Another JL - Specific Phone Mount Option

[DanW]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/rugged-ridge/dash-multi-mount-phone-kit-jeep-wrangler-jl

I like this one a lot better..

I've got that one now. It is rock solid and has a perfect mount for my action cam. The one gripe is that the phone is higher than it needs to be. I'm going to contact Rugged Ridge and see if they can redesign/reshape the arm to lower the phone a couple inches. Otherwise, I like it pretty well. It certainly is solid for off-roading. I have their mount in my JK, too, and it has survived some pretty harsh bouncing around.

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[RubiconRider]

I swapped out the mount attachment with a lower profile on. My phone sits a little lower. The thing I like about this mount is how solid it is and looks like it "belongs" to the jeep and not some add on..

 

[DanW]

I swapped out the mount attachment with a lower profile on. My phone sits a little lower. The thing I like about this mount is how solid it is and looks like it "belongs" to the jeep and not some add on..

Where did you find a lower profile mount? If I can lower the phone a bit, it will be perfect!

 

[Rhinebeck01]

When I had the one's on the JK, I tried all kinds of mounts with it and it was still up to high and a pain to deal with. Also, up high, the smart phone was plagued with glare. I also, wanted to move to a magnetic mount.

Anyway, the ProClip gets the smartphone down, where I can get to it without reaching, I can see it better and the glare is no longer such an issue.

I'm using a magnetic mount now versus a clamp on phone style and geeeeeeeeeeeeez, it is so nice to just touch the smart phone on the mount, it grabs instantly and I'm good to go. Comes off just as easy. Just pull it off, with one hand.

It is a shame that guys can't experience what I have now before they make the plunge with the old style Rugged Ridge offering. I do believe you try and you would want the Pro Clip Mount for JL..... with their phone clamp or a mag set-up.

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[DanW]

When I had the one's on the JK, I tried all kinds of mounts with it and it was still up to high and a pain to deal with. Also, up high, the smart phone was plagued with glare. I also, wanted to move to a magnetic mount.

Anyway, the ProClip gets the smartphone down, where I can get to it without reaching, I can see it better and the glare is no longer such an issue.

I'm using a magnetic mount now versus a clamp on phone style and geeeeeeeeeeeeez, it is so nice to just touch the smart phone on the mount, it grabs instantly and I'm good to go. Comes off just as easy. Just pull it off, with one hand.

It is a shame that guys can't experience what I have now before they make the plunge with the old style Rugged Ridge offering. I do believe you try and you would want the Pro Clip Mount for JL..... with their phone clamp or a mag set-up.

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I may try the Pro Clip, but I'm already 40 bucks into the RR and it doubles as an action cam mount. I also have to do a clamp because I need wireless charging at home and at work. A lower arm would really do the trick.

 

[RubiconRider]

I dont like the athstetics of the pro clip. It looks like an obviously aftermarket phone mount. With the RR I also use a magnetic mount which I have used both my phone as well as my tablet to mount. My tablet doubles as a GPS and sits directly about the uconnect screen. When mounted the tablet looks almost stock.

When people see it for the first time they say, "Wow 2 screens? I didnt know Jeep made it like that!" I then pulled off the tablet and they all say how clean and authentic it looks.

I'll use the tablet for GPS (GOOGLE MAPS) as well as movies/videos for passengers to watch on longer drives with the audio going through the Jeep speakers via bluetooth.

 

[American Jeeper]

The idea of the action can mount is cool. I am going to see what angles I can get for a few “driver perspective” shots when I wheel this weekend. I will admit the RR design is sleek. Someone on another forum mentioned it was shaky/flimsy, but doesn’t sound like that is the case. Need a mount for my iPad Pro as well...

 

[American Jeeper]

The idea of the action can mount is cool. I am going to see what angles I can get for a few “driver perspective” shots when I wheel this weekend. I will admit the RR design is sleek. Someone on another forum mentioned it was shaky/flimsy, but doesn’t sound like that is the case. Need a mount for my iPad Pro as well...

I’ve got an iPad mount on the way!

 

[American Jeeper]

Just as a follow up on this, I took the JL off road and the ProClip mount did the job well! Even without the sticky tape, my phone held in place in all kinds of terrain and off camber situations. Super solid and I love that I can move it in different spots on the dash.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Just as a follow up on this, I took the JL off road and the ProClip mount did the job well! Even without the sticky tape, my phone held in place in all kinds of terrain and off camber situations. Super solid and I love that I can move it in different spots on the dash.

As you know, I am using the Pro Clip mount with a magnetic mount attached to it. I have a Samsung S8 smart phone.

The last few days I have been on some pretty rough, back roads and the Pro Clip mount did not budge (I'm not using the double sided tape either) and the magnetic mount held on to the phone.

I think to myself, geeez, this Pro Clip is a real decent offering and for the price.

My idea of using a magnetic mount has really worked out. Probably best smart phone on a Wrangler that I have ever had.

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[Scott1911]

I want a Qi charger. So, this is a cheap ($12) Qi charger base attached to a piece of Kydex wrapped around the grab-bar.

 

[American Jeeper]

I want a Qi charger. So, this is a cheap ($12) Qi charger base attached to a piece of Kydex wrapped around the grab-bar.

Looks like it’s doing the job. Love the DIY!

 

[IPvFletch]

I got this new ProClip mount as well and it is working out great! Very solid mount (well I did add my own 3M industrial tape to keep it snug) and I rigged up my carplay charger locking mount. Now I can hit the trails hard and it won't budge a bit.

 

[HoundDude]

does the ProClip mount compress or leave a mark on the front edge of the dash?

 

[American Jeeper]

does the ProClip mount compress or leave a mark on the front edge of the dash?

So far, no issues. The dash is form enough and the padding on the tape is meant to prevent it. I have had mine mounted for several weeks and there is no mark or indention.

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