Mount Tutorial

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°).

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 or use the contact form if you prefer email.

Meet Ryan Mosley

I’m Ryan Mosley — a 23-year-old entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and off-road adventure. Modern Off-Road Mounts was born out of raw curiosity and a drive to build something better — something the industry had never seen before.

It all started when I took a bold bet on myself. I ordered over 100 carbon fiber sticks and over 100 pole mounts, putting everything on the line to chase a vision. Like any real journey, it didn’t come without setbacks. My first pole mounts failed on some early customers, but I pivoted fast and leveled up to stainless steel.

Then came the breakthrough — I realized the power of the Insta360 camera and its invisible selfie stick effect. That’s when it clicked: what if I created a bumper-mounted extension specifically for UTVs? A durable, trail-ready selfie stick that could capture insane side angles, suspension flex, and immersive action shots no GoPro mount could match.

Modern Off-Road Mounts isn’t just a product — it’s a solution. A new perspective for off-roaders who want more than GoPro footage. My mission is simple: help off-road enthusiasts capture their wildest memories from angles they’ve never seen before.

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