Make your phone camping-proof with handy accessories

Both young and old, most people can no longer do without their phone. This also applies during a domestic or foreign trip with the caravan or camper. To get the most out of your smartphone during the trip, there are a number of accessories that can provide support.

Phone accessories in the field of navigation

Map reading is no longer an issue these days. Logical, as maps quickly become outdated and navigation can sometimes be difficult. Some campers are equipped with a navigation system, but even those need to be updated regularly. It can therefore be useful to use the navigation on your phone. This is always up to date and even indicates any delays. It's convenient to place it securely in the car. This can easily be done with a car phone holder or in the camper.

Different types of car mounts

Not every car or camper is the same, which is why it's good to know that there are different types of phone holders. This way, there's always a phone holder that's suitable for your car or camper.

Window and/or dashboard mount

As the name suggests, the holder can be attached to both the window and the dashboard. It is attached by means of a suction cup, ensuring the holder stays firmly in place. The big advantage is that these holders are easy to read. A disadvantage is that the holder obstructs a small part of the view.

Ventilation grille holder

Again, the location of the holder is hidden in the title. There are cars or campers where the ventilation grilles are at a convenient height. In this case, it can be useful to place the holder in the ventilation grille. The disadvantage is that the cold or warm airflow is reduced.

Cup holder phone holder

If you have enough cup holders in the front, a car holder for the cup holder might be interesting. This way, you maintain full visibility through the window and the air conditioning can continue to run at full speed. In addition, the phone remains within reach, allowing you to quickly answer incoming calls.

Phone holder for the CD slot

If your car or camper still has a CD player, you can also place a phone or tablet holder in it. Since most people play music via the radio or Spotify anyway, you can still use the “superfluous” CD player.

Holders for the children

Besides car holders for navigation, it can also be useful to have a holder in the back for the children. For example, there are headrest holders that can easily hold a tablet. This allows children to easily watch a movie or play a game while the tablet hangs at a nice eye level.

Extra features for car holders

In addition to holding phones and tablets in place, some car mounts have even more functions. For example, there are car phone holders that support wireless charging. This allows you to follow the route and charge your phone at the same time. In addition, there are also holders available where the device is automatically clamped. This ensures that the device always stays securely in place.

Especially for iPhone users, there are also holders that are equipped with MagSafe. These MagSafe car holders come in two variants. One that only uses the magnet, so you can only magnetically click your iPhone onto the holder. There are also MagSafe holders that also support charging via MagSafe. If you have an iPhone 12 or newer, this is definitely worth checking out.