Hard to mount ball into back of bracket? 1450LMT compatible? Mine only came with bag and attachment with ball on it. No instructions and no bracket to insert ball end - into. So, using bracket that came with GPS (intended for window suction mount). However, I have forced as hard as I can press and the ball will not insert into the bracket that clips around the back of the GPS unit?I shouldn't have to force it that hard. Also, I never was able to successfully insert the ball into the back of the bracket opening?Has anyone else had luck with getting this to work with Garmin 1450 LMT, please?Or, has anyone else run into difficulty (impossibility) in getting the ball mount to insert inside of the opening on the back of the bracket?Was a bracket with the opening for the ball supposed to have been packaged with this?Thank you! Hard to mount ball into back of bracket? 1450LMT compatible? Mine only came with bag and attachment with ball on it. No instructions and no bracket to insert ball end - into. So, using bracket... » Read More Hard to mount ball into back of bracket? 1450LMT compatible? Mine only came with bag and attachment with ball on it. No instructions and no bracket to insert ball end - into. So, using bracket that came with GPS (intended for window suction mount). However, I have forced as hard as I can press and the ball will not insert into the bracket that clips around the back of the GPS unit?I shouldn't have to force it that hard. Also, I never was able to successfully insert the ball into the back of the bracket opening?Has anyone else had luck with getting this to work with Garmin 1450 LMT, please?Or, has anyone else run into difficulty (impossibility) in getting the ball mount to insert inside of the opening on the back of the bracket?Was a bracket with the opening for the ball supposed to have been packaged with this?Thank you! « Show Less
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Thanks the sock worked Thanks P .Broadnax I spent hours trying to snap it in . I thought I had the wrong part ED
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Thanks, you came to the rescue! And the kneeling on the floor was the trick to it all.
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I too was having problems. The sock trick worked..I didn't have to put it on the floor but used the table and still had enough leverage. I also am a woman and refused to give up. Thank you so much!
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I have a 200w and cannot, cannot, get the ball into the mount. very frustrating. Going to try the sock trick.
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Thank you so much - I was sitting here, sweating up a storm trying to get that ball into the socket and thinking I'd have to return the blasted thing!! Got out my socks - got on the floor - followed your directions exactly and it popped in.
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Thanks so much for your advice! I drove myself nuts for several days trying to figure out how to attach the nuvi to the mount and your method plus a consumer-posted photo of the friction mount on Amazon finally did the trick. Garmin should be ashamed of itself for not providing directions.
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Marshall, I shared your frustration, until I realized the needed bracket is in the 1450LMT box. That snaps onto the 1450 easily -- line up the 2 small protruding tabs with the related long holes of the 1450 bottom. -------- To snap the ball of the J shaped doohickey (friction mount package), into the round hole of the cradle (1450LMT package), I folded a sweat sock, set it on the floor, placed the round hole of the cradle on it with that hole facing me, then pushed in the J shaped connector. Snapped in fine. I'm a woman, so the sock proved better than a towel ... easier to sit the sock directly under the cradle's hole, and thus apply pressure (I knelt on the floor for better leverage.) Marshall, I shared your frustration, until I realized the needed bracket is in the 1450LMT box. That snaps onto the 1450 easily -- line up the 2 small protruding tabs with the related long holes of the 1450 bottom. -------- To snap the ball of the J shaped doohickey (friction mount package), into the round hole of the cradle (1450LMT package), I folded a sweat sock, set it on the floor, placed the round hole of the cradle on it with that hole facing me, then pushed in the J shaped connector. Snapped in fine. I'm a woman, so the sock proved better than a towel ... easier to sit the sock... » Read More Marshall, I shared your frustration, until I realized the needed bracket is in the 1450LMT box. That snaps onto the 1450 easily -- line up the 2 small protruding tabs with the related long holes of the 1450 bottom. -------- To snap the ball of the J shaped doohickey (friction mount package), into the round hole of the cradle (1450LMT package), I folded a sweat sock, set it on the floor, placed the round hole of the cradle on it with that hole facing me, then pushed in the J shaped connector. Snapped in fine. I'm a woman, so the sock proved better than a towel ... easier to sit the sock directly under the cradle's hole, and thus apply pressure (I knelt on the floor for better leverage.) « Show Less
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You are expected to use the device holder (clip) that comes with your device. If your didn't come with one, or if you lost it, you can buy a new one. They're sold here on Amazon. Below are two choices. I cannot vouch for either. Haven't purchased one yet (but I need to). > Clip/holder with suction cupGarmin Vehicle Suction Cup Mount (PN 010-11375-00) for Garmin Nuvi 1450 1450LMT 1450LM 1450T 1490 1490T 1490LMT GPS navigator. Kit include vehicle suction cup mount, unit cradle bracket and dashboard disc/disk. (Original Accessory with Made in Taiwan Engraved)> Clip/holder alonei.Trek Third Party Replacement Bracket for Garmin Nuvi 1400 Series (Black) You are expected to use the device holder (clip) that comes with your device. If your didn't come with one, or if you lost it, you can buy a new one. They're sold here on Amazon. Below are two choices. I cannot vouch for either. Haven't purchased one yet (but I need to). > Clip/holder with suction cupGarmin Vehicle Suction Cup Mount (PN 010-11375-00) for Garmin Nuvi 1450 1450LMT 1450LM 1450T 1490 1490T 1490LMT GPS navigator. Kit include vehicle suction cup mount, unit cradle bracket and dashboard disc/disk.... » Read More You are expected to use the device holder (clip) that comes with your device. If your didn't come with one, or if you lost it, you can buy a new one. They're sold here on Amazon. Below are two choices. I cannot vouch for either. Haven't purchased one yet (but I need to). > Clip/holder with suction cupGarmin Vehicle Suction Cup Mount (PN 010-11375-00) for Garmin Nuvi 1450 1450LMT 1450LM 1450T 1490 1490T 1490LMT GPS navigator. Kit include vehicle suction cup mount, unit cradle bracket and dashboard disc/disk. (Original Accessory with Made in Taiwan Engraved)> Clip/holder alonei.Trek Third Party Replacement Bracket for Garmin Nuvi 1400 Series (Black) « Show Less
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I think the ball mount works with any Garmin Nuvi bracket that has a ball socket. It works on my Nuvi 1390.
