--- product_id: 228762 title: "010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging" brand: "garmin" price: "$78.81" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Garmin" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/228762-010-10908-02-portable-friction-mount-frustration-free-packaging store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 17mm adjustable arm length super grippy friction base, no sliding frustration-free recyclable packaging 010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging **Brand:** garmin **Price:** $78.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚗 Elevate your drive with the mount that stays put and looks sharp! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging by garmin - **How much does it cost?** $78.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/228762-010-10908-02-portable-friction-mount-frustration-free-packaging) ## Best For - garmin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted garmin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Chic Packaging:** Ships in certified frustration-free, recyclable packaging—good for you and the planet. - • **Stealthy & Portable:** No sticky suction marks or window residue; easily remove and stash your GPS when parked. - • **Rock-Solid Grip, Zero Slip:** Friction base locks your GPS in place—even on sharp turns, no sliding or detaching. - • **360° Custom Viewing Angles:** Dual ball-and-socket joints let you pivot and rotate your GPS for perfect line-of-sight. - • **Universal Garmin Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with a wide range of Garmin nüvi, StreetPilot, and zūmo models. ## Overview The Garmin 010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount offers a premium, no-slip dashboard mounting solution for Garmin GPS devices. Featuring a 17mm adjustable arm and dual ball-and-socket joints, it provides infinite rotation and tilt for optimal viewing angles. Its heavy, friction-based base ensures stability without suction cups, eliminating residue and theft risk. Packaged in eco-friendly frustration-free materials, this mount is perfect for professionals seeking a sleek, portable, and reliable GPS mounting experience. ## Description desertcart.com Garmin and desertcart.com have teamed up to offer this item in desertcart Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. Products in Frustration-Free Packaging are exactly the same--we've just streamlined the packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging. Keep your nüvi in place with this portable friction mount. It'll keep everything in plain sight when you need it and out of the way when you don't. The arm attachment connects directly to your GPS device, and once you've adjusted it to your liking, locks into place. Avoid the "wing around the windshield" syndrome that accompanies windshield mounts. Perfect for locales where window-mounting is prohibited or those who simply prefer a quick way to mount/unmount their nüvi/StreetPilot device. See the difference Compatible Garmin Modelsaera 500, 510, 550, 560 nüvi 1200, 1250, 1260T, 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, 1390T, 1450, 1490T, 1690, 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 285WT, 350, 360, 370, 465T, 500, 5000, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 855, 880, 885T StreetPilot c510, c530, c550, c580, i2, i3, i5 zūmo 660 What's in the Box Dashboard mount, arm attachment, and owner's manual Product Description Shipping height: 2. 0 Shipping width: 5. 5 Master pack Qty: 1 General information Manufacturer: Garmin, Ltd manufacturer part number: 010-10908-02 Brand Name: Garmin product Model: 010-10908-02 Product Name: 010-10908-02 portable friction mount Product Type: vehicle mount Product information device supported: GPS miscellaneous Compatibility: Garmin GPS system: area 500 area 510 area 550 area 560 nã¼vi 1200 nã¼vi 1250 nã¼vi 1260T nã¼vi 1300 nã¼vi 1350 nã¼vi 1350T nã¼vi 1370T nã¼vi 1390T nã¼vi 1450 nã¼vi 1490T nã¼vi 1690 nã¼vi 200 nã¼vi 200W nã¼vi 205 nã¼vi 205W nã¼vi 250 nã¼vi 250W nã¼vi 255 nã¼vi 255W nã¼vi 260 nã¼vi 260W nã¼vi 265T nã¼vi 265WT nã¼vi 270 nã¼vi 275T nã¼vi 295W nã¼vi 350 nã¼vi 360 nã¼vi 370 nã¼vi 3750 nã¼vi 3760T nã¼vi 3790T nã¼vi 465T nã¼vi 500 nã¼vi 5000 nã¼vi 550 nã¼vi 600 nã¼vi 610 nã¼vi 650 nã¼vi 660 nã¼vi 670 nã¼vi 680 nã¼vi 750 nã¼vi 755T nã¼vi 760 nã¼vi 765T nã¼vi 770 nã¼vi 775T nã¼vi 780 nã¼vi 785T nã¼vi 850 nã¼vi 855 nã¼vi 880 nã¼vi 885T nã¼vifone G60 StreetPilot C510 StreetPilot C530 StreetPilot C550 StreetPilot C580 StreetPilot I2 StreetPilot I3 StreetPilot I5 Z? Mo 220 Z? Mo 660 Z? Mo 665 Review: A fantastic mounting solution... - I am using this mount with a Nuvi 855. Overall I think it is fantastic. I have used a friends car often in which there is a GPS (TomTom) stuck with a suction