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The Ford F-150 has been the #1 best selling truck in the US for decades. With the top of the line reputation of the Ford F-Series, the team at RAM® Mounts took one out for a test drive, determining the best ways to mount various devices specifically for this truck. At RAM®, we say that you can mount anything, anywhere, and offer a wide range of mounting components for any vehicle, but just because you can doesn't mean you should. To ensure F-150 drivers are using the best gear for their truck, we've cut through the noise and done the heavy lifting to determine what is truly the best.
Best Mount for ’15-20 Ford F-150
RAM® Bond-A-Base™ Adhesive Track System (RAP-398-BLK-TRACK-AU)
Track mounting is becoming increasingly popular for trucks, and for those looking to integrate a track system into their F-150 dash, this adhesive base for the ’15-20 F-150 is a quick and easy way to integrate a track system into your vehicle without drilling any holes. The 5 3/8” x 7 ¼” adhesive base fits perfectly into the center dash pocket of the ’15-20 F-150 Models when the soft insert is removed.
With this base you can mount up to two devices of your choosing into the track, see how our experts configured a small tablet and phone on the F-150 dash:
Small tablet mount: RAM® X-Grip® Universal Holder for 7"-8" Tablets + RAM® Double Socket Long Arm + RAM® Aluminum Track Ball Base
Phone mount: RAM® Rotating X-Grip® + RAM® Double Socket Arm + RAM ® Track Ball ™ Base
Want to build your own custom dash? Explore our collection of track mounting components here!
Best Phone Mount for Ford F-150
RAM® X-Grip® Large Phone Mount with Twist-Lock™ Suction Cup - Long (RAM-B-166-C-UN10U)
Suction cup mounting remains among the most common solutions to mount a phone in a truck. Our experts recommend opting for the long socket arm to keep your phone at an easy-to-reach distance from the wheel. A Quick-Grip™ style phone holder is available with this same suction cup mount, it is simply up to your discretion on which style you prefer.
For those looking to avoid windshield mounting, the suction cup can also be used on the dashboard in the vehicle using the 3.5” Adhesive Plate. Adhesives do not always bond well with heavily textured surfaces on vehicle dashboards, so we recommend applying this adhesive plate to the center accessory pocket in the dash, which provides smoother surface for the adhesive to secure to. Shop the best phone mount for the Ford F-150 here.
Best Laptop Mount for Ford F-150
RAM® No-Drill™ Laptop Mount for ’15-25 Ford F-150 (RAM-VB-195-SW1)
Just as the Ford F-150 is the #1 truck in the US, this No-Drill™ Laptop Mount has been the #1 best seller from RAM® Mounts for years. Made of the most durable and efficient materials to keep your laptop safe (steel base & poles, aluminum arms, composite tray), this mount installs easily into the front passenger seat bolts with an optional stabilizer foot. The telescoping pole is offset towards the center console to help passenger leg space free. Adjustable height, directional swing arms and ball & socket technology allow you to position your laptop in the most comfortable position. Backed by a lifetime warranty and built to last, this laptop mount can be enhanced with a wide range of accessories allowing you to build the ultimate mobile office. Shop the best laptop mount for the Ford F-150 here.
Beyond Laptop: No-Drill™ Floor Mounts for Tablets
RAM® No-Drill™ Mount for '15-24 Ford F-150 (RAM-VB-195-SW2)
One of the greatest features of any RAM® system is that they are made of modular and interchangeable components. If you are upgrading your vehicle, an alternate base is all you need and the rest of your mount will carry over. Or if you are upgrading from laptop to tablet, the laptop tray may be swapped for any RAM® tablet holder. Here we have the following No-Drill™ Floor Mounts with alternate RAM® Tablet holders to help you tailor your mount for your exact needs:
- RAM® X-Grip® 9”-11” Tablet Holder
- RAM® X-Grip® 12”-13” Tablet Holder
- RAM® Tab-Tite™ for Tablets with Heavy Duty Cases
Not a fan of these holders? There are plenty more to choose from on rammount.com, all you need to do is pair them with the No-Drill™ Mount for the Ford F-150.
GDS® for Tablets
If you're reading this guide as a working professional and you're wondering about the best way to deploy tablets in a fleet of F-150 work trucks, consider learning more about the GDS® Ecosystem™. Our enterprise device mounting ecosystem provides rugged protection, charging, and data sync capabilities while keeping your team highly mobile.
Within that ecosystem, GDS® Uni-Conn™ is our universal docking system that eliminates the hassle of costly device upgrades. It also puts a stop to the repetitive plugging and unplugging that comes from moving from job site to job site while keeping your device's port free of dirt, damage and debris that inevitably interrupts your device’s connection.
Build out a solution that will boost your teams efficiency without going over budget, here's what our experts put together for the Samsung Tab S10+:
Device Dock & Keyboard: GDS ® Uni-Conn ™ Power + Single USB-A Dock + GDS ® Keyboard ™ with Track Pad
Tablet IntelliSkin®: IntelliSkin ® Next Gen for Samsung Tab S10+, S9+ & S9 FE+ + GDS ® Uni-Conn ™ Adapter
No-Drill™ Base: RAM® No-Drill™ Vehicle Base for '15-24 Ford F-150 + RAM ® Tele-Pole ™ with 8” & 9” Poles and Double Ball Mount
Alternative Mounting Locations and Bases
Grab Handle Base
RAM® Grab Handle M6 Bolt Replacement Kit with Ball Base (RAM-B-367B-M6U)
The RAM® Grab Handle Kit is an easy-to-install base that secured onto the grab handle found on the A Pillar of your Ford F-150. Simply remove the top covering and swap from the factory bolt to the provided bolt in the kit. Our experts recommend pairing the base with a RAM ® Double Socket Short Arm and phone holder of your choice, this keeps the mounting solution in your field of vision without compromising your view through your windshield. Shop RAM® Grab Handle Kit for the Ford F-150 here.
Seat Wedge Mounts
RAM® Tough-Wedge™ Base with Ball (RAM-B-407U)
The best mounting location can often be a matter of personal preference, making it noteworthy to factor in these alternate mounts. For mounting near the center console, the Tough-Wedge™ seat mount can be an ideal solution since it offers stability and keeps both of your cup holders accessible. For heavy duty use or if you're mounting a larger tablet, our experts recommend the pump version of the Tough-Wedge™ is recommended.
Cupholder
RAM® Stubby™ Cup Holder Ball Base (RAP-B-299-4U)
The RAM® Stubby™ Cup holder base fits perfectly in either cup holder of the Ford F-150. When mounting a phone or handheld It is recommend to only stick with the medium length double socket arm and avoid the long arm, as the long arm will likely lead to the device blocking some of the vehicles dash controls. It's important to know that while the Stubby™ cup holder base will secure properly into this truck’s cup holder, the inserts of the cup holder have some movement to them, making it not a stable platform. Our team recommends opting for the RAM® Tough-Wedge™ if you're looking to have your device secured in this general area.
While these are merely our top recommendations, there is a wide variety of mounting components that are applicable to this truck and other vehicles. To view all options that are compatible with the Ford F-150, explore our F-150 Mounts Collection.
About RAM Mounts
Based in Seattle, Washington, RAM® Mounts is the leading manufacturer of rugged and versatile mounting solutions for nearly any application and device – including phones, tablets, cameras, GPS systems, laptops, marine electronics, printers, radios, and much more. With a portfolio of more than 5,000 SKUs paired with innovative engineers and in-house product experts, we have the tools and expertise needed to create mounting solutions that are built to last.
