Phone Mounting - how do you do yours

Wow! Thanks All - some great ideas here. I'll do some research based on your experiences next week and make a purchase :)
 
X-grip with iPhone 7+ (waterproof) but only on long trips so I can charge it, converted the din socket to waterproof twin usb from NN.
 
RAM mount onto the GPS bar, medium RAM extension arm and a Quad lock RAM mount. Phone in a Quadlock case. I have the iPhone X which is “water resistant” so as the setup is behind the screen, I don’t usually resort to using the Quadlock cover as well, but I keep it available in case it really downpours.

This puts the phone on the same side as the standard socket, into which I plug a usb socket and curly charging lead


Im thinking of adding a quad lock to my GSA, does it have to be with a ram mount or can it just be attached to the nav bar? i prefer things closer to the bike rather than sticking out
 
Im thinking of adding a quad lock to my GSA, does it have to be with a ram mount or can it just be attached to the nav bar? i prefer things closer to the bike rather than sticking out

You could mount it in the middle of the bars
 
I’m another that uses ultimate addons
They do a psu so you charge the phone all day if you wish and phone specific cases

Great kit


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One thing to be aware of when using third party or generic chargers is that they may not keep pace with power consumption when using a phone as a satnav and using its location services which can be power hungry. This means the phone can run out of charge during a long days riding, just at the crucial point where you are looking for your overnight accomodation.

Many phones now offer a fast charging option which in theory will keep it charged regardless of use, but to take advantage of this you have to have a 12V version (i.e. car charger adapter) of the particular fast charging variant your phone uses, as unfortunately there is not a single standard for this. I say in theory this will work, as I believe some phones will only accept fast charging while not in use and with the screen blanked.

All this, plus the need for a very bright display, water resistance, etc, makes the choice of phone model very important if you are going to use it as a satnav on a bike.

I use a Google Nexus 6 phone, which because it was made by Motorola, accepts the Motorola Turbocharger car type 12V adapter, and with this will work all day on the bike as a satnav without losing charge.
 
RAM mount onto the GPS bar, medium RAM extension arm and a Quad lock RAM mount. Phone in a Quadlock case. I have the iPhone X which is “water resistant” so as the setup is behind the screen, I don’t usually resort to using the Quadlock cover as well, but I keep it available in case it really downpours.

This puts the phone on the same side as the standard socket, into which I plug a usb socket and curly charging lead

Which RAM mount is this? this is how I would like to setup my phone.
 
RAM mount onto the GPS bar, medium RAM extension arm and a Quad lock RAM mount. Phone in a Quadlock case. I have the iPhone X which is “water resistant” so as the setup is behind the screen, I don’t usually resort to using the Quadlock cover as well, but I keep it available in case it really downpours.

This puts the phone on the same side as the standard socket, into which I plug a usb socket and curly charging lead

+1 for this setup.... I have exactly the same (thanks Phil for the idea) and it’s perfect. Everything is secure and in line of sight.
 
Which RAM mount is this? this is how I would like to setup my phone.


1 inch ball mount for relevant circumference plus the RAM small extension arm with the RAM locking bolt followed by the 1 inch ball Quadlock fixing.
 
1 inch ball mount for relevant circumference plus the RAM small extension arm with the RAM locking bolt followed by the 1 inch ball Quadlock fixing.

Is the ball mount shown for 1/2” tube a genuine RAM, I cannot seem to find the clamp type?

Thanks
 
This is what I've done. Quadlock extension bolted through sat nav blank. 300mm charge lead runs to Optimate USB.
 

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