Summary of Customer Reviews
The Bracketron TripGrip™ Extend Window, Dash & Vent Mount has received mixed feedback from customers across various platforms. Many users appreciate its versatility, build quality, and effectiveness in holding their phones securely, even on bumpy roads. However, there are also notable criticisms regarding its suction power, durability, and compatibility with certain phone models and accessories.
PROS
Versatile Mounting Options: This phone holder can be mounted on the dashboard, windshield, or air vents, providing flexibility in placement. Users like the ability to choose the most convenient mounting option for their vehicle. A user mentioned, “I love the multiple adjustments this has as well.”
Good Build Quality: Many reviews highlight the sturdy materials and robust construction of the mount, which inspire confidence in its durability. “The build quality is excellent, with sturdy materials that inspire confidence in its durability.”
Secure Grip: The holder is praised for its ability to hold phones securely, even during bumpy rides. “The suction cup is really strong. It holds up well on the textured surface of our dashboard.”
Ease of Installation: Customers find the product easy to install, with straightforward instructions and quick setup. “Super easy assembly and mounting!”
Flexibility and Adjustability: The mount’s adjustable design allows users to position their phones in the most convenient viewing angle, which is particularly appreciated by those who frequently use GPS or take calls while driving. “This mount gives you the option to install with an adjustable J hook to the vent or via a sticky suction cup on the windshield.”
CONS
Suction Issues: A common complaint is that the suction cup does not always adhere well to dashboards, especially in hot weather. “The stickiness does not hold up in the Florida heat.”
Durability Concerns: Some users express concerns about the long-term durability of the plastic parts, particularly the moving parts and the bottom bracket that holds the phone. “I’m a bit concerned about the plastic moving parts.”
Compatibility Problems: The holder may not work well with phones that have pop sockets or are very large, like the Galaxy Note with an extended battery pack. “If they would just make bracket depth deeper, it would work perfectly.”
Button Resistance: The release button for the arms is noted to have significant resistance, making it difficult to use with one hand. “You need two hands to release the phone from the holder.”
Shaking and Noise: Some reviews mention that the mount can shake and rattle during driving, which can be annoying. “It works fine and holds the phone securely, but I’m deducting two stars because this thing rattles like crazy.”
Who Should Buy?
The Bracketron TripGrip™ Extend Window, Dash & Vent Mount is suitable for drivers who need a versatile and adjustable phone holder for their vehicle. It is particularly beneficial for those who use their phone for GPS navigation, hands-free calls, or as an infotainment system. If you have a standard-sized phone and prefer multiple mounting options (dashboard, windshield, or vent), this product could be a good fit. However, if you have a larger phone, use a pop socket, or drive in very hot climates, you might want to consider other options.
User Recommendations
Overall, users recommend the Bracketron TripGrip™ Extend Window, Dash & Vent Mount for its flexibility, build quality, and secure grip. Those who appreciate easy installation and the ability to adjust the phone’s position find it particularly useful. However, users also caution potential buyers about its suction issues in hot weather and compatibility with larger phones or accessories. Despite these drawbacks, many users feel it offers good value for money and performs well for most standard-sized phones.
Customer Reviews
Updated on May 23, 2024
good quality
Verified Purchase
I really liked this . is not cheap plastic, but a heavy duty holder. Unfortunately, will not fit a galaxy note with an extended battery pack nor any folding phone. bracket depth is made for standard phone. reached out to company who recommended a different model (which also did not fit). If they would just make bracket depth deeper, it would work perfectly. with the popularity of the folding phones, Brakerton needs to fix this.
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Good value
Verified Purchase
Easy to assemble and use. Good value and no issues
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Noisy
Every year we need to replace the phone mount in our car after the summer heat melts the gel suction cup. This mount by Bracketron claims to have a heat resistant Temberbond suction cup, so we’ll see how well it holds up to being sun baked next summer. Right now it’s December so it’s firmly secured to the dash. It was easy to install and has an extra piece if you want to attach it to the car vent as opposed to the dashboard (which would bypass the melting suction cup issue completely), but our heating/cooling system isn’t the greatest so I prefer not to have a phone blocking air flow. It works fine and holds the phone securely, but I’m deducting two stars because this thing rattles like crazy, even with all of the adjustable screws fully tightened. It’s less rattly if I have my phone mounted, but I don’t always need my phone mounted if I’m just driving around town, and the rattling when it’s empty is quite annoying. I might try to see if putting a little WD40 at the joint connections helps, but if the apparatus was a bit better made I shouldn’t have to do that.
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Wast of money!
Verified Purchase
Dont waste your money! Not built well. Only bright spot is able to return item with no problems!
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Easy install
I was using a different mount that installs to the a/c vent, but this ended up cracking the a/c vent. This mount has 3 different mounting options. You can mount to dash, a/c vent, or windshield. I chose the windshield option since I didn’t want to risk messing up my leather dash. The suction cup installation took 5 seconds. It felt strong and sturdy and didn’t shake the phone while driving. It releases the phone easily with a side button and the bottom of the phone is still accessible for charging. I love the multiple adjustments this has as well.
Did not work for me
This didn’t stick to any surface in my car (I did not want it on the window), also the vent clip was extremely confusing and we couldn’t get it to work with my vents (Chevy Sonic). The instructions are not very intuitive, and my husband and I both tried for over 20 minutes before calling it quits.
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Works great
Verified Purchase
Love it sticks great only downside is i thought it was longer
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Phone display and charging mechanism at same time!
Verified Purchase
I really love this product. Having an easy way to display my phone is great and combining that feature with a charging mechanism is even greater.
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AMAZING
Verified Purchase
amazing so easy to assemble and so useful. it does not fall which is amazing!
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Name is opposite of how it actually works
Verified Purchase
Considering the name I thought it was a sure fix to hold my phone but unfortunately it did not stick to my dash, even after cleaning and drying my dash, it fell off going down the road the same day. I tried everything. I do not recommend.
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