For several years I was using a clamp-on, RAM ball on the left side but it always bothered me because of the closeness to the parking brake handle. Looking at the Madstad mounts, I was sure I could utilize the clamp/adjustment bolts to secure a homemade GPS mount. I made tabs for each side that utilized the Madstad fasteners and added rubber grommets to help shock absorption. The steel used for the side mounts and also the U-shaped piece that holds the GPS is 22 gauge and seems adequate for the job. I tried it yesterday and it seems completely natural to have it up front and in no way did it seem to block vision to the front or to the instrument panel.
After that initial ride I had to adjust the angle of the GPS to reduce glare and will try it again today. I already had alternate holes on top to allow the angle to be changed.
After that initial ride I had to adjust the angle of the GPS to reduce glare and will try it again today. I already had alternate holes on top to allow the angle to be changed.
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