Shaking phone, what to do..

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VR Nicastro

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Guys with the center console have a place for their phone but us who have the 40/20/40 bench have to use a mount..
I have a windshield suction cup mount with an arm that extends to the face of the dash between the radio and gauge cluster. No matter what I do the phone just shakes.. bend, twist , brace the arm but nothing works. Vent clip mounts don’t work either.
What is everyone using as a smartphone mount in their trucks?
Picture? Is it stable?
 

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I took a circle that is about an 1/8" bigger than the suction cup and used the 3M moulding tape to secure it. I use it with my GPS, tablet, phone anything with a suction cup. it is rock solid. I drive over scrubboard roads constantly
 

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I use pro-clip in both trucks,Tundra and a ram,designed truck specific,expensive but wouldn't even consider looking at anything else now.
 

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I use a Bayou Goat mount https://bayougoatmounts.com/
I would post the Amazon link but the new forum software turns Amazon links into embedded Amazon media automatically when I hit post.
Here is the description so you can search Amazon.

Wireless Car Charger, CHGeek 15W Qi Fast Charging Auto Clamping Car Charger Phone Mount Windshield Dashboard Air Vent Phone Holder for iPhone 11 Pro Max Xs, Samsung Galaxy S20, S10+ S9+ Note 9, etc​

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It is rock solid since I don't have to extend the arm. One hand to put in and take out the phone.
 
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I don't use a phone holder, i don't touch my phone when i am driving
someone calls, i push the Answer Button on the radio.
If i need to call, i use the VR button on the steering wheel
 

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This is the best pic I have right now but you get the idea. If you have the three cup holders this works great. I had this style of holder on my last Ram too.
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This is the best pic I have right now but you get the idea. If you have the three cup holders this works great. I had this style of holder on my last Ram too.


I was thinking of one of them, but with the 2 Sheps, I can't put anything there.
 

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I ordered this for $7 and change. Been using it for 8 months and works beautifully.
 

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I don't use a phone holder, i don't touch my phone when i am driving
someone calls, i push the Answer Button on the radio.
If i need to call, i use the VR button on the steering wheel
I typically don’t use my phone either but when I am using Apple Maps which I do several times a day I prefer to enter the address on my phone. I hate texting!
 

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Try the iOttie One Touch 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076B27WP6/
Super adjustable, holds onto the phone well and releases easily. I've recommended them to several people and everyone likes them.
 

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I use a Bayou Goat mount https://bayougoatmounts.com/
I would post the Amazon link but the new forum software turns Amazon links into embedded Amazon media automatically when I hit post.
Here is the description so you can search Amazon.

Wireless Car Charger, CHGeek 15W Qi Fast Charging Auto Clamping Car Charger Phone Mount Windshield Dashboard Air Vent Phone Holder for iPhone 11 Pro Max Xs, Samsung Galaxy S20, S10+ S9+ Note 9, etc​

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It is rock solid since I don't have to extend the arm. One hand to put in and take out the phone.


Been using it for years. I love mine!!
 

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Just prop it up on its side in the gauge cluster, its flat enough
 
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