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Ok, a bit different setup then yours, but my solution may work for you... I have the same RAM phone mount as you and then a Garmin mount, both on dual arms mounted to the Builtright bracket. I used the dual arms to get each accessory tucked into the notch between the 12" screen and the dash as low as possible. They are fairly solid but will bounce if I hit some rough pavement, dirt road, etc. I adjusted both down so they are line on line with the dash and then wedged in a piece of rubber mat between the two surfaces (dash and arm). So now there is a bit of preload and they don't move nearly as much. It is application of the concept of interference priority - if you can't keep two parts from touching, either physically connect them or control the way they come into contact.Ok, finally got the right size pipe in and thus some things installed! (Phone not in picture as it was taking the picture.)
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Initial thoughts:
Overall idea is sound. Positioning of phone and InReach are perfect, as is the mounting flexibility. Visibility loss is minimal, exactly as I wanted.
Problematic is the flexibility of PVC pipe. Even at over 1” OD it bounces a fair bit while driving. And it’s clear it’s the pipe, not the mounts.
Two possible solutions to that:
Not going to rush to a solution as it’s functional as-is, but I will improve it in the future.
- Add a suction cup mount at each end to support the pipe. Upside is forces from the weight become even less of a concern as the ends are supported. Downside is further visibility loss around the A pillars.
- Move to metal pipe. Pro’s and con’s are the opposite of the suction cups. Pipe will be notably heavier, thus increasing forces on the mounts. But visibility will be retained.