Velcro GPS Dash Mount

This instructable will show you how to make a GPS mount that is removable and will mount onto your cars dash. In some states it is illegal to attach GPS devices to the windshield, for instance my home state of Minnesota. When I got my GPS it came with a sticky mount that allows you to attach it to the dash, but once it is attached you can't remove it. I decided to make a velcro mount that is removable.

Materials:
2.5" x 2.5" piece of plexiglass piece
2.5" x 2.5" piece of velcro fabric with sticky sides

Tools:
Table saw
Scissors
Sandpaper

Step 1 Cut the Plexiglass

In this step you will need access to a table saw or hacksaw. Take the piece of plexiglass and draw out a 2.5" x 2.5" square and cut it out using the saw. If the cuts are a little rough you can sand the sides and edges down with some sand paper. I prefer doing this because it makes it nice and smooth and rounded sides.

Comments

[fisch]

I've been looking for simple ideas for mounting my GPS for a while. Although it is legal to mount items on windscreens here in New Zealand, my windscreen is a bit too far away to be able to reach my GPS when it is mounted there. This is the simplist, most suitable alternative I've seen.

[tabatj]

I'm also from MN, and I believe the law was actually changed somewhat recently. So, it is ok to have it mounted on the windshield in MN. I've had a GPS mounted even before then, and have never been stopped for it.

[toadnoodle]

haha nice, I just checked that out, and I guess it is legal again