Will the suction mount work on stipple finished vinyl dashboards, like my Highlander and Silverado, without a plastic mounting plate?
810421
Yes we didn't have any problems having them stay on our vinyl dashboards the suction Mount kind of has a glue that helps it stick
810422
The suction cup has a sticky substance on it but it will still require a smooth surface to get a good suction. Textured surfaces are tougher to stick the smooth.
2052163
This is the piece that fixes to your dashboard if you want to dash mount as opposed to windscreen mount. Note that once fixed to the dash, the plate is not removeable. The manufacturer is great about answering questions.
1012353
It should work. No vacuum holding, just heavy. Works great on my smooth dashboard.
1737805
It won't attach to a fabric. The suction base requires a smooth hard surface like the vinyl dash material. In my case, I took the base off and used Velcro to attach the clamp portion only to my vinyl dash in order to keep it low enough not to obstruct the view.
2236468
The plastic disk that is included is what keeps the suction cup sticking properly. If you have enough surface to stick the disk on, you should be fine. Clean the surface thoroughly. My husband has his on a curved dashboard of his car and it works great.
833285
Yes, it should fit into the mount that is on the extreme left of the picture. It will not fit in the one attached to the suction cup mount. These holders snap easily on and off the same suction cup mount. My advise is to use the adhesive disc even if you are considering direct mounting to windshield. The suction cup unit will as they all will, eventually fall off when directly applied to the windshield. Why, I don't know, but it will not come off the disc, and the disc will not come off the windshield or dashboard. Clean all surfaces with alcohol. Position the disc carefully because once set on the windshield you won't be able to remove it and reuse it.....Hint, put the suction cup on the disc, then "shop it around" for best location...then mark the window with a marker, then remove suction unit from disc, then remove covering from adhesive side of disc, and press the disc onto the windshield or dash location you marked.
446222
I did not suggest the mount can go to the dash I said the windshield, I have not tried the dash because my Radar detector needs to be up high so I can get 360 degree coverage. But it may work because it haled on by socks ion
1187989
Not that I know of... you could make an L-bracket and stick it on with some removable tape or something. I suppose you don't have to mount it at all. You can just let it hang as it is adequately insulated, but I did because I thought it would be nicer and it was really easy to do so. I suggest if you buy this, figure out everything you want to do before you start and make sure everything fits. I had to get adapters for the antenna (I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu) and so I had to drive around with my dashboard missing for a day or two. It is not trivial to remove the dash and install so it's nice to have everything figured out before you start.
1986507
The reason for the mounting disc is so it doesn't leave marks on a softer dashboard when you take it off. I don't know for sure but it should come off either by inserting plastic in between or by pulling it off
1335473
I don't use the provided mount. I have placed Velcro on the dash and unit - it is much more secure, has a lower profile from potential police and/or theft. Having it mounted this way it does not get into one's visual field and it works as it should.
1082719
I have an 05 Tacoma, and did just that! Probably just about the same. I did not cut any plastic backing, but rather after removing the tray, I made a wooden "mount" that I screwed into the upper part of where the tray went then I screwed the brake controller holder onto the wooden "mount". I did have to work the wooden part a bit to fit the curve of the dash, and I put plastic anchors in the dash where it screws into it. Puts the unit at the height and angle that I wanted. Painted the wooden mount black, and you can hardly see it.
77828
My dash is textured and it sticks with no problem. The suction cup is a gel-like material.
52022
I had to purchase mine separate. Most mounting plates I have seen are vehicle specific.
1357691
Will not stick to dash. Need to mount to windshield.I've used mine with a Sony HandyCam on an old railroadgrade, with holes big enough to eat a truck!! Stayedmounted the entire trip and more.Even the cold of winter did not bother it. Had it mounted, on a couple of trips to the Denver area.Just in case something did happen.Came undone a couple of times, but only due to operator error!I didn't get the suction cup firmly attached! Great piece to have.
2055923
Yes. It looks to use the same mount in all models. I would however, go for one of the newer suction cup models. They REALLY work.
608250
Yes, I actually have it mounted to my dash, but you have to buy a gel dash pad, or sticky pad (this one has adhesive) so the base will have something to grip.
2074797
Yes and no. I removed the suction cup and happened to have a dash mount that fitted the back of the dock. I can take a pic of the fitting if you wish.