gps mounting

[burt the plumber]

what is the best mounting set up for 205 garmin nuvi,need photos ? Please help before I buy the wrong thing .

 

[MGB]

I've got a Lowrance and used MC Larry's replacment steering stem nut with threads for the ram ball. Great location that gives me flexibility with a long RAM arm. Plus not very noticable.

 

[DailyCommuter]

Check out techmount- I bought the double platform model so I could mount gps, and Radar- but they sell singles as well. Here's some photos;

As far as your question "what is the best way?" that's a little subjective- what's best for me and him, may not be best for you. You'll have to decide- I like my set-up, but some will say a ram mount is best, it's up to you and your wallet.

 

[MartinH]

Thing is you have a nuvi, not the zumo. First question is are you worried about it being water proof? Second question is are you worried about power?

The best thing out there at the moment to waterproof the nuvi is Ram Mounts Aqua Box.

https://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-plastic-waterproof-aqua-box-6-screw-down-plate-mount.html

Lots of info here on the forum about it. Where to mount is definetly personal. Do you have/are you going to get the N/Line dash. Otherwise, your choice is stem mount. I think the non-AE models also have the mirror mount hole on the left side, but I'm not sure.

One thing to remember about power, for the nuvi to work at full brightness you need the Powelet PPC-024. I use this with a mini lighter/usb adapter from the glove box.

https://www.powerlet.com/product/miniusb-adapter-for-garmin-gps/357

Hope this helps

 

[TomInPA]

Burt, the WynPro mount is real nice, and reasonably priced. It replaces the hold-down on the tank and places the GPS right in front of you, but it doesn not twist with the bars, it stays stationary. You will also need to get a 3-inch RAM extension arm and a RAM cradle for the Nuvi 205 (200 series) Part RAM-HOL-GA24U and a diamond plate adapter..

 

[DennisJ]

I'm using a RAM mount system for my 1490T, mounted on top of the Clutch Reservoir. Changed the 3" mouting stem to a 1" to position the Nuvi a little lower but haven't ridden with it in the new position. Didn't find it much of an issue having the GPS mounted to the left instead of in the middle. I'm not looking at it while turning so don't care if it moves with the handlebars or remains stationary. No problem with vibration.

Dennis

 

[txvoyager]

Burt, the WynPro mount is real nice, and reasonably priced. It replaces the hold-down on the tank and places the GPS right in front of you, but it doesn not twist with the bars, it stays stationary. You will also need to get a 3-inch RAM extension arm and a RAM cradle for the Nuvi 205 (200 series) Part RAM-HOL-GA24U and a diamond plate adapter..

+1... This really is a great solution. I've had GPS's mounted to bars on past bikes and I think it's better for the unit to be more secure and suffer less vibration.

 

[burt the plumber]

Burt, the WynPro mount is real nice, and reasonably priced. It replaces the hold-down on the tank and places the GPS right in front of you, but it doesn not twist with the bars, it stays stationary. You will also need to get a 3-inch RAM extension arm and a RAM cradle for the Nuvi 205 (200 series) Part RAM-HOL-GA24U and a diamond plate adapter..

+1... This really is a great solution. I've had GPS's mounted to bars on past bikes and I think it's better for the unit to be more secure and suffer less vibration.

 

[burt the plumber]

Hey TX I like that setup do you have to use longer bolts ,I take it you don't worry about weather /rain etc. ?

 

[Willie]

Thing is you have a nuvi, not the zumo. First question is are you worried about it being water proof? Second question is are you worried about power?

The best thing out there at the moment to waterproof the nuvi is Ram Mounts Aqua Box.

https://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-plastic-waterproof-aqua-box-6-screw-down-plate-mount.html

Lots of info here on the forum about it. Where to mount is definetly personal. Do you have/are you going to get the N/Line dash. Otherwise, your choice is stem mount. I think the non-AE models also have the mirror mount hole on the left side, but I'm not sure.

One thing to remember about power, for the nuvi to work at full brightness you need the Powelet PPC-024. I use this with a mini lighter/usb adapter from the glove box.

https://www.powerlet.com/product/miniusb-adapter-for-garmin-gps/357

Hope this helps

First question is are you worried about it being water proof?

I have been running a Nuvi 855 and during those times it does rain, a plastic bag would work fine...for me i say let it rain let it rain.. i run unprotected routes and waypoints...its not like it is going to be under water 3 meters down with pressure, however if it is under at 3, the rain will be the least of your worries

Willie

 

[txvoyager]

Hey TX I like that setup do you have to use longer bolts ,I take it you don't worry about weather /rain etc. ?

Uses the stock bolts. No, I don't worry about rain. Ziploc bags work, and I can buy 4-5 Nuvis for the price of a Zumo...

 

[Bounce]

 

[FJRMGM]

I've got a Garmin 770 and used MC Larry's replacment steering stem nut with threads for the ram ball. Great location that gives me flexibility with a long RAM arm. Plus not very noticable.

+1

 

[hankjak]

Hey, I too used the tech mount stem mount. Nice and easy to install, out of the way, still can see my Zumo550 over the tank bag. It's what you want that will make the decision for you. RAM stuff is great too. Use then for my Droid X and my HD cam. Good luck.

 

[TriggerT]

Stem mount for the ZUMO, and N-Line dash for the 2720.

 

[burt the plumber]

Burt, the WynPro mount is real nice, and reasonably priced. It replaces the hold-down on the tank and places the GPS right in front of you, but it doesn not twist with the bars, it stays stationary. You will also need to get a 3-inch RAM extension arm and a RAM cradle for the Nuvi 205 (200 series) Part RAM-HOL-GA24U and a diamond plate adapter..

 

[burt the plumber]

Tom I can't find a wynpro site or dealer and what is the diamond plate adapter? found RAM stuff no problem

 

[burt the plumber]

 

[burt the plumber]

Hey bounce I'm really glad you posted that photo all I can say is wow!