Garmin Tread Overland Mounting installed - Cheapish

[Stillwater35]

So, in my 2-door bronco I used to have the RAM seat mount for my Garmin Tread. I like having the Garmin Tread Overland for full off-line maps that don't require my phone, and the inReach SOS function (again that doesn't require my phone). That setup was rock solid - but infringed on the passenger's leg room a little and fully obstructed their view of HVAC controls and a bunch of the infotainment screen.

So - I got some hardware from ACE and mounted a 1.5" ball to the handle on the driver's side. I used .4" by 1/2" OD spacers so the mount was solid and not on the rubber portion of the handle.

Then a medium connector, dog bone 1.5" to 1.5" ball and then a small connector, then the Garmin mount.

It doesn't touch the glass, and only makes the A pillars a little worse. Full visibility to the mirror and I can see pretty much the whole hood. I'm happy where this ended up for now.

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[Darcyjs14]

That’s a nice install. I have a Lowrance of about the same size that i had hanging from the ceiling by the rearview mirror and found that it obscured too much of my right side outward vision. I doubt this has the same issue on the driver’s side, as you can easily see over it.

 

[Ironcreek]

So, in my 2-door bronco I used to have the RAM seat mount for my Garmin Tread. I like having the Garmin Tread Overland for full off-line maps that don't require my phone, and the inReach SOS function (again that doesn't require my phone). That setup was rock solid - but infringed on the passenger's leg room a little and fully obstructed their view of HVAC controls and a bunch of the infotainment screen.

So - I got some hardware from ACE and mounted a 1.5" ball to the handle on the driver's side. I used .4" by 1/2" OD spacers so the mount was solid and not on the rubber portion of the handle.

Then a medium connector, dog bone 1.5" to 1.5" ball and then a small connector, then the Garmin mount.

It doesn't touch the glass, and only makes the A pillars a little worse. Full visibility to the mirror and I can see pretty much the whole hood. I'm happy where this ended up for now.

So, in my 2-door bronco I used to have the RAM seat mount for my Garmin Tread. I like having the Garmin Tread Overland for full off-line maps that don't require my phone, and the inReach SOS function (again that doesn't require my phone). That setup was rock solid - but infringed on the passenger's leg room a little and fully obstructed their view of HVAC controls and a bunch of the infotainment screen.

So - I got some hardware from ACE and mounted a 1.5" ball to the handle on the driver's side. I used .4" by 1/2" OD spacers so the mount was solid and not on the rubber portion of the handle.

Then a medium connector, dog bone 1.5" to 1.5" ball and then a small connector, then the Garmin mount.

It doesn't touch the glass, and only makes the A pillars a little worse. Full visibility to the mirror and I can see pretty much the whole hood. I'm happy where this ended up for now.

Just ordered the XL and looking for a mounting solution. Are you using the same bolts that you removed from the top or did you need longer? Also how is this holding up?

 

[Stillwater35]

The bolts are M6x1.00 and I needed an extra half an inch. So I bought 2 of this exact spec

M6x1.00 x 45mm

Holding up great. Nice and sturdy. The XL might have a little different dimensions and weight but I am not pushing clearances with the regular tread.

 

[Tonka Bronka]

When I was looking at these (never did buy one) I was thinking about a suction mount to the dash above the glove box and letting the navigator use it.

 

[Stillwater35]

The included mount is high quality for sure. It just killed a bit too much of the visibility for mean with our short windshields. But it’s all trial and error IMO

 

[Nibroc99]

Gotta ask, what radio are you running? I see the Midland logo... Heard good things about them. Would love to have a similar setup.

 

[MidlandUSA]

Looks good. I like the set up and the Ram Mount

 

[Stillwater35]

https://midlandusa.com/products/mxt...vEFClXBDxAWczsG3BKl7aDgnj-oOQYua6GZpnMOvFB1Qn

 

[Ironcreek]

I've got both the XL (coming today) and the 8" Tread Overland (coming tomorrow). Not sure which one will be a better fit. Thank god for 30-day free return

 

[EOSeabee]

I have mine mounted on an after-market center grab bar. I was worried about putting something in the way of the A pillar air bag.

 

[Ironcreek]

I have mine mounted on an after-market center grab bar. I was worried about putting something in the way of the A pillar air bag.

Decided I like the 10" and cancelled the smaller 8". I've been looking for something that I could attach to the grab bar. Mind sharing?

 

[EOSeabee]

The grab bar is Archetype Racing. If you know about them, they went out of business. Took FOREVER to get stuff from them.

 

[Ironcreek]

I like the style of that and have seen at least one other the only reason for not getting it was I could find out the ball size. I have found a cup holder that will take a 1" ball and have that on order. A 20mm ball "might" work but the 1" holds more weight since I'll be attaching the Tread Overland XL which came today and am very impressed with the overall screen.

 

[EOSeabee]

The Tread isn’t all that heavy. I think I have a 1” ball on the handle. It sits there pretty solid. Been to Moab with that setup with zero problems.

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