installing in the car Where would be the best place to position my new 255. It has a suction for the window, but am worried that may interfier with vision at some point. also I have a dash mat so putting it on the dash isn't a good option for me, I have seen the vent holders and am thinking that might be a good place to put it since the light is right under it and I would not have to string wires around. I am making a trip from Oregon to New Mexico and am looking forward to using it. Thanks for any help, jp installing in the car Where would be the best place to position my new 255. It has a suction for the window, but am worried that may interfier with vision at some point. also I have a dash mat so... » Read More installing in the car Where would be the best place to position my new 255. It has a suction for the window, but am worried that may interfier with vision at some point. also I have a dash mat so putting it on the dash isn't a good option for me, I have seen the vent holders and am thinking that might be a good place to put it since the light is right under it and I would not have to string wires around. I am making a trip from Oregon to New Mexico and am looking forward to using it. Thanks for any help, jp « Show Less
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Thanks for replying. By dash mat i mean a cover that fcovers the dash, but the beanbag would work for that. I also saw on that mounts directly to the cigerette lighter, and since I don't need the lighter this might work for me also, and get it out of the way but close at hand.
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There is a separate mic you can install on the dashboard. It comes with a long wire (plugs to the back of the unit), so you can position microphone anywhere you want. I mounted mine on the top of the steering column and hid wire behind dashboard.
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You can also mount it to the corner post or on your dashboard. I have had them on both. Corner post is the best as it's not as obstructive. I would not mount to your windshield.
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Hi Al,I don't have anything to add to the great answers already provided. Some have really specific instructions step by step, and what to do if you decide to take it down or move to another location. This is what I remember doing, and though it's short on instructions, you can see the directional arrows for clockwise and counter-clockwise to lock it in place right on the chrome suction part of the bar. Good luck!
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The best advice I would offer. would be to take it to Best Buy for installation. They did mine and I bought the radio somewhere else. It works great and the unit is one of the best I have ever had.
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Place antenna on outside of vehicle as high as possible. Test position of glass mount prior to final install as explained in the install directions. When listening while parked, make sure antenna has clear view of southern sky (no large trees buildings in way).
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Is it feasible to have the monitor stored in a bin next to the driver's seat and pull it out only when you need it? Then just set it up on the dash just while you are using it. There are not that many times a week when I really need some thing like this and I don't want it cluttering up the dash.
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In my 99, I put the switch next to the CD player, under the ac controls. There was a spot about an inch square on the passenger side. There should also be a space closer to the ashtray. The aux I put in the front of top of the center console. It meant I could leave iPod connected and out of site. Just inside the latch where there was a flat spot. Used a label printer (white lettering on clear) to mark the switch.
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Well, there is more than one answer to your question. 1) if you have an older vehicle, I would recommend mounting it to the back of your rear seat and you can have access to it from your trunk, and it will keep it cool. If you have a newer vehicle I would recommend it pro-installed, it doesn't cost that much, most places are from 80-110 bucks.;-) hope I helped. And if you need help with installation, YouTube is the best answer
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I have 2 of these in the rear window of a pickup (straight vertical). All I had to do was "nibble" away a little bit of the bracket to make room for the button so I could rotate the light far enough. VERY simple to do. I have had NO issues with the suction cups, mine hold just fine after almost a year of being installed.
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You can mount them anywhere that you have the space to do it and be able to route the wires. A common spot is in the doors if you have the space, under the passenger seat (this is what I did in my Tacoma), or behind the glove box (which is what I did in my 4runner). Some people go as far as to build custom fiberglass enclosures into their doors. The sky is the limit.
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Make sure you have the legs up (the wings that fold under). You can use a rolled or folded towel or blanket to help level it, but do check the directions for forward and rear mounted one more time. I have Honda Pilot and I don't have a problem, but I did have to review directions for installation. I also had a fireman at a local fire department check out if I had it perfectly installed. They do this and they are so nice. As a Grandmother that was reassuring. (My car seat is in storage until our Granddaughter is here again, so that's why my first instructions probably don't label things correctly. Good luck. Make sure you have the legs up (the wings that fold under). You can use a rolled or folded towel or blanket to help level it, but do check the directions for forward and rear mounted one more time. I have Honda Pilot and I don't have a problem, but I did have to review directions for installation. I also had a fireman at a local fire department check out if I had it perfectly installed. They do this and they are so nice. As a Grandmother that was reassuring. (My car seat is in storage until our Granddaughter is here again, so that's why my first instructions probably don't label things... » Read More Make sure you have the legs up (the wings that fold under). You can use a rolled or folded towel or blanket to help level it, but do check the directions for forward and rear mounted one more time. I have Honda Pilot and I don't have a problem, but I did have to review directions for installation. I also had a fireman at a local fire department check out if I had it perfectly installed. They do this and they are so nice. As a Grandmother that was reassuring. (My car seat is in storage until our Granddaughter is here again, so that's why my first instructions probably don't label things correctly. Good luck. « Show Less
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I also live in fl. So far I keep in car on beanbag mount, so no suction cup marks on windshield. ( even if unit is removed from dash, thieves look for suction cup marks and will break into car looking for it.) Car is garage kept , but would not worry about it unless you park all day in sun. If thats the case just place in truck or someplace in car in shade.. Direct sunlight would definitely increase internal heat to damage point. ?. Hope this helps...PS this is by far the best screen I have ever seen on a gps, and the features are great.
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I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good,... » Read More I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps « Show Less
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I put it at the top of the windshield under the window trim. My windshield has a black trim on it so you could not see it inside or out. I ran the wire up the "A" pillar trim.
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I just spotted this looking for a solution to the problem I'm having with the product -- there's a mounting magnet ring on the back of the glowy button thing, which is quite nice. The problem is that the adhesive on the the back of the ring began to release on hot days in the car. No problem, I'd stick it back on the dash and it'd be fine until the car's interior reached inhospitable temperatures. Lather, rinse, repeat. Until my wife borrowed the car and somehow the magnet ring came up missing. It's my fault, really, as I intended to super glue the ring to the dash to alleviate the weakening sticker-adhesive. Problem now is I can't find a replacement magnetic ring! So, to answer your question, the adhesive doesn't hold up particularly well to hot interiors. :)
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I might suggest getting two of them. The footage or trim goes fast. If thereis extra left I just it on the bottom of the trunk lid it looked great. Also I putit on the rear part of my hood closet to the front windshield acts as a niceaccent to the door and the overall vehicle itself. Hope that helped. Take care. Robert.