Best rugged 4wd dash mounting solutions for Phone and Tablet - Seasucker | Arkon | Ram Mount [2021]
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- CORRECTION!!!! With the Seasucker the Lube is only for pump maintenance DON'T use it on the rubber suction area just leave it dry or wet it with water no lube there. My Bad.
Best GPS rugged dash mounting solutions: I have used digital Navigation for nearly nine years, and it's always a challenge to find a secure, robust dash mounting solution. It needs to hold my multiple tablets, iPhone, camera gear, and spot tracker to withstand Australia's relentless corrugation. This video explains my proven set-up with a mix of Ram Mount parts, Seasucker suction cup holders, and Arcon fixed seat base mounts and headrest iPad holders.
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Teaser
05:59 - Mobile Phone Setup Shopping List
06:28 - Arkon Seat Rail Tablet Mount
09:08 - Seasucker Installation
09:56 - Attaching Ram Mounting plate to Seasucker
10:53 - Window Mount Legalities
11:39 - Arkon Head Rest Mount
11:55 - Conclusion
Seasucker
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Arkon
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RamMount
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Putting a screw into the dashboard or any of the Interior Plastics on my 4-wheeler is an absolute NO 😬. Because as everyone knows once you've done it that's it there's no going back. Otherwise excellent video Stefan. I've discovered a whole range of new brand's that I didn't even know existed. 👍🏼👍🏼
The mob armor ones seem pretty good, it has even been holding my tablet using just the phone mount one on long remote trips. Both havent fallen off yet.
Thanks Stefan, perfect timing as I've been looking for an improvement on the X-grip with the iPad mini.
Glad I could help Ben!
I use a Samsung Tablet and have the Ram Tablet mount designed for that model and it has been on the roughest Googs Track traverse I have ever done - it is great. I use my X mount for my phone only but will be looking at the wireless charging back plate along with the Seasucker for the windscreen - thanks!
Thanks so much for the video and experienced direction with these tablet mounts. You couldn't have uploaded this video at a more convenient time 😁
I've just placed an order from Seasucker Down Under and await my solid new set-up.
Keep up the good work and hopefully see you out there mate 👌😎
Great video thanks Stephan ! I just bought RAM, but now I know what to try if it doesn't work !
You are welcome!
Just ordered the newer phone mount. Wasn't aware they were available - thanx for sharing.
Glad I could help! I also never heard of Seasucker until a few months ago.
I’ve used Quadlock phone mounts for a few years now but have had zero luck with their suction cup mounts and use the stick on universal mounts. I love the one handed operation. I have been looking at options for tablet mounts and I know what I’ll be ordering now. Thanks Stefan 👍
i looked at the quad lock system today looks also interesting
They have a lot of good stuff now. Especially the wireless charger. I’d be interested to see how well the vibration dampener works too. They’ll also work with ram mounts which is handy.
Thanks Stefan. Did not realise there were so many options. Recently purchased the Ram mount under seat mount for the Ipad…
also good solution mate
Thanks for sharing your set up.
Quad Lock is my choice for our phones and small devices. My Wrangler has a accessories bar across the dash which alleviates suction cups. My Durabook tablet docks into its own vehicle mount which attaches to the accessories bar by ram gear.
I just don't like having an extra attachment point protruding out of the case but the Dura Lock looks quite good. I was always toying getting the accessories bar when I had the jeep never got around to it though.
Great Info, was just about to go and pickup a ram mount !
time to rethink setup 👍
Glad I could help
Bloody rippa vid Stefan. Thanks heaps
I'm looking to set up a iPad mapping and the seasucker will be perfect.
Cheers
Mick
thanks Mike glad I could help..
Thx I have been looking everywhere for this solution
Mark
Glad I could help
Great, quality, informative, useful video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your review, just got the Arkon tablet holder
excellent I don't think you will be disappointed
Thanks for this video. This was exactly what I was looking for. Choosing the right holder/mount is a horrible process.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video, it’s given me a direction to start my research 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Stefan, you might be interested in giving industrial evolutions in dash iPad mount and docking station. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the Seasucker hint Stefan. This was exactly what I was looking for to mount my iPad Pro 12.9 in my Lexus LX470 without drilling. I also tried a lot of other solutions but none really lasted. The best option until now was just stick four strong magnets to my dash and mount the big iPad.
