Dash Mounted Auto Compass
A dashboard mounted auto compass is a cheap gadget that can prove very useful. If you hate getting lost and you’re not willing to spend hundreds of dollars on a GPS device, an auto compass might be just what you need. Here are a few models for you to consider.
Bell 24000-1
This is a traveler compass that is easy to install and use. Setting up the compass isn’t a difficult task. Simply go to a residential area, where the map is oriented to E-W and N-S, and see how the compass works. From there, adjust it so it shows the directions from the map. Make sure you go through the instructions a couple of times before you install it, so you don’t run into any problems as you adjust it.
You should remember that one buys a device like this, to avoid buying a more expensive GPS. Since this compass costs around ten percent than what a GPS would cost, the deal you get is excellent. An advantage over other compasses is that this one can be adjusted, so it will be much more accurate. If you want an affordable auto compass that is dash mounted, this model will do the job just fine.
Datalogic Digital Compact Car Compass
The Datalogic compass presented here is a great model, and many of the customers that bought it are satisfied with it. The direction given by it is the right one, it is lightweight, it has a small size and it uses a suction cup to install. All these characteristics make it something much better than the regular large compass. After a considerable amount of use, mounted on the left part of the windshield, it never fell off so far. The suction cup is preferable to the ones with self adhesive, since you don’t have to clean the residues after you take it off. Plus the ones with adhesive only stick to the surface once. The second time you do it, it will not stick well.
One other reason why I prefer it is that the bigger ones can obstruct your field of view, due to their size. The digital ones also look a bit tacky and cheap, when they’re mounted on a car’s dashboard. This model is a very accurate one and that counts a lot. It is also easy to calibrate and it consumes little power, since it is a basic device with a small size.
Roadpro Digital Compass
This device will display ice alerts, temperatures and the time, besides the compass. The temperature shown is both for the outside and the inside. The materials used for its construction are quite durable. The direction is shown both in digits and in cardinal points. The compass comes with a LED which flashes when the road conditions are icy. The device has an auto calibration feature, which is very easy to use.
Considering its price, the compass gives a lot back. You can install it and set it up easily and everything works as it should. You will notice that the compass is sensitive and responsive. When you start the backlight, it will stay on for just the right time amount. The compass can be made to work off a 12V power source, but you would need a remote sensor and a cord for it.