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So, the lack of either of these being available to my Mojave led me to develop a plan to build a phone holder that could:

1) Hold my phone in rough terrain solidly

2) Offer the ability to hold the phone horizontally or vertically.

3) Charge my phone wirelessly.

4) Do it all with ease and look factory.

Since i was already installing my Redarc tow control, this was an easy piggy back project.

First, I installed a 67 Designs mount bracket and arm.
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Second, I installed the plug in tap to the 12v outlet socket for power. Got it from Quadratec. (Word of advice, throw the sketchy white screw type wire adapter in the trash. Even if you solder the wires to.use it, it will eventually fail)
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I soldered the wires together, and put an additional + and a - with sealed ends in case I decide to install another dash mount accessory in the future.
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Next, i mounted the 67 ball mount to a Scanstrut wireless holder /charger.
This holder, we install in boats, and it performs well in all conditions.
Mounted it with JB Weld instant glue, it isn't going anywhere.
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I notched the stereo bezel for the charger wire to have clearance and not be pinched.
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All buttoned up, works great. It takes 2 hands to pull the phone out of the jaws of the holder....just like I planned!
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All in, 1/2 hour. 3 weeks later, it works amazing.
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well done, I like it
 

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Did you relocate your 12v outlet at the same time and use that location for the brake controller knob?
 

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I eliminated the 12v, and yes...the Redarc is in that spot.
OK so you got rid of it and used that cable to extend switched 12v up to your charger - got it.
 

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Yup - I ordered that cable to make an extension - still not sure where I'll put the 12volt outlet - I used that spot for the brake controller but have since decided I want the outlet, too. So now to figure out where to put that!

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What about adding the cigarette outlet on the top of the dash in the tray?
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I love that extension idea so you don't have to cut any factory wires. I plan to place the Redarc in the same spot as well.
 

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What about adding the cigarette outlet on the top of the dash in the tray?
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I love that extension idea so you don't have to cut any factory wires. I plan to place the Redarc in the same spot as well.
I had thought of putting it or one up there, but then I would use it to plug in my LED Christmas wreath and don't relish the thought of the wires strung up onto the dash and the wreath power plug sticking up there. Granted it would only be for 1 or 1.5 months, but still..........
It would be handy up there for other stuff, though.
It is an idea I will consider - looking to see where others have located their 12v outlet.
 
 



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