[SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh

**ashumann12** · 09-12-2007, 11:08 AM

I am looking for an inexpensive vehicle mount for my laptop. I have an Acer 5100 and drive a truck (semi-tractor/trailer). I have seen several but all want about $300+. Anyone have any ideas? I have thought about building my own but don't know where to start for componants.

petemosss · 09-13-2007, 04:08 PM

Think plumber. Use 1/2" or 3/8" galvanized pipe fittings for angles and nipples to get correct heights or offsets. Use a same size floor flange for mounting on bottom and at laptop cradle. Use small flat head screws and nylock nuts on both areas for flush fitting and "0" clearances, ie. bottom of laptop to cradle. I just used a piece of black plastic cut the same size as my laptop and bent a little flange on it kinda like a music stand. The industrial strength Velcro works fantastic to attach laptop to the cradle, just be aware of any cooling holes to not cover with Velcro. A hole can be cut in cradle with a small hole saw for a custom vent if needed. very cool. sorry. Screw one floor flange to floor and use a pipe union to be able to quick disconnect the computer stand if need be. The electrical aisle in your favorite home box store has flexible, split black plastic conduit which fits over whole assembly to give the $300 look. 1" or 1 1/4" i remember. I put mine together for a 60 city concert tour last year and it worked like a charm. I even had the laptop velcro'd to a cooler for part of it too and it held on for dear life in nyc, philly, la etc... Maybe have $25 total in it. With the right configuration in your truck you can have it swing in to use and still be able to get it out of the way and still see the screen. You know your rig better than anyone!

**ashumann12** · 09-13-2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks, That is a great idea. My laptop has been riding in the passenger's seat, and knock on simulated wood grain, has not hit the floor yet! I definately need it to swing back out of the way to allow access between the seats to the sleeper. My cooler is allready in the way but one prob. at a time. Even the largest of cabs seems small after a while, unless you are reaching for something while driving.

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 08:31 AM

Got R Done!Sep24_0002.jpg

Not the purdyest, but functionable! THANKS

petemosss · 09-24-2007, 09:23 AM

Oh boy! Truckers downloading the latest Brittney and Paris exiting their vehicle shots and playing Halo while careening down America's blacktops. What have I started! Just kidding. It's nice to be able to help a big truck driver out for a change. I can't count the # of times that one of the "Knights of the Road" have bailed me out.

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 09:54 AM

http://http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/80376-lets-see-your-rig-26.html#post1092859

Works great just hard to type and drive. I'm glad there are still some drivers who will help out. They are getting few and far between. We're getting a bad image these days.

**Midnight Tech** · 09-24-2007, 06:45 PM

Looking good!
Now...gotta pic of the rig that rig is in?

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 08:13 PM

1997 Freightliner FLD112, Cummins M11 Engine, Super 10 TransMy%20Truck%20017.jpg

**Midnight Tech** · 09-24-2007, 08:21 PM

Nice truck!
But it's missing something.......

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 08:23 PM

I'm poking around right now. Uaw went on strike, GM not taking our loads so I'm running a Chrysler load and have 20 hrs to go 400 mi. DAMN UNIONS

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 08:25 PM

Whats missing, Needs some chrome. Maybe a Large Chicken Wing on top

**Midnight Tech** · 09-24-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashumann12

Whats missing, Needs some chrome. Maybe a Large Chicken Wing on top

Why, a TSF decal of course!

Bummer on that UAW strike....

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 08:33 PM

How can I get some? I'll proudly display it with my OOIDA Decals

**Midnight Tech** · 09-24-2007, 08:43 PM

Check this link... http://www.cafepress.com/tsfcom.76602476

Those would look good on your truck!

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 08:55 PM

Cool Thanks Just ordered som decals and a baseball jersey

**ashumann12** · 09-24-2007, 09:41 PM

You know what this site is missing?

A Trucker Tech area! HUMMM Makes me think

09-12-2007, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	[SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh I am looking for an inexpensive vehicle mount for my laptop. I have an Acer 5100 and drive a truck (semi-tractor/trailer). I have seen several but all want about $300+. Anyone have any ideas? I have thought about building my own but don't know where to start for componants.

