You'd have to use that flat mount disc that comes with some of the units (not sure if the Garmin Nuvi 1350 comes with one or not). Since the dash is not level or completely plat everywhere - you'll have to build up the base of the disc with spacers / extra foam.
Garmin does has a "bean-bag" mounting disc that just sits ontop of the dash. Has a textured bottom and weighted so it won't slide around while your driving.
I've seen some adapt the flex arm mount for satellite radio - a few others adapted the clip that grabs onto the fins on the vent to hold the GPS.
Same way with my Corolla - either I use the windshield suction cup mount or use the dash pad.
I would say the windshield is probably the most sturdy place to mount. After much pondering, that is what I had to settle for to mount my Garmin Nuvi as well. But, if you really want to mount on the dash then like Fishexpo said you will need to build an even base before you could even use the flat disk mount.
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I did end up mounting the suction cup mount on the windshield near the base of the left roof pillar. It doesn't really interfere with the view of the road and I can still reach it.
I do need to tilt it up slightly during the day to prevent reflected glare and then tilt it down at night to prevent reflection off the windshield...speaking of which...
Has anyone found a good clip-on glare shield to prevent this (to fit a Garmin Nuvi 1350)?
You can hard wire it. Does your mirror get power? You can wire to get power from there. Another choice is the passenger's shade which have a mirror with light.
You can hard wire it. Does your mirror get power? You can wire to get power from there. Another choice is the passenger's shade which have a mirror with light.
The closest power would be from the twin dome lights.
Could I just cut the end off the Garmin's USB type power cord and hardwire this to the dome light's power source?
^ yes and no. You can't just cut. Car power is 12V, USB is 5V so you would want to keep the electronic part in the cig end. Anyway, you can play around and get the idea to work if U don't want the wire to hang.
And you can buy an extra cig USB power cable cheaply when U want to use the GPS elsewhere.
^ yes and no. You can't just cut. Car power is 12V, USB is 5V so you would want to keep the electronic part in the cig end. Anyway, you can play around and get the idea to work if U don't want the wire to hang.
And you can buy an extra cig USB power cable cheaply when U want to use the GPS elsewhere.
Thanks for your suggestions...
Nothing is ever as simple as you hope, is it?
It probably would be simpler to get a long USB (Mini B Female to Mini B Male Connector) cord extension and discreetly feed it up from the cigarette lighter location, under the dash, behind the roof pillar trim and under the front of the roof liner.
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I don't think that there would be much risk involved if the cord was fed under the weather strip along the outer edge of the air bag panel and then under the roof liner edge.
There should be no need to remove or disturb the roof pillar panel.
In the meantime, I have found that the GPS ergonomics are fine with it located at the bottom left of the windshield using the suction cup mount. In that location it does not compromise outward vision and it does not suffer much from glare.
FWIW I just put mine down in the center console right next to the cig lighter when I'm using it. I have the little Magellan 1212 (I think) fit's down in there somewhat ok.
From my previous experience, the plastic disks with sticky foam are very reliable, but may leave a mark on the dashboard if you try to remove or them to reposition them. Backview mirror area is not the best in terms of ergonomic and might be even dangerous (suction cups sometimes don't hold well in hot weather, you don't want your GPS device to fall on your head while you are driving on a freeway!!). Ideally I want to be able to see my GPS map somewhere close to the middle of the road view. So I am going to mound on the windshield, but I don't know if this is possible to hide the power cable by running it under the dashboard through the vent duct?
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