cup to the circular disc mounted to the dash. I found her GPS would often fall off when I was touching the screen. I would resort to taking it off and fiddling with it on my lap whilst drive. Not such a safe way to go. Also, with that kind of mount it was not easy for the passenger (my beloved co-pilot) to access the GPS or move it around or take it into her hands for full control (an important manoeuvre for full co-piloting). It was because of the experience with my friends mount that I bought this one at the same time as my Nuvi 855. I am very happy with this mount. PROS - Things I really like about it: - It is SUPER grippy. It has an incredible surface on the underside which makes it not slide at all. Even if I try to nudge it 8as a test), it is hard to move it. Excellent. There is certainly NO movement whilst driving, even when I am driving fast into a tight bend. And yet, if I want to reposition it, or my passenger/co-pilot wants to change the position, it's so easy. Just lift it a little (as in, just a slight upward motion whilst pushing it to a different position) and move it. - The Nuvi rotates well in all directions. It rotates from side-to-side, pivoting where the mount arm goes into the mount base. Very nice. Makes it real easy for my co-pilot to view it and take control when I am hectic with busy traffic. It also pivots where the bracket joins the mount arm, which is a ball-and-socket connection. I can see that the fixed dash/windscreen mount that comes with the 855 uses a ball-and-socket connection too, so nothing extra gained in that regard. - When put away, NOTHING remains on the window or the dash. No round disk stuck to the dash. No circular mark left on the windscreen. Both of these are giveaways that a GPS may be hanging out someone in the vehicle... and is something savvy potential GPS thieves know to look out for. - When it comes time to put it away, the Nuvi easy detaches from the bracket. Requires pushing a button as you grab it. One relatively easy manoeuvre. Then putting the mount away, is as simple as picking it up and sticking it somewhere. Couldn't be easier. (See Bulky issue below) CONS: -It is a little bulky. I can't, for instance, stick it under the seat without first detaching the connector arm from it. This makes for an additional step when getting in and out of the car. I then have two objects to store/hide... a mount base and an arm with a bracket stuck to it. I find this a little inconvenient, though not a major issue. - It is relatively heavy. I travel (internationally) a fair bit, and I'll be taking this GPS and the mount with me. It is on the heavy side compared to other mounting solutions, beacuse it has four little "sand bags" on it. But if you are primarily just using this in your home car... I don't think this will be an issue at all. - Ball and socket system: I do actually prefer the way the TomTom connected to its mount. It would just slide down onto the mount. No buttons, no bracket, and no bracket based DC power system (this last point may be specific to my Nuvi 855). This means more parts to wear out and/or break. This, to me, appears to be the weakest part in the over all design. The Nuvi is solid. The mount is super solid. But this additional bracket that connects the Nuvi to the mount arm has clips, and spring loaded buttons... relatively weak compared to the other parts. I prefer the way the TomTom attaches to its mount. There are some slots build into the moulded rear panel on the TomTom. I can see, however, that this potentially is what makes the TomTom thicker than my Nuvo 855. So, this attaching system on the Nuvi is something I can easily live with... as I like how thin it is. CONCLUSION: The cons I have mentioned, are purely to be thorough in my review. I don't consider them an issue for myself. I think this mount simply rocks. I have researched all the mount solutions available on desertcart and the Garmin site, and I think this one is the best one available. What's more, it's a great price here on desertcart. Bottom line? Get one with your Nuvi order!! TIPS AND TRICKS - Getting the bracket on and off of the ball on the arm can seem hard to do. The trick is that you need do it on the side of the ball (any side, top, left, right, bottom). Just stick the ball into the bracket with the arm itself touching the bracket (as a result of it going in at an angle rather than straight on). Then it pops in and out easily. Review: Best solution for portable GPS mount - Not much I can add that hasn't been said. I have used in-dash and phone GPS and portable GPS with windshield mount. I won't go into detail about these alternatives except to say that this surface friction mount bests them all. I broke down and purchased a Garmin 50LM after struggling with Google Maps on a Blackberry Bold for too