Yes the ranger suxs for console space...
That's where I mounted my RAM Spring loaded holder for my phone...till one warm summer drive. The phone shut down from the heat and that was the end of that.
Oh yikes!
It is a sunny spot compared to the usual auto phone spot. I know my black phone starts throwing heat warnings even laying out on a picnic table or something and I'm not even on the southern end of the country. Appreciate the note as I investigate that location! 
That looks like an awesome solution.
Thank you! And yes you nailed it! The specialty fitment was the idea. Something like this just isn't possible with traditional manufacturing. Too many phone sizes and vehicles.That looks like an awesome solution.
Are you planning to 3d print them or injection molding (expensive)? If printing, what material are you using?
I admit I didn't watch the videos, watching TV with my partner (lol) and don't want to disturb her watching Virgin River....
I will keep my great ideas to myself, but I really like what you've accomplished here.
Edit: I read your FAQ - 3d printed. Really cool. And now that the base is designed you have the ability to expand to other specialty fitment... Switches, knobs, radio heads....
PETG is some versitile stuff!Thank you! And yes you nailed it! The specialty fitment was the idea. Something like this just isn't possible with traditional manufacturing. Too many phone sizes and vehicles.
Traditional manufacturing means one product for all vehicles and all phones.. or it's $$$. And because it's universal, the solution probably involves clamps, screws, springs, suction cups etc.. I'm hoping this system, and hopefully others as you alluded to, are useful for the community
The material is a good question and took a lot of testing! Without boring everyone, we use premium Made-In-USA PETG. Traditional ABS/ASA would be ideal in regards to extreme UV/temp resistance... but it's warp/shrink prone properties just didn't give us the flush fit we were looking for. Regardless, PETG is already great for most climates in the US. For the remaining extreme UV/temp areas, we designed the .4" thick non-load bearing cover plate to insulate and shield the load bearing base and cable from the sun — the ultimate killer of materials. Similar to the cowl example @Racket gave. From our long term testing this works great!
Thanks @Jhbryaniv! That's awesome to hear. And yes! PETG can make some wonderful dimensionally accurate shapes. Worked great for the large intricate parts in the Ranger dock.
Thanks for supporting us @9512tacoma! Enjoy your dock!
. Without following instructions it’s really straightforward. Take your time and shim the phone case. My only issue is my case is a Dbrand Grip case. I can’t shim it quite as tight as I’d like to because the phone practically sticks to other surfaces. Nothing a little lard won’t cure 
. Kidding. Phone has enough wiggle room to dock repeatedly with no use. iPhone 15 Pro Max for reference. I could have ordered a little wider dock and used thicker shims but it doesn’t matter as long as it works. Tip: When you think you have the charging cable seated and tightened and the phone is docking, plug the cable into a charger and make sure. I had everything tightened down to find out it lacked the last critical half mm or so of seating fully. Will pop it into the console tomorrow after a cup of coffee with daylight. Good work Donovan! I’ll update with pics installed tomorrow.
@Tremorky this is awesome!! Love your write up! And yes agreed excellent feedback. I'll add a blurb to the manual. The cable alignment step is great as you lock in literally *exactly* where your phone and cable sits natural and supported... also means you lock in a non-seating connection ouch. Great tip and catch!
Seriously looking forward to the install tomorrow... it looks much better once it's tucked in the console with your phone docked
As promised, I didn’t finish my coffee before diving out the door this morning lol. The only thing that’s a negative is trying to wrap 2 ft of cable in but I’m guessing sourcing the ones that work is easier said than done and the include Tripp Lite is great quantity. Took 5 mins maybe to install once I got in the truck seat.@Tremorky this is awesome!! Love your write up! And yes agreed excellent feedback. I'll add a blurb to the manual. The cable alignment step is great as you lock in literally *exactly* where your phone and cable sits natural and supported... also means you lock in a non-seating connection ouch. Great tip and catch!
Seriously looking forward to the install tomorrow... it looks much better once it's tucked in the console with your phone docked
Thank you @Jim C ! Hmm.. I'll continue to brain storm on this one. Totally hear you! Just trying to imagine the mechanism itself while keeping things clean vs the rail/shim setup
Thank you! Thought means a lot. But I'll take all feedback — only way to improve and innovate.... hopefully I can make most folks happy though
Excellent pics!! Camera is really good on your Pro Max.. really gets the detail.. maybe a little too detailedAs promised, I didn’t finish my coffee before diving out the door this morning lol. The only thing that’s a negative is trying to wrap 2 ft of cable in but I’m guessing sourcing the ones that work is easier said than done and the include Tripp Lite is great quantity. Took 5 mins maybe to install once I got in the truck seat.
CarPlay starts right up of course and is easy to switch back to Sync. Elegant no brainer engineering.
I hope to see some other accessories from you in the future such as console side pockets or a handheld radio belt clip interface on the pocket or for a visor.
Really though glad the install went well! Hopefully you enjoy just popping your phone in making short trips... and coming out with a charged phone on longer trips.. Thanks for supporting us and the community with your experience @Tremorky!!
