Calling all Garmin C320, 330, and 340 users.... How have you set up your GPS in the Prius?

sl7vk · 10-08-2006, 12:50 AM

I can't figure out the best way to set up the my brand new c320. Love this device, it's better then I imagined.... but it won't bloody well stick anywhere but the windshield. I've attached the photo of how I've set it up below, but there must be better. Please feeback desired, pics of how you've done it are even better. Thanks in advance!

**Tideland Prius** · 10-08-2006, 02:28 AM

I believe Canuck has his mounted on the vent cover to the left of the screen. I'm not sure what kind of mount he used.

CAPT Seabee · 10-08-2006, 11:24 AM

I just use the Garmin accessory dash mount as I sometimes switch the unit over to the other car. If you place it on the left side, you don't interfere with window visibility. I believe there is a "Prius Hoods" snap on cover that can help out with the glare and night time window reflection.

Warm regards....

JayGoldstein · 10-08-2006, 05:31 PM

I used the adhesive disc that came with my Garmin i5 to mount it as shown:

Mounted above the MFD, the GPS gets good satellite reception, doesn't obstruct your view of the road, and can be operated by the driver and the navigator.

sl7vk · 10-09-2006, 11:51 AM

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I used the adhesive disc that came with my Garmin i5 to mount it as shown:

Mounted above the MFD, the GPS gets good satellite reception, doesn't obstruct your view of the road, and can be operated by the driver and the navigator.
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Jay, I like your setup, but do you always have to remove the unit when you're parked in less then desirable areas? I love the visibility of the unit, but I don't want to constantly have to be hiding the unit away while using it.

JayGoldstein · 10-12-2006, 01:28 PM

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Jay, I like your setup, but do you always have to remove the unit when you're parked in less then desirable areas? I love the visibility of the unit, but I don't want to constantly have to be hiding the unit away while using it.[/b]

When I'm driving locally, I rarely use the GPS, so it stays in the centre console.

If I'm concerned that it might attract unwanted attention, I put it away. Fortunately, I don't spend much time in "undesirable areas" (and the i5 quickly can be attached and unattached), so at it really isn't an issue for me.

Putting something (like a baseball cap) over the GPS to hide it from prying eyes might be another approach when you are going to be away from the car only for a short period of time.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-12-2006, 03:50 PM

What about the wiring?

ttabbal · 10-18-2006, 01:32 PM

I've just been using the standard windshield mount. I've been thinking about setting up something to keep the cord away from the MFD.

xbdude · 10-18-2006, 06:10 PM

I used the supplied adhesive disk and mounted it on the vent cover to the left of the screen. It's at the right height, and you don't have to look down to see it. After awhile, the Florida sun loosened the adhesive tape, so I replaced the tape with the "Scotch" brand adhesive tape and it's been great ever since.

michaelswisher · 10-23-2006, 11:16 PM

I mounted my Pocket PC in my Prius using mounts from ProClips. They have options for the vent left of the display, or the vent to the left of the steering wheel. They might not have the holder for your GPS yet, but you should be able to attach your current holder to the mount.

I've used ProClips mounts for my past three cars, and they work great. No tape, screws or drilling.

You can find them at: www.proclipusa.com

Good Luck

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10-08-2006, 12:50 AM	#1
sl7vk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 362 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I can't figure out the best way to set up the my brand new c320. Love this device, it's better then I imagined.... but it won't bloody well stick anywhere but the windshield. I've attached the photo of how I've set it up below, but there must be better. Please feeback desired, pics of how you've done it are even better. Thanks in advance!

10-08-2006, 02:28 AM	#2
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 14,171 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 12	I believe Canuck has his mounted on the vent cover to the left of the screen. I'm not sure what kind of mount he used.

10-08-2006, 11:24 AM	#3
CAPT Seabee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just use the Garmin accessory dash mount as I sometimes switch the unit over to the other car. If you place it on the left side, you don't interfere with window visibility. I believe there is a "Prius Hoods" snap on cover that can help out with the glare and night time window reflection. Warm regards....

10-08-2006, 05:31 PM	#4
JayGoldstein Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 82 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I used the adhesive disc that came with my Garmin i5 to mount it as shown: Mounted above the MFD, the GPS gets good satellite reception, doesn't obstruct your view of the road, and can be operated by the driver and the navigator.

10-12-2006, 03:50 PM	#7
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 14,171 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 12	What about the wiring?

10-18-2006, 01:32 PM	#8
ttabbal Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 69 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've just been using the standard windshield mount. I've been thinking about setting up something to keep the cord away from the MFD.

10-18-2006, 06:10 PM	#9
xbdude xbdude Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 132 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I used the supplied adhesive disk and mounted it on the vent cover to the left of the screen. It's at the right height, and you don't have to look down to see it. After awhile, the Florida sun loosened the adhesive tape, so I replaced the tape with the "Scotch" brand adhesive tape and it's been great ever since.

10-23-2006, 11:16 PM	#10
michaelswisher Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I mounted my Pocket PC in my Prius using mounts from ProClips. They have options for the vent left of the display, or the vent to the left of the steering wheel. They might not have the holder for your GPS yet, but you should be able to attach your current holder to the mount. I've used ProClips mounts for my past three cars, and they work great. No tape, screws or drilling. You can find them at: www.proclipusa.com Good Luck