long. I chose this mount based on recommendation from desertcart and the accompanying reviews. This is a very well made product; I am pleased with the quality. The mounting arm rotates 360-degrees in its clamp atop the friction plate and, of course, the plate itself rotates infinitely on whatever surface it is placed. This gives infinite rotation adjustment in the horizontal so that most any surface contour can be accomodated. The standard Garmin ball and bracket holds the GPS in place. The fit is tight and secure and allows the face of the GPS to be moved to the desired angle and plane so that it stays there. The 50LM has a 5-inch screen and though this model does not work in portrait mode, I tested to see if the friction mount could accomodate it rotated to portrait - it does; the 2xxx and 3xxx series 5-inch screens rotated to portrait mode should work fine. I agree with all previously mentioned benefits. I found another one today: while I was programming favorites from my recliner, I had the friction mount laying on my chest with the GPS pointing toward my face and my laptop in front of me also. Many of my favorites are super rural and I needed to use Google Maps on the laptop to get a general idea of where I wanted to locate my favorite. The friction mount worked great for this as I could work on my laptop and go "hands-free" with the GPS. There is plenty of weight and surface area to keep the friction plate from moving in car. Also, I notice that this allows the friction mount to soak up most of the vibration while isolating it from the GPS unit itself. I'm glad I spent the extra money on this best way to use GPS in the car. My 2012 Taurus has an area in the middle of the dash that is recessed about one inch from the main dash. I have no idea why they designed it this way, but it is a perfect spot for the Garmin friction mount. Highly recommended. ## Features - Vehicle dash mount for use on any stable surface - Securely holds your GPS in vehicle.Keep your device in easy sight with this portable friction mount, and then remove it from your vehicle when you arrive at your destination - Does not slide or detach while vehicle is in motion - Adjustable to position GPS in a variety of angles - Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002OL2MU4 | | Additional Features | Portable | | Arm Length | 17 Millimeters | | Best Sellers Rank | #66 in GPS Vehicle Mounts | | Brand | Garmin | | Built-In Media | Garmin | | Color | Blue | | Compatible Devices | GPS | | Compatible Phone Models | To determine the compatible phone models for the Phillips Norelco HQ8505 US Charging Cord, it's important to note that this cord is not intended for use with phones or other electronic devices. 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See more | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Automobile | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 35,305 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Faux Leather | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759067304, 00753759098858 | | Item Dimensions | 7 x 5.5 x 2.15 inches | | Item Type Name | nüvi Portable Friction Mount | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Manufacturer | Garmin | | Mfr Part Number | 010-10908-02 | | Model Name | Zumo 350LM Portable Friction Mount | | Model Number | 010-10908-02 | | Mounting Type | Dashboard | | Shape | rectangular prism | | Special Feature | Portable | | UPC | 753759098858 100177344560 753759067304 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Garmin - **Color:** Blue - **Compatible Devices:** GPS - **Mounting Type:** Dashboard ## Images ![010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+0lgCY0WL.jpg) ![010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21kgJkqfXtL.jpg) ![010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vaheWe44L.jpg) ![010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Uwl8LjyzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Customer Package Type, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Mine worked great for a while, but now it lost its friction and slides everywhere. Is there any way to make it sticky again?** A: I have had my mount since 2009 and I still love it. Although the grip has decreased and it does have a tendency to slide if I take a corner to fast, I just cut out a bit of shelf liner with holes in it and use that as a dash pad. I think it's called grip liner. No need to toss a perfectly good item away if it can be saved. **Q: Can I use with Garmin drive 61?** A: Yes, this is compatible with a Garmin Drive 61. **Q: can i use this with a garmin dash cam 35** A: I don't have a dash cam so I'm not sure, sorry. I use it with the Garmin GPS and it's great for that. **Q: Will this garmin friciton mount accommodate the garmin drivesmart™ 70lmt?