How rigid is it? Would it flex and droop if I use this on that dash on a very bumpy, washboard road?
1251168
The gooseneck is very sturdy! I've used it cliff jumping and in the car and it doesn't move unless you move it!
1251169
It is very rigid. Once you've adjusted to the position you like, something would have to hit it in order to make it move.
1068714
It's very sturdy, it does sway a little on bumpy roads... However it really is a quality item...
806954
It works for me. I have enough of a curve so that a small portion of the front of the holder does not even make contact with the dash and it's still very tight. It's pretty amazing.
1250812
I'm not sure about the dashboard and I expected it depends on how smooth the surface is..yet, I haven't detached it for 2+ months from the front windshield and it didn't move at all while using it.
1960358
No, it's not rigid enough. It lays down almost immediately. No amount of bending of holding in place keeps it in the position you desire.
1148783
I have a smooth dash and have no problems with it. The bottom has a rough raw hide rubbery type finish and weighs 1 3/4 lb with the garmin attached. As for your dash cover, it would have to be firmly attached so the the garmin would be on a stable surface.
1195233
I'ts not a flexible rod it's a ball and socket fitting. it moves easily with enough effort to place it how you want it but I've never had it move out of position from vibrations or bumps while driving
1039854
Not really, dashboards are usually not smooth, but bumpy. A glass like surface is required for suction cups.
87790
The deck does not bend, it springs. Part of the design. Seems to ride smooth this way. If it was too rigid. It would not be a comfortable ride.
212469
This unit is mainly used in heavy-duty work pickups and there has never been a problem with it shifting or falling from the dash. We are very pleased with how it functions.
1385588
I think you should be fine. The wheelbase is pretty wide. The spring is pretty stiff, so, it won't allow you to lean back that far anyway.
471647
Mine does not sway. Make sure bolts are nice and tight. It does have a bolt you can easily remove to get into your trunk. A great feature.
871237
Will not handle much curve. However, I am using one of the non-slip jell pads that are sold for use on the dash with cell phones. it is thin, so I set the dashboard mount on it and do not have any problem with it slipping or moving.
1546069
It's stiff enough to keep the iPad in one place (but it does vibrate quite a bit while driving). Moving it is easy enough. The catches for the iPad are quite stiff and hold the iPad very securely. I'm happy with the product.
1701367
I'm afraid you'll have a problem.It works very well for dashboards that have bumps and aren't flat but I don't know if it'll work well with a complete angle.
1630364
Sure but it would tip over. It needs to be balanced. The "Deal" with the steering holder is it holds the steering so it isn't flopping around if you were to be working on say the front brake.
1916452
It doesn't recline, but it does flex a bit when you lean back. So it's not rigid.