What phone mounts are you folks using?

Looking for ideas for a phone mount. IPhone 12pro

Thanks

 

I still use this, two years rock solid. No vibration, I use an Android tablet for Gaia maps. Little expensive but it is what it is.

https://trail4runner.com/2019/04/02/ram-mount-no-drilling-phone-mount/

 

I use magnetic such as below - simple, effective and not overstated:

$15 Quarble Compatible with Mag Safe Car Mount Dashboard Magnetic 360° Adjustable Phone Holder Soft Rubber Front Compatible with iPhone 16/15/ 14/13/ 12/ Pro/Pro Max No Metal Plate Needed Since 2021

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TBHBMH...&pd_rd_r=6c9ff3fa-7bb6-4bb7-81c8-cb3041b2acbf

 

The cup holder.

 

I use ICS phone mount.

 

Simple, effective - holds 8" tablet. Magnet kit comes with small metal plate that attaches to back of phone or, in my case, a tablet. If you look closely I applied a 7" long piece of foam weatherstripping under the tablet just to keep it stable (hardly noticeable) ..

 

Used same mount for my phone. I did however end up having to add a small aluminum plate with sticky-back tape to help convince mount to stay in place and yes, I could have done a better job cosmetically... It was summer, it was hot and I just wanted the damn thing to stay in place - and it has.

 

Mob Armor Mobenetic Stick 90

$57 Mob Armor Mobenetic Stick 90

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VWJ97R

With

Sticky Magnetic Wall Mount for Magsafe case/ Magsafe Wallet/ iPhone 12 13 Series, Kuaguozhe Adhesive Wall Mount Holder for Magsafe Accessories, Car Mo

$14 Kuaguozhe Sticky Magnetic Wall Mount for Magsafe case/Magsafe Wallet/iPhone 15 14 13 12 Pro Max Plus Mini, Adhesive Wall Mount Holder for Magsafe Accessories, Car Mount for Dashboard

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VRXNZW9

 

I have 2 Ram mounts, both have the flexible base w/ adhesive , X grip for iPhone , and the other for GPS

 

I am curious why you need a mount now. With android auto or car play you should be able to leave it in the console. Right now I plug my phone in and lay it in the slot between the cup holders. Tomorrow my android auto wireless fob should come in. I'll probably put it in the console then.

 

I tried using a magnetic mount but summers here have decided it's not for me. I like the idea of the ICS but hesitate to have anything blocking my view.

 

I'm curious what people use their phones screen for while driving. GPS? -- thats the only thing I could think of, but the screens quite small for that

 

mounted a RAM mount on the side of the center dash. works well for me. for a less permanent approach, we got a ProClip mount for my wife's Pilot, it's really solid as well

 

Depends on the phone. I have a Note10+ and the screen is adequate for maps and texts. At night, dark mode works great.

 

I have wireless Carplay but I have a front facing camera on the HU screen and navigation on the tablet:

 

$21 ITrims Car Phone Holder for Toyota 4Runner 2010-2023, Carbon Fiber A Style, Universal Smartphone Mount, 2010-2023

https://www.amazon.com/ITrims-2010-2020-Dashboard-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B07XD7ZT8K

This is what I use and I think it’s great. The phone holder (automatic claw?) is replaceable if that’s not your style (it’s uses the ball mount that virtually everyone uses) but the piece that connects into the console around the hazard lights button, is great.

 

Quick picture, I need to detail clean when it gets warmer.
Gives me view at eyelevel. I may need to change this in the future if I add a radio.

 

ProClip mount with a ram mount like above,,, very solid, works great and no issues off road .

 

https://niteize.com/steelie-original-dash-kit
I have one of these. It is currently just below the left AC knob, but I have had it in other spots. Attaches with double stick tape, simply set your phone on it and it locks, a gentle lift removes it, zero hassles. Neither the phone or the mount has ever fallen off.

 

RAM mounts are hard to beat.

 

5 ram mounts (hard mount, its easy, and i dont like the magnet,glue, sticky, whatever ones) here, in 3 different rigs, and love em all.

 

Which base did you buy to fit there? This is exactly where I've been wanting to place my phone

 

My wife uses this one and loves it. She does home health and is constantly taking phone in/out of this mount for past 8 months and no issues.

https://getoffroam.com/products/pho...cCdbNS5jCWOt3BucYKI0FBsU7mq7IdUEaAv_LEALw_wcB

 

I use this setup and the iOttie wireless charger with this ideal placement.

 

I use mine for some countermeasures (Radar and a laser jammer) as well as some other useful apps.

I always preferred the phone over Car/Apple play, but car play certainly is nice. But nowhere near as capable or robust as a smartphone. So running both it is!

 

RAM 'diamond" base. the round base may or may not be a better choice.

 

I also have this and have enjoyed it the last year plus. I have had to put it back on, the vent clip has slipped off, but I don’t blame the holder, but the installer. I’m in process of upgrading to have a more permanent ball to mount on.

 

Are you able to measure the ball mount in mm that attached to the phone holder?

 

I only have inch measurement tools. lol

According to iOtti its 17mm.

 

I have my iPhone 15 pro max on just the apple mag safe in a ram mount holder. The 14 pro max stayed up just fine not trails, but the 15 falls often. Apple silicone cases on both.

The real problem is when it falls on the rago console mount below and shatters the glass but thankfully that's only happened a few times