Nokia cradle

Tycho · Dec 3, 2024

Hello all, our T5 2006 Cali has the handsfree Nokia phone cradle. We would like to replace it with something that is usefull, or just plug the hole in a nice way. I have searched on the forum but i have not found a clear answer.
I did take the cradle off the dash, but it just left me with a big gaping hole on top of the dashboard. Since that surface is very curvy, it is impossible to swap the cradle out for a new type. I am not looking to keep the handsfree function, just a decent phoneholder would be enough. So in the end i just put the cradle back in place.

I realy would like to see what clever solutions others have found.

Many thanks,
Tycho

pchmlk · Dec 4, 2024

I’m not sure what or where your cradle is. We just use on if these to the right of the binnacle but you can obviously attach it anywhere you like.

SYNCWIRE for MagSafe Car Mount - Flexible Rotation Magnetic Phone Holder for Car Dash, Strong Magnets Car Cell Phone Holder Mount Universal Compatible iPhone,Samsung,Pixel - MagSafe Car Accessories
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CHDSQ7ND?tag=vwcalifornia-21

DanKavanagh · Dec 4, 2024

Tycho said:
Hello all, our T5 2006 Cali has the handsfree Nokia phone cradle. We would like to replace it with something that is usefull, or just plug the hole in a nice way. I have searched on the forum but i have not found a clear answer.
I did take the cradle off the dash, but it just left me with a big gaping hole on top of the dashboard. Since that surface is very curvy, it is impossible to swap the cradle out for a new type. I am not looking to keep the handsfree function, just a decent phoneholder would be enough. So in the end i just put the cradle back in place.

I realy would like to see what clever solutions others have found.

Many thanks,
Tycho

I'm not sure if this would work for you, but Peak Design's stuff is beautifully over-engineered, looks great, and works like a dream.

They do a few different dash mounts, including this one, and a vent mounted one.