The Best Jeep Phone and GPS Mounting System

[@TrailRecon]

I'm really sorry about the one sided audio guys... my new microphone system let me down and I didn't realize it until I sat down to edit.

[@VisualOverland]

its a mono lavaliere mic. got to adjust settings in final cut or premier. I had this problem when i first started making videos. One ear got a lot of loving! lol

[@TrailRecon]

I'm always learning... I'll have to figure out how to do that in Final Cut Pro next time. Thank you!

[@Taino_Overland]

😆 thanks for the heads up. I almost twisted my earphones into a knot trying to make sound come out of my right earbud.

[@VisualOverland]

TrailRecon no worries! It’s a process! It’s a process! I’m still learning. Getting back into it myself. Sometimes it’s a simple error/glitch during rendering in fcpx. I learned to always edit with headphones. Helps catch audio levels Or missing channels. You’re doing great!

[@David-td4ik]

thanks God, it wasn't my headphone lol

[@nicks3456]

I love your channel! You inspire me to progress the build of my JK but I’ll never be done if you keep showing off all these things I didn’t know I needed

[@MrVegas50]

Just got my bar today, installed just like your video. I have mounted my CB on it in the center and will eventually be adding a GoPro and some other gadgets. Thanks for the great video and ideas.

[@dennisc8664]

I’ve been running the 67 iPhone mount for a couple weeks now. I absolutely love it! Great design, easy to use and low vibration. Best mount I’ve ever bought. Thanks for introducing me to it Brad.

[@TrailRecon]

Everyone I meet that uses their stuff absolutely loves it!

[@mgodbee30]

All your videos are awesome and really informative! You're kids are lucky to have a dad like you!

[@RickZackExploreOffroad]

I installed the Vector bar about a month ago. I agree it is a great piece of kit. Unlimited opportunities to mount the ever growing list of gadgets.

[@Fallujahsurvivor]

Rick & Zack Explore Offroad how to get one.

[@broussard79]

Your vids keep looking more and more professional. You and adventure dex have me sold on this product. Good video

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! Dex is always putting out some solid content!

[@kilroywashere9343]

My left ear really enjoyed this 😂

[@adambaranic133]

I need that entire mounting system for my JK great video love the channel

[@BCBell]

So I've got to say, TrailRecon, OVERCLOCK3D, Adventure Dex, AutoEdit, and Crawl TV are who I go to for all of my JK related videos. Nice work!

[@TrailRecon]

All great KZbin channels!

[@H.pylori]

I got frustrated with my suction mounts falling off the windshield, especially on hot days. Saw this device on YT and ordered the shorter mid-width passenger side bar. I have no mechanical skills but can follow directions and I can attest that I had no problem with this install and really like it for my 2016 2-door JK. I usually carry mount garmin handheld gps devices, one In-reach device, and an actioncam for recording. All fit well and look good. Your video confirms the wisdom of purchasing this device. Great, sharp, video as usual, sound not an issue, and your JEEP looked fantastic behind you at the end of the video.

[@TrailRecon]

Great to hear you like your setup... I really wish now I would have done this sooner! Thank you!

[@dalepatrick3556]

I got this in August as the first add to my jeep. Best investment I’ve made. Get it. You won’t regret it.

[@ClawsonMatt]

Good video. I ended up getting one of these for Christmas after my wife watched your video! Much better than the Rugged Ridge mount that was not holding my phone well.

[@TrailRecon]

Now that's a good woman right there!

[@nicolem376]

I only need to mount a phone but that bar looks so good I want it 😂

[@jimreed6653]

I use the stubby Vector mount. I guess it wasn't very popular since they don't make it any longer. You're right about being able to mount items where needed. It really cleans up the inside of the jeep. No rattling around, very secure. Good job.

[@stevenanderson9857]

LOL this is so funny, saw your video on the 67 mounts, and ordered the same for my iPhone and custom one for my iPad mini. Now I see your vector, and my vector arrived today,, heading back to 67 for the mount brackets

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! That's awesome. I really like this whole setup a lot!

