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RAM Mounts are very rugged, lightweight, low cost mounting systems for PDAs,
GPSs, etc. RAM makes very nice parts.
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RAM Ball Sizes
I stock 2 sizes are RAM parts. The A size parts use 9/16 inch
(14.3 mm) diameter balls and the B size parts use 1 inch (25.4 mm) balls.
Be careful to select all A or B sized components when you order because A
size balls will not fit in B size arm ends, etc.
Cradle Comparison
See the Cradle