Smart Phone Holder

Any recommendations for the best type of phone holder for the Tacoma? Windshield suction, air vent mounted, etc? Part of the reason for the ask is I am getting a Curt Bluetooth wireless trailer brake controller and want to have it readily accessible to quickly hit the surge brake function on my phone if needed.

 

A couple options allow you to mount a smartphone using the lower mounting bolt holes for the driver's side A-pillar grab handle. I'll try to find a photo of or post about mine. Try searching "pillar mod". See link below.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/best-phone-mounts-for-tacoma.587167/page-12#post-27795103

I have both a ScanGauge 3 and a phone mount on mine. I'll take and post a photo later.

 

Don’t have anything to add about a phone mount but I love my Curt brake controller. The strap that comes with it sucks so get a couple of those bendable rubber coated ties

 

This one looks perfect for the Tacoma:

$80 Offroam Phone Mount Made for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023)

https://www.amazon.com/Offroam-Phon...mzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d

 

Off roam is great. One of the first things I got for my truck

 

I have vent mount and really don’t like it that much. Blocks vent

 

I've tried a few different ones over the years and couldn't find anything i really liked so now my phone just stays in the cubby under the head unit.
That being said, you might want to try out some different ones, just because someone else likes a certain mount, doesn't mean you will like it.

 

My hand lol. Android auto eliminated my need for one. Most things are on screen or i can do with voice. If not i just pick the thing up

 

Blocks the vent and mine rattles a tad. It's not bad at all...but I'm already on the lookout for a better one.

 

I saw one that goes into the cup holder. But not in real time

 

I went with Hondo Garage version with short Ram arm. Holds phone well, but can’t rotate the vent, which is only a minor negative to me.

Not my truck in picture.

 

Installed last weekend and love it. got this one to put on it, super tight.

$23 FANAUE CPC-09 Motorcycle Phone Mount with 1" Ball Head for RAM Mounts B Size Double Socket Arm and Scooter UTV/ATV Bike Phone Holder, Aluminum Alloy Mobile Phones Clip for 5.5-7" Smartphone.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CBF7155F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

Here's my setup. Caliraised accessory mount https://caliraisedled.com/products/dash-accessory-mount-fits-toyota-tacoma

 

I run this with a RAM mount and love it

 

I have the taco garage DMM and I love mine. It holds my phone and GMRS mic just fine. could go with this too…

 

I guess as I was posting mine you beat me to it…it’s a great product

 

I have done this:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mod-a-pillar-ram-mount-gps-phone-holder.372250/

I had a vent-mounted one previously but the hot air constantly blowing on the back of the phone melted the glue the holds the internal battery in place. Had to have the phone repaired.

 

Off roam. Expensive, but once you mount the bracket, your phone is not going anywhere.

 

67 designs TacoRail: https://www.67d.com/products/tacorail-for-tacoma-3rd-gen

Easy install and rock solid. Doesn’t block vents. I have been very happy with this.

 

It's definitely a great product and probably the most useful thing I've added to my truck honestly