Some of you may remember my original stealth phone holder at the top of the dash, using the centre tray as a holder for a flip-up stand.
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Well, it's time for an update.
I've fitted a new model - a MagSafe model. This allows more recent Apple devices to clip directly to the mount using strong magnets and can also wirelessly charge your phone while travelling. It even works on Andorid phones, if you can buy a suitable case for your phone with MagSafe magnets built in.
Fitting the mount is much the same as the first mount that I fitted. The only other thing I need to do is to install a 12V to USBC charger to plug into the mount.
Does it work? 560 miles around the bumpy (
) UK countryside and the phone never budged once.
Mount details: PETERONG Qi2 Wireless Car Phone Charger
Case details (Google Pixel 8):Mous MagSafe Compatible Clear Clarity 2.0
And the pictures:
Out with the old (never let me down - five phones have sat on that pad...):
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And in with the new
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You can see it all hides away nicely still
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Side-on view
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And here it is in action
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Stealth dash mount for Smartphone
I wanted to mount my Smartphone at the top of the dash - and cable it for power etc. but in a stealth way that meant I could hide everything for short journeys and when I park the car. I'd looked at some mounts that were built into the tray but these would only work with the tray out -...
www.slkworld.com
Well, it's time for an update.
I've fitted a new model - a MagSafe model. This allows more recent Apple devices to clip directly to the mount using strong magnets and can also wirelessly charge your phone while travelling. It even works on Andorid phones, if you can buy a suitable case for your phone with MagSafe magnets built in.
Fitting the mount is much the same as the first mount that I fitted. The only other thing I need to do is to install a 12V to USBC charger to plug into the mount.
Does it work? 560 miles around the bumpy (
) UK countryside and the phone never budged once.Mount details: PETERONG Qi2 Wireless Car Phone Charger
Case details (Google Pixel 8):Mous MagSafe Compatible Clear Clarity 2.0
And the pictures:
Out with the old (never let me down - five phones have sat on that pad...):
And in with the new
You can see it all hides away nicely still
Side-on view
And here it is in action
