If a Garmin mount doesn’t fit, the problem is almost always the same: the wrong ball size. Garmin has used the 17mm ball system for years across most automotive GPS devices, but newer large-screen models like the OTR and RV series now use a 22mm ball. These two systems are
Garmin completely changed the mounting system for its large-screen truck GPS units, and if you own a Garmin OTR 800, 810, 820, 1000, 1010, or 1020, you’ve probably already noticed something doesn’t fit the way older mounts did. That’s because these units use a larger 22mm ball system paired with
Even older Garmin Zumo motorcycle GPS units are still relevant for everyday use. However, phones have become even more useful as a motorcycle GPS. Apps like Waze are as functional as most GPS units and easily portable. For those interested in using their Garmin Zumo motorcycle mount for a phone,
Garmin has released hundreds of vehicle GPS models over the past decade, but one thing has remained mostly consistent: the mounting system. Most Garmin automotive GPS units still rely on a 17mm ball-and-socket connection built into the cradle. That consistency is helpful—until trying to pair a Garmin cradle with a