That's almost a necessity here in CA.  Windshield mounts are illegal.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Mike S
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 6:46 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: GPS in WESTY

At 04:28 AM 3/28/2010, Arkady Mirvis wrote...
>Did anyone PERMANENTLY installed GPS in Westy? I would like the unit
>to be installed out of the view of thieves. Not only do I take my
>TomTom 720 out, but do take the bracket (suction cup) also from the
>windshield.

Not the same as permanent, but get a "bean bag" mount. That way, it's
easy to remove/stash, and doesn't leave any telltale traces.