Sat Nav/Phone: - Suggestion on best removable sat nav + mount

BECKS7 · Jul 13th, 2011, 00:43

Looking for suggestions on the best removable sat nav (e.g TomTom, Navman) for use with a 55 plate XC90. Want to go for as big a screen as possible (so 4-5'), it to be easy to use and update, and if possible have traffic updates. Currently considering Garmin Nuvi 1410 or TomTom XL2 IQ.

Also where's best to mount it without it leaving the obvious "ring" mark? Are there are specific mounts or best places for an XC90?

Thanks

Bill Edmondson · Jul 13th, 2011, 08:14

Hi, which unit you end up getting it will come with the windscreen bracket.

You do have another option, if by chance your an iphone user, then there are several satnav apps which 100% as good as a dedicated unit.

Anyway the site I use to buy Brodit dash mount bits is

www.mountonus.com

Hope this helps, see my recent post on iphone/ipad install you can see a dash mount clip holding my phone cradle. They have about 5 variants for the xc90 dash alone.

mikealder · Jul 13th, 2011, 08:17

Have a look at the mounting solutions from Brodit as they can be used for TomTom or Garmin devices, there are a number of different positions you can mount the unit avoiding the windscreen suckers, see Here for the page where you enter the vehicle details to see the mounting solutions. See one of my Blog pages Here which shows how to fit the clips.

As for the sat nav, I would suggest you stick to Garmin or TomTom as both these companies offer map updates for longer term support for the hardware, what functionality is needed, are you prepared to pay annual subscription charges to access traffic data etc??
I wouldn't go for the XL 2 IQ if I were you they have cut the menu options down on that device to the point its rather dumb, have a dig around on the net for some reviews of the hardware - Mike

RoyMacDonald · Jul 13th, 2011, 20:01

TomTom with HD traffic. No question.

I use a black TomTom adhesive disc to fix my mount to. You can just see the edge of it in the first photo here.....http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...66&postcount=1

Sorry I didn't include it in the photo more.

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BECKS7 New Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2021 22:28 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Midlands	Suggestion on best removable sat nav + mount Looking for suggestions on the best removable sat nav (e.g TomTom, Navman) for use with a 55 plate XC90. Want to go for as big a screen as possible (so 4-5'), it to be easy to use and update, and if possible have traffic updates. Currently considering Garmin Nuvi 1410 or TomTom XL2 IQ. Also where's best to mount it without it leaving the obvious "ring" mark? Are there are specific mounts or best places for an XC90? Thanks

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RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	TomTom with HD traffic. No question. I use a black TomTom adhesive disc to fix my mount to. You can just see the edge of it in the first photo here.....http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...66&postcount=1 Sorry I didn't include it in the photo more. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

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Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Hi, which unit you end up getting it will come with the windscreen bracket. You do have another option, if by chance your an iphone user, then there are several satnav apps which 100% as good as a dedicated unit. Anyway the site I use to buy Brodit dash mount bits is www.mountonus.com Hope this helps, see my recent post on iphone/ipad install you can see a dash mount clip holding my phone cradle. They have about 5 variants for the xc90 dash alone.

Jul 13th, 2011, 08:17	#3
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Have a look at the mounting solutions from Brodit as they can be used for TomTom or Garmin devices, there are a number of different positions you can mount the unit avoiding the windscreen suckers, see Here for the page where you enter the vehicle details to see the mounting solutions. See one of my Blog pages Here which shows how to fit the clips. As for the sat nav, I would suggest you stick to Garmin or TomTom as both these companies offer map updates for longer term support for the hardware, what functionality is needed, are you prepared to pay annual subscription charges to access traffic data etc?? I wouldn't go for the XL 2 IQ if I were you they have cut the menu options down on that device to the point its rather dumb, have a dig around on the net for some reviews of the hardware - Mike

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