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
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
The BMW Navigator V, built in partnership with Garmin, is highly compatible with a variety of mounts. For cars, the Arkon Suction Cup Mount is a highly recommended upgrade over the stock mount. For motorcycles, the included RAM Combination mount works well on handlebars or brake/clutch reservoirs, while aftermarket options
The Garmin dezl 770LMTHD was built specifically for truck drivers, and even years after its release, it’s still widely used thanks to its large 7-inch display, truck-specific routing, and reliable traffic data. But if you’ve spent any time using it in a real cab, you already know the biggest issue:
The TomTom Rider series has been one of the most popular motorcycle GPS lineups for years, competing directly with Garmin’s Zumo devices. While the software and hardware have evolved, one thing has remained consistent: how these units mount. If you understand the mounting system behind the TomTom Rider, you can
Mounting a phone or GPS in a vintage car is a completely different challenge than in a modern vehicle. There are no air vents, no cup holders, no flat dashboards designed for accessories—and more importantly, you probably don’t want to damage anything trying to force a mount into place. That’s