Greetings, I'm new
Fri, 02/15/2008 - 7:38pm
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16 years
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Just wanted to say hello and say thanks for all I've already learned from reading the many posts. Nice friendly folks here. I'm new to gps and look forward to learning more.
Regards, RD
Welcome aboard
This is the best web site I have found for GPS, and on behalf of all the members "Welcome"
2597 Sometimes I wonder..."Why is that Frisbee getting bigger?"...and then, it hits me.
Welcome
Welcome Joker, it is nice to have you here. I am looking forward to hearing about you adventures in the world of GPS.
Miss POI
A big welcome to you
I dont get on here much, but welcome. The next thing you would want to buy is a bean bag mount. The suction cup mounts to a flat disk in the middle of the beanbag. The bag is heavy and cohesive enough on the bottom to not move around on the dash while driving. Hope this lil tid bit helps you.
Unless you are the lead sled dog, the view never changes. I is retard... every day is Saturday! I still use the Garmin 3590 LMT even tho I upgraded to the Garmin 61 LMT. Bigger screen is not always better in my opinion.
Welcome aboard Joker!
Welcome aboard Joker!
nüvi 3590LMT "always backup your files"
Welcome Joker!!!!
Joker, welcome to our GREAT GPS site.
From one of the old guys.
joemac
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW!! WHAT A RIDE!!!" Member 2854
Welcome
Thank you all for the welcome and suggestions. I've backed up my files as recommended. Unfortunately I had already updated my software via webupdater to v.4.20 before learning the importance of backing up the base files but I don't appear to be having any problems thus far. I've also been considering the friction mount and/or the vent mount as a solution to moving my 660 between vehicles. I dislike the suction cup method althought it works well enough, I need all the window view I can get.
The vent mount might be the way to go.
Regards, RD
Garmin Nuvi 660 & Garmin 18 USB GPS..I'm here..somewhere
Lots of mounting options available
http://www.ram-mount.com
http://www.mountguys.com/ -- They have one that's like a goose-neck thing that attaches by loosening up a bolt of the car seat, slipping the mount under, and tighten the bolt again.
*Keith* MacBook Pro *wifi iPad(2012) w/BadElf GPS & iPhone6 + Navigon*
Mounting
This is what I did....
I have a new Toyota Highlander. I took the large black disk that came with my 550 and cut off about 1/3 of the disk. I left enough of the disk so the suction cup has room to mount on the disk. I purchased some double sided tape (3/8) the stuff that has some kind of foam between the sticky tape.
I put the tape around the top and sides of the vent next to the radio. This gives me a good view of the GPS.
If you try this besure the GPS won't interfer with the windshield wiper arm. Mine work fine.
When I remove the GPS unit I have a post-it-note that says "pick up laundry". The note covers the disk.
joemac
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW!! WHAT A RIDE!!!" Member 2854
Greetings, I'm new
Welcome to the GPS dark side
welome
welocome to the best site on the net
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