Sat Nav mounting

Pesky · Mar 14th, 2012, 17:59

Hi, I have to fit my work TomTom Go satnav / tracker in my car. Don't like them stuck on the windscreen.
Can anyone recommend a way of fitting it on the dash area and where to power it from?

mikealder · Mar 14th, 2012, 18:12

Look at solutions from Brodit (Pro-Clip to suit your car) then, if you find something suitable I can post up some pictures on the best way to attach the TomTom mount to the Brodit Pro-Clip avoiding a costly holder.

What TomTom model is it?

As for power you could add another ciggy socket burried behind the dash/ glove box to hide the wiring but you MUST use the ciggy lighter addapter cable supplied with the device as this converts the electrical voltage from 13,8 down to the 5V the nav unit requires - Mike

Pesky · Mar 14th, 2012, 18:45

Hi Mike

Some piccies would be good.

Sat Nav is a TomTom Go 9000.

mikealder · Mar 14th, 2012, 19:09

Have a look at This Thread the details were for a TomTom 1000 (Which should be the same hardware you are getting, the difference in pert number being the work vs domestic use device) fitting to a Brodit Pro-Clip in my V70 but it should give the idea, the main post is about nine from the start, plenty of pictures showing how to get the mount to bits then use the power cable as supplied with the device.

I routed the power cable through the airvent on the dash and inserted the plug in to a hidden ciggy socket under the dash keeping the unsightly wires out of the way - Mike

stu0710 · Mar 14th, 2012, 20:19

I use one of the Tomtom self adhesive mounting discs in the recess where a satnav would have gone if I hadn't been too mean to spec it......

http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/products...d-mount-disks/

Pesky · Mar 15th, 2012, 09:37

Thanks for the link Mike, looks like a good solution. Satnav mount virtually the same as mine.

mikealder · Mar 15th, 2012, 10:19

My method does require the TomTom mount to be taken to bits and reassembled with a couple of Brodit parts but it does offer a very stable mounting solution that doesn't fall off and doesn't attract the car thief as it leaves no suction marks on the windscreen - Mike

GMad · Mar 15th, 2012, 15:39

I used a slightly adapted vent mount is my S60. It's stuck to the fascia using self adhesive velcro. Works a treat

Mar 14th, 2012, 17:59	#1
Pesky Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire	Sat Nav mounting Hi, I have to fit my work TomTom Go satnav / tracker in my car. Don't like them stuck on the windscreen. Can anyone recommend a way of fitting it on the dash area and where to power it from?

Mar 14th, 2012, 20:19	#5
stu0710 Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2017 17:10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LEAMINGTON SPA	I use one of the Tomtom self adhesive mounting discs in the recess where a satnav would have gone if I hadn't been too mean to spec it...... http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/products...d-mount-disks/ __________________ MY11 D3 DRIVe R-DESIGN IN PASSION RED

Mar 15th, 2012, 15:39	#8
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	I used a slightly adapted vent mount is my S60. It's stuck to the fascia using self adhesive velcro. Works a treat __________________ SHOULD ANYONE BE OFFENDED BY ANY OF MY POSTS THEN IT SERVES THEM RIGHT FOR STICKING THIER HEAD ABOVE THE BARBED WIRE FENCE THAT IS LIFE !

Mar 14th, 2012, 18:12	#2
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Look at solutions from Brodit (Pro-Clip to suit your car) then, if you find something suitable I can post up some pictures on the best way to attach the TomTom mount to the Brodit Pro-Clip avoiding a costly holder. What TomTom model is it? As for power you could add another ciggy socket burried behind the dash/ glove box to hide the wiring but you MUST use the ciggy lighter addapter cable supplied with the device as this converts the electrical voltage from 13,8 down to the 5V the nav unit requires - Mike

Mar 14th, 2012, 18:45	#3
Pesky Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire	Hi Mike Some piccies would be good. Sat Nav is a TomTom Go 9000.

Mar 14th, 2012, 19:09	#4
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Have a look at This Thread the details were for a TomTom 1000 (Which should be the same hardware you are getting, the difference in pert number being the work vs domestic use device) fitting to a Brodit Pro-Clip in my V70 but it should give the idea, the main post is about nine from the start, plenty of pictures showing how to get the mount to bits then use the power cable as supplied with the device. I routed the power cable through the airvent on the dash and inserted the plug in to a hidden ciggy socket under the dash keeping the unsightly wires out of the way - Mike

Mar 15th, 2012, 09:37	#6
Pesky Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire	Thanks for the link Mike, looks like a good solution. Satnav mount virtually the same as mine.

Mar 15th, 2012, 10:19	#7
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	My method does require the TomTom mount to be taken to bits and reassembled with a couple of Brodit parts but it does offer a very stable mounting solution that doesn't fall off and doesn't attract the car thief as it leaves no suction marks on the windscreen - Mike

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