GPS Dash Mount

The dashboard mount gives the ability to operate the GPS unit with one hand, on a steady surface, which is particularly useful if the device comes with a touch screen.

For semi-permanent GPS dashboard mounts (i.e. mounting the GPS device in a fixed position while being able to remove it at any time, without damaging the dash or the mount kit, to use it on another vehicle), experts recommend suction cup devices.

This type of portable GPS dash mount comes in particularly handy if you drive more than one car (for example, the company's and your personal one) and only own one GPS device. An alternative non-permanent way of installing the device on the dashboard is with the use of a portable friction dash mount, which Garmin has popularized.

GPS dashboard mount kits can make great gifts for various occasions. They are inexpensive, and come in really handy for GPS users who haven't bought such a kit together with their Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, or other brand of GPS device.

GPS Dashboard Mount – Buying Considerations

When shopping for a GPS dashboard mount, you should look for one that is easy to install. You should be able to do it yourself easily. We all want to get the best value for the dollar spent, so it would be a waste of money to need to have it set up by a car repair shop. This is no problem with the friction mounts discussed on the next pages: the Garmin mount, and the Bracketron mount.

Don't get too cheap though, as there are lots and lots of low class GPS dash mount kits out there, which could make your GPS experience miserable. They won't stick to the dash properly and can jump off when cornering or when driving bumpy roads. We've focused on GPS mounts for automobiles in this article, but you should also be aware that there are some dash-type mounts available for marine GPS units, as well.

With the poorly made dashboard mount alternatives, your GPS device could simply fall off if you push its buttons hard. Remember, you need to operate it on a solid surface, and you should get a good dash mounting kit.

Also, when looking for a dashboard mount kit, keep in mind that most online retailers may offer you discounts if you buy similar items together. For example, you can get a discounted GPS dash mount if you buy it together with a GPS device and/or carrying GPS cases.

Also, more and more online shops are beginning to offer rebates if you are a returning customer (i.e. you have purchased from them in the past), will ship the item free if the order is above a certain dollar amount, or may give you incentives for referring your friends and relatives to their products.