GPS and phone holders...

[Benimino]

Been looking at a GPS or a phone holder (so I can use google maps etc) on long trip or so I can explore unknown areas. What's people's thoughts? What have you guys/girls used?

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Sept 19, 2013 19:51:08 GMT 10 Benimino said:

Been looking at a GPS or a phone holder (so I can use google maps etc) on long trip or so I can explore unknown areas. What's people's thoughts? What have you guys/girls used?

Good idea mate . I personally dont have the set up as yet but the outlet is in me drawer to put on the bike . You need something to charge your ph or GPS on the go instead of relying on a full charge to get you through the day . So yeah top idea and there is heaps of units available out there to do it .
Cheers Ray

[kinghavok]

I bought some of that gear to house my iphone for the dubbo agm. I'll look up the brand later today. Worked really well, waterproof case that bolted on the riser. I also rigged up a 12v socket to keep the bugger charged, then i used a bluetooth headset to make calls and stream music to the helmet.

[Benimino]

Sweet that would be good thanks

[tonimbuk]

I have just installed a 12v power supply which includes a power outlet and USB socket.

I can charge the laptop, camera, etc while charging the iPhone at the same time.

Got it from Cruiser Customising Make is Eklipes with a cost of around $30US plus postage.

Took about 40 mins to install.

Now just need the iPhone holder to match. In the mean time i can charge the phone while it is in the rear pack.

Ride safe

[Benimino]

Cheers. How hard was it to install?

[tonimbuk]

Fairly easy to install.

the only hassle i had was when i lifted the tank a little too high and that the fuel line popped so i had petrol everywhere. I was able to reach a bucket and let the it drain out.

Ran the wires under the tank and poked the relay in around the battery.

It is connected directly to the battery.

Just have to make sure that you turn the outlet off when you park up, otherwise it will drain the battery.Luckily there is a red LED light to let you know.

No special tools needed.

Hope this helps.

ride safe

[bdrgonzo]

Ok, this thread was well timed as I had been researching some ideas for my own use. I was looking for mounting solutions suitable for my bike and car. This is what I chose and thought I would share. I am also going to paste it in the Bling & Blarney section for the bragging rights

I went with the "RAM" line of products. They are available in Australia from select dealers. I personally went to the actual store in Botany (Mr Mobile) and found an extensive range of components and very helpful staff. You can buy items as a kit (device holder-arm clamp-mounting device) or in components (single parts as you require). As a kit you save some on the costs as apposed to component buying. They are not cheap compared to some similar products on the market, but they are strong, well built and very adaptable. So with-out further adieu here is what I chose.


2 sizes of 3 available arm clamps and a joiner piece. A clamp comes as part of a kit and the joiner as a separate component.


2 types of mounting devices (many more available). I chose the suction cup for my car and the handlebar clamp for the bike (bought 2). Each came as part of a kit, the extra bike mount as a component. Note you also get 2 sizes of U-bolt. I found the smaller perfect, using the spacer and not needing the thread caps.



Mobile phone mount (front and back). Fully adjustable.


iPhone 4 with a Mophie battery pack cover fitted on holder. Top claws are spring loaded. One hand mounting and dis-mounting. No fiddly buttons.


GoPro mount. I went with the nut and bolt supplied, but the GoPro knob and bolt work as well. (Camera case not included)



Motorbike mounts in place. While the set-up looked like the antlers of a juvenile deer, I was more than happy. The other mount you see in shot is for a toll rider tag holder.



Once bar bag went back on, antlers disappeared.


GoPro and iPhone mounted on bike. App open on iPhone is the GoPro app. Works as a full remote and has a preview screen (a little lag, but tolerable for setting camera positions).



Note GoPro turning 45 then 90 degrees showing flexibility of mounting system.

With the mobile phone mounts available, RAM do sell a waterproof one. Its called an Aqua Box. This has a few flaws though. It does keep your phone dry, but if its a smart phone, you have to remove screen protectors and still the touch screen is not 100% guaranteed to function. So the choice is waterproof and limited functionality. Or exposed and full functionality. This situation I could not accept. So with further extreme costs I solved it.


Note the supplier, avoided import costs and taxes by telling the wife to grab them while she was shopping


My iPhone is now waterproof, mounted and fully functional (also its freshness is sealed in, according to the label on the box the bag came in).

All up, I found the mounting system very good. Devices are held securely and can be moved as pleased. I can also swap the mounts to my car as required, therefore cutting down costs of buying a seperate mounting system for car use. Below are some web links, hope you liked my write-up.

www.rammount.com/Dealers/RAMMountDealers/AustraliaDealers/tabid/165/Default.aspx
(RAM dealers in Oz)

motor.bikebiz.com.au/search?view=grid&w=toll
(Toll tag holder)- works very well.