09-13-2007, 04:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
petemosss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: n. florida Posts: 2 OS: xp pro sp2	Re: Laptop Mounts for Veh Think plumber. Use 1/2" or 3/8" galvanized pipe fittings for angles and nipples to get correct heights or offsets. Use a same size floor flange for mounting on bottom and at laptop cradle. Use small flat head screws and nylock nuts on both areas for flush fitting and "0" clearances, ie. bottom of laptop to cradle. I just used a piece of black plastic cut the same size as my laptop and bent a little flange on it kinda like a music stand. The industrial strength Velcro works fantastic to attach laptop to the cradle, just be aware of any cooling holes to not cover with Velcro. A hole can be cut in cradle with a small hole saw for a custom vent if needed. very cool. sorry. Screw one floor flange to floor and use a pipe union to be able to quick disconnect the computer stand if need be. The electrical aisle in your favorite home box store has flexible, split black plastic conduit which fits over whole assembly to give the $300 look. 1" or 1 1/4" i remember. I put mine together for a 60 city concert tour last year and it worked like a charm. I even had the laptop velcro'd to a cooler for part of it too and it held on for dear life in nyc, philly, la etc... Maybe have $25 total in it. With the right configuration in your truck you can have it swing in to use and still be able to get it out of the way and still see the screen. You know your rig better than anyone!

09-13-2007, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Laptop Mounts for Veh Thanks, That is a great idea. My laptop has been riding in the passenger's seat, and knock on simulated wood grain, has not hit the floor yet! I definately need it to swing back out of the way to allow access between the seats to the sleeper. My cooler is allready in the way but one prob. at a time. Even the largest of cabs seems small after a while, unless you are reaching for something while driving.

09-24-2007, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Laptop Mounts for Veh Got R Done!Sep24_0002.jpg Not the purdyest, but functionable! THANKS

09-24-2007, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
petemosss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: n. florida Posts: 2 OS: xp pro sp2	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh Oh boy! Truckers downloading the latest Brittney and Paris exiting their vehicle shots and playing Halo while careening down America's blacktops. What have I started! Just kidding. It's nice to be able to help a big truck driver out for a change. I can't count the # of times that one of the "Knights of the Road" have bailed me out.

09-24-2007, 09:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh http://http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/80376-lets-see-your-rig-26.html#post1092859 Works great just hard to type and drive. I'm glad there are still some drivers who will help out. They are getting few and far between. We're getting a bad image these days. Last edited by Midnight Tech : 09-24-2007 at 06:42 PM. Reason: Fixed url...

09-24-2007, 06:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Midnight Tech Admin/Head GreaseMonkey/Igor's alter ego/Grand Exalted PoohBah Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC Posts: 2,598 OS: Windows XP SP2/Windows 98SE/Fedora Core 6/RH 7.2 with Autopoint	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh Looking good! Now...gotta pic of the rig that rig is in? __________________ If you know anyone who graduated from North Myrtle Beach (SC) High in 1988, please contact MT for reunion information. Sharing my life...with my Imzadi! Interested in Trek gaming? Check out the Dynaverse! Proud supporter of the Carolinas Aviation Museum. If we have helped you in any way, please donate to keep TSF up and running!

09-24-2007, 08:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh 1997 Freightliner FLD112, Cummins M11 Engine, Super 10 TransMy%20Truck%20017.jpg

09-24-2007, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Midnight Tech Admin/Head GreaseMonkey/Igor's alter ego/Grand Exalted PoohBah Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC Posts: 2,598 OS: Windows XP SP2/Windows 98SE/Fedora Core 6/RH 7.2 with Autopoint	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh Nice truck! But it's missing something....... __________________ If you know anyone who graduated from North Myrtle Beach (SC) High in 1988, please contact MT for reunion information. Sharing my life...with my Imzadi! Interested in Trek gaming? Check out the Dynaverse! Proud supporter of the Carolinas Aviation Museum. If we have helped you in any way, please donate to keep TSF up and running!

09-24-2007, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh I'm poking around right now. Uaw went on strike, GM not taking our loads so I'm running a Chrysler load and have 20 hrs to go 400 mi. DAMN UNIONS

09-24-2007, 08:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh Whats missing, Needs some chrome. Maybe a Large Chicken Wing on top

09-24-2007, 08:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh How can I get some? I'll proudly display it with my OOIDA Decals

09-24-2007, 08:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Midnight Tech Admin/Head GreaseMonkey/Igor's alter ego/Grand Exalted PoohBah Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC Posts: 2,598 OS: Windows XP SP2/Windows 98SE/Fedora Core 6/RH 7.2 with Autopoint	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh Check this link... http://www.cafepress.com/tsfcom.76602476 Those would look good on your truck! __________________ If you know anyone who graduated from North Myrtle Beach (SC) High in 1988, please contact MT for reunion information. Sharing my life...with my Imzadi! Interested in Trek gaming? Check out the Dynaverse! Proud supporter of the Carolinas Aviation Museum. If we have helped you in any way, please donate to keep TSF up and running!

09-24-2007, 08:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh Cool Thanks Just ordered som decals and a baseball jersey

09-24-2007, 09:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
ashumann12 Life is a zero sum game Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama-usa Posts: 3,915 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 (64bit) My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] Laptop Mounts for Veh You know what this site is missing? A Trucker Tech area! HUMMM Makes me think