What keeps it in position so that it doesn't slide off the dash or to the right or left (it's weight and/or non-slip)?
147322
The back portion is heavy with sand or something and the under side has a foam like coating that keeps it gripping the dash. I've never had any issues with mine sliding, even when I have a heavy phone or GPS mounted in my bracket. I got one for my son, loved it so much that I got one for myself when he wouldn't let me steal his.
147323
It has a rubberized backing on the bottom, and has somewhat of a beanbag feel that allows some contouring to your dash. It stays in place nicely on my dash, but if you have a lot of slope and no contours on your dash, you might experience sliding. Try it. If it doesn't work, Amazon is good about returns.
147324
Entire bottom is a skid resistant rubber pad and remainder of body is weighted. Does a very nice job of keeping my GPS on the dash. Evan on sharp turns or hard breaking.
147325
Both, the weight and the bottom of the pad. I haven't had any issues with mine sliding around.
1496347
Once you peel it off the backing, it stays put. You can peel it up and move it around, but it may lose the original grip. I have used this brand for years and continue buying them. I only use this brand. I am an officer, and put in my dash for my glasses and other stuff. It stays put. If it loses the grip on top, moisten a paper towel and wipe it off, let dry......
1701371
Not positive.. but I would think the weight in it should keep it on the dashboard even if angled down. It is fairly weighty
2023487
It needs all the help it can get to stay on a dash with even a slight curve to it.
1914884
It works well when the surface of contact between the dash board and the bound is large. Usually, this means that the area of the dash board where you place the mount should be as flat as possible or even concave (i.e., downwards). If it is convex upwards the friction may be not enough. Also, make sure you dust the dash board surface regularly, otherwise dust sticks to the bottom of the mount and the friction subsides. Then, if you make a sharp turn or accelerate fast, the thing may move or even fall to the floor.
382945
I am also looking for a mounting device, but I don't want any yhting that is permanent or that will leave sticky stuff on my dash. Have you come up with any ideas
1609556
The pad has a glue tacky finish on the back side, there is a film that you remove exposing the tacky surface. Once you have chosen the location and pre cleaned the dash area the pad should never move.
1240013
I would say somewhere in between. With heavy enough braking or acceleration, anything can slide around on it. Most of the things that I put on it stay put for the most part unless they have a slick painted surface.
925369
It would slip if you are walking, but would stay put while sitting or lying down, without having to hold it on the spot.
895300
On one car, I have it in the 8 o'clock position. It's not in the way there. On the other we used the double side tape to put it on the dash
1224389
Smooth rubber. I wouldn't call it sticky...but does have some grip to it. the back has a pattern on it that enhances the grip. I think you can put this on your dash and minus a real hot acceleration or brake...wicked left or right....it would stay put under normal driving conditions.
187528
I haven't had any problem it doesn't shift or fall or slide at all, but my dashboard has some texture, if yours is very smooth or has a very steep slope it might, maybe?
1282134
There is a lever on the back that engages the suction cup, as well as a small tab coming off the back of the gel suction cup. You disengage the suction cup with the lever, then pull the tab upwards and the cup grudgingly releases it's hold on your dash. I've moved it in between two cars, and repositioned it once, and it hasn't left any mark.
187530
Based on my experience, yes it will frequently slide off. I tried to use this on the center of my F250 dashboard, and found it slid every time I accelerated or slowed down quickly. I finally stuck it in a corner and it stayed. I previously had one made by Garmin that had a non-stick bottom that worked great.
1098145
It has a number of rubber gripps on the bottom but there is nothing to mount it with. My husband just sits it on his dash near the stearing wheel. It seems to stay put for the most part.
1832290
I have a fiber carpet in my trunk and it does move around if you make a quick turn or stop. Best to have something holding it in place.
2186442
It slides somehow. Not quickly, so it's not slippery. But it shifts nonetheless.