I Found A Better, More Convenient Place To Mount Cell Phone Besides Cubby

[Art Vandelay]

I tried several phone mounts for the cubby to find the perfect fit but after all that work I finally realized that the cubby really isn't the most convenient location to mount the phone. This is of course user preference but I found that with the phone mounted in the cubby, even when sticking out of the cubby, is really too far over from the driver. It's kind of a reach and not convenient to use even at stoplights. I have a few of these vent mounts that I also use in my Mustang and my wife's Edge and they are great. Some vent mounts allow the vent fins to move up and down and the phone bounces around. This one tightens to the vent and holds it tight & secure and having the phone so close to the steering wheel is much more convenient & user friendly.

On a side note, has anyone found anything actually useful to use the cubby for? I know there is a whole thread about what people store in their cubby but 99% of the posts are just silly things. There's nothing wrong with that but I was hoping to find something actually useful for the cubby.

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[groovesocket]

Why are you mounting your phone at all? Mavericks have Android Auto and Apple Car Play which allows the driver to do all the phone tasks on the built in dash screen in a driver friendly format. Mounting the phone is unnecessary.

 

[Rod]

Why are you mounting your phone at all? Mavericks have Android Auto and Apple Car Play which allows the driver to do all the phone tasks on the built in dash screen in a driver friendly format. Mounting the phone is unnecessary.

You just don’t understand. I have to see my phone at somewhere near eye level. It’s unsafe to do otherwise..

 

[Axlesup]

I use this mount because it keeps my phone in my line of sight without obstructing my view. I drive for Uber and lift and it's super important that I be able to see my phone all the time and not get distracted by it. I bought it on Amazon for $10 and I've been using it for years.

 

[groovesocket]

You just don’t understand. I have to see my phone at somewhere near eye level. It’s unsafe to do otherwise..

Huh? Are you being sarcastic? I don't think you understand. The dash screen is at eye level in your pic. You don't need to see your phone when driving!

 

[B2000]

Huh? Are you being sarcastic? I don't think you understand. The dash screen is at eye level in your pic. You don't need to see your phone when driving!

Some people don't use Android Auto or Apple Carplay so maybe he is one of those. I didn't use AA much till I got my wireless dongle.

 

[groovesocket]

Some people don't use Android Auto or Apple Carplay so maybe he is one of those. I didn't use AA much till I got my wireless dongle.

Yep. Curious as to why someone would chose a less safe and convenient option.

 

[DKubik]

Why are you mounting your phone at all? Mavericks have Android Auto and Apple Car Play which allows the driver to do all the phone tasks on the built in dash screen in a driver friendly format. Mounting the phone is unnecessary.

Is it wireless Auto or Carplay? If it's not wireless then it's pointless and not anymore convenient than mounting your phone on the dash.

 

[groovesocket]

Is it wireless Auto or Carplay? If it's not wireless then it's pointless and not anymore convenient than mounting your phone on the dash.

What's wrong with charging your phone while driving? Can you listen and voice respond to texts while driving with your phone mounted? Nope. You can with AA and Car Play. The dash screen is much bigger than your phone screen making all tasks, like navigation, bigger and safer. And you can get a wireless dongle.

 

[Matso]

I found a small suction cup mount that holds nicely just to the right of the cubby on the angled surface. I use it almost exclusively for navigation. It's quite convenient and it's no more of a distraction than looking at the main screen for information. Same height.

 

[Jakb]

I used one of these mounts before on an old vehicle with no good options. Be careful as too much AC or heat on the back of your phone can mess it up. I definitely had my phone overheat and shutdown a few times.

I use AA for my phone but still mount it. Mostly this is to ensure I don't forget it when I leave the truck.

 

[DKubik]

What's wrong with charging your phone while driving? Can you listen and voice respond to texts while driving with your phone mounted? Nope. You can with AA and Car Play. The dash screen is much bigger than your phone screen making all tasks, like navigation, bigger and safer. And you can get a wireless dongle.

So since you want to be argumentative.

Yes you can charge your phone while driving.
Yes, you can use responses and talk to act without AA or CP. The AI in both phones work the same.
No, wireless is not available without aftermarket add-ons. No wired AA/CP are not nearly as convenient. I don't want to take my phone out of my pocket.
Also when using AA/CP all functions are reduced. Including blocking apps that are not official. I have driving apps that are not allowed on CP/AA.
It's not up to you to say it's safer to use AA/CP when you didn't even bother to ask the OP why they are mounting their phone.
I'd argue it's not one dang bit safer and you are just upset they don't want the same setup you have.

 

[Bill K]

Jeez, plugged in, everything works fine for on the road communication via the screen. Unless you’re trying to do internet. But that can wait til your destination.

 

[Nw_adventure]

So since you want to be argumentative.

Yes you can charge your phone while driving.
Yes, you can use responses and talk to act without AA or CP. The AI in both phones work the same.
No, wireless is not available without aftermarket add-ons. No wired AA/CP are not nearly as convenient. I don't want to take my phone out of my pocket.
Also when using AA/CP all functions are reduced. Including blocking apps that are not official. I have driving apps that are not allowed on CP/AA.
It's not up to you to say it's safer to use AA/CP when you didn't even bother to ask the OP why they are mounting their phone.
I'd argue it's not one dang bit safer and you are just upset they don't want the same setup you have.

Agree that even with the Cool/walk AA upgrade, lots of things are gimped and or blocked- I don't need my phone being forced to go into DND-etc- Lots of nannies with these options some good some not at all for those that are somewhat responsible.

 

[groovesocket]

So since you want to be argumentative.

Yes you can charge your phone while driving.
Yes, you can use responses and talk to act without AA or CP. The AI in both phones work the same.
No, wireless is not available without aftermarket add-ons. No wired AA/CP are not nearly as convenient. I don't want to take my phone out of my pocket.
Also when using AA/CP all functions are reduced. Including blocking apps that are not official. I have driving apps that are not allowed on CP/AA.
It's not up to you to say it's safer to use AA/CP when you didn't even bother to ask the OP why they are mounting their phone.
I'd argue it's not one dang bit safer and you are just upset they don't want the same setup you have.

I wouldn't say I'm being argumentative. We're just discussing different viewpoints. I want to understand why so many Maverick owners mount their phone.

You can't deny the dash screen is bigger in the truck than your phone screen.

And I did ask OP why did they want to mount the phone as a general question.

Why are you mounting your phone at all? ...

OP didn't share why they were mounting their phone. That was the reason for my initial post.

You don't want to take your phone out of your pocket. That's your reason. AA and CP are driver centric that's why they exist. In my case, I don't have any unofficial apps that I need to use while I'm driving. So I'll admit that there's one reason to mount your phone instead of using AA or CP.

I'm not upset that others don't have the same setup as me. I couldn't care less.

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