Mount Tutorial

Modern Off-Road Mount Installation & Best Practices

Step 1: Assemble and Secure the Mount

Once you have your mount assembled, ensure that everything is tightened down securely. Use washers if your bumper’s mounting rails are slightly recessed. Your goal is to have the mount sit as level and straight as possible for optimal camera angles.

Step 2: Choosing Your Mounting Angle

After securing the mount, adjust the pole angle to approximately 150° to 170°. Your preferred angle will depend on whether you want:

  • More suspension detail: A lower angle (closer to 150°).
  • A full vehicle shot: A higher angle (closer to 170°).

Important:

  • Avoid mounting the pole straight up at 90°. While the stainless steel mounts are strong enough to handle wind resistance, this angle does not produce the best footage.
  • If you want a true 90° overhead shot, consider MWhips Freedom Line 360 camera mount, which attaches to the top of a whip. This captures a unique viewpoint but not a full-vehicle shot like the Modern Off-Road Mount.

I reached out to MWhips, and they were excited to support the off-road community! They’ve generously provided a discount code for you—use "MOM5" at checkout to save on the MWhips 360 mount. This way, you can pair their mount with mine for the ultimate adventure shots!

https://mwhips.com/shop/ols/products/mwhips-freedom-camera-whip

Step 3: Proper Camera Setup & Orientation

Use a Metal Cage for Your Camera

Never mount your camera directly onto the pole without a metal cage. The up-and-down motion from rough terrain can put stress on the camera's built-in mount, which may rip the thread piece out and damage the bottom of your camera.

💡 A $40 metal cage (available on Amazon) will protect your camera. I plan to offer these soon on my website.

Correct Camera Lens Positioning

  • When mounting your 360 camera, make sure the fisheye lenses face sideways (left and right), NOT up and down.
  • This ensures that the lenses capture a balanced view of both sides of the vehicle, rather than an awkward top-to-bottom perspective.
  • If the camera doesn’t naturally sit in this position after screwing it in, adjust the carbon fiber stick by slightly loosening the adjustment screw and rotating it.

Avoid Stitching Issues

  • Proper lens positioning prevents bad stitch lines in your footage.
  • Before finalizing your setup, double-check your preview in the camera app to ensure a clean 360° view.

Final Check: Test Before You Ride

  • Tighten all screws one final time.
  • Make sure the camera is secure in the cage and positioned correctly.
  • Test the mount at low speeds first before going full throttle to ensure stability.

Once everything is locked in, you’re good to go! Enjoy capturing epic 360° footage of your off-road adventures.

Got any questions? DM me on Instagram @ModernOffroadMounts

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Meet Ryan Mosley

I’m Ryan Mosley, a 23-year-old entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and off-road adventures. Modern Off-Road Mounts was born out of curiosity and a drive to create something better.

It all started when I accidentally bought an Insta360 camera. At first, I was bored with how the footage looked—it just didn’t capture the excitement of the ride the way I wanted. That’s when I started thinking, how can I innovate this?

I realized that by taking advantage of the invisible selfie stick effect, I could create a completely new and immersive way to film off-road vehicles. I designed a mounting solution that makes the camera appear as if it’s floating, giving riders a cinematic third-person perspective unlike anything else on the market.

Now, Modern Off-Road Mounts is here to help off-road enthusiasts capture their rides from a whole new angle, making every moment look straight out of a professional edit.

What started as an accident turned into a game-changer. Welcome to the future of off-road content creation.