1" Ram Mount - Multiple mounting locations

[whmoorejr]

Found this on Amazon.... For the price (under $20), I'm sure it's not the best quality. I've used off brand ball mount stuff in the past with mixed results.... typical issue with the generic stuff is that it dries, cracks and falls apart after a while in sunlight. But I bought this just so I could experiment with mounting locations so I can hopefully find something that puts my phone where I want it without looking like an appendage of Dr. Octavious.

If you want to mount a portable radio, cell phone, etc., but don't want to drill, screw, tape, glue. If your not sure where you want it to go.... this might be helpful. Made for a bicycle handlebar, the clamp mounts to the center grab handle pretty nicely. The ball on the other end is a 1/4-20 thread, so it will tap directly into the hole on the top of the dash for another mount point. This gives you an articulation point, a clamp and a threaded ball to play with while you figure out the best mounting location that suites your needs.

For the nay-sayers: Yes I mount my phone. Not all the apps I use work with CarPlay. (Dash Command, for example, is one of my favorites). Also, I use my work phone for car play (unlimited data plan) and mount my personal phone. I'm guessing I'm not the only one that has more than one phone. So before everyone jumps in and goes crazy saying that CarPlay is a one-size fits all solution.... it's not.

On the other end, I have a Magnetic Cell Charger attached with epoxy to a Ram Ball on a round plate. For around town, I've had no problems with my phone staying put.... but I don't think it would do so great off-road. (The magnet part, I'm sure the epoxy is solid.) I used this on my expedition and work car for a couple years now without any issues.

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Ram Ball with Plate

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[Aman]

Even strong magnetic charger will not securely hold iPhone Pro Max models. I ended up going with a MagSafe compatible Quad Lock case and mount. Now I have zero issues, even while airborne.

 

[whmoorejr]

How is this part happening? Bolted on, special hand grip, unicorn dust?

 

[SubmarineNuke]

How is this part happening? Bolted on, special hand grip, unicorn dust?

that's from Archetype Racing, stupid expensive....and you get to deal with their customer service. So buyer beware.

 

[Aman]

How is this part happening? Bolted on, special hand grip, unicorn dust?

It's a threaded hole...I believe 1/4-20.

AR | THE D Modular Base Plate Accessory Mount

 

[Aman]

that's from Archetype Racing, stupid expensive....and you get to deal with their customer service. So buyer beware.

It's not expensive if you like quality parts designed and manufactured in the USA.

In addition, I have contacted AR multiple times and have never had an issue with their customer service, so take a look in the mirror for the problem.

 

[whmoorejr]

that's from Archetype Racing, stupid expensive....and you get to deal with their customer service. So buyer beware.

Cool looking piece, but hard for me to justify the cost when I already own a box of ram stuff from other projects and I'm not sure where I want a phone mounted permanently.

I did an extension off of the mount on the top of the dash. That put my phone in a great location, but the long boom arm looked a little weird to me.

I saw a cool mount thing that attaches to the top bolts on the driver side handle... that would put the phone by the A-Pilar.... Doesn't block your windshield, handle still accessible... but putting my phone next to an open window freaks me out.... like watching Michael Jackson holding his baby out a window.

I have an iPhone 11 and a 13mini. Neither are heavy and both stay put with an inexpensive magnet.

 

[ATLBronco75]

Even strong magnetic charger will not securely hold iPhone Pro Max models. I ended up going with a MagSafe compatible Quad Lock case and mount. Now I have zero issues, even while airborne.

Which size ball is on the back of the quad lock mag charger?

 

[Aman]

Which size ball is on the back of the quad lock mag charger?

I think it’s 22mm, but I’ll measure it tomorrow when I get home to be certain.

 

[ATLBronco75]

I think it’s 22mm, but I’ll measure it tomorrow when I get home to be certain.

the common ones are 17mm, 20mm, and 1”

 

[Aman]

the common ones are 17mm, 20mm, and 1”

Yeah, I might be using an Archetype 20mm, but keep thinking it’s one of the 22mm ones that I have. Will check this evening.

 

[Aman]

the common ones are 17mm, 20mm, and 1”

Tom,

So it turns out the Quad Lock is ~22mm. I purchased this Tackform assembly along with a Quad Lock's Adhesive Dash/Console Mount to build the correct stack. I used one of the Archetype's (@EIGHTLUG) 20mm balls on their D handle as the base. Solid connection even when going fast over the bumps and jumps.

Important note, I purchased the Adhesive Dash/Console Mount with the standard wireless charging head, not the MAG wireless charging head. The standard wireless charging head provides a much more secure mounting point than the MAG version.

Pics below for reference...

 

[ATLBronco75]

What an odd size! Thanks.

 

[WakeSS]

Found out what I can do with the Olight Odin I have laying around

 

[Willhunt4food]

Cool looking piece, but hard for me to justify the cost when I already own a box of ram stuff from other projects and I'm not sure where I want a phone mounted permanently.

I did an extension off of the mount on the top of the dash. That put my phone in a great location, but the long boom arm looked a little weird to me.

I saw a cool mount thing that attaches to the top bolts on the driver side handle... that would put the phone by the A-Pilar.... Doesn't block your windshield, handle still accessible... but putting my phone next to an open window freaks me out.... like watching Michael Jackson holding his baby out a window.

I have an iPhone 11 and a 13mini. Neither are heavy and both stay put with an inexpensive magnet.

This Ram mount is very stable. It even has extra hooks to make it even more secure. A lot of people use on motorcycle handle bars. I got handle mount on Amazon but changed out the cheap phone holder to RAM. Can put in with one hand.

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