Ipad mounting

What is everyone using to mount an iPad? I'll only be using the ipad mount on the trails so I have an active map with me and I'll also want it for my girlfriend so she can watch movies while we're on road trips. Love the idea of that tech deck for the second gen but cant find anything cool for the first gen.

 

I’m looking at fabricating a mount for an ipad in my truck too. Centered on the dash, just above the A/C vents.

 

Ha, I spent all day looking at mounts and scratching my head for ideas before deciding I could just fab up something better for my needs myself also

 

I'm using a couple RAM mounts for my stuff. Details mostly in these posts:

Adding a Ram Mount to the #%@#$@! A-pillar.
Where are you? Adding APRS to the Ham Radio Comms
Mod Wars - USB charger blocking Ham Radio Communication

Essentially, for the A-pillar mount, it was:

• Ram Mount Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base with M8 Screws - but this is an M8 screw, so if you don't want to re-tap the grab handle mount, you'll need to pick up an M6 bolt, like these M6 x 55mm Thread Hex Socket Head Cap Screw. Note: I re-tapped to M8
• Then, you need a few washers or a nut for a spacer to push the ball out a bit - I'm sure you can find those .
• Then, you'll need whatever arm and "holder" will work for your device. I found that this set worked well for me for positioning, and then you'll need to figure out a holder: Ram Mount Double Socket Swivel Arm for 1-Inch Ball Bases

And for the center-dash mount, I used:

• Ram Mount RAM-B-166U-C - Suction Cup Mount with Long Double Socket Arm and Diamond Adapter, and then I made my own tablet holder out of wood.
  Note that I think a lot of folks would use a RAM-HOL-UN9U to hold the iPad instead, but I think that might mean you need a triple suction cup (RAP-B-365-224-1U) as well.

With all that, I ended up with this as my cockpit...

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Happy to answer any specific questions!

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@turbodb
You did an excellent job with your A-pillar installation!

You did a better job when removing the steering wheel to access those f***ing screws that hold the grab bar to the A-pillar. Me, I'm left with an easy-out broken flush with the screw head... and with little (if any) desire to remove the steering wheel. But I guess that day is coming 'cause it's been eating on me for the last few years... so wish me luck.

 

That's where I have my x-grip mounted for my phone. I was thinking of doing the same thing on the other side for her, but also want to be able to use it for maps on the trails.

 

Is that Uniden good? I have a cheap $40 cobra in the same spot. Also, I used the bendable arms from Ram so that my phone doesnt go behind the steering wheel like so

 

One more thing you might consider - though I've heard mixed reviews of these: Panavise Custom InDash Mount for Toyota Tacoma '98-04

I opted not to go for that because I find that looking "down" to the level of my head unit is too distracting for "important navigation" - when wheeling, etc. I wanted something that was more "up in my field of view."

I really like the Uniden PRO 520XL. Obviously fits well in there, and it's the same unit that most of the folks I adventure with use, so if something goes wrong, we have lots of interchangeable parts and can trouble-shoot together. It was in the $40 range when I bought it as well - looks like it still is ~$42 today.

 

Not a bad idea, but this is partially for my girlfriend to watch movies to.

 

If you have a pull out cup holder, and an ipad
fold out case cover, a Velcro tab on the dash and ipad cover will hold it in place using the cup holder

 

Is the panavise for an iPad?

 

Well, our cockpit looks a lot alike now. Hahaha. I have my X-grip RAM mount on my A pillar, a suction cup RAM mount for my ipad in the center and I have my Cobra CB that fits in the same exact place due to compact size. Also swapped out my shit radio for a Pioneer single din and added Sirius XM as well. Super stoked. Lol

 

We’re at Disney today, I’ll get a picture up tomorrow

 

How solid is it?

 

Nice, looks great.

 

Very solid

 

Is it this one?

RAM Compatible with APPLE Mount Suction Cup Mount w/Apple iPad mini EZ-ROLL'R Cradle

https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-Suction-EZ-ROLLR-Cradle/dp/B00DUFBV6E

 

Yes, that's exactly it.