How did you mount your GPS

907riders.com · Sep 28, 2010

I have purchased a Rino 530hcx and am now looking at mounts...

What have you done to mount your GPS that has lived the boondocking lifestyle? Pic's would be great!

Thanks

JasonAK · Sep 29, 2010

I used a mount made by RAM. You can get them from the avionics shop on Merial Field in Anchorage. It has lasted 3 years on my 07 M8 and is now on my 2010. Way tougher than the mounts made by Garmin. I will try and take a pic tomorrow.

Jason

Jeff K · Sep 29, 2010

Handlebar mount for me too. Works great!

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-rino-500-series-motorcycle-mount-ram-b-149-ga20u.html

TheBreeze · Sep 29, 2010

I just bought the RAM cradle, and bolted it to the dash next to the speedo, with a tether connected to the riser. The tether has payed off a few times! LOL

samiams2 · Sep 29, 2010

battery life?

Don't y'all have trouble with the batt freezing out?

I have to keep mine(etrex w/ all the letters after it) inside my coat otherwise the batt died too fast, fresh batts wouldn't even last a couple hrs.

This is uncomfortable and more than a little dangerous to my ribs!

Awesome topic! Post the pics guys! Thx in advance.

sunbather1969 · Sep 29, 2010

my 530

is in a scott goggle bag inside my a/c handlebar bag sure its a pain to open it when we come over a ridge and we need to find out exactly where were at but i also dont worry about it . 3 yrs still looks new after 5k

JasonAK · Sep 29, 2010

samiams2 said:
Don't y'all have trouble with the batt freezing out?

I have to keep mine(etrex w/ all the letters after it) inside my coat otherwise the batt died too fast, fresh batts wouldn't even last a couple hrs.

This is uncomfortable and more than a little dangerous to my ribs!

Awesome topic! Post the pics guys! Thx in advance.

I have a Garmin GPS map 60Csx. I hardwired a power plug into the sled so while the sled is running it does not use the battery. However when you shut off the sled it automatically changes over to battery power. With this set up batteries will last me several days of riding as long as I remember to shut it off at the end of the day. You can get the power plug from Garmin for around $25.
Jason

TheBreeze · Sep 29, 2010

I can get a full 2 days of riding out of a charge on the 530 hcx with it sitting in the open all day on the dash.

JasonAK · Sep 29, 2010

This is the mount I use. I mounted it right next to the guage on the flat part of the hood. This way it does not get tore off the sled as easy and you can just look down next to the gauge to read it. With the hardwire plug you can leave the back light on all the time.

Jason

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-gpsmap-60csx-screw-down-mount-ram-b-138-ga12u.html

montanasledder · Sep 29, 2010

I also use the ram mount, www ram-mount.com. i use it one sleds and my dirtbike or 4 wheeler every weekend and never have trouble with it falling out.

great product

bgreen776 · Sep 29, 2010

These seem to the the best gps mounts out there, but they aren't cheap.
http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1730/Garmin-Mounts. No matter your mount, the tether is a must. And it must be durable. 60 lb fishing gear isn't even close to being strong enough.

I like my GPS to be mounted to my bars because I use it allot, especially when the weather gets really sh!tty and I'm in really advanced terrain. If you mount it to your bars, make sure you have a good pivot point so it can easily bend down parallel with the steering post, this will keep it from getting ripped off in a rollover or if you have to bust some heavy brush.

Snomofo · Sep 29, 2010

here is mine

907riders.com · Sep 30, 2010

Has anyone got a mount for the Rino 530 that allows the car charger to be hooked up?

I like the idea of the pedestal mount and keep in lower than the gauge top.

SLEDIOT · Sep 30, 2010

Im an indian I dont need GPS.

sledbilly · Sep 30, 2010

nice install.

Snomofo said:

JasonAK · Sep 30, 2010

907riders.com said:
Has anyone got a mount for the Rino 530 that allows the car charger to be hooked up?

I like the idea of the pedestal mount and keep in lower than the gauge top.

I don't belive you can use a Car charger with the 530.

Jason

JasonAK · Sep 30, 2010

Remember if installing a Aux power cord on years 2009-2011 you have to wire up a Bridge Rectifier than coverts AC power to DC power. The 2007-2008 were DC power at the plug so you did not have to install one.

bgreen776 · Sep 30, 2010

That depends where you get your power right?

This is where I take power for 12 DC accessories. Works just fine on 09 and 10 sleds. Its the red wire.

JasonAK · Sep 30, 2010

I am not sure. I have not investigated finding a power source other than aux plug.

Jason

montanasledder · Sep 30, 2010

You can use a car charger with the 530, we charge ours that way all the time when out camping and hunting

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