Powerlet Nuvi 660 Cradle

RealOldDualSportGuy · 04-26-2012, 06:11 PM

Just recieved the Powerlet (RAM) Cradle for the Zumo 660. PBK 006.

Can not seem to get the cradle to hold the Zumo.

Anyone else have this challenge?

Thanks

RealOldDualSportGuy · 04-27-2012, 05:30 AM

Anyone

Thanks

RealOldDualSportGuy · 04-30-2012, 09:43 AM

After a bit of additional research, it seems as though the Powerlet (Ram) Snap In Cradle is for the NUVI 660, not the Zumo 660.

Anyone know of a compariable less than $200 soultion?

Thanks

Ride Safe

mcnut · 04-30-2012, 10:04 AM

Possible I'm not understanding but;

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=34649

$60 and a good chance to find a cheaper street price. Put what ever plug on the end you wish.

Should interface with RAM system parts.

Bruce

9Dave · 05-01-2012, 03:17 AM

Thread title fixt.

Looks like what you bought was this

http://www.powerlet.com/product/garm...t-ram-mount/63

Yep - Nuvi, not Zumo

What kind of solution are you looking for?

RealOldDualSportGuy · 05-04-2012, 08:42 AM

Looking to utilize a removable mount with a non-hard wired power supply.

Thanks

skyguy · 05-04-2012, 10:13 AM

Do you still have the automotive mount for your zümo 660? You could try to adapt that to a RAM mount. That cradle ends with a standard (automotive) lighter plug. I used a similar setup when I took a trip with a rental bike that had a power socket near the dash.

The downside is that it's not as waterproof as the motorcycle mount, and your zümo will recognize what cradle it's in, and will ask you (every power-up) if you want to change to "automotive mode."

You could also snip off the auto-style plug and replace it with a Powerlet plug if that's the type of outlet you have available. But be careful - sometimes those big auto-type plugs have a voltage regulator chip in them that drops the voltage down to 5v or whatever the zümo is expecting.

RealOldDualSportGuy · 05-13-2012, 07:54 AM

Skyguy

Appreciate the thoughts.

We bought the Powerlet handlebbar moune, the Zumo short Powerlet ended power cord, and the cradle for the Nuvi 660.

The Bike Mount from the garmin kit is "too complicated" with additional connections and options.

Would have thought with Harley and BMW using the Zumo as OEM applications, there would be a RAM cradle available.

The quest continues.

Regards

04-26-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
RealOldDualSportGuy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Queen City NC Oddometer: 237	Powerlet Nuvi 660 Cradle Just recieved the Powerlet (RAM) Cradle for the Zumo 660. PBK 006. Can not seem to get the cradle to hold the Zumo. Anyone else have this challenge? Thanks __________________ Different in Every Way RealOldDualSportGuy screwed with this post 04-27-2012 at 02:35 PM

04-27-2012, 05:30 AM	#2
RealOldDualSportGuy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Queen City NC Oddometer: 237	Powerlet RAM Zumo 660 Cradle Anyone Thanks __________________ Different in Every Way

04-30-2012, 09:43 AM	#3
RealOldDualSportGuy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Queen City NC Oddometer: 237	RAM Powerlet 660 Snap In Cradle After a bit of additional research, it seems as though the Powerlet (Ram) Snap In Cradle is for the NUVI 660, not the Zumo 660. Anyone know of a compariable less than $200 soultion? Thanks Ride Safe __________________ Different in Every Way

05-01-2012, 03:17 AM	#5
9Dave Bazinga! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Central Ohio Oddometer: 11,670	Thread title fixt. Looks like what you bought was this http://www.powerlet.com/product/garm...t-ram-mount/63 Yep - Nuvi, not Zumo What kind of solution are you looking for? __________________ dunno.....

05-04-2012, 08:42 AM	#6
RealOldDualSportGuy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Queen City NC Oddometer: 237	Zumo Mount Looking to utilize a removable mount with a non-hard wired power supply. Thanks __________________ Different in Every Way

04-30-2012, 10:04 AM	#4
mcnut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Bakersfield CA & Sammamish WA Oddometer: 1,139	Possible I'm not understanding but; https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=34649 $60 and a good chance to find a cheaper street price. Put what ever plug on the end you wish. Should interface with RAM system parts. Bruce

05-04-2012, 10:13 AM	#7
skyguy Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Oddometer: 87	Do you still have the automotive mount for your zümo 660? You could try to adapt that to a RAM mount. That cradle ends with a standard (automotive) lighter plug. I used a similar setup when I took a trip with a rental bike that had a power socket near the dash. The downside is that it's not as waterproof as the motorcycle mount, and your zümo will recognize what cradle it's in, and will ask you (every power-up) if you want to change to "automotive mode." You could also snip off the auto-style plug and replace it with a Powerlet plug if that's the type of outlet you have available. But be careful - sometimes those big auto-type plugs have a voltage regulator chip in them that drops the voltage down to 5v or whatever the zümo is expecting. __________________ 2009 Suzuki DL-650A V-Strom The Other Down Under: New Zealand by V-Strom

05-13-2012, 07:54 AM	#8
RealOldDualSportGuy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Queen City NC Oddometer: 237	Thank Skyguy Appreciate the thoughts. We bought the Powerlet handlebbar moune, the Zumo short Powerlet ended power cord, and the cradle for the Nuvi 660. The Bike Mount from the garmin kit is "too complicated" with additional connections and options. Would have thought with Harley and BMW using the Zumo as OEM applications, there would be a RAM cradle available. The quest continues. Regards __________________ Different in Every Way

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