Bracketron UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/Carrying Case
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Manufacturer: BracketronBrand: Bracketron
Edition: Electronics
Model: UFM-300-BX
Publisher: Bracketron
Studio: Bracketron
Music Label: Bracketron
Product features:
- Dashboard mount works with most GPS navigation devices
- Padded case protects your GPS when not in use
- A portable, stow-able, anti-theft mounting solution--keep your device out of view
- Easily View Your GPS While Driving
- One-year warranty
- Made of durable ballistic nylon
- Weighted anti-skid base contours to your dash on uneven and textured surfaces
- Take with you or stow away for added security
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Customer Review: How it works
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this case so I would have a compact but useful way to take my GPS with me on vacation a few times per year. My current, much-liked GPS mount is the standard Garmin clamp and suction cup attached to a donut-shaped, 3rd-party dashboard pad. It works great when sitting in my car. Not so great for travel because the mount doesn't flatten out in any way and the donut is bulky and heavy.
I bought this case with the understanding that the TSA is probably going to stop and inspect it. A dense package wrapped with a power cord should raise their concerns. Just another one of the joys of modern travel.
Please see my customer photos to clarify this description. My case came with two 2x2-inch velcro tape pads, and a similarly sized velcro spacer about 1/4-inch thick. I have a Garmin nuvi 255W, which has the power port on the back of the unit and an angled USB power cord. I trimmed the two pads to fit on the flat parts of the back of the unit, staying clear of the power port, the speaker opening just under the power port, and leaving the middle clear so I can continue to use the Garmin clamp with my existing mount. With the spacer on the same side as the power cord, the cord still sticks out a little bit further than the velcro. Even so, the back of the case is flexible enough to get a pretty good grip on both sides of the unit. It looks like it should hold well.
Using any kind of tape in a hot car is going to be a problem. There are a few things you can try to maximize the life of the adhesive. Clean the back of the GPS with a cotton pad moistened with rubbing alcohol to remove any oil residue and let dry thoroughly. Apply the tape pads firmly to get a good adhesion. Do not put the unit into the case or otherwise stress the tape until you've allowed 24 hours or so for the adhesive to set up. (Disclaimer here: this worked for me. Be smart and careful with your GPS. Not responsible for damage. This is free advice, worth every penny and nothing more.)
If you want to remove the sandbag, there's an opening on the rubberized side of the case. Just open the velcro and pull it out. It's a little tight, but the bag is very malleable. I didn't have any trouble removing or replacing it.
25-Oct-2010 - I left this case in my carry-on through the airport for the first time. The TSA agent stared at it through the X-ray machine and said "It's just too dense" and pulled me aside for a manual inspection. Just as the other reviewers mentioned. On my return trip, I put the case in my checked bag instead, and had no problems.
Description of Bracketron UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/Carrying Case
A handy carrying case and weighted dash mount all in one. The Nav-Pack combines the physics of weight distribution with a high-tech, anti-skid material to provide a solid, stable mounting base for your portable GPS or other electronic devices, including satellite radios. Nav-Pack contours to the top of your vehicle?s dashboard and works on any uneven or textured surface-and the anti-skid base keeps your device from sliding. Includes a 1 year warranty.The Nav-Pack is an innovative mounting device for most GPS units, and doubles as a carrying case when not in use. Contouring to the top of your dashboard, the Nav-Pack works on most uneven or textured surfaces. By combining the physics of weight distribution and anti-skid material, it keeps your device firmly in place. The Nav-Pack provides a stable mounting base for your portable GPS or other electronic devices, and an adjustable strap snaps into 4 different positions to give you an optimum viewing angle.
When not in use, you can close the Nav-Pack and zip it up. The padded case protects your device for lightweight portability or storing out of sight (e.g., under the seat or in the glove compartment) for added security. A shoulder and wrist strap are included for carrying convenience.
The Nav-Pack's inner dimensions are approximately 5.25 x 4.25 x 1.375 inches (W x H x D).
What's in the Box
Bracketron UFM-300-BX Nav-Pack Weighted GPS Dash Mount/Carrying Case, User's Manual
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