Charging Suction Mount with Car Adaptor

Great product

Great product

Previously we were using A/C vent mounts from a different manufactures. As the weather warmed, I noticed our phones were blocking most of the air flow causing it to take longer to cool down the car. Having bought our iPhone cases from Mous, I looked to them for a new solution and opted for the suction cup mount.

I wanted to install it on the dashboard, above the central display, but the suction cup would not grip the lightly textured surface of the dashboard. The only smooth surface around was the window. In my Toyota Tacoma, I had to place it low and as far left as possible to remain out of my field of view and still be accessible. Since I didn't have to worry about a cord connecting to the phone, I was able to get it pretty low. However, the proximity to the vehicle frame prevents me from affixing the phone in a landscape position (which doesn't really affect me as I typically view maps in portrait mode). The mount is well made, adheres to the window firmly, and there is no movement of the phone once the mount head lock it tightened. The cord from the mount is draped over my steering column, but otherwise is not obstructive. The two USB-C connections on the charger are super helpful.

I ordered a second one for our Honda Odyssey. It also has a lightly textured dashboard, but to the left of the central display was a smooth spot. When I tried installing it, however, I discovered there was a slight curve to the surface that prevented the suction cup from adhering (lesson learned: while I measured the size to ensure it fit, I did not actually try adhering the one I had in the Tacoma). Again, the only smooth spot left was the dashboard. And again, it needed to be low on the left side to remain out of the field of view. However, due to the low angle of the windshield, this meant the mount was farther away from the driver. This make it impractical for updates to directions or music selection while driving. And in this position, the phone was getting more direct sunlight, which caused it to overheat a few times. The mount still works well, just isn't ideal for us in the Odyssey and we'll probably need to find another air vent mount that doesn't restrict air flow so much.

Previously we were using A/C vent mounts from a different manufactures. As the weather warmed, I noticed our phones were blocking most of the air flow causing it to take longer to cool down the car. Having bought our iPhone cases from Mous, I looked to them for a new solution and opted for the suction cup mount.

I wanted to install it on the dashboard, above the central display, but the suction cup would not grip the lightly textured surface of the dashboard. The only smooth surface around was the window. In my Toyota Tacoma, I had to place it low and as far left as possible to remain out of my field of view and still be accessible. Since I didn't have to worry about a cord connecting to the phone, I was able to get it pretty low. However, the proximity to the vehicle frame prevents me from affixing the phone in a landscape position (which doesn't really affect me as I typically view maps in portrait mode). The mount is well made, adheres to the window firmly, and there is no movement of the phone once the mount head lock it tightened. The cord from the mount is draped over my steering column, but otherwise is not obstructive. The two USB-C connections on the charger are super helpful.

I ordered a second one for our Honda Odyssey. It also has a lightly textured dashboard, but to the left of the central display was a smooth spot. When I tried installing it, however, I discovered there was a slight curve to the surface that prevented the suction cup from adhering (lesson learned: while I measured the size to ensure it fit, I did not actually try adhering the one I had in the Tacoma). Again, the only smooth spot left was the dashboard. And again, it needed to be low on the left side to remain out of the field of view. However, due to the low angle of the windshield, this meant the mount was farther away from the driver. This make it impractical for updates to directions or music selection while driving. And in this position, the phone was getting more direct sunlight, which caused it to overheat a few times. The mount still works well, just isn't ideal for us in the Odyssey and we'll probably need to find another air vent mount that doesn't restrict air flow so much.

My phone will not charge through the lighter adaptor therefore I am using it plugged through the usb in the middle of the car. The wire isn’t long enough and constantly gets in the way when I use the gear stick or try and adjust the rear view mirror. I bought this to make things simpler but it’s made me have to rethink how to do basic things I have to do around the car whilst driving. If I forget the wire is there I end up pulling on it and then the middle car area where the usb is, the wire needs to be pulled through a certain way so I don’t close the compartment side on the wire and damage it. This is all a nightmare for me unfortunately.