Garmin completely changed the mounting system for its large-screen truck GPS units, and if you own a Garmin dezl OTR800, OTR810, OTR820, OTR1000, OTR1010, or OTR1020, you have probably already noticed something does not fit the way older mounts did. This guide explains Garmin dezl OTR mount options and provides
If a Garmin mount does not fit, the problem is almost always the same: wrong ball size. Garmin has used the 17mm ball system for years across most automotive GPS devices, but newer large-screen models like the DriveSmart 86, RV series, and OTR series now use a larger 22mm ball.
The Garmin DriveSmart 86 is one of the largest automotive GPS devices on the market. Its eight-inch screen puts it close to an Apple iPad Mini in overall footprint, which is great for visibility but creates real mounting challenges. Finding the right Garmin DriveSmart 86 mount means balancing a clear
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
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