Mounting Garmin 655t Rhino on XM

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Ace Freely

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Any thoughts on a case for adding the Rhino to the XM? Is the Ram case the ticket? I am thinking of mounting on the bars, as I am adding a Diamond S hood as well. Want it close enough to be able to add the RSI power cable as well....


..... Thoughts? Pics of installs?

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Ace

 

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Will you use it as a radio also?


Ask because of a post from a guy here that got his leg caught in the tunnel/track.


How would you call for help with it mounted there?


Anyways, something to think about. Of course carrying on your body, wouldn't be so handy for gps.

 

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Would be using as gps and radio. I don't want it on me as I don't want the interference work my beacon...

...haven't had my leg get caught in the track, so that isn't on my radar...

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Hear you on the beacon, mine is picky about getting along with stuff.



Still seems like a person needs a worse case scenario plan. Spot doohickey or something on your person to call for help.

 

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Had the ram mount on my quad and it worked great. Stuck it in the tunnel bag on my sled and it fell out when I forgot to zip the lid closed, still looking for it.

 

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I put mine like this with a ram mount.







Its just about usless for GPS without stopping anyway. screen is always covered in snow. i may just carry it in my coat pocket next season.

 

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I would not mount on the handlebar, it is bothersome to me to have it swinging back and forth when steering. I bought the round 4 hole 1/2 ball for a flush mount. Then simply find your spot on or near the dash and make a backing plate to help support it behind the plastic. I used a 1/8 piece of aluminum and just pop rivited the two together with the plastic smashed between. I can see it next to the gauge pod and if I need to radio I usually just lean over the bars to talk. I dont have a pic but it works best for me and my buddies.