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Where do you mount your phone cradle?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by thearc, Oct 31, 2016.

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Oct 31, 2016 at 6:57 PM

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Looking at options and wonder where people mount their phones.

vent style?

Adhesive with magnet?

Windshield?

I like the adhesive best I think but not sure of location, where have you guys put em?

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Oct 31, 2016 at 7:04 PM

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Next to HVAC controls. Panavise in dash mount with Proclip phone holder.

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I hate vent mounts because it blocks the air

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Phone always in pocket because of distracted driving laws. I never keep my telephone within reach while operating a vehicle. Used a Bluetooth headset before this truck - Google does turn-by-turn so it wasn't an issue.

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Taco has so many cup holders, just pick your poison

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Rixo said: ↑

I hate vent mounts because it blocks the air
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And cooks the phone when the heat is on

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I use the really thin opening right above the screen... the manual calls it a CD player although I have no idea what that's used for.

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Rixo said: ↑

I hate vent mounts because it blocks the air
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This is a big deal in Texas. TOO hot to block a vent!

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i used a magnetic adhesive mount right above the 4 wheel drive control knob, just to the left of the hazard lights. it blocks the 4x4 control but im not gonna be using that most of the time. i wanted it somewhere lower, but not too low. but i also didn't want it on the right side of the stereo either. only place i could think of.

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...stuff

the year 2005 called, they want their phone cradles back.

is there any reason to keep your phone out anymore? I mean... blue tooth handles your calls... navigation... even text to speech/speech to text can all be done with your phone in your pocket or cupholder.

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My truck came with a purpose-made spot for my phone.

So it goes there.

Right on the qi charging pad

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I second the panavise HVAC controls mount. Was a super simple install and its in the perfect spot for me. You can have your GPS up on it if you need it, or just have it as a convenient charging holder

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Mine sits in one of the cup holders

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Ducman4x4 said: ↑

Taco has so many cup holders, just pick your poison
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Yea but they aren't big enough according to another TW poster.

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Huge fan of the Ram Mount X-Grip, but not yet sure where it's going once I get my Taco... probably directly above the head-unit.

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Yea but they aren't big enough according to another TW poster.
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Yeah, but only if you have an iPhone Plus or a Galaxy Note... Are the cup holders nomex lined for the Note?

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I am a fan of the vent style mounts. I don't need to have air constantly blowing at me, so blocking a vent has never been a bother.

Anyone have success with these in a 3rd gen taco? I've been in some vehicles were it's not even an option because of vent arrangement and design.

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Huge fan of the Ram Mount X-Grip, but not yet sure where it's going once I get my Taco... probably directly above the head-unit.

An s7 edge with even a moderate case won't fit in the cup holders.

Yeah, but only if you have an iPhone Plus or a Galaxy Note... Are the cup holders nomex lined for the Note?
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I use an adhesive type mount. It's fairly low profile, and I'm not a fan of the arm-mount contraptions that look like something off of the int'l space station. Got it at Best Buy for around $20. Here's a picture of just the mount, then one with my phone case (it has magnetic sticker on the back). I really like it, flows with the dash well, easy to see and not an obnoxious distraction.

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Works pretty well. If you turn the base, it expands to sit firmly in the cup holder. Don't like the adhesive or windshield mounts. I'd like to find something that mounts to the dash that's more of a permanent mount. Couldn't find any for a 3rd Gen. Panavise has one for the 2nd gen.

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