Let's see the phone mounts
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Whytey
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I have the same setup in my vehicle and I believe the Ram Mount came with a small metal backing plate. It required a little bit of trimming to fit the grooves behind the dash but its rock solid. Just finished a 4000km road trip using my Ipad Air and it was more than strong enough.
rickashay
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Lots of hard mounted RAM mounts... I did this as well and just used some thick washers and nuts on the backside. Also put a BlueSea USB port right below to charge my Nexus with the short USB 3 cable. Nice and tidy!
IMG_8599.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
IMG_8599.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
46runner
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I went behind the dash.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/177085-diy-smartphone-holder.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/177085-diy-smartphone-holder.html
Ive been using magnet mounts for a while now. In my old truck I had a suction mount stuck to a plate in one of the center console cubbies. When i upgraded to my 4runner, I initially had it on the windshield, but wanted a cleaner solution that kept it out of my line of sight.
After looking at this thread and another on the same subject, I decided to try this: http://a.co/aVP3qJZ
I wanted something that had an attractive base, instead of the rippled plastic bases of the wizgear etc ones that are on amazon.
This one seems to be of aluminum construction, and is surprisingly stiff. magnet is strong, and surface is very grippy. it came with a wet and dry wipe to clean the surface you want to install it on, as well as extra adhesive tape and 2 metal disks.
I think it would be better if it was just a smidge taller, but it looks great, works great, doesnt interfere with anything (a phone might block the hazard button depending on where in the case a plate is located) and was only ~$10
After looking at this thread and another on the same subject, I decided to try this: http://a.co/aVP3qJZ
I wanted something that had an attractive base, instead of the rippled plastic bases of the wizgear etc ones that are on amazon.
This one seems to be of aluminum construction, and is surprisingly stiff. magnet is strong, and surface is very grippy. it came with a wet and dry wipe to clean the surface you want to install it on, as well as extra adhesive tape and 2 metal disks.
I think it would be better if it was just a smidge taller, but it looks great, works great, doesnt interfere with anything (a phone might block the hazard button depending on where in the case a plate is located) and was only ~$10
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bagelsjustbagels
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Which part numbers are these? cant seem to find it but I really like the placement.
Thanks!
I use these for all my vehicles now...even stand alone, put on a table or desk...simple and compact design.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PGJWYJ0?ref_=ams_ad_dp_asin_1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PGJWYJ0?ref_=ams_ad_dp_asin_1
S p a r k y
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Love my wizgear, unfortunately with my 7+ and the type of case it wasn't working out to well. Would either move the vents down with that type of clip, or the sticky would come off. During my search for more types, I discovered the best solution and it has been awesome!
Use the 6 magnet wizgear with sticky mount. Use no sticky and wedge the mount between the console and dash! It's perfect.
Use the 6 magnet wizgear with sticky mount. Use no sticky and wedge the mount between the console and dash! It's perfect.
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theoutbackdream
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I'll grab a picture of mine later.
Basically, I bent some flat steel about 2" wide and attached it to the back of the headunit. Places it right above the headunit but not blocking view like it would on the dash. Attached a rotating magnet mount.
EDIT: Here are the pictures. Currently have my brake controller monitor there instead of the phone mount.
This is quite intelligent, since I really want to avoid hardmounting my mount..
How did you attach it to the back of the headunit? with screws? Or is it just held by pressure?
NinjaOne
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The back of my (aftermarket) head unit had an empty screw hole near the top on the back face. It's a small screw, it's mostly held on by pressure.
I'm actually in the (planning) process of adjusting it slightly. I had originally planned to drill into a phone holder to attach, but the one I got wouldn't work for that and I had to use doubleback tape instead. I'll be removing my bracket to make some minor fitment changes and using a different phone holder. (Since I actually need the mount with the revision of WA cellphone laws)
I love the placement though. It's not obstructing view on the dash or on the windshield and it's also not damaging the dashboard or blocking any of my vents.
theoutbackdream
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Interesting. I'll probably steal your design/idea haha
laufer
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I resolved the issue I had described below by reinstalling the ProClip mount 853221 in a different way: I first unbolted and pulled out the climate control panel, then placed the mount as far inward as possible (toward the front of the vehicle), then gently but firmly pushed the climate control panel back in place and replaced the bolt. The mount seems to sit much more flush now.
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IMG_20180629_151900Hi, I am having some trouble with this particular ProClip mount 853221. After inserting the curved edge on the left and flipping it around toward the right (step 2), I get an unsightly gap of about 4mm (.15") between the panel and the bezel just above the mount.
Your installation looks really good. Did you do anything to prevent a gap from forming?
For now, I did not insert the curved edge and am relying on the adhesive tape on that side.
Not sure if it'll hold up to a 300g (10oz) handheld radio on a dirt road, though. If there is a problem, I might try stronger mounting tape unless someone has a better solution.
(I have also been using the ProClip 853562 vent mount for several years without any issues.)
easyeatlanta
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I did a scosche magic mount suction cup.
Looks like it is behind wheel but it's not. I can see the entire phone and nothing gets blocked. Plus the AC blows on the back of it to cool it a bit. Tried two other options that had me looking down a lot. I use it for Google Maps. Keeps my eyes on the road / traffic.
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I did a scosche magic mount suction cup.
Why would you position it below eye level? Seems like an accident waiting to happen.
easyeatlanta
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I believe using your phone while driving is probably an accident waiting to happen. At least down here, I am conscious that I am not looking at the road. When mounted up higher it gives a false sense that you are actually processing what is happening beyond the phone.
So far, I've tried several locations; middle of radio area, the right side of steering wheel, the left side of steering wheel, and this current location. It is also a suction cup so if the current mission is going to require a lot of phone use such as GPS I can always move it up. However, the current plan is to have a car play radio so phone mount is more a way to keep my phone in a particular location.
Different strokes for different folks...
I don't use my phone while driving, but if you're using GPS, looking down doesn't seem practical; which was the point I was trying to get it and not actively using your phone while driving. As you noted, it's adjustable.
It's not practical and it is dangerous when mounted low if you operate it that way.
I think what people are missing regarding map routing is that if you mount it where I have it above, the top of the phone is within the hood line front edge. So no road is blocked. Also none of the phone is blocked.
So you drive normally and your peripheral vision sees the arrow moving along the route. Your ears hear the commands.
It's not as though you are operating the phone. It's very similar to a heads up display because you really don't need to 'read' the phone. Being to the right of the wheel it's just off center of where we are generally looking.
Since I have moved it to that spot I feel like I have finally found the safe spot as it is a daily use tool for me. Everything else was what I found unsafe in use.
Now the phone has basically disappeared. Obviously you have to pull over to enter a string of addresses or upload from Google Maps. But the driving route is now transparent. What used to be one or two seconds of actual distraction is a microsecond of peripheral input. I don't even feel as though I am actually still using mapping it's so natural.
YetiX
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Agreed. Mine is mounted to a mount that insets into the CD slot of my headunit (since I never use it anyways). I looks very similar to the mount [MENTION=157695]theoutbackdream[/MENTION] made for his. In my opinion, it's the perfect location for navigating.
