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What and where are you guys using to mount your phone in the cab? Looking for some pictures of setups! Include links to mounts if you can also!

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Darmichar
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I had one of these:   https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZC262Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1   *EDIT* Looks like there's a newer model getting good reviews f

jguzek
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I've been using this simple magnet mount for a few weeks now. Magnetic Car Phone Mount, APPS2Car Universal Stick On Rectangle Flat Dashboard Magnetic Car Mount Holder for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets

Dub1796
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Built this mount. Plugged into front usb so I can use android auto

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I used to use a magnet mount that used the CD player. Found it blocked the hvac controls though. Switched to a pop socket vent mount. Its ok. Jiggles more than I like. 

 

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I had one of these:

 

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZC262Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

*EDIT* Looks like there's a newer model getting good reviews for durability over the old one:

 

https://smile.amazon.com/iOttie-Dashboard-Windshield-Samsung-Smartphone/dp/B076B27WP6/ref=dp_ob_title_wld?dpID=51EXcNKQgoL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

 

Nice mount but the bouncing of the truck eventually wore the joints out and the suction cup has a gooey material on it to make it stick better.  When you remove it, it leaves some of that gooey stuff behind and it's a real pain to get it off of the windshield.  If you go the route of something like this, DO NOT put it on your dash, it discolors it permanently.

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I had one of these:
 
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZC262Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
*EDIT* Looks like there's a newer model getting good reviews for durability over the old one:
 
https://smile.amazon.com/iOttie-Dashboard-Windshield-Samsung-Smartphone/dp/B076B27WP6/ref=dp_ob_title_wld?dpID=51EXcNKQgoL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
 
Nice mount but the bouncing of the truck eventually wore the joints out and the suction cup has a gooey material on it to make it stick better.  When you remove it, it leaves some of that gooey stuff behind and it's a real pain to get it off of the windshield.  If you go the route of something like this, DO NOT put it on your dash, it discolors it permanently.

I’ve got a very similar one but mine charges wirelessly. I have it hard wired to the truck so I just place my phone in and it charges. I’ll work on getting pics later.


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Our dashs are really high up, I dont like the idea of the sticky stuff on the dash? I use my phone alot for just the waze app so I can see traffic..

Darmichar Enthusiast

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The one I posted above I had mounted at the top of the windshield so my phone was in landscape right next to the rear view mirror.  It was actually a very nice mount but the roads around her wore it out over the year and a half I had it.

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I've been using this simple magnet mount for a few weeks now.
Magnetic Car Phone Mount, APPS2Car Universal Stick On Rectangle Flat Dashboard Magnetic Car Mount Holder for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GSPW9N/ref=cm_sw_r_other_taa_1UQGBb6QE5FGA

Strong magnet and extremely low profile. The radio bezel is tilted slightly towards the driver which is a perfect viewing angle for the phone.

And yes, thats a blackberry!! (Don't be jealous)



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I have Pro-Clip's in both my car and truck.  On the truck it's slightly over the passenger vent but it doesn't block much air or anything.

 

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I like the magnet mounts in most of my cars, but every place in this truck that can work seems to block a vent...not an option in Texas heat.




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Is have the floor console that has built in cell phone holder up by the power ports. Then I run a charge cable from inside the console to phone. That way I don't have to much excess cable laying down in tray and keeps all the ports up front open and clean. The if I need to see the phones screen out maps I use andriod auto and project to the radio screen.


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Does anyone have a picture of the Proclip prior to installation?  I have no problem paying for a good mount, I just want to see what it is.

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You can see some pics on their website.    You have a choice of mounts which you slip into the gaps in the trim and then depending on your phone size you choose a device holder.   In my case I have the Angled Dash Mount (for the right side).    It comes with 3m double sided tape, but it holds fine without it and  I've never felt the need to actually use it in any of my cars going 10+ years back.

 

https://www.proclipusa.com/vehicle/dashboard-mounts/9734-chevrolet-silverado-1500-series/2018

 

 

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My last truck had a phone holder that slipped into the CD slot. A year later and it’s still sitting in the glove compartment of the new truck.
With CarPlay in the new truck, I rarely look at the phone anymore. I plug it in and usually just throw it in the storage compartment.


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