Tablet mounting ideas?

[Paul Misencik]

Has anyone mounted a tablet on their dashboard or windshield? I need to mount a relatively small, 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab for navigation, and I'm curious about what options you used. Any suggestions on how to make it durable and stable enough for rough terrain? All the mounts I see are cheap, eBay-quality and I can't imagine they will stand up to much jostling, but maybe something can be bought and modified?

I have some thoughts, but as always, I'm second guessing them. If anyone has bought or built something that works, I'd love to see it.

Thanks!

 

[jdunk]

This is what I run, and what a lot of people in my SAR unit run. (actual model will vary of course.)

The suction cups that stick to the windshield, don't come loose very easily.

http://www.rammount.com/products/tablets

 

[Paul Misencik]

Oh, those look awesome! The "TabLock" looks right up my alley, thank you! Now, I wonder how the heck I can get it here to Spain without doubling the cost. lol

 

[jdunk]

I don't know if Amazon keeps them in stock over there. But that's where I ordered mine.

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

I second using the Ram Mount system. I've used them for putting a GPS a Honda XR400 I used to have. I will be mounting a tablet in my Xterra for nav with Ram. Great system.

 

[NM95Bronco]

This is what I have, got the idea at a kiosk at a vape store, it's hardcore.

Galaxy Tab A8/A7 Counter Stand - Space Core

- Powder-coated metal for extra durability - 2 lock slots- Countertop or wall mountable- Minimalistic elegant design- Ability to conceal charging cable inside the enclosure- Quick keyed access- High-grade aluminum enclosure The new Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ mounts are available HEREThe new Galaxy...

www.maclocks.com

 

[madcratebuilder]

I use a cup holder mount from Amazon for my Nexus tablet. I hate having anything near the windshield.

 

[El-Dracho]

RAM Mounts

RAM® X-Grip® Universal Holder for 9"-11" Tablets

The RAM® X-Grip® universal holder for 9"-11" tablets features an 'X' design that expands and contracts to provide a perfect fit for your device – even if it's in a case. Included are easy access grip knobs located on the back of the cradle for quick release of your tablet. No matter what double...

rammount.com

The X-Grip system is great. I use it for my smartphone. For the tablet I once had a RAM Tab-Tite holder as a universal holder, also robust and easy to use. But I gave it away, because I now have a RAM holder with integrated power and data port. That one is really great. Exactly suitable for the tablet I run and very robust.

 

[Kevin108]

See if anything from Panavise suits your needs. The website is straight out of GeoCities, but their products are top notch.

PanaVise Products, Inc.

PanaVise is market leader in the design and manufacturing of mini vises, circuit board holders, work holding tools, mini arbor presses, mobile electronics mounts for hands-free kits, GPS units, satellite radio receivers, mobile video screens, two-way radios, laptops, mobile data terminals, CCTV...

www.panavise.com

The one I have in my GX mounts to the left opening of the glove box. From there, I have an inexpensive tablet mount holding a 3rd gen iPad Air, although I still had an older Samsung tablet in this pic.

 

[mouellette012]

Too bad they do not have a combination mount for a phone and tablet on one mount. Maybe have not found that one yet.

 

[MiamiC70]

Too bad they do not have a combination mount for a phone and tablet on one mount. Maybe have not found that one yet.

Just cobble one together using individual RAM parts.

 

[North American Sojourner]

This is in the F250 and the last one was in the Tacoma. Lots of gear out there to work with.
Zim

 

[cookiedough]

See if anything from Panavise suits your needs. The website is straight out of GeoCities, but their products are top notch.

PanaVise Products, Inc.

PanaVise is market leader in the design and manufacturing of mini vises, circuit board holders, work holding tools, mini arbor presses, mobile electronics mounts for hands-free kits, GPS units, satellite radio receivers, mobile video screens, two-way radios, laptops, mobile data terminals, CCTV...

www.panavise.com

The one I have in my GX mounts to the left opening of the glove box. From there, I have an inexpensive tablet mount holding a 3rd gen iPad Air, although I still had an older Samsung tablet in this pic.

Thanks for the tip - haven't ever run across panavise in my searches. A 3rd Gen Tacoma mount is shipping!

 

[JCross]

Has anyone used Arkon mounts?