iPhone Mounting/Charging Solution

[beardedben]

I'm not sure if anyone has shared this or a similar idea before, but after finding that the built in wireless charger does not work with my iPhone 12 mini for more than a few minutes, and wanting to still be able to see my GPS directions list when using Waze on Apple Carplay I came up with this solution.

It charges, keeps the phone out my way while also keeping it visible.

Parts needed:
- Magsafe charger
- popsocket
- popsocket 3M mount

I popped the trim out to run the wire and keep the slack away from my knee.
There is enough space between my hand on the wheel and the phone to keep from knocking it while steering.

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[threeonone]

How does it hold up while hitting bumps?

 

[grayshadow]

How does it hold up while hitting bumps?

About like holding a Coke between your legs while shifting a manual transmission

 

[beardedben]

How does it hold up while hitting bumps?

It's never budged. The magnet is pretty strong.

 

[69BroncoX302]

They make an awesome solution on tackform.com

 

[R.A.N.M.J.]

I'm not sure if anyone has shared this or a similar idea before, but after finding that the built in wireless charger does not work with my iPhone 12 mini for more than a few minutes, and wanting to still be able to see my GPS directions list when using Waze on Apple Carplay I came up with this solution.

It charges, keeps the phone out my way while also keeping it visible.

Parts needed:
- Magsafe charger
- popsocket
- popsocket 3M mount

I popped the trim out to run the wire and keep the slack away from my knee.
There is enough space between my hand on the wheel and the phone to keep from knocking it while steering.

Judging by your photos, that's a Badlands with a 12" screen. Does the High Package not come with a wireless charging station?

 

[cowman]

Judging by your photos, that's a Badlands with a 12" screen. Does the High Package not come with a wireless charging station?

Nope... only on the Lux

 

[Gasmcookie]

Judging by your photos, that's a Badlands with a 12" screen. Does the High Package not come with a wireless charging station?

No I'm pretty sure only the Lux has wireless charging.

However, why not use apple car play? You should be able to have your GPS go straight to the bronco and you can seen turn by turn and still be able to have your other half of the screen for what ever you want.

 

[martyb]

Judging by your photos, that's a Badlands with a 12" screen. Does the High Package not come with a wireless charging station?

no

 

[crakerjac]

My only concern would be the 3M tape adhering to the textured finish of the dash. I've been thinking of doing something similar, but mounting off the BYOD rail bolt hole.

 

[Paul Gagnon]

About like holding a Coke between your legs while shifting a manual transmission

That's how we learned to be smooth.

 

[beardedben]

Judging by your photos, that's a Badlands with a 12" screen. Does the High Package not come with a wireless charging station?

I have the lux but the charger does not work for my iPhone. It begins charging and then quits after a minute or so.
Plus, I like having my phone where I can see it and freeing up the charging pad area for sunglasses, etc…

 

[daddycreswell]

Op clearly says that the wireless doesn't work right for him.

"I'm not sure if anyone has shared this or a similar idea before, but after finding that the built in wireless charger does not work with my iPhone 12 mini for more than a few minutes, and wanting to still be able to see my GPS directions list when using Waze on Apple Carplay I came up with this solution."

 

[beardedben]

No I'm pretty sure only the Lux has wireless charging.

However, why not use apple car play? You should be able to have your GPS go straight to the bronco and you can seen turn by turn and still be able to have your other half of the screen for what ever you want.

I do use CarPlay, but it only shows the map and your next turn. Your phone shows the list of upcoming directions which I like to use. Plus it’s a way to charge wirelessly and keeps your phone out of the way.

 

[beardedben]

My only concern would be the 3M tape adhering to the textured finish of the dash. I've been thinking of doing something similar, but mounting off the BYOD rail bolt hole.

It’s been rock solid for 2+ months

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