Bracketron UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/Carrying Case
- Dashboard mount works with most GPS navigation devices
- Padded case protects your GPS when not in use
- A portable, stow-able, anti-theft mounting solution–keep your device out of view
- Easily View Your GPS While Driving
- One-year warranty
Product DescriptionBRACKETRON UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/ Carrying Case. Turns a protective carrying case for your portable GPS into a handy, stable dashboard mount. The Nav-Pack combines the physics of weight distribution along with a high-tech, anti-skid material to provide a solid, stable mounting base for your portable GPS or other electronic devices including satellite radios. Nav-Pack contours to the top of your vehicle¿s dashboard so it works on any uneven or . . . More >>
Bracketron UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/Carrying Case
Sorry I bought this case. Did not work exactly as stated. First time used on the dash it easily slid onto the floor. Another example of a product not performing as stated in the ad.
Rating: 1 / 5
The product seems fine, but the service is not. I decided that I wanted to return mine because it turns out that I did not need it. I could not get a response from the vendor about returning the product after three attempts (email/phone). Uggggghhhhhh.
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought this for my garmin 255 it works great, just zip it up and move it to another car
Rating: 5 / 5
This works very well. We have an area on the dash not totally level, but close and this holder acts like it is glued there. Extra room in it to coil the extra power cord cleans up the mess of cords. Fold it over and put in the console and it is “invisible” and leaves no trace. You will really like this one. I tried 2 others before this one and they did not work well at all. This one is the bomb!
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Rating: 5 / 5
I travel frequently for work and rent cars 2-3 times a month, usually after a long flight. I initially used one of the Garmin friction mounts which worked very well and was easy to pack and re-assemble; but when I switched GPS brands, this was no longer an option. I could have used one of the other generic friction bases, but they require the use of the native device’s mount which are clumsy and aren’t easy to pack and set up. When I saw this Bracketron case and mount, I thought it would be the perfect solution. I quickly learned that this wasn’t the case.
Pros:
–On a basic level, the mount does what it says. It will hold your GPS, and it prevents dashboard movement as much as could reasonably be expected given the build of the device. It hold steady for basic driving.
–As long as you don’t need your power cord, it is very easy to setup.
Cons:
–If you’re driving for any length of time, the heat from the GPS starts to melt the adhesive that attaches the velcro strip to the GPS. Once this happens, the GPS falls out of the case, rendering it useless. I was driving from Boston to NYC, and by the time I got to New Haven, the GPS was resting in the seat next to me because I couldn’t get it to stay in the case.
–It can be tricky to connect the AC adapter to your GPS device. If your adapter has an L-shaped connector, or has any kind of bulky piece at the end, it can be tricky to connect, and can prevent the velcro pieces from being completely flush together. This again can cause the GPS to pop out of the case while driving.
–This thing is impossible to get through airport security. The first time I tried, with the GPS inside, the case zippered and resting in my carry-on, I thought it was a fluke. I tried going through security with the case open, closed, in my carry-on, in the bin, every possible way, and security flagged it every time for extra inspection. There’s something within the bean bag base that doesn’t play nicely with TSA Xray machines. For anyone who is a frequent flyer, this is show stopper.
–The sound does get muffled by the case. If you’re on the highway and playing music, the GPS can be difficult to hear, especially since most people won’t max out the GPS volume because of distortion.
All told, if you’re not doing much driving, this device should work just fine for you. But if you’re like me, a frequent traveler looking for a means to easily port your GPS from vehicle to vehicle, find another solution.
Rating: 2 / 5