Tablet headrest solution

Deman77 · Jul 24th, 2020, 10:06

Thought I would share my solution.
Had north wales trip last week as they opened up and in preparation wanted to find smth to avoid kids needing to hold their tablets.
We all know that volvo headrests are notoriously awkward for all the cheap solutions. Proper solutions other than being very expensive (and I couldn’t get it in time) require me taking iPads out of their padded cases where I permanently keep them. I am also not keen on hard objects in the car close to kids no matter how well tested they are.

So you need those thick handle cases that you will see in my picture and straps with plastic buckles like these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jalan-Webbi.../dp/B07G4ZSKRZ
Whichever ones you buy make sure buckles are wide enough to hold the iPad well and are not a “sew it on” kind. You cut them about two foot in size, burn the edges to stop fraying and thread through buckles. You can experiment with length later. The shorter the tidier but also harder to tighten. You wrap the strap around the posts and really close under headrest, thread the buckle through the handle, clip it and tighten. Now if you get a narrow strap it will be easier to tighten but it will also not be as stable. Mine is 2in wide which requires a bit of dexterity to tighten but then it is very tight and stable.
Pictures are here.
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0V5tzEA5eSCim

Haldex · Jul 24th, 2020, 11:11

Nice one 👍 Thanks for sharing 🍺

nu11eaf · Jul 24th, 2020, 13:06

Remember when you had to play i.spy and red car yellow car etc to keep the kids amused, and keep them as far apart as possible.

Deman77 · Jul 24th, 2020, 16:02

Yes I do. That was last week

. They are all netflixed out after lockdown so iPads lasted all of two hours. Then they realised that whilst wales is different country and it is a holiday there will be no pool nor aquapark.
That’s off topic. The solution performed fine though.

Jul 24th, 2020, 10:06	#1
Deman77 Master Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2022 14:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Greater London	Tablet headrest solution Thought I would share my solution. Had north wales trip last week as they opened up and in preparation wanted to find smth to avoid kids needing to hold their tablets. We all know that volvo headrests are notoriously awkward for all the cheap solutions. Proper solutions other than being very expensive (and I couldn’t get it in time) require me taking iPads out of their padded cases where I permanently keep them. I am also not keen on hard objects in the car close to kids no matter how well tested they are. So you need those thick handle cases that you will see in my picture and straps with plastic buckles like these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jalan-Webbi.../dp/B07G4ZSKRZ Whichever ones you buy make sure buckles are wide enough to hold the iPad well and are not a “sew it on” kind. You cut them about two foot in size, burn the edges to stop fraying and thread through buckles. You can experiment with length later. The shorter the tidier but also harder to tighten. You wrap the strap around the posts and really close under headrest, thread the buckle through the handle, clip it and tighten. Now if you get a narrow strap it will be easier to tighten but it will also not be as stable. Mine is 2in wide which requires a bit of dexterity to tighten but then it is very tight and stable. Pictures are here. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0V5tzEA5eSCim __________________ XC90 D5 P* MY16 BMW i3

Jul 24th, 2020, 11:11	#2
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Nice one 👍 Thanks for sharing 🍺 __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

Jul 24th, 2020, 13:06	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:20 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Remember when you had to play i.spy and red car yellow car etc to keep the kids amused, and keep them as far apart as possible. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jul 24th, 2020, 16:02	#4
Deman77 Master Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2022 14:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Greater London	Yes I do. That was last week . They are all netflixed out after lockdown so iPads lasted all of two hours. Then they realised that whilst wales is different country and it is a holiday there will be no pool nor aquapark. That’s off topic. The solution performed fine though. __________________ XC90 D5 P* MY16 BMW i3

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