[@prophotos365]

Added mine a few months ago no more suction cups letting go at a bad time! Great product and easy install!

[@scottbowman5673]

Just ordered my vector bar, thanks for all the great info! Going to have a great time setting up my electronics! Thank you for your service! I also served in the Air Force, you have a great channel keep up the great footage! Jeeps rule!✌️

[@TrailRecon]

You'll be very happy with it and thank you!

[@MWDAdventures]

Still using this? Pros cons? Did you consider ram mount systems?

[@LiveByItHD]

All the items needed are out of stock, placed an order so we will see how fast it ships. Love the design and mount options for this bar. It is something that can grow with our experience off roading.

[@barretthageman3350]

Another item on my wish list. My Rubicon upgrades have been put on the back burner because of another project that is totally exciting. Hope to start putting up some vids on this next year.

[@benfonte2632]

I’m buying the vector bar because of your vid. Thanks!

[@jethro9341]

To each his own, but I love my Ram X Grip. Its the only mount Ive ever tried that hasnt dropped my phone and Ive been using it for over a year.

[@pitbull62]

67 design must think their sh*t dont stink. i can get all ram products for way less than half the price of 67design. then again if they wanna sponsor me ill take their free stuff. like everybody else does.

[@newmeoroldme]

What can I get for my 2007 jeep commander? I love this set up and just trying to organize my rig. ❤thanks

[@AudiTransamJeep]

Thanks TrailRecon, I actually needed something like this !

[@TrailRecon]

It's a great upgrade!

[@joeygrijalva5482]

Brad great vid as always. What I’m using is Vector Contour Bar for my JT with 67 Design. This is money well spent. I went with a different set up at first …. ya…. didn’t work out for me. Keep bring the videos and thanks for what you do. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@208miuwu]

67 Designs are awesome agree I have been using their Phone mount for about 2 yrs now.

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Just wanted to throw in a huge thanks on this video on the Vector Offroad dash mounting bar. That is hands down one of the best accessories I've added in a long time. Unbelievable flexibility for positioning all my equipment... GPS, cell phone, and the head unit for my ham radio. I'm experimenting with various mounting accessories, including the 67 Designs stuff. They are quite popular and it's led to some backorders. But I'd tell people that if you want to just try various mounting options out for any of your equipment, from cell phones, GPS units, handheld radios, tablets, whatever... to Google for "handlebar" mounts that work with their device. These are typically always 1" mounts that work great with the Vector tube size. REPLY

[@justinwaltman9422]

How has it held up over the years? I'm looking to get something like this.

[@patrickkirkes8360]

Thanks for the review! I have had the Vector bar for about 6 months and never liked any of the mounts you could get for it. Just ordered from 67 Designs!

[@jonathanfrias155]

Hii I love the way u mount. Everything. I want to know. Which mount u got for ur iPad. That’s the one I need. If u can. Put the link thanks

[@o3djeeps]

Great video as usual. I have a roll bar across my dash, but if I didn't the vector bar would be the route I'd take. 67D just came out with a nice 1.75" roll bar mount so now I can easily tie into that. (one of my most recent videos, actually.). Anyway... Looks great!

[@TrailRecon]

Go check out OVERCLOCK3D guys... lot's of great content over there. I watch your vids all the time brother!

[@o3djeeps]

TrailRecon Thank man. Likewise and I really appreciate it!

[@vagabondexpedition]

I've had the Vector bar for quite some time in the @VagabondExpedition Jeep along with RAM mounting systems for gopros, tablets, nav devices and cell phones. It works great. Tip: If you get some rattling out of the bar with your devices mounted like you have, get a small strip of foam rubber/weather stripping type material and place it in the center tray where that bottom support piece fits along the front of the tray section (closest to the driver/passengers - you can see the section at 03:45). Just a tiny 0.5" length will work.

[@TrailRecon]

Great information, thank you for sharing that tip!

[@justinmanning8108]

vagabond expedition thank you! I started recording vids with a RAM Mount and my Samsung Galaxy rather than pulling the GoPro out...this will smooth out the vids!

