Phone mount/holder?

[joeyd]

I use a Yeti style vacuum cup with a lid and stainless straw. (Walmart brand, I don't always overspend like dictcg pointed out ). I don't do any mowing but a lot of wood harvesting and snow plowing, But when you have been looking for something for a while and find it, I tend to jump on it before I forget where I saw it.

 

[oosik]

I use a Weathertech cup holder in my truck. As of yet - I've never taken the cell phone out with me on the tractor. If I ever do - just use the Weathertech cup holder out of the truck. OR just put the darn thing in a jacket pocket. My entire life, so far, does not revolve around my cell phone.

 

[jyoutz]

I use a Weathertech cup holder in my truck. As of yet - I've never taken the cell phone out with me on the tractor. If I ever do - just use the Weathertech cup holder out of the truck. OR just put the darn thing in a jacket pocket. My entire life, so far, does not revolve around my cell phone.

A cell phone is good safety feature to have with you if you get hurt out there.

 

[5030]

I agree with that but at the same time, in your pocket or under the sun visor (turned off) is just as good. I know when I'm tractoring, the LAST thing I want is to answer a cell phone (not that I could here it ring anyway...lol)

 

[oosik]

Yes - jyoutz - I know you are correct. And I'm pretty sure that there would be a response by "somebody". Hopefully - before the coyotes found me. Cell phone service is REALLY spotty out here. "They" tell me that the Emergency tab on the cell phone will ALWAYS get through. Hope I never have to find out............

 

[5030]

You could always invest in a SAT phone which work anywhere, unlike a cell phone, but unlike a cell phone, you pay by the fractional minute for air time and the phones aren't cheap either. I have one but only use it for emergencies as it's not a cheap date. Not for yacking or texting your buddies, it for important stuff.

 

[oosik]

5030 - I have seriously considered a SAT phone. Mainly because my cell phone usage is so low. Last five years of cell phone usage - average 6 to 8 minuets per month. AND my cell phone is ALWAYS off - unless I'm using it. My ATT cell phone bill is $650 per year. It all sounds rather inviting - it's just that I'm hesitant about moving so far forward in technology.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I use this cheap, simple cell phone mount on my tractors.

I took the belt holder that came with my Otterbox case and removed the belt clip:

I glued two magnets to the back:

Then snap the phone into the belt holder and place it on any metal surface on the tractors:

Cost $3 for the magnets and about 10 minutes of my time.

 

[DPSailor]

I’ve taken a different approach and wear a chest harness from Hill People gear. It’s about 6” x 9” and has several zippered pockets. One for my phone, one for emergency med gear and one for a gun. Everything is easy to reach and it’s always with me, whether on or off the tractor.
I’m in the woods by myself a lot and like having this all on my person.

 

[HS345]

My RK 37 conveniently has a cup and phone holder with a charging port, on the right fender. But, I am always looking for a better phone holder for the truck. I use a cheap air vent model, but they only last a few months at five bucks a pop.