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Chapter 5 — Protecting and Mounting Your GPS<br />

of applications (attached to a bike clamp, suction cup, or special car mount). You have many<br />

options for securing the GPS in the car. One of the easiest ways to attach the GPS is via a<br />

RAM mount that has a suction cup attached to it (see Figure 5-30). These suction cups are<br />

extremely powerful and don’t require the use of any adhesives or the drilling of any holes.<br />

FIGURE 5-30: The RAM mount suction cup<br />

RAM mounts are great because the fitting is a swivel mount and can be adjusted so that the<br />

GPS is oriented correctly for your seating position. This is possible through the use of two ball<br />

joints on the swivel arm (see Figure 5-31).<br />

You can also connect a cable to the GPS while it is in the cradle. Figure 5-32 shows an eTrex<br />

in a RAM mount and attached to a cable.<br />

Choose a good spot to mount your GPS. You want a position that enables you to see the GPS<br />

but that doesn’t obscure your vision while driving. Experiment with different locations until you<br />

find one you like. If you are using cables to antennas or power supplies, use cable ties to keep<br />

these under control. Wherever you choose, avoid areas on your dashboard that incorporate an<br />

air bag.<br />

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