Garmin Nuvi 250 car GPS - finally mounted to the bike
Hi folks,
A while ago I posted a question about using a car GPS on a bike, the main difficulties appeared to be waterproofing and mounting. However, the cost savings (I got a Nuvi 250 for just £80 in the January sales) seemed to make the effort worthwhile.
The Nuvi itself is great. Very easy to use, quick to recalculate and the routes it chooses seem sensible.
I mounted to the bike using a small, clear Peli case I used to keep my camera in when canoeing. The advantage of this is I can see it (useful!) and it is protected from the elements. I use small velcro patches to keep it in place. I have cut a small groove in the box which takes the power cable.
The bracket which secures the box to the bars is made of an old clamp from a handlebar-brace and some scrap aluminium.
I have wired a cigarette lighter socket up into my peli case topbox. The cable has a standard connector so I can remove the ciggie socket and plug in my trickle charger.
Anyway, here are the pix in case anyone is interested in fitting a car GPS to their bike:
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