Garmin 2x2 Inch Friction Mount for Secure Placement

Bee9: While my dash is not configured for optimal orientation of this mount/base, it stays where I put it. The mounting arm does not wiggle, and the DezlCam remains secure without motion or wobble in the recordings.

United States on Oct 08, 2023

A. R. King: This Garmin Friction Mount is far, far better than the suction cup mount that comes with your Garmin GPS no matter what model you get. Get this Dashboard Friction Mount. You won't regret it.

United States on Sep 20, 2023

Margaret StringerMargaret Stringer: My Garmin came with a suction cup. That held it on the glass for about 3 days at a time. I got tired of catching it falling in my lap while driving. This mount is very solid, and does not move at all, even though it is not really attached to the dashboard. Yaris has a small dashboard, still, I found no problem placing it in the spot right by the corner of the windshield. It stays very visible, but not in the way.

United States on Sep 14, 2023

John Myjak: It does only rely on gravity and friction with a hint of stickiness, but it is much better than suction cups, which tend to suddenly let go. It has worked well for a few years. It is fairly easy to conform the base to the shape of the dashboard.
Cons: Might leave a little bit of a spot on the dash where it sits, though this can probably be cleaned up with interior cleaners.
Also can get covered in lint/dust/fuzz. I think it could be cleaned off with a damp cloth though.
Will not work on very steeply sloped dashboards.
Pros: Set it and forget it.
No more worrying about suction cups or permanent adhesives.

United States on Jun 01, 2023

Amazon Customer: Good

Canada on Apr 23, 2023

Stuart E Syme: My GPS is also a dash cam. This mount works as expected, but it blocks the camera. I should have realized that before I bought it.

Canada on Oct 30, 2022

Raphael: I was estatic with the review on this product, shame on me for not googling and doing further research before buying this product. First of all, removing the plastic on the back was a nuisance to remove, I tried rubbing alcohol to try to remove the plastic. It took me a solid 1hr and a half removing the plastic. Next was the worrible suctionning, I assumed it was because I put rubbing alcohol on the product and it destroyed the material. So that was my fault for trying to remove the worrible plastic on the back. Not worth 30$ maybe 10$ sure but 30 whole dollars.

Canada on Dec 28, 2021

StephenB: This mount fits perfectly on the dash of my 2013 Subaru Outback. I would highly recommend it. However, potential purchasers should be aware of some confusion (at least to me) between this item 010-11280-02 (11.2 x 3.6 x 16.5 cm ; 27 g) and the portable friction mount item 010-11280-00 (4.5 x 19 x 28.2 cm ; 336 g which seems huge) with the latter having a length of about 11" vs. 6.5". There is also a reported difference in weight between the two items and so be careful with what you order. A Q&A somewhere said that the real difference between the two product numbers ending in 00 or 02 is that one comes in frustration free packaging while the other doesn't - mine was in a nice little cardboard box which was very easy to open. However, checking around a bit seems to confirm the size so the packaging may or may not not be a factor in the product numbers. A guess on my part is that the one I have weighs more than 27g and seems well designed to stay in place. A good design and a good product.

Canada on May 29, 2015

Omega Man: I have to admit that the whole friction mount thing doesn't _sound_ like it would work well (I guess people are just too used to having things slide around on top of their dashboard should anyone be foolish enough to put something there), but it does work and works well. This is much better than any suction cup mount I've used. (In my experience they fall off every 4-5 months no matter what, perhaps due to temperature changes in my area of the country.) Not only is this thing stable but having the GPS down close to the dashboard keeps it from blocking any of the view out the window in my car, and probably most cars.

I have an Audi TT (2001) which has a rather curved dashboard in the area where I and probably most people would want to put this. At first I didn't think that it was going to make enough contact to avoid slipping, but it actually works! You can't tell from the product photo, but the base is more flexible than it looks and holds its shape after you bend it. So, you can shape it around rounded humps on your dashboard as long as they aren't too severe. This is even with the near-freezing temperatures we have around here right now.

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United States on Dec 18, 2011

caminvan: We purchased our Garmin Friction Mount through Amazon.ca. It arrived in two days - well ahead of schedule. We bought the friction mount because we were concerned about theft issues if we used the suction cup which could leave a tell-tale circle on the windshield and also because we hoped it would provide stability for our Nuvi 1450LMT that we heard the suction cup mount wouldn't be able to provide.

It's safe to say that after a tour through Massachusetts we are extremely happy with our mount. We own a 2012 Ford Focus HB and it fits perfectly on our dash. In fact, we are able to mold the mount to match the shape of the dash in a great spot for unobtrusive viewing. The mount held in place regardless of braking or turning. It didn't even budge on sharp corners! When we arrive at our destination, we simply remove the gps and toss the mount in the glove box.

I am surprised that a previous reviewer stated that this mount is big in volume (and so the first thing I took note of when I opened the box was its size and I was pleased with the mount's dimensions). In any case, take note of the mount's specs as posted on Amazon or on the Garmin website to see if it's suited for...

Canada on Oct 07, 2011