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The friction mount comes with the standard Garmin ball connector. If you have the adapter that connects to this (like the suction mount that came with the GPS) you just use it for the friction mount. Otherwise you will have to purchase an adapter.
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O.Ross - The case I received is a "hardish" case and has a cloth pouch inside that I put my 5" Nuvi 1450 GPS into. Then with the car charging cord, I wind it up and put a rubber band around it. Then, it will fit in the case sometimes bending the corded package in the middle. It fits comfortably. If you use the GPS a lot, then putting it in and out of a case all the time is not worth the effort. I only use mine occasionally and want it stored adequately in between uses. I am not sure if my 1450 is the same size as your 3597. I can send photo if you want to contact me at mredsid@comcast.net. Ed Sidwell O.Ross - The case I received is a "hardish" case and has a cloth pouch inside that I put my 5" Nuvi 1450 GPS into. Then with the car charging cord, I wind it up and put a rubber band around it. Then, it will fit in the case sometimes bending the corded package in the middle. It fits comfortably. If you use the GPS a lot, then putting it in and out of a case all the time is not worth the effort. I only use mine occasionally and want it stored adequately in between uses. I am not sure if my 1450 is the same size as your 3597. I can send photo if you want to contact me at... » Read More O.Ross - The case I received is a "hardish" case and has a cloth pouch inside that I put my 5" Nuvi 1450 GPS into. Then with the car charging cord, I wind it up and put a rubber band around it. Then, it will fit in the case sometimes bending the corded package in the middle. It fits comfortably. If you use the GPS a lot, then putting it in and out of a case all the time is not worth the effort. I only use mine occasionally and want it stored adequately in between uses. I am not sure if my 1450 is the same size as your 3597. I can send photo if you want to contact me at mredsid@comcast.net. Ed Sidwell « Show Less
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I have different model but they are all the same size so yes should work fine first remove the Nuvi from the holder connect the holder to the ball then put the Nuvi back into the holder
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it should just snap on to the bottom of your Garmin, We have three Garmins and these mounts and they all snapped on easily, I bought one for my son and his snapped on too. I did not have to buy anything for it to attach, maybe ask Bestbuy if it's not working right for you- they sell botht he Garmins and these sandbag holders
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The actual Garmin bracket is snapped on to the ball first. Then, pull the spring loaded locking palls back and insert the two hooked prongs in between the A/C vent slats, then let the palls slide forward. The bottom peg should be resting on the face of the dash. To remove it, reverse the process.
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The cable I bought is for standard USB - Mini connection. I tried to look up your model number on the Garmin website which was a bit confusing. I only found compatibility for this cable for the Garmin 54, but when I studied the 54LM it seemed to use the same cable. I would say that yes this is compatible with your model Garmin . If there is a way to contact the seller I would just to be 100% but I'm pretty sure it is compatible. Worse case scenario is you would be out just a few dollars for returning the product for a refund. Good Luck Mac !
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Yes, as long as you still have the clip that attaches to the GPS unit. All of the Garmin nuvi models use a ball in socket. Each model comes with a clip that adapts to the ball on the windshield (suction cup) mount. When you buy an aftermarket mount for a Garmin, it will have the ball that fits into the socket on your clip.
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I believe that if you have a mount on your GPS that has the ball receptacle, it will work just fine. It just snaps into your mount. I assume it is a universal ball mount. It works great on my standard mount.
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I have inserted the garmin gps but it is yet to start working. I am not sure whether it works or not and then comes the question of working with a specific model...:)
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The center hole no longer exists. When I ordered the mount and received one without the center hole, I emailed the company and they told me that the hole caused inherit weakness resulting in breakage. They also said they would get the picture replaced which hasn't happened it. However, if you can get an older model, then the center hole does accomodate a ball mount!
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In our case, "nothing" came with the Garmin unit. No instructions, no nothing. We purchased the "bean bag" type mount which Amazon recommended, and there you are.
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I have the Bracketron mounting device and use it only for a windshield video cam a few times per year. Since it works well for that application I'm not able to help other than to say I use my Garmin mounting device and have never had it release from the windshield.
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You should be able to use any friction mount that will accept the Garmin ball mount. It would probably be best to buy the mount specifically made for the Garmin to avoid problems. It is more expensive generally but you would be very happy with it.
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You can use the bracket that came with your garmin if it doesnt fit, that's what I did.