MOD: A-Pillar RAM mount GPS/Phone holder

You might be ahead of your time!

 

I've just had Google phones the past two times and they use Type C to Type C for their wall chargers.

 

Here's mine in my Tacoma .


And my wife's in her 4runner. Had to drill the old screw out on hers and tap new threads. What a pain in the ass (on her 4runner).

 

Awesome. It’s cool to see this mod in other vehicles as well.

 

After I did mine, my wife asked when I was going to install one in her car. Started researching and found out it was the same process and she had a similar spot.

Just wish it was as easy as my truck .

 

Similar experience here, she didn’t want it in her 4Runner but she did want one on the passenger side of the Tacoma for her to use on trips. I also have the pedestal mounted iPad that she takes over while on interstates to fiddle around on.

 

Do you have pictures of the iPad mount?

 

It’s linked in my signature. If mobile, rotate horizontally to see it.

 

Same here. As soon as I put one on my side, she asked where the one for her side was. Of course, it was next on the to-do list!

They are convenient though. On our last trip west, both phones were mounted, and an iPad was mounted in the middle. And charge cords were everywhere!!!!

 

Did this mod about a month ago but just got a picture today. Thanks @robupstateny for the m6!

 

I'm looking into a mod to add a Qi charger to the x-grip.

 

Nice! Unfortunately my Pixel XL isn't wireless charging compatible. I thought about hiding a wireless one before i realized that.

 

If you run the cable to the A Pillar out of the way there is a good chance you are going to need a longer cable anyhow. I have had good luck with Amazon Basic cables. And have a number of devices with both C and A so stick with A and use

FanTEK USB C to Micro USB Adapter, Type C 3.1 (Male) to Micro USB (Female) Converter Compatible Moto Z Droid/Z Play, U11, Nexus 5X/G6, N1ntend0 Switch, Black, 3 Pcs

these C 3.1 male to micro USB female adapters. Once you run the cables under the dash and up the A pillar your kind of stuck with what ever male connector your using. The adapters work with standard Type A ports but of course best with rapid charge type A USB ports on the other end.

Because I have WO heated seats wanted to keep a 12V port open and the unit I bought is no longer listed at Amazon. But it looks identical to this one. I mounted it under the dash up next to the console.

For the Rapid charge ports where I use the type C adapters I used this 2 port one and they are connected to my phone and tablet. It is the one plugged in to the bottom right 12V outlet.



The A Pillar Ram mount I use when running the dog and it holds the Garmin Alpha GPS for the dogs E-collar.



But can also connect any other electronic device I want that fits in the RAM mount with either A or C type USB connectors. Just a thought if you might have another device you would also want to use too that isn't a type C.

 

Easiest mod ever.

 

I finished the mount yesterday. Still investigating Qi charging options. (hard to take a pic of the phone when it's your only camera) I did have to use an m6-55mm bolt.

 

Added usb with volt meter and magnet end on usb for charging

 

Whered you get the cable?

 

Would this solve the length issue?

 

Might create a clearance issue with the mount you choose and the steering wheel.