** A: No, this mount is not compatible with the Garmin DriveSmart 70LMT. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic mounting solution... *by J***. on November 3, 2009* I am using this mount with a Nuvi 855. Overall I think it is fantastic. I have used a friends car often in which there is a GPS (TomTom) stuck with a suction cup to the circular disc mounted to the dash. I found her GPS would often fall off when I was touching the screen. I would resort to taking it off and fiddling with it on my lap whilst drive. Not such a safe way to go. Also, with that kind of mount it was not easy for the passenger (my beloved co-pilot) to access the GPS or move it around or take it into her hands for full control (an important manoeuvre for full co-piloting). It was because of the experience with my friends mount that I bought this one at the same time as my Nuvi 855. I am very happy with this mount. PROS - Things I really like about it: - It is SUPER grippy. It has an incredible surface on the underside which makes it not slide at all. Even if I try to nudge it 8as a test), it is hard to move it. Excellent. There is certainly NO movement whilst driving, even when I am driving fast into a tight bend. And yet, if I want to reposition it, or my passenger/co-pilot wants to change the position, it's so easy. Just lift it a little (as in, just a slight upward motion whilst pushing it to a different position) and move it. - The Nuvi rotates well in all directions. It rotates from side-to-side, pivoting where the mount arm goes into the mount base. Very nice. Makes it real easy for my co-pilot to view it and take control when I am hectic with busy traffic. It also pivots where the bracket joins the mount arm, which is a ball-and-socket connection. I can see that the fixed dash/windscreen mount that comes with the 855 uses a ball-and-socket connection too, so nothing extra gained in that regard. - When put away, NOTHING remains on the window or the dash. No round disk stuck to the dash. No circular mark left on the windscreen. Both of these are giveaways that a GPS may be hanging out someone in the vehicle... and is something savvy potential GPS thieves know to look out for. - When it comes time to put it away, the Nuvi easy detaches from the bracket. Requires pushing a button as you grab it. One relatively easy manoeuvre. Then putting the mount away, is as simple as picking it up and sticking it somewhere. Couldn't be easier. (See Bulky issue below) CONS: -It is a little bulky. I can't, for instance, stick it under the seat without first detaching the connector arm from it. This makes for an additional step when getting in and out of the car. I then have two objects to store/hide... a mount base and an arm with a bracket stuck to it. I find this a little inconvenient, though not a major issue. - It is relatively heavy. I travel (internationally) a fair bit, and I'll be taking this GPS and the mount with me. It is on the heavy side compared to other mounting solutions, beacuse it has four little "sand bags" on it. But if you are primarily just using this in your home car... I don't think this will be an issue at all. - Ball and socket system: I do actually prefer the way the TomTom connected to its mount. It would just slide down onto the mount. No buttons, no bracket, and no bracket based DC power system (this last point may be specific to my Nuvi 855). This means more parts to wear out and/or break. This, to me, appears to be the weakest part in the over all design. The Nuvi is solid. The mount is super solid. But this additional bracket that connects the Nuvi to the mount arm has clips, and spring loaded buttons... relatively weak compared to the other parts. I prefer the way the TomTom attaches to its mount. There are some slots build into the moulded rear panel on the TomTom. I can see, however, that this potentially is what makes the TomTom thicker than my Nuvo 855. So, this attaching system on the Nuvi is something I can easily live with... as I like how thin it is. CONCLUSION: The cons I have mentioned, are purely to be thorough in my review. I don't consider them an issue for myself. I think this mount simply rocks. I have researched all the mount solutions available on Amazon and the Garmin site, and I think this one is the best one available. What's more, it's a great price here on Amazon. Bottom line? Get one with your Nuvi order!! TIPS AND TRICKS - Getting the bracket on and off of the ball on the arm can seem hard to do. The trick is that you need do it on the side of the ball (any side, top, left, right, bottom). Just stick the ball into the bracket with the arm itself touching the bracket (as a result of it going in at an angle rather than straight on). Then it pops in and out easily. