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Mounting a Radar Detector Anywhere BUT the Windshield

Did you know that in some states it is illegal to have anything stuck on your windshield? It you are in California or Minnesota and we hear it is starting in Florida, you will receive a ticket for having it attached to your windshield and you can read more about that here. They don’t mind you having the detector, it’s where you put it. Although, be aware, some states do mind if you have one of these, so be careful that you are using a detector where it is legal. While we find some radar detector manufacturers (like Escort) typically … Read more

Flight Flap Phone and Tablet Holder for Air Travel Review

The Flight Flap has an interesting name for a phone and tablet mount. It’s difficult to understand the relativity of the name until you see the product. More about that in a bit. This is a product made for holding a phone or tablet while seated as a passenger on a commercial plane. This article documents our hands-on review of the product during a recent flight to Fort Myers. We reviewed a variety of ways to hold your phone on a flight awhile back. This is one of the best we have seen. Why a Flight Flap? We fly out … Read more

How and Where to Mount a Nest Temperature Sensor

A Nest Temperature Sensor adds a way to set your Nest Thermostat based upon the conditions in a room other than where your thermostat is located. It’s a small puck but placement is key to effectiveness. Sometimes a homeowner winds up with the thermostat being located in a room where they aren’t spending the majority of their time. That’s where this accessory comes in handy. Associate it with a thermostat in your Nest App. Now you can control your thermostat based upon the temperature sensed by the Nest Temperature Sensor. Optimally Locating the Nest Temperature Sensor As already stated, these … Read more

EV Charger Cable Ceiling Mount Project

Owning an electric vehicle when the charging port is on the opposite side from where the charger is mounted can be problematic. Sometimes, the cable isn’t long enough to make it to the other side. Other times, it’s cumbersome to maneuver the cable around the rear of the vehicle and then up to the front where the charge port is located. Consider an EV charger cable ceiling mount. We’ve previously discussed phone and tablet mounting solutions for several popular EVs including the Tesla Model Y and even some not so mainstream vehicles like the Lexus RZ 450e. Some Ideas We … Read more

Mounts for the Garmin RV 890 and RV 1090

The Garmin RV 890 and RV 1090 were recently introduced as part of the company’s product refresh for the RV line. The mounts required for these GPS models are different from practically all others. We will discuss that in more detail below. Garmin RV 890 and RV 1090 Mounts are Different from Anything Else These aren’t cheap GPS devices. As part of the premium price paid, you will receive two mounts. Both are solid mounts. Common to all mounts will be use of the magnetic cradle. Unlike other Garmin GPS devices, these are powered cradles. They provide power as well … Read more

Bracketron Nav-Mat Bean Bag Car Dash Mount

We have taken a look at several bean bag car dash mounts in the past. The Bracketron Nav-Mat Bean Bag Car Dash Mount is another popular entry in the bean bag mount arena. The mount is compatible with most GPS, phone and tablet suction cup mounts on the market. It’s easy to use and one of the least complicated mounts available. The photo that accompanies this article is of a GPS mounted on suction cup then attached to the Nav-Mat bean bag car mount. This depicts the typical setup of this mount. The concept is similar to a lot of … Read more