Cell Phone Holder recommendations?

[Dallas Maverick]

Haven't committed to getting a dash mount yet, since I don't use Android Auto and I do use the wireless charger.

But if I do, I will get the ProClip:

https://www.google.com/search?q=pro...APiAwQYACBBiAYBkAYI&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#ip=1

I haven't seen this one before. I like it and the attachment method.

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[A.Bursell]

Haven't committed to getting a dash mount yet, since I don't use Android Auto and I do use the wireless charger.

But if I do, I will get the ProClip:

https://www.google.com/search?q=pro...APiAwQYACBBiAYBkAYI&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#ip=1

I have had multiple ProClips and they are great products. I wouldn't hesitate to put one in my future truck.

 

[RonKujawa]

I got mine yesterday and had it installed in minutes. It actually took longer to remove the film over the tape than actually installing the holder.

Nice fit and the finish matches the Maverick perfectly. Very sturdy mount and neat phone holder. Now we will see how well the tape holds it during the summer.

After reading your review I purchased this holder and received it today. Have to send it back since phone holder bracket uses a course thread on the mounting stud and the nut plate on the tray is a fine thread. Either total manufacturing flaw or they have more than one design and mixed up when packaging. Either way it's useless the way it is. I'll try to reorder and see if the new one is f.... up like this one.

 

[rclee]

Honestly I had the same issue. I thought I was a doof and could not get the threads straight when screwing it in. I basically took apart the dogbone part and put some vice grips on the knurled ball and tightened it a half turn at at a time. I kept backing it out after every half turn forward. Basically re-threading it. I figured I will not be unscrewing this thing once it is installed. So far so good.

 

[RonKujawa]

Honestly I had the same issue. I thought I was a doof and could not get the threads straight when screwing it in. I basically took apart the dogbone part and put some vice grips on the knurled ball and tightened it a half turn at at a time. I kept backing it out after every half turn forward. Basically re-threading it. I figured I will not be unscrewing this thing once it is installed. So far so good.

Thanks for the reply, you're not a doof because I'm certainly not . Glad I saw this before I reordered assuming they have a doof designing this. Perhaps I'll do what you did and tap out new threads. This whole ordeal sounds like me, great ideas but piss poor implementation.

 

[bighap]

What are you guys using your phone for that AA or CP can’t do for you? Not trying to bash. Legit curious.

 

[rclee]

it is just simpler to let BT connect and play my SiriusXM instead of hooking up a cable or buying the usb wireless CP connector.

 

[Last Truck Ever]

What are you guys using your phone for that AA or CP can’t do for you? Not trying to bash. Legit curious.

I wasn't going to look at a phone mount at all, but I just don't like either Google Maps or Waze in Android Auto, the way Google maps displays on my phone is far superior, especially speed/speed limit simultaneous display, and route alternatives. I've spent several days testing Waze and Maps thru Android... then broke down and ordered a phone mount. Tentatively planning to install in the Useless Cubby:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09YRJR3FP?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

 

[Montana]

What are you guys using your phone for that AA or CP can’t do for you? Not trying to bash. Legit curious.

AA is spontaneously unreliable and I assume CP can be as well. It's less about what AA/CP can't do and more about being able to access my phone easily when I need to - like when Pandora is throwing a fit to loss of connection (common where I live as majority of my route is not cell covered) and just being able to access other phone functions as well - like when parked without having to unmount the phone or something. Sometimes being able to quickly switch to airplane mode on the phone just by swiping down helps solve the endless connection issues during music playback.

I only use AA because my '22 does not have NAV and the FORD maps kinda suck either way. For the most part, it's grown on me. IMO, Google maps and such is much more universal than random software in any vehicle. Chevy is using Google now by default which is pretty awesome, and I wish FORD would follow suite. But really it's just about wanting to have the phone mounted up there and less about connection to the vehicle.

 

[Matso]

APPS2Car mag mount. $16 on the big A. It sticks to this ONE spot very well, 3 months later it hasn't fallen off yet. Just as important, it's easily within reach, not obstructive and it articulates to any orientation you desire.

 

[North1250]

2-in-1 solution ... and you get to use the cubby for something else.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BK4LDMXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works well. BUT rattles without the phone inserted. I hang my keys from it to address that.

 

[Pucman1]

https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-MAGWDM-MagicMount-Universal-Magnetic/dp/B00I9I8WGY?th=1

I am using this mount that is magnetic, just to the right of the rear view mirror. It is very solid and i am connected via cord to the USB connect. The best part is i like Waze for navigation, It will show the map on the main screen and turn by turn directions on the Phone screen. Very handy.

See if i can get a picture later!

 

[Pucman1]

If you are connected to the truck hit the Siri button and talk to text........Much safer.

I like that, but it's a bit of a reach if I ever have to text while driving.

 

[RichardCranium]

APPS2Car mag mount. $16 on the big A. It sticks to this ONE spot very well, 3 months later it hasn't fallen off yet. Just as important, it's easily within reach, not obstructive and it articulates to any orientation you desire.

I like that, I have a suction cup mount that I wasn't sure where it would go on the Mav, I was figuring I would have to be creative. Knowing that the dash is smooth enough to suction is nice to know. Thanks for the picture.

 

[MAVRICK]

It works well. BUT rattles without the phone inserted. I hang my keys from it to address that.

Try using a few wraps of "Teflon" (a.k.a. "Plumbers") tape ans see if if helps ... might be item specific or ball connection specific, mine doesn't rattle ... I also sprayed painted mine black.

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