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Arkon Gn042 Flexible Gooseneck Windshield Mount For Garmin Nuvi

User Reviews about ARKON GN042 Garmin Nuvi 8.5-Inch Windshield Suction Gooseneck Mount with 17mm Ball Head

When I orderd the flexible arm extender (ARKON GN042 Garmin Nuvi 8.5-Inch Windshield Suction Gooseneck Mount) I wasn't sure how it was going to work. BEing the arm is 8.5 inches long & then attaching the GPS to it the weight would make it shake. It is very stable with little vibration. It's now easier to reach without stretching all the way tot he window. I installed it in my wifes Honda CRV & was also concerned about the suction. Would it hold to the window or fall off? Again surprised it hold well & has been up for weeks in frigd temperature & hasn't come off once. The only issue I had was it was difficult to bend & I was afraid of forcing it. However, we were was able to bend & shape the mount.
Needless to say I am very pleased with this purchase. -- Better than Expected

I read in several reviews that the mount vibrates, but bought it anyway.
When I first used it, I planned to return the product because the vibration was so pronounced.
However, I liked the goose neck design because I have a deep windshield and could easily reach the GPS.
Therefore, I decided to keep the mount and have grown accustomed to the vibration.
-- Sturdy, but vibrates.

i needed a extension for my garmin nuvi 255w and purchased this based on costumer feedback. and was very satisfied with this product, but the goose neck doesn't move like the picture shows, i tried to move it,i guess i received the newer version. anyways the end of the neck tilts and it does the job. i would recommended it to any one who needs a little extra length on there g.p.s. great product,perfect length,fits like a glove. thanks everyone! -- great buy~

This is one product I would highly recommand to anyone that has a deep or sloping dash board it makes programing the gps easier to do and I am buying another one for my van -- Great Probuct

As many here attest, this is the unit that should have been supplied with the Garmin GPS.

I've tried various types of mounts: the vent mount and the beanbag mount. The vent clips had a tenacious attachment to the vent fins. Even the smallest beanbag mount was cumbersome.

This gooseneck unit is small enough to take with me or stuff into the glove compartment when not in use. It comes with the gooseneck mount, a 3" mounting disk, and one alcohol prep pad.

From the photo, I thought this was going to be "flexible" as in the wimpy sort of flexible on my gooseneck desk lamps. When I tried to flex it, it felt practically unbendable. I thought Arkon made a mistake and put a normal straight steel rod inside.

Then I read the directions. You have to use both hands to bend the inner rod in the tube. After you mount this to the windshield, you cannot rebend the gooseneck easily with one hand. And that's a good thing because the rigidity keeps it from bouncing. You can make horizontal adjustments by loosening the nut. The suction cup has plenty of suction at 2-3/4" in diameter, compared to the Garmin's 2-1/4".

Now I can actually reach the GPS screen, and it's at proper eye level. Excellent little device. -- Flexible yet Stiff