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Which phone holder?
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Which phone holder?
Looking for a phone holder that attaches to the air vents. Any recommendations?
Bought a cheap one from B&M but wasn't impressed with it and took it straight off (didn't get a good hold of the vent and moved about too much so would end up rubbing the trim)
Thanks in advance.
Bought a cheap one from B&M but wasn't impressed with it and took it straight off (didn't get a good hold of the vent and moved about too much so would end up rubbing the trim)
Thanks in advance.
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I personally avoid the vent based phone mounts, since one of my vent slats got snapped by one in the daily. I suppose they aren't designed to take that kind of weight, plus added force around bends etc.
I now have a nice windscreen suction cup mount to the right of my steering wheel. iOttie Easy One Touch 5:
https://amzn.eu/9ZhgSeu
I now have a nice windscreen suction cup mount to the right of my steering wheel. iOttie Easy One Touch 5:
https://amzn.eu/9ZhgSeu
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Kenu airframe - very simple but effective vent mount.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265783673518 ... SwiJJiQtHD
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265783673518 ... SwiJJiQtHD
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Probably about the best to use…but as a warning to you all…I have one in my van and tapped the phone while displaying wake….unfortunately the police was along side me on the M11 when I touched the phone and they pulled me over and did me for using a mobile device!!! Apparently I was very lucky to be offered the online course as its an instant £200 fine and 6 points…beware.Probocop wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:27 pm I personally avoid the vent based phone mounts, since one of my vent slats got snapped by one in the daily. I suppose they aren't designed to take that kind of weight, plus added force around bends etc.
I now have a nice windscreen suction cup mount to the right of my steering wheel. iOttie Easy One Touch 5:
https://amzn.eu/9ZhgSeu
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Another thing to consider is the phone can get very hot in winter which kills batteries.
I just pop the ashtray and it sits landscape perfect.
I just pop the ashtray and it sits landscape perfect.
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good idea
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Put my phone away in the armrest, anyone wants me that's why I got bluetooth and iDrive, avoids any temptation
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Unfortunately, not got the luxury of the idrive …..Bluetooth yes (but who phones people these days
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Exactly, keep it out the way.
Unless the op needs it in view to use as satnav.
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I use a Baseus magnetic wireless car charger; doesn't hold any phone (depends how much iron it has to hold it tight to the magnet) and is not recommended for harsh rides (aggressive driving on thin tires) as the phone can fall off, but for a daily drive is perfect. No wires, no holders, just put your phone on and take it off with one hand in one move.
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I got this one and currently a near half price deal
Has both screen and vent options and extendable.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1
Has both screen and vent options and extendable.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks for the replies and links. Think I'll be going with N4LLYS suggestion.