GPS mount

[twyztid]

Since I've not owned one yet, I'd be happy to get one at all. I believe the OSP product had a large OSP logo cut through it; I was never a fan of that, I preferred their "blank" one that they started to offer more recently. Unfinished aluminum would be fine for me (ala the BOP fuse relocate plate - love that!), but the black painted or powder coated was a nice touch. Definitely needs a BOP sticker on it! ;-) although a windshield bag will likely cover most of it anyway.

Does that mount allow for the use of a windshield bag? Seems like the GPS would be in the way to access the middle of the bag.

 

[GR8BBQ]

Does that mount allow for the use of a windshield bag? Seems like the GPS would be in the way to access the middle of the bag.

According to someone with both an OSP mount with GPS and windshield bag ( I think it was Steve (Cannondale27) ) yes, but it's not great access. Can still use for less needed items.

 

[Wannaviper]

For me, the loss of easy access to the windshield bag would be acceptable, as long as I still had access to it. Currently, my AMPS mounts are mounted to the risers of my two sleds; I tried one in front of the riser, and one behind it. Each location has its drawbacks. If it is behind the riser, I occasionally hit it with my arms or body, but if it is in front of the riser, it blocks my view of the dash. In both instances, I have to take my eyes off the trail to see the GPS, so realistically, I am only able to look at it when I am stopped. Having the GPS above the instrument panel would be huge improvement. If BOP can duplicate, or improve on the original design, I'll take two!

 

[Joshua]

The amps cradle cable is hardwired in the mount and under the dash all of my connections are soldered and heat shrink protected. You could create a plug set up and you can route the cable under the corner of the gauge without having to add a hole to route the wire.

Ok, thanks. I was hoping to use the power cable from my 62s. As you can get the cradle without the cabling

 

[rtx moose]

so how are your gps's working when its below 10deg,do the screens still work good?

 

[Wannaviper]

so how are your gps's working when its below 10deg,do the screens still work good?

I have a Garmin Montana, and I haven't noticed any temperature related issues with it.

 

[rtx moose]

I have a Garmin Montana, and I haven't noticed any temperature related issues with it.

how cold of temps?

 

[Joshua]

I have a Garmin Montana, and I haven't noticed any temperature related issues with it.

No, I was hoping I could use the same power cable from my 62s with the cradle

 

[actionjack]

I have run various outdoor Garmin GPSrs and have never had an issue at any temperature as low as -45°. I have never tried to use an automotive GPS on a sled. Using a smartphone requires some way to keep it warm pretty much below freezing.

 

[GR8BBQ]

I have run various outdoor Garmin GPSrs and have never had an issue at any temperature as low as -45°. I have never tried to use an automotive GPS on a sled. Using a smartphone requires some way to keep it warm pretty much below freezing.

I'm gonna take one of these....

...and put it in one of these....

...with my GPS, and mount it on one of these.....

...when Travis gets them made.
I plan to hard wire to the sled powering both the heater and GPS. This setup should keep it warm, dry, and powered. Could also work for a cellphone I believe.

 

[Wannaviper]

how cold of temps?

I have never even thought about my GPS having issues with the cold, but I have never had any malfunction with my Garmin Montana. I rode in Canada one day last year where it never got above -10 F; we did over 200 miles and the GPS worked fine.

I think cell phones and automotive GPS units simply were not designed to function "in the elements," and so there may be issues with the colder temperatures. The Garmin units that are designed for outdoor use seem to do just fine.

 

[Wannaviper]

I have run various outdoor Garmin GPSrs and have never had an issue at any temperature as low as -45°. I have never tried to use an automotive GPS on a sled. Using a smartphone requires some way to keep it warm pretty much below freezing.

The "goggle bag" option for the Vipers & Sidewinders makes nice heated storage for your cellphone.

 

[GR8BBQ]

I have never even thought about my GPS having issues with the cold, but I have never had any malfunction with my Garmin Montana. I rode in Canada one day last year where it never got above -10 F; we did over 200 miles and the GPS worked fine.

I think cell phones and automotive GPS units simply were not designed to function "in the elements," and so there may be issues with the colder temperatures. The Garmin units that are designed for outdoor use seem to do just fine.

If I had a Montana, I wouldn't worry about it, but I'm trying to be frugal and use an old Nuvi left over from the pre-Google Maps era. ;-)
If it works well (or even if it doesn't) I'll chime in and let everyone know my findings.

 

[ateick]

If I had a Montana, I wouldn't worry about it, but I'm trying to be frugal and use an old Nuvi left over from the pre-Google Maps era. ;-)
If it works well (or even if it doesn't) I'll chime in and let everyone know my findings.

I've done the same thing. Picked up a Nuvi 50 off ebay. Mounted it (exposed) using a Ram mount positioned above the cluster. Looks awesome for visibility. I'll be the guinea pig and let you know how it goes unprotected and unheated once I hit some trails and cold days.

 

[actionjack]

An actual outdoor GPS really does not need the heater IMO and experience. Where did you find that photo of the OSP plates?

The "goggle bag" option for the Vipers & Sidewinders makes nice heated storage for your cellphone.

I keep my drone batteries in there. I prefer to see my phone too so I use a case with a wireless charger. This year it will be on the riser plate where the GPS was previously.

I personally think in most scenarios a Nuvi is going to be fine. Lots of people are using them on sleds. In a case with a heater is even better.