No problem 👍
@@AlloffroadAu will this adhere to my dashboard so I can have my tablet lower?
@@AlloffroadAu one more question will this work for the Samsung S8 Plus tablet?
Awesome thanks Stephan
Any time!
Awesome video thank you
Very welcome
Hi does the tablet bounce around on dirt roads and tracks when using the arkon rail mount? or is it pretty sturdy? Thanks
I agree that one should never drill holes in the dashboard however my early Iridium sat phone is about the same size and weight as a brick so I could never find a suction attachment up to the job. Also I didn't want the intrusion into my field of view so I settled for a RAM mount attached to the lower dash by four screws. Oh well the vehicle is 30 years old so a few more holes won't make much difference.
yea I hated to drill in my Dash but when on a trip you constantly have your phone flying in your lap it needed to be done, as Cat Stevens said "the first hole hurt's the deepest" lol
Great video. I use ram mounts in my car for both iPhone and tablet. My tablet mount uses the passenger seat mount on the floor. Looking forward to changing my Ram suction after seeing your review. Is there any reason why you keep your tablet in landscape rather than portrait position?
good question, never thought about it I guess on the windscreen I have rather bottom part obscured than the top, I usually know what is ahead so I like to see more what's to the side.
@@AlloffroadAu I think the windscreen I can understand so you have better visibility. I’ve got mine (mounted near the centre console) in portrait mode and was wondering if I was missing something.
Quad Lock all the way!
yea will be looking in to them
awesome mate
Thank you! Cheers!
Does the RAM wireless charger work on fast charge, or just normal? There was an issue with fast charging on Samsung phones.
charges with 10w max
Hi...does a device (tablet/phone) need to have wireless functionality/capable for it to be used with wireless cradle, as outlined in this video? may seem like a silly question, I know. I think they do need to be wireless capable devices to start with. Tks. Richard
you mean for wireless charging? The device needs to support wireless charging otherwise it won’t work.
@@AlloffroadAu Thankyou...as I thought.
Got any discount codes for arkon? Need to pick up a ipad headrest mount.
no unfortunately not
What is your favourite mounting solution? Let me know in the comments. CORRECTION!!!! With the Seasucker the Lube is only for pump maintenance DON'T use it on the rubber suction area just leave it as it is. My Bad th-cam.com/video/svI28bXKWmY/w-d-xo.html
l run the ram system for my phone with double sided clear tape from woolworths on the suction cup,l also run a seat mounted extension mount for my ipad. l have got a truck type GPS with a camera mounted to the screen. l did have the highway patrol pull me up and had a crack at my obstructed vision because of all the gadget on the screen,they end up getting me with Minor load restraint because l had rope over the top of the trailer instead of a net. Load was confined and was level with the height of the trailer.
good idea with double-sided clear tape lol
Will this suck to your dashboard so I can have my tablet lower?
no don’t thinks so unless you glue a flat bottom plate to dash.
i have recently moved to a quad mount for phone with charging....as yet hasnt moved
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do you have to glue a base plate to the dash?
@@AlloffroadAu Hi Stephan. no its a window mount but seems more "glued" that the Ram suction mount. hasnt fallen off in hotter windscreen weather !
My chicken owns a banana and carrot farm in the Great Barrier Reef
Hi Stefan - below is a link to my setup - I've used RailBlaza mounts. These are typically used for sea kayaks. I set this up on my centre dashboard because I don't like having anything on the windscreen.
th-cam.com/video/PIrd-0Wownk/w-d-xo.html
that set up also looks interesting I may have a look in to it.
3d printer design your own custom mounts
sounds like a lot of effort re-creating something does exist, would be hard to create vacuum pumps etc. just with the printer? I like a 3d printer though.
Are you ronaldo's father ? Coz you look alot like him
Why are they so expensive? For something so basic, not much to it. The 4wd overland community seems to accept that it's an expensive past time and still pay what's being asked. I very reluctantly have no option but to join the rip off society sometimes.
yea not cheap but I guess a bit more involved with the vacuum pump than made in the US so you have shipping etc.. If it does last me a few years I'm happy
Oh no. Very junky.
Hey Stefan, you might be interested in giving industrial evolutions in dash iPad mount and docking station. 👍🏻👍🏻
thank you for the tip, I never heard of them. I just looked them up very interesting, they look very solid
actually will get one of their dash mount units installed on Thursday they look very solid