Diffinitive cell phone mount solution thread?

[SendInTheCavalry]

One thing that has been driving my crazy is there is nowhere to stash my phone when driving.

I am not a huge fan of the vent mounts or windshield suction mounts. Just wondering what you use and what works well.

I like the looks of that Steelie mount. A little ball and magnet. But the darn phone is so big. Working on getting a smaller phone (iPhone XS) but I don’t want to spend the $1000 .


Thanks group

 

[mrblah]

One thing that has been driving my crazy is there is nowhere to stash my phone when driving.

I am not a huge fan of the vent mounts or windshield suction mounts. Just wondering what you use and what works well.

I like the looks of that Steelie mount. A little ball and magnet. But the darn phone is so big. Working on getting a smaller phone (iPhone XS) but I don’t want to spend the $1000 .


Thanks group

Do you plan on offloading???? Ram mount is your only solution.

I"ve done magnetic mounts, and while they are fine for freeway or commuting...anything rougher than that...say a washboard road, your phone will end up everywhere in your cab but on that mount.

 

[Charlievee]

I just drop mine in the shift boot for the transfer case.

 

[xcalbr2]

phone mount

Pro-Clip for the win!
Found info on it on this forum too.
2014 Toyota 4Runner Dashboard Mounts | ProClip USA

 

[007Tacoma]

QuadLock case and mount... if you have an aftermarket stereo.

 

[TwistedJake]

YouTube

 

[SnoRnR]

QuadLock case and mount... if you have an aftermarket stereo.

What stereo and surround did you use? Was it carbon or did you wrap it? Looks awesome.

 

[007Tacoma]

What stereo and surround did you use? Was it carbon or did you wrap it? Looks awesome.

it is a wrap that I put on the Metra dash kit. It isn't perfect, but I really didn't like the light gray look to the metra kit.

 

[Raptor008v2]

Edit: Reading is fundamental - Just saw you're not a fan of vent mounts. Oh well.

This is hands down the best solution I've found. Credit goes to [MENTION=44305]weeeee[/MENTION].

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/2219313-post31.html

No drilling into the dash, no adhesives to weaken in the summer heat, no magnets. Just a solid mechanical mounting solution. I've been using mine for probably year. This setup is rock solid. Doesn't block my vision of the road or the LCD screen. Blocks that one vent a little, but I don't miss it.

 

[HurricanePDX]

I've got the Scosche Magic Mount, I've taken it on some rough forest service roads and haven't lost it from the mount, surprisingly.

 

[DannyLlama]

QuadLock case and mount... if you have an aftermarket stereo.

Looks coolll.. Links/write ups?

 

[A10MileHusker]

I absolutely love ProClip mounts.



Its solid and stays put while off roading. This version charges the phone as well.

 

[mrblah]

I absolutely love ProClip mounts.



Its solid and stays put while off roading. This version charges the phone as well.

is that going to interfere with the A pillar air bag?

 

[A10MileHusker]

is that going to interfere with the A pillar air bag?

I really dont know but haven't found anything that says it does.

I personally believe that it will break away just like the A Pillar breaks away since there isn't any drilling. Its just constructed to "snap" into place and so I feel like when the a pillar swings away the mount will swing out with it.

 

[Agent3056]

Phone holder

Has anyone tried that phone mount that goes in cup holder weather tech has been advertising? Might be a good option in the forward cup holder?

 

[hero1234]

I’ve got one like the weather tech one but it came off amazon $20. It does the job but I will probably go another route at some point. I hate having a cup holder gone.

 

[Knuckledragger]

I see why people like the ram mount. Personally I am not a fan. I hate the fact that I can’t insert or remove my phone with one hand.

Here’s a photo of where I mounted mine. I do like the location because it doesn’t interfere with my cup holders. And yes I can still shift into 4WD.

That being said, I’m waiting to find a better solution.

 

[Knuckledragger]

[MENTION=32177]A10MileHusker[/MENTION] which mount is that, and can you insert and remove the phone with one hand?

 

[A10MileHusker]

[MENTION=32177]A10MileHusker[/MENTION] which mount is that, and can you insert and remove the phone with one hand?

Yes and no. You can put it up there one handed but I like to use two hands just to ensure good connection. There have been times when I dont get it on there and I'll notice it isn't charging.

Removal is one handed without any problem.

The mount is by ProClip.

Here is the mount: ProClip Left Mount | ProClip USA

And then you have to buy the attachment for whatever phone you have.

 

[KingTaco]

I was off road bouncing around quite a bit today and my Steelie mount didn't budge. I like it quite a bit. Just make sure to get the newer one where the mount doesn't go on your phone, only the metal plate does. I've read it may interfere with wireless charging. Doesn't apply to me; just something to consider.