BuiltRight Dash Mount Installed

KFordEx8 · Apr 9, 2021

GeorgeGG said:
Very cool! Is it the mount for F-150 or the Raptor?

Please post pics with the things mounted on it. Would love to see those.

It is this one:

https://www.builtrightind.com/colle...-2015-2020-ford-f-150-raptor-2017-f-250-f-350

There are a good number of pics on the product page.

KFordEx8 · Apr 9, 2021

5280tunage said:
Not sure if the things you want to plug in (obviously the phone would be) are 5V USB or if they need 12V, but I wonder if you could use something like this: Amazon.com: Dual USB Charger Socket Waterproof Power Outlet 12V/24V 2.1A & 2.1A for Car Boat Marine RV Mobile Blue LED: Electronics

It's obviously a large hole to cut in the panel but at least the plastic panel is pretty small so likely wouldn't cost a ton to replace if you messed it up. Use a Unibit to drill out the right diameter hole, mount this, and thread the wires through the dash to find 12V switched supply, fuse it, and boom, you have two USB ports up there. Just a thought.

I thought about something like this to make it look clean and also to keep the factory USB ports free. On the product page, there are pics on how some people have installed power.

Anyone know of a good power source to tap off of that is easily assessible?

lbv150 · Apr 12, 2021

Two way radio bracket nut and bolt to the dash cover plate.

Lou Hamilton · Apr 12, 2021

For now, I just have a 67 Designs phone mount on mine. Been playing with a RV specific navigation app that is not CarPlay capable.

Jury is still out on the app. Second option, may be a dedicated Garmin RV GPS device that will mount there.

BTW, I chose not to buy the plate. It seems stable enough for my needs. I’m not planning on mounting a tablet or laptop mount on it.

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iamretired · Apr 16, 2021

I have been wondering if dash tray would pop up like Kfordex8 pictured above, for my 2015? mine has main center and 2 smaller indents? CALIDAD Posts power options on headliner I have used mini usb and other 12volt plugs found on ebay. wired into vanity mirror power or other one, many unused wires from sunroof and others. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Hard-W...417492?hash=item2171dfddd4:g:9k4AAOSwu51e-U8j

Charlie Vretis · Apr 23, 2021

KFordEx8 said:
Can't go wrong with the plate. The mount is sturdy but the plate completes the bottom so the whole thing is a boxed frame. If not, swap the smaller washers with fender washers to distribute load around the holes.

RAM Mount balls and arms for cell phone, travel trailer rear camera screen, and dash cam. Yes, the 2nd pic is under the bottom of the dash tray. Self tapping screws would probably work for light loads. I'd put some high temp, extra strong double sided tape between the mount and the dash tray just for extra security.

Yes! Auxiliary power in those areas would be nice.

Here are some more details:

Full picture of the bottom of the dash tray.
Holes were drilled to 3/16" instead of 1/4". The 10-24 screws fit perfectly with clean holes.
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The three clips are located where each of the trim tools are. When popping it off, I placed a microfiber cloth between the tool and the surface to protect it from getting scratched.
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What is looks like under there with tray off.
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Charlie Vretis · Apr 23, 2021

What is underneath this area? I would like to run 12V for dash cam and trailer cameras.

KFordEx8 · Apr 26, 2021

Charlie Vretis said:
What is underneath this area? I would like to run 12V for dash cam and trailer cameras.

Charlie Vretis · Apr 28, 2021

KFordEx8 said:
Got the BuiltRight Industries Dash Mount and Support Plate installed today.

Decided to keep the pad on so got slightly longer screws stainless hex screws.

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Got the parts today. How does the speaker cover come off?

KFordEx8 · Apr 28, 2021

Charlie Vretis said:
Got the parts today. How does the speaker cover come off?

It has 4 clips and pops off.

This instruction video they have was pretty helpful for me. I actually watched it before buying it.

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