Hello,
I just ordered this.
Can anyone comment how rugged this mount is for doing mobile vehicular survey work?
(Slow speed (10MPH Max) on dirt roads.)
Or, is it mostly a convient temporary mount on the roof of your car?
Thanks,
Jay Zebryk
Hi Jay - I have interacted many times with the magnetic mount but not used it on a vehicle so please take my advice with a grain of salt: it’s really handy and really powerful. SparkFun doesn’t want to recommend or endorse automotive applications because if it the mount shears off then there is >1lbs debris hitting roadways at speed (a bad day for everyone).
We’ve had our mag mount on the SparkFun parapet during Boulder winds of >70 MPH without any issue for the past 12+ months. 10 MPH should be just fine.
Just to be clear, please don’t use the mount at highway speeds as it may lead to damage to your car, equipment, or other drivers.