Brodit 511600 Passive Holder with Tilt Swivel — iPad 9.7" in OtterBox Defender
For OtterBox Defender caseTilt swivel ball jointPortrait or landscapeMade in Sweden
The Brodit 511600 is a passive (non-charging) vehicle holder with a tilt-swivel ball joint, made to hold an Apple iPad 9.7" 5th or 6th generation, or a first-generation iPad Air, while the tablet is inside an OtterBox Defender case. It is used in delivery vans, service vehicles, taxis and forklifts where the tablet stays in its rugged case all day.
The holder is shaped around the Defender case, so the tablet slides in and out without removing the protection. The ball joint tilts 15° in every direction to angle the screen away from glare, and the holder rotates between portrait and landscape.
Before you order: This holder fits ONLY an iPad 9.7" (5th gen 2017, 6th gen 2018) or iPad Air (1st gen) that is inside an OtterBox Defender case. It will not hold a bare iPad, an iPad in any other case, or newer iPad models. A Brodit ProClip vehicle mount for your car model is also needed.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Brodit 511600 passive holder with tilt swivel
- The ProClip vehicle mount, the iPad and the OtterBox Defender case are not included
What It Means in Practice
- Fit a Brodit ProClip mount for your vehicle model to the dashboard first, then screw the holder onto it.
- Slide the iPad in its OtterBox Defender into the holder; the case stays on all the time.
- Tilt the holder up to 15° in any direction to cut reflections and face the driver.
- Rotate between portrait for navigation and landscape for forms or video.
What Will Not Work
- It does not charge the iPad — it is a passive holder with no cable or connector.
- It will not hold a bare iPad or an iPad in any case other than the OtterBox Defender.
- It does not fit the iPad 7th–10th generation, iPad Air 2 or later, or any iPad Pro.
- It cannot be mounted in a vehicle without a Brodit ProClip (sold separately).
Key Features
Case-specific fit
Made to hold the iPad inside an OtterBox Defender case, so protection stays on in the vehicle.
Tilt swivel
Ball joint adjusts 15° in any direction to reduce glare.
Portrait or landscape
Rotate the holder to suit navigation or forms.
Made in Sweden
High-grade ABS plastic construction by Brodit.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Brodit |
| Part Number |
511600 |
| EAN/GTIN |
4040895012487 |
| Compatibility |
| Tablets |
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th gen (2017), iPad 9.7" 6th gen (2018, A1893/A1954), iPad Air 1st gen (A1474/A1475/A1476) |
| Required case |
OtterBox Defender Series |
| Vehicle mount |
Brodit ProClip for your vehicle (sold separately) |
| Design |
| Type |
Passive holder (no charging) |
| Adjustment |
Tilt swivel ball joint, 15° in any direction; portrait/landscape |
| Material |
High-grade ABS plastic |
| Made in |
Sweden |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Not published by Brodit for this model — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it without the OtterBox Defender case?
No. The holder is shaped for the Defender case; a bare iPad will be loose and unsafe in a moving vehicle.
What else do I need to fit it in my car?
A Brodit ProClip mount made for your vehicle make, model and year. Tell us the vehicle and we will find the right ProClip.
Does it fit the iPad 10.2" (7th–9th gen)?
No. Those iPads are larger and the Defender case for them is a different shape.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Vehicle tablet holders are case-specific by design: a holder that grips the exact rugged case is far safer on rough roads than a universal spring clamp. The 511600 is the right part only if your fleet runs iPad 9.7" or iPad Air 1 devices in OtterBox Defender cases. For other tablets, see our
tablet accessories.
✓ Buy it if your vehicles carry iPad 9.7" (5th/6th gen) or iPad Air 1 tablets in OtterBox Defender cases.
✕ Skip it if your iPads are newer, or they are in a different case.
→ Also consider the matching Brodit ProClip for your vehicle model.
Send us the vehicle make, model and year, and the iPad and case you use, and we will specify the complete Brodit setup before you order.