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Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:17 am
by Bernman
I would like to use my mobile for navigation on my 2013 1200RT, currently with a Garmin IV cradle.  I see there are adapters for mobile phone that will make this pretty easy but they don’t say it’s specifically compatible with ‘13 RTs or a Garmin IV.  Are the Garmin cradles identical in the IV, V, VI’s?

Re: Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:35 am
by David.
Bernman wrote:I would like to use my mobile for navigation on my 2013 1200RT, currently with a Garmin IV cradle.
Is this a Garmin or BMW Nav. IV cradle.

This is the 2013 TC set up with a BMW GPS Bracket & Garmin Mount.
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Or, does the cradle look like this BMW one.
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A Garmin Zumo 660 will fit into either cradle.
Bernman wrote:Are the Garmin cradles identical in the IV, V, VI’s?
From what I can see, all BMW Nav. IV, V & VI cradles are the same. This is also based on the fact that, as far as I know, the current RT cradles will accept any of the three BMW Nav's.

At the end of the day, the three BMW Nav's. are all made by Garmin.

Perhaps other owners can confirm which Nav. they have fitted, in which cradle, on which bike to back up this theory, thank you.
Bernman wrote:I see there are adapters for mobile phone that will make this pretty easy but they don’t say it’s specifically compatible with ‘13 RTs or a Garmin IV.
Is a photo or link available showing the adapter for the mobile phone to Nav. cradle.

Re: Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 7:19 pm
by Rambler358
And there’s also this:
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Re: Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:03 pm
by Bernman
David, it’s like your second picture with the 4 buttons. I’m trying to figure out if something like this will work but the RT is not listed as compatible.  Sure looks like it might work

Re: Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:58 am
by David.
Bernman wrote:David, it’s like your second picture with the 4 buttons. I’m trying to figure out if something like this will work but the RT is not listed as compatible. Sure looks like it might work.
David. wrote:Is a photo or link available showing the adapter for the mobile phone to Nav. cradle.

Re: Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:01 am
by beemerboy9
Bernman wrote: I would like to use my mobile for navigation on my 2013 1200RT, currently with a Garmin IV cradle.  I see there are adapters for mobile phone that will make this pretty easy but they don’t say it’s specifically compatible with ‘13 RTs or a Garmin IV.  Are the Garmin cradles identical in the IV, V, VI’s?

Something like this should work in the 4-button mount. However the depth of the surround for the 4-buttons might be a concern. 


The extra depth of this mount for the 2014-on RT should raise it well above the 4 buttons.


You could buy both types and send one back. They are available on Amazon as well.


Hope this helps.

Re: Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:55 am
by David.
Looking at these dimensions, they are very similar to those of a Garmin Zumo 660 which will fit into the BMW 4 button mount.

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The extended version for the LC RT's will be to allow access to the USB sockets, which would otherwise be shrouded by the dash console.

At £24.02, it's also costs less than the one listed for a GS at £41.45.

Re: Using Garmin cradle for iPhone

Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:28 pm
by Bernman
I missed your request for a pic...sorry about that.  I’ll get the 80mm tall bracket and see how it goes.  Thanks for the help and research.