[@RobDTom]

I completely agree with you regarding the 67 Design mount/system. I have the mag mount and recently purchased the universal mount that you have, as the mag mount isn't strong enough to keep the phone from flying off when off-roading. I am considering the Vector system down the road for mounting an iPad and Go Pro in addition to my iPhone X. I might not go with the full width version though. Nice video!

[@UtahNick71]

I love my 67 designs. I thought about the Vector, but I don't need more than one and maybe two mounts at the moment.

[@stevepallister9717]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Very cool product.

[@kris.monroe]

I'd LOVE one of these for my XJ! Maybe some day.

[@TrailRecon]

Oh ya, I need to hook something up like this or our project XJ!

[@Papa__Squatch]

DO IT!!! I've been watching your whole series on projectXJ. I'm picking up my 3rd one in a week and have always wanted something like this done for the Cherokees.

[@kris.monroe]

SAME!

[@robertmajewsky6839]

Could I use this for my xj???

[@TheScorpio32]

Thanks for the video brad, as others have said, this video only has audio going through the left channel :D

[@paulwharton9726]

Love it Brother! I plan to install one on mine. Unity Service Navigation!

[@ratled1]

Great timing! Adding the TRX free app on an Ipad this weekend

[@TrailRecon]

Right on! FREE are my favorite 4 letters!

[@sfkeygrip]

Now that you have had that mounted for a while and have been using it have you found it to be in the way of anything?

[@steveevora1814]

I have a jeep wrangler 2011. I'm looking to put my I pad in jeep mounted to vector bar... my I pad is 10 ×7 . Could you tell me exactly what i need to get it mounted please! I love the 67 designs products...

[@jimmierpadgettjr]

Good morning!! Love all your videos and thank you for sharing! I know you are running gmrs for coms now which one? And watt output? I trust your judgment and experience. Thank you in advance Jimmie P

[@donaldbacha5807]

I have the exact same JK E dock from vector in my 08. It's different but still a very solid set up I'm just debating on using the Ram mounts or the 67 mounts for it. Also are you doing to hard wire your GPS into the jeep?

[@kulpfamily6525]

Love the videos Brad! Just discovered this product, looks awesome. Any issues with loss of visibility? Doesnt take away too much windshield does it?

[@nismor3490]

I use mob armor switch and switch pro for my phone and mobx for my tablet. If you use ipads they have specific systems for those too.

[@rob_luna]

Just placed my order for the full length bar! 67 designs is out of stock though, keeping my eyes on when they get some inventory. Thanks for the review señor, keep doing these quality reviews my JK might look just like yours lol.

[@demisx]

2 years later. Still out of stock.

[@BRP42]

This is super helpful! I'm having some trouble finding products for my 2005 Wrangler X model... any suggestions?

[@charlesthacker76]

Nice shadow box in the background brother. Active since 97. Went through induction in 2012.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you for your service shipmate!

[@AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS]

I really like this setup Brad. Thanks for the Killer video and great info. Gonna have to get one

[@TrailRecon]

Right on! Thank you!

[@DieterHaney]

Hey Brad - Great video! I have a '17 JK and want to install this, but I have upgraded my radio and the screw under the rubber insert is no longer useable. Do you think this would be unstable using only the 2 mounts near the windshield?

[@march.4809]

I have never seen those products. Very cool!!

[@RedRockCrawlers]

Nice set up brad. I need something like this. Im just using a cheap gas station phone mount right now. I use Gaia gps and need to mount my ipad more secure.

[@TrailRecon]

I need to check out Gaia, have heard great thing about it!

[@AlaskaErik]

I use the Vector Offroad bar with Ram Mount accessories. It holds my iPad Air 2 very securely. I also use Gaia and love it.

[@itsrobbyjames]

You should check out the bushwhacker aluminum fender flares they released this year, I just installed them and they are amazing and price efficient

[@TrailRecon]

New fenders are on my list, but bumpers are up before that. I'll have to check out the aluminum Bushwackers. Thanks!

