Via 1435TM mounting options

[whodeyj]

Just purchased a Via 1435tm for our second car (we have been trying to share a Go 730 until now). Does the 1435 have to be mounted to a windshield? Do they make mounts for this model for dashboard mounting? I don't want to have to completely take the mount down each time I get out of the car.

I have the Go 730 is mounted on the dash (via a bean bag mount to save my dash). The mount and wire stay there all the time, I simply slide the unit off the mount and hide it each time I get out of the car.

Not sure I want the Via 1435 if it has to be windshield mounted and the only way to take it down is to completely remove the mount each time.

 

[Andy_P]

I quite agree with you... I hate these new models with the "Easyport" mount.

Obviously they are designed to have the mount permanently attached, but it *is* possible to remove it and (at extra cost!) replace it with a different type.

Removal instructions:
Removing and re-attaching an integrated mount

Some of the alternative mounts available (TT UK site):
http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/products/accessories/mounts-holders-docks/adhesive-dashboard-mount-kit/
http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/product...cks/air-vent-mount-kit-universal-9UUB.001.13/
http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/product...ers-docks/via-air-vent-mount-kit-9UEB.001.04/

(Do double check whether I've flagged the right ones for your exact model)

 

[dhn]

Also, see here for alternative mounts:
http://www.mountguys.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=tomtom+1435&Search.x=13&Search.y=13

Do note Andy's link for Removal Instructions, though.........

 

[baltimore1]

I have mine mounted on the recessed dash of the instrument panal (2011 Santa Fe) ..Home Depot sells circular velco strips which i just mount to the suction cup..Makes for easy removal if u are in a ? area of town...

Jac

 

[TTvia1405]

I found this Mountek nGroove 6000g , wonder if the ball will fit TTvia1435 .
Anybody use this ...?

The nGroove 6000g firmly mounts GPS with any device that uses a 17mm ball pattern. Many common OEM cradles use a 17mm ball pattern adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-6000g-Garmin-StreetPilot/dp/B00BGKQHQ4/ref=pd_sim_e_4/189-0795335-5170917

Thanks

 

[Andy_P]

The standard TomTom ball-joint is a bit smaller than the "standard" Brodit-type ball.
IIRC, the TomTom one is 16mm diameter.

 

[TTvia1405]

The standard TomTom ball-joint is a bit smaller than the "standard" Brodit-type ball.
IIRC, the TomTom one is 16mm diameter.

Oh, man .... well, keep looking ...
Thank you Andy

 

[Andy_P]

Mike Alder (who used to post here, but has moved on to pastures new) has shown pictures in the past where he has filed or ground down a larger ball so it fitted a Tomtom socket and it seemed to work ok. I think he used a Dremmel-type mini drill and a grinding tip.

I should also have mentioned, Brodit do at least one attachment with a TT-size ball.

 

[TTvia1405]

Did not think of that , I will try

Thanks