are there any disadvantages of hard wiring the power source with this http://www.gpscentral.ca/accessories/gilsson/ghs-b.html or is it better to use a socket /cigar set up?


Cheers
Ron

I have my Magellan hard wired and my Garmin GPSMAP 60C plugged in.  No, I don't use both at the same time .  The 60C has a tracking feature that I like to use when I go out with the guys.  Then I download it to the computer for future references.  It doesn't have the capability to plug in a address and take you there like the Magellan unit does, so I carry both.  I like the hard wire better.  Just a cleaner set-up.

The disadvantage of the plug in is that it can vibrate loose from the socket and loose power while riding.

Check out this guy if your going to Hard Wire your GPS power source. 
http://myworld.ebay.com/fis4her_gps_gear

Click on "Items for Sale" (Left side of the page).

A possible disadvantage with hardwiring a Garmin GPS with traffic is that the traffic receiver is inline on the power cable, so you would lose that functionality without some modification.

Thanks for thee inputs, and while I'm on the subject is there any recommendation for a waterproof case for a Garmin?

Cheers
Ron

I use a Rifle windscreen, it has a forward shelf that works great as a velcro strip mount. I have my Nuvi setting on my dash shelf, with industial velcro on its base and its back. Absolutly dead solid in holding the GPS in place. I have a Cig, plug on the left opening just above the cibby door. Plug and go. Hope this helps.
Ride safe all.
Greg

Thanks for thee inputs, and while I'm on the subject is there any recommendation for a waterproof case for a Garmin?

Cheers
Ron

I'm not much help on that one Ron. I have a Pelican Box from Aerostitch.com that I modded for my RAM mount. My Megellen fits in there very nicely. Than again, if I'm going to in the rain I switch to my Garmin GPSMAP 60C........it waterproof.

I use a Rifle windscreen, it has a forward shelf that works great as a velcro strip mount. I have my Nuvi setting on my dash shelf, with industial velcro on its base and its back. Absolutly dead solid in holding the GPS in place. I have a Cig, plug on the left opening just above the cibby door. Plug and go. Hope this helps.
Ride safe all.
Greg

Have you got a picture of that? I've been looking at my Rifle shelf and I've been wondering how to mount one without hanging a mount off "something" or buying a tank bag just for that. Thanks.
Ron

Ron,
I have the velcro on the back middle and bottom of the GPS. The middle shelf on the Rifle holds the middle velcro and of course, the bottom holds the bottom. I also have the cord wrapped up and I put a velcro strap around it. I then placed the other side velcro in the groove to hold it in place.
Here are the pics, hope this helps.
Ride safe all.
Greg

Ron,
I have the velcro on the back middle and bottom of the GPS. The middle shelf on the Rifle holds the middle velcro and of course, the bottom holds the bottom. I also have the cord wrapped up and I put a velcro strap around it. I then placed the other side velcro in the groove to hold it in place.
Here are the pics, hope this helps.
Ride safe all.
Greg

That's a nice and simple install,  Greg, thank for the pic.
 

Hard wired:
http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/gps.htm

I  stuck my gps over my tach with a round spot of  velcro, shades it so I can see it in the florida sun. 2 lighter plug in in the fairing pocket, 1 runs to gps, other is to charge phone.

Get off bike, take out phone and lock up gps, and the other side is the mini bar!

Hard wired:
http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/gps.htm

Dang!!! I like that. 

Ron,
I have the velcro on the back middle and bottom of the GPS. The middle shelf on the Rifle holds the middle velcro and of course, the bottom holds the bottom. I also have the cord wrapped up and I put a velcro strap around it. I then placed the other side velcro in the groove to hold it in place.
Here are the pics, hope this helps.
Ride safe all.
Greg

Nice pix. Thanks.
(The other Ron  ) 
(First it was "Steves" now the"Rons" are multiplying..........)

Hard wired:
http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/gps.htm

Per your reference this quote "....Bought a 2A power adaptor with the right-angled mini-USB plug and pin-outs per Garmin requirements (otherwise it won't run and charge at the same time)...."

Is that to say that mod is required to run and charge at the same time?
If so is that the only way to use and charge at the same time?

I might have lost something, 

Cheers
Ron

Required pin-out for a garmin nuvi to charge and run:
http://pinouts.ru/GPS/garmin_nuvi_power_pinout.shtml

These have the right pin-outs
http://cgi.ebay.com/2A-Car-Power-Charger-Adapter-Garmin-Nuvi-265-w-wt-t-/150598604371?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2310605653

A general purpose usb charger, like the one I have for my Blackberry, charges the nuvi but the GPS application doesn't run at the same time.

Super thanks George, I just ordered one.

Cheers
Ron

Thanks for thee inputs, and while I'm on the subject is there any recommendation for a waterproof case for a Garmin?

The frugal alternative: ziplock bag over the gps. This has worked fine for me, although mine is in a RAM cradle and the bag can slip all the way over, then zip it up underneath.

The frugal alternative: ziplock bag over the gps. This has worked fine for me, although mine is in a RAM cradle and the bag can slip all the way over, then zip it up underneath.

Any XL Profalactic, non powdered or lubed works well also. That is all I'm saying about this one.
Ride safe all.
Greg

The frugal alternative: ziplock bag over the gps. This has worked fine for me, although mine is in a RAM cradle and the bag can slip all the way over, then zip it up underneath.

+1  this seems to do the trick.


My hardwired set up (it sits below the gauges when seated on the bike):