[@4everjeeper]

I have been looking at those flares for awhile just been wanting to actually see in person before making up my mind

[@BlackRifleSurvival]

Lol, I'm gonna be broke after seeing all these awesome jeep mods. Thanks for sharing this one cause I am having a headache keeping my electronics to stay on the dash, I've watched my hatslide across the top and out my passenger window once so this is a must. Haha

[@darrylb4048]

I know that you are fastidious with your Jeep, so the question is...does it impede much for the cleaning of the dash and windshield? How about the view? Thanks

[@davidkay7389]

67 designs also has fittings for the rock hard and poison spyder cage upgrades

[@TrailRecon]

Oh ya, they have a large selection of mounting options.

[@Venom-kq5xz]

I know this video is a year old but I saw your plaque on the back wall. Did you retire as a Master Chief? Just was curious. I know that you’re retired military but I don’t think I’ve watched a video with you saying your rank. Thank you for your service regardless! Do they make this product for the JL/JT? It looks like a super simple install. Awesome video!

[@bfgdnews7634]

Brad ... another great vid ... thanks. At ~:46 seconds into the vid you show your phone and Magellan units mounted without the Vector bar. Which 67 Designs mount were you using for the Magellan?

[@RomanWisniewski]

Looks great. I just ordered my Vector bar. What length 67Design arms are you using here?

[@jameskey7290]

How's the visibly? Especially when finding your line over rocks. From the video looks like I'll lose a lot of that?

[@jmartin4411]

Amazing information on your channel and love your attention to detail! I would love to know what software you use for editing your videos? I'm a newbie, just bought a 2013 4-door JK a few weeks back.

[@TrailRecon]

Congrats on your new Jeep and thank for the great complement! I am using Final Cut Pro for my video editing.

[@kennysantiago71]

Wow, do they have something for the JL?

[@cactushill]

Brad...What did you use to mount your Magellan TRX-7 to the Vector OffRoad bar?

[@OVRLNDX]

Another awesome video! Thank’s for the detailed information!

[@followthatvanman6040]

Thanks for putting this video together, looks great. I would like to install this but I have the stock pop-up tweeters on top of my dash (2013 JK). Would these interfere with the ends of the bar?

[@TexasADV]

I would love to see this made available for other vehicles (FZJ80, TJ, etc)

[@TrailRecon]

They do have some stuff for the TJ and I know they have been slowly expanding.

[@kendean4488]

I’m purchasing this , I have a garmin gps and a GoPro , which mounts from 67 designs would you recommend

[@misoxa]

You have some really good videos, thank you... Hey how to you like your TRX7..? I normally use gaiagps on a table but I'm hearing good things about TRX7.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! I am still on the fence about the TRX7. I'm heading to Mexico soon and it doesn't have maps down there, so will be switching to my iPad and using the LeadNav app.

[@christianmeyers8545]

I have a 89 XJ. What dash mount do you think is the best?

[@5SeriesBIMMER]

What size carbon arms did you use? I want to mount my Traildash2 on my Vector bar, but not sure what length arm to use. The ones you have seem to be the perfect length. Thanks for all your helpful videos.

[@brisonp6148]

Really cool setup

[@maxc315]

Hey trail recon can you tell me what are the other purposes are for the bolt where the vector bar connects to I mean it's like a mystery you got those two plugs you pull out what usually would go into that?

[@Coffeetableleg]

Thanks TrailRecon for the great videos, accessories and wheeling! If I’m ever over your way, I’ll try and hit you up for some trails. Looking at the 67designs gear too. I like the simple 2 ball mount for me but what mount do you use to hold the iPad? I couldn’t find the comment below here anywhere. I’m going to use an iPad mini 2 for gps. Thanks again for the great content!

[@MannsAdventures]

What are some good apps for a new Jeep owner? Thanks!

[@vheypreexa]

I've had this system for almost a year now. It's so robust, and it doesn't block my view of the road. Only problem is if you upgrade you audio system, some radios eliminate that center mount point that will render this system non compatible. So just be aware of that. I used RAM mounts instead of the system 67 stuff though. One minor complaint however: I wish they made the screws and washers black so they don't reflect so well into the window.

