Garmin RV 895 vs RV 1095

[No Plan]

Thanks Neal... I was going to check RAM later today. You saved me the trouble...

 

[Richpatty]

If you wanted to remove a RAM mount that is stuck to the dash, how hard would it be?

 

[Neal]

As with anything adhesive, heat helps. A heat gun or hair dryer on low IF needed, don't melt the dash! But these don't last forever. My tip to those that use the adhesive mount is keep the "arm" as vertical as you can so it's not working against the adhesive and also remove the GPS when not in use which is easy with the magnetic mount. I always keeps at least one spare adhesive mount in my spares bin as these don't last forever.

I have a second one of these to the right of me on the dash which holds a long arm and large X-Grip for an iPad Mini which I may use at times. I'm amazed how well the adhesive has remained intact as this is quite a bit of weight with the arm near horizontal in this mount setup.

 

[No Plan]

Glad you like it. This is what I use:

RAM adhesive mount

Medium arm (if needed)

Just ordered the RAM adhesive mount and the Medium arm... Both will be delivered tomorrow. Thanks again Neal...

 

[Roadglide117]

I have 895...screen size is fine. Mounted with bean bag center dash so the camera get's a view of everything in front of me.

 

[Larry D]

We have the 895 and use the bean bag mount in the center.

 

[No Plan]

Installed the RAM adhesive mount on Sunday and let it set up for 48 hours. I am very pleased with the mounting system and the RV 895... The size is more than adequate. I certainly did not need
to get the RV 1095...

 

[No Plan]

Today I used my new Garmin RV 895 on my trip down to Southern Colorado. I am very upset with myself that I didn't get a Garmin RV navigation system long ago. I am very happy with this unit and the 8 inch screen is perfect for me. The mounting system that Neal recommended is great!!! I'm even happier that I don't have to deal with that piece of crap Xite navigation system that came with my coach...

 

[bpaikman]

My frustration with the Xcite navigation system in my 2022 Ventana will soon me coming to an end. I am going to get either the Garmin RV 895 or the RV 1095. I'm undecided regarding size... 8 inch screen vs 10 inch screen. My question is for those that are using one of these what your feeling is regarding the screen size? Is the 8 inch large enough to view comfortably or is the 10 inch screen better?

Thanks in advance...

I have the 890 - it’s plenty big. I don’t love it - really dumb thing, but I get by . It can’t find basic stops unless I name them in certain weird ways.

 

[bpaikman]

Included with the RV 895 is a suction cup mount. Will this secure the device to the dashboard?

Yes, that works fine for us.