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best solution for portable GPS mount *by F***N on May 27, 2012* Not much I can add that hasn't been said. I have used in-dash and phone GPS and portable GPS with windshield mount. I won't go into detail about these alternatives except to say that this surface friction mount bests them all. I broke down and purchased a Garmin 50LM after struggling with Google Maps on a Blackberry Bold for too long. I chose this mount based on recommendation from Amazon and the accompanying reviews. This is a very well made product; I am pleased with the quality. The mounting arm rotates 360-degrees in its clamp atop the friction plate and, of course, the plate itself rotates infinitely on whatever surface it is placed. This gives infinite rotation adjustment in the horizontal so that most any surface contour can be accomodated. The standard Garmin ball and bracket holds the GPS in place. The fit is tight and secure and allows the face of the GPS to be moved to the desired angle and plane so that it stays there. The 50LM has a 5-inch screen and though this model does not work in portrait mode, I tested to see if the friction mount could accomodate it rotated to portrait - it does; the 2xxx and 3xxx series 5-inch screens rotated to portrait mode should work fine. I agree with all previously mentioned benefits. I found another one today: while I was programming favorites from my recliner, I had the friction mount laying on my chest with the GPS pointing toward my face and my laptop in front of me also. Many of my favorites are super rural and I needed to use Google Maps on the laptop to get a general idea of where I wanted to locate my favorite. The friction mount worked great for this as I could work on my laptop and go "hands-free" with the GPS. There is plenty of weight and surface area to keep the friction plate from moving in car. Also, I notice that this allows the friction mount to soak up most of the vibration while isolating it from the GPS unit itself. I'm glad I spent the extra money on this best way to use GPS in the car. My 2012 Taurus has an area in the middle of the dash that is recessed about one inch from the main dash. I have no idea why they designed it this way, but it is a perfect spot for the Garmin friction mount. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this gps mount *by J***S on November 10, 2014* I love this gps mount. I find it vastly superior to the traditional mount that attaches to the windshield by suction (often poorly). It works great in all three of our vehicles... and is simple to move from car to car. It NEVER has shifted around during our driving. I like that it is easy to just pick up and place on the floor when I'm concerned about security - and just as easy to replace. All adjustments are very convenient... This is a stress-free product. I can't think of anything negative to say about it... UPDATE December 2015: I've continued to use this mount heavily since purchase. In the last few months, it's bottom surface has worn enough that sudden movement of the car does cause it to occasionally slide off the dash (some dashes will be less prone to this than others). This is more of an observation than a criticism. I would buy another in a heartbeat. I do think, though, that the manufacturer should design that bottom surface with ribs of some kind. Oh... another suggestion for users... don't leave the mount on the dash for long periods in a hot car (parked in the driveway, etc.)... it appears that heat build-up can fade your dash a little... Just pick it up & put it on the floor or wherever when you're not driving... SECOND UPDATE, March 2019! I'm STILL using this dash mount and am very satisfied with it... and I have a suggestion for those who own it & find that the bottom has become "slippery" after a while (as I described above). I found a great solution! I bought a spray can of "Super Grip" by Performix.... gave the bottom of the GPS mount a light spray, and it held on to the dash as good as new. I found that such an application is effective for a long time - about a year. When the unit starts sliding again, just give it another spray! ## Frequently Bought Together - Garmin Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging - GPS Suction Cup Mount for Garmin [Quick Extension Arm], Replacement GPS Dash Ball Mount Dashboard Windshield Car Holder for Garmin Nuvi Dezl Drive Drivesmart Zumo Driveassist DriveLuxe StreetPilot RV - Garmin DriveSmart 55 and Traffic, GPS Navigator, 5.5” Display, Simple On-Screen Menus, Easy-to-See Maps --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/228762-010-10908-02-portable-friction-mount-frustration-free-packaging](https://www.desertcart.us/products/228762-010-10908-02-portable-friction-mount-frustration-free-packaging) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*