How do friction mounts work?
Friction mounts stay on your dash, thanks to two things — a grippy, non-slip bottom and a fabric “bean bag” that contains weights. Choosing a GPS friction mount – three options Selecting a proper friction mount isn’t always the easiest thing to do. There are brand-specific mounts and so-called universal mounts. Sometimes the latter simply will not work with some GPS units. So let’s take a look at some popular options and how to ensure that you get one that does work for your GPS. Garmin nuvi friction mount I’ve written about this one before. If you have a nuvi, look no further. The Garmin nuvi friction mount has over a thousand five-star reviews at Amazon, and with good reason. It works great, and the four-pronged legs of the mount help it conform somewhat to the shape of your dash. Unlike universal mounts, you don’t connect your suction mount to this one. Instead, it replaces the swivel ball of your existing mount, as you can see below. Bracketron universal friction GPS mount Universa
