Waze changed the way people think about GPS. A free app with real-time traffic, constant updates, and a massive user base made it easy to leave a dedicated GPS behind. A lot of drivers did exactly that. But that does not mean dedicated GPS units like Garmin are obsolete. In
The Garmin Zumo series has been the gold standard for motorcycle GPS units for over a decade—and the Zumo 595LM remains one of the most versatile models ever released. Even though newer Zumo models have entered the market, the 595LM still sees strong usage thanks to its rugged design, glove-friendly
If you own a Garmin vehicle GPS and want to mount the existing cradle using a RAM Mount system, you run into a problem almost immediately: the two systems are not compatible out of the box. Garmin uses a 17mm ball socket on the back of their cradles. RAM Mounts
Garmin’s RV GPS lineup has been around long enough that there are now two very different generations sitting in dashboards across the country. The older units — the RV 660LMT, 760LMT, and 770LMT-S — use a 17mm ball mount system. The newer units — the RV 890, 895, 1090, and
Yes, you can use a car GPS on a motorcycle. Riders do it all the time, and with the right mount and a hardwired power connection, a unit like the Garmin DriveSmart 71 EX will get you where you’re going. The real question isn’t whether it works. It’s whether the
The Garmin bean bag mount has been around since the early days of GPS navigation, and despite everything that has changed in automotive tech, it is still one of the easiest and most practical mounting solutions available. Check the photo below? That’s a Garmin Nuvi 350 seated upon the bean
Garmin makes some of the toughest handheld GPS devices on the market. The Montana, eTrex, GPSMAP, and inReach series go places where phones do not — deep backcountry, offshore, ATV trails, hunting land, and remote expedition routes where satellite coverage is the only connection to the outside world. Getting one
Garmin has been making automotive GPS devices for over 25 years, and across that time their mounting system has stayed remarkably consistent. Whether you have a Nuvi from 2009 or a DriveSmart from last year, the mount interface is almost certainly the same which is a 17mm ball connection called
The Garmin GLO 2 is a compact, powerful GPS and GLONASS receiver that delivers fast, accurate positioning data to your smartphone or tablet. Whether you’re navigating backcountry trails, flying at altitude, or cruising on the water, getting your GLO 2 mounted properly can make the difference between a device that
Garmin has been making handheld golf GPS devices under the Approach name for over a decade and the mounting situation has changed significantly across generations. The G82, released in early 2026, has a built-in magnet that snaps directly to a metal cart surface with no mount required. The older G80