armymp

Just wanted to share with everyone a great GPS mount and dash location in case anyone was interested.

It's a MounTek mount and I placed it in the crevice of the panel around the instrument cluster and the air vent. It creates a bit of a gap on the panel as you can see but it's something I can live with.

Rugger

Mounted mine using the hole where the 4x4 control would have been.

STingray1300

A cautionary note: it's not good to take your eyes off the road, but where you've mounted your GPSs, you have to take your eyes WAY off the road. Plus, they are in the way (even if just slightly) of operating something on your dash.

In states where there are "distracted driving" laws, this might expose you to a roadside visit from your local LEO.

Take the advice and observation in the manner in which it was intended: concern for YOU guys...

Not for everyone, but here's mine (in the truck the old GPS on my motorcycle)

armymp

Mine is mounted right next to the speedometer so I would argue that it's not taking my eyes off of the road any more than yours is.

Is that a GPS mount above your Nav LCD?

STingray1300

OK. But bear in mind that most people only give a glancing look at a speedo, whereas a GPS takes a bit of study to extrapolate the wanted/needed information.

I've been using automotive GPSs since 2001 (their relative 'public use' infancy), and I still make sure mine is/are mounted such that my eyes' peripheral vision is still on the road. 13 years and I have yet to have a safety issue. I hope you never do as well...

Yes it is. My MFT screen does not have nav (I refuse to pay $200 per update. Plus, with my Garmin 665, I can move it to any vehicle I want... motorcycle; wife's car; rental car, whatever)

Ricktwuhk

My Android phone speaks the directions. No need to look at anything or mount anything.

Ford850

I have a big GPS - 7". I toss the bag type mount in the upper/center dash tray, and it falls perfectly in my lower line of sight. The top edge is in line with the leading edge of my hood, so it doesn't block any view. It's nice when someone is riding in the back seat, and wants to mess with it to find something. I can grab it off the dash and hand it to them in the back. Sometimes they set it on the center console lid. I like seeing all these other ways you guys mount them. They all look great!

Cowpig

i put mine right in front of me glued to the windshield, 21" screen, I never miss a turn

armymp

Like a speedometer I only glance at my GPS as well as it speaks turn by turn directions for me. My speedometer doesn't.

I understand your concern is everyone's well-being and that is appreciated but I can assure you that I take a careful approach to everything I do.

I personally wouldnt put mine where yours is because it looks to obstruct line of sight curbside. My fear would be not seeing a youngster crossing the road. Know what I mean?

TJPlatinumEB

That's actually where the factory trailer brake controller goes Your coin holder is where the factory 4x4 switch goes

And just FYI Stingray, the Nav updates aren't $200 a year. You can certainly go to a dealer and get ripped off for that if you want, but not necessary. The MFT system Nav is a SD card and all you have to do is buy the newer version if an update ever is available. I have already done this for my wifes Explorer. New Ford genuine SD card with the current map for just over $50 bucks. Ford doesn't release new ones every year either so it might be that much every couple years at most.