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.

Our Mission: Riding With Purpose

At Modern Off-Road Mounts, every mount we sell does more than capture the ride—it helps support the people in our own community.

$5 for WISE Women’s Shelter

For every mount sold, $5 is donated to the WISE Women’s Shelter of Big Rapids, MI, which provides safety, shelter, and critical resources for women and children escaping domestic violence.

📍 WISE Women’s Shelter

1000 S. State St.

Big Rapids, MI 49307

$5 for AMVETS Post 1941 Veterans Relief Fund

We also donate $5 per mount to the AMVETS Post 1941 Veterans Relief Fund, which provides financial assistance to local veterans who’ve served our country and now need support.

📍 AMVETS Post 1941

301 S. Third Ave.

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Supporting Local Students & Jobs

Big Rapids is a college town, home to Ferris State University. A lot of our mounts are assembled and packaged with the help of Ferris students and local workers. When you purchase a mount, you’re not only supporting shelters and veterans—you’re also helping students gain experience and earn a paycheck.

Thank You for Riding With Us

Every mount makes an impact:


  • $5 to the WISE Women’s Shelter

  • $5 to AMVETS Post 1941 Veterans Relief Fund

  • Local jobs for Ferris students and Big Rapids residents

👉 Don’t forget to tag us in your footage—your ride isn’t just yours, it’s part of a bigger mission.

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