May 28, 2026
Description
Published at the request of someone on the ColoradoFans truck forum.
https://www.coloradofans.com/threads/phone-mount-that-doesn%E2%80%99t-block-vents.439522/.
I did the design 3+ years ago, then revised for my current Pixel 7 Pro. I don’t expect many will find it a perfect fit, but perhaps it will inspire additional designs for more current phones. Note that the pictures reflect an early version and it has changed slightly.
Print in ASA to hold up to UV and cab heat.
My old design notes on what a phone holder SHOULD NOT DO (in order of priority)
- Impair ANY windshield or side window vision
- Impair ANY dashboard or center console control from driver’s seat
- Mount in front of Air Bags
- Substantially impair any vehicle status display from driver’s seat
- Substantially Intrude into driver/passenger body or leg areas
- Substantially block or restrict ventilation ports
- Prevent usage of any cup holder w/reasonable sized cup/mug/bottles
- Prevent usage of any power or logic ports (EG: USB or 12v outlets)
- Interfere with glove box opening
- Be difficult to install the mounting bracket
- Be difficult to mount or unmount a phone
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
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