For my truck I currently have a simple Magellan Roadmate 1220. It has served me pretty well over the past couple of years. Recently I've had lots of issues with the suction cup mount coming off of my dashboard frequently. And now the cigarette charger doesn't work. I can buy a new charger (~$20), but I'm not even sure if that s the issue or if it is the unit itself. I checked with Magellan and it is out of warranty.
So, I'm thinking about buying a new unit all together. I am looking at different Garmin models, because I have a Dakota 20 and a Gekko 201, and I like the products. I am thinking about the Nuvi 1250 , because it is a simple unit that comes with all of North America street maps (including AK, CA, & Mex).The price is good also, and amazon has factory refurbished units for a steal. Any thoughts on this or other models to consider? How much better is a wide-screen display?
And, to address the suction cup issue, I am looking at dash mounts. I don't mind putting a permanent mount on my dashboard, but then it'd be harder to transfer the unit between vehicles (rentals, friends, etc...). The bean bag mounts look too bulky, so I'm looking at friction mounts. Anybody have any experience with these? I don't do much real 4-wheeling, but I spend a fair amount of time on dirt/washboard forest service roads. Will this guy stay put? Any other options/advice?
So, I'm thinking about buying a new unit all together. I am looking at different Garmin models, because I have a Dakota 20 and a Gekko 201, and I like the products. I am thinking about the Nuvi 1250 , because it is a simple unit that comes with all of North America street maps (including AK, CA, & Mex).The price is good also, and amazon has factory refurbished units for a steal. Any thoughts on this or other models to consider? How much better is a wide-screen display?
And, to address the suction cup issue, I am looking at dash mounts. I don't mind putting a permanent mount on my dashboard, but then it'd be harder to transfer the unit between vehicles (rentals, friends, etc...). The bean bag mounts look too bulky, so I'm looking at friction mounts. Anybody have any experience with these? I don't do much real 4-wheeling, but I spend a fair amount of time on dirt/washboard forest service roads. Will this guy stay put? Any other options/advice?