ppl,

I was wondering if anyone can help. I've got a sat-nav system (PDA with Tomtom), and need some advice on where to mount it. I hate the windscreen mounts, as I've always had problems with it falling off my previous cars.
I'd like to mount it to the dash somewhere, but I don't want the screws visible on the dash. Anybody mounted their sat-nav/pda/phone nice and neatly?? any suggestions where It can be mounted??

Thanks
Raj

mines ok

[mark g8awo]

The mounts to look for are made by brodit plus a while back i did see a mount which fixed to the side of the heater vent without actually dismanteling the dash to site it all...

have a look through www.yournav.com or www.pocketgps.co.uk those are the best sites for everything you need to know

[patelr]

I've got my phone holder (also used as GPS) fixed to a home made bracket, that is fitted with the screws that hold the heater controls on.

Just pull off the coloured cover, and on the left side there'll be two screws. I made up a bracket that uses these two screws.

I then just filed a little bit off the coloured bit, to make it fit again.. No visible fixings!!

Hi Dave,

Would you be able to post some pictures of your mount??

Thanks
Raj

[mtber]

Hi Dave,

Would you be able to post some pictures of your mount??

Thanks
Raj

Get her permission first!

[dave.j.robbo]

Hi Dave,

Would you be able to post some pictures of your mount??

Thanks
Raj

Certainley.

One with the heater panel in place, and one without...

(just looked at the pics... I need to paint the bracket again!!!)

[dave.j.robbo]

Get her permission first!

[TJG]

Try "smartclips" http://www.handnav.co.uk/product_details.php?id=604 . The push into the gaps in the dashboard where they join, no screws or glue. I use one to mount my XDA exec running TT5 and it works a treat. You will also need the mounting cradle for your PDA, this is just a bare piece of plastic for you to glue / screw what you want to it.

[cellone]

cup holder

keeps it out of the sun and never falls off