Input on RAM ipod mount to console.

[Hula]

Mounting the base of my RAM ipod mount to the mini cup holder in my 2013 Tundra. I can't access the underneath, so will a fully threaded wood or metal screw be appropriate? Ideas are welcomed.

 

[Boost Creep]

check to see whats under it first. hate to see you drive a screw into something expensive. otherwise screwing should be fine

 

[thebrassnuckles]

I use the coarsest screws i could find at the local hardware store. I screwed one of those into the overhead plastic roll bar cover in my JK to support an iPad, and one in the plastic cubby on the top of the dash for an iPad mini. They both hold the weight just fine. As long as there isn't anything behind it, you should be fine.

 

[Ryanmb21]

Pop out the consul and put backing plate.

 

[doug720]

Consider gluing it in with silicone. Cover the bottom of the cup holder, install the mount and them cover the top of the mount as high as you can with affecting use of the mount,

Advantages - no holes when removed, easy to remove, will be quite solid when it dries.

Just another idea.

Doug

 

[ChsBrgr]

Just did something similar for temporary mounting. Find a can or plastic jar at the grocery store with a screw on lid that fits tightly in your cup holder. Bolt your ram mount to the lid. Screw the lid on and paint to match your interior. Totally temporary and cheesy!

I mounted my plug and play satellite radio and a Garmin gps in two of my cup holders for now. I hope to figure out all or most of my 12volt accessories and their permanent places, then maybe only take my interior apart once to mount everything clean and run all the wires. Ok, I know it won't be once, but it won't be ten times like my last rig.

 

[Martinjmpr]

I've become a big fan of 3m double-stick mounting tape. Get the heavy duty 5lb outdoor-rated stuff and it will stick to anything, but will also remove without leaving a trace.

If it was something heavy like a radio, I could understand wanting to screw it in but an iPod/iPhone doesn't weigh enough, IMO, to require it.

 

[Hula]

Mounted! I was able to use 1.5 in #10 screws. It was double layered with nothing under it.

 

[Ridge Runner]

What program are you running on your iPad?

 

[RiverCityDave]

What program are you running on your iPad?

I was just wondering the same thing...

 

[Hula]

Avenza. Trying it out.

 

[thebrassnuckles]

Avenza. Trying it out.

that looks exactly like TopoMaps

 

[Hula]

Oh, you are correct it is topo maps. I'm trying Avenza but must have had that up messing with it.

 

[nickburt]

I'm liking the Ipad case and holder. Been looking at various options for mine. Is that an Otterbox Ipad case and which RAM holder is it?

 

[lysol]

That app looks like "Topo Maps"