[@DwayneCasad]

Vhey Preexa you could try to take the bolts out, spray them w black paint, put them back in

[@donmartin2788]

Awesome install really like the video keep it up for us new guys

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@raulpinochet689]

Can you please add the carbon fiber arm measurements you used on the description? Thanks! I want to mount an ipad mini but I don't know what arm size to use with this system. I just ordered the medium, we'll see how that goes! Great videos addicted for 2 weeks straight watching over and over again.

[@manuelveiga7917]

I just bought one short and one medium arm. Hopefully they work out.

[@brucewootten3143]

I just bought a 2016 Wrangler and I and going to get this system. That looks cool. Are you retired Navy? If you are Go Navy!!!!!

[@TrailRecon]

It really is a very functional setup! I did retire from the Navy almost 2 years ago now... Go Navy!

[@brucewootten3143]

TrailRecon Awesome I retired about 6 years ago. Are you in San Diego? I live in Poway.

[@rob_luna]

Brad I picked up the Vector bar and 67 Designs mounts, will be installing it this weekend 😊 By any chance have you or considered running the lightning cable to charge your iPhone through the inside of your dashboard and have it pop out somewhere down below to where your cigarette lighter charger is at? I know you typically keep things clean looking so figured I’d ask.

[@TrailRecon]

Thats a great suggestion, but not something I have done. If you decide to to it, snap some pictures and tag me on Instagram, would love to see it!

[@n2malinois]

That's the exact same one I have, but I use mounts by Ram Mount. I did notice after driving with the bar installed that the silver bolts were reflecting on the glass and causing a distraction, so I blacked them out with a Sharpie.

[@TrailRecon]

I hate reflections in my window... great suggestion about the sharp!

[@manuelveiga7917]

Have you ever considered replacing the stereo system? Alpine I209? X209?

[@MWDAdventures]

What length 67 bar did you have?

[@franciscopantoja3618]

Están disponibles esos productos para envío a Mexico? No los encontré en Amazon ni tampoco en eBay para comprarlos en Mexico

[@danbernard1697]

Do they make it for keep TJ's?

[@roncolaninno5866]

I already use the 67 Designs phone mounts - can I purchase the rail attachments for the phone mounts separately?

[@jtuerk111]

New to TrailRecon and i love it. i love the 67design set up and want to duplicate yours. Not sure parts wise what to order to hold my trx7 the way yours is. Can you help with part list.

[@jessiewei8618]

67design mount is awesome!

[@4everjeeper]

I have the vector mount also but no phone mount yet, 67 designs that mounts to this bar are out of stock and have been for awhile, still waiting, been over a month

[@MACzerofourtwo]

That’s a cool set up! 👍

[@DwayneCasad]

Hey there...retired ETCM here...in SD..would love to connect with the group one day....where are you going to mount the go pro?

[@TrailRecon]

Right on brother! You can check out www.sdjc.rock event page for upcoming runs here in SD. I'm always moving my GoPro around to get different angles.

[@1scooterpilot1]

Is there enough space B/T the bar and the window to easily clean the window? Yeah, I'm a clean freak.

[@CptBongue]

How did it work out with rattling and wobbling?

[@mikemacpherson7135]

I’ve recently joined the JK side of the Jeep family. I’m interested to see what others are using to mount iPhones or GPS units.... I’m liking the channel and have subscribed..!! Thanks for the videos! Mike

[@richardtarbell8409]

What are you gonna do with the 2 ball mount from 67 designs?

[@samwalker1691]

I can't find the center bolt to unscrew. I had an aftermarket radio put in, is it possible it was not reinstalled?

[@Blastfence1]

I have the bar but can’t get any of the phone 📲 holders they are all out of stock! So I ordered bicycle 🚲 phone holders on amazon for ten bucks!

[@sm6wet]

Very nice and simple install but what happens to the rubber tray? It is back again? 73 from Sweden

[@TrailRecon]

I had to trim the rubber tray to make it fit back in.

[@glennhernandez4366]

Keep it going

[@scottheckman4637]

What mount did you use for the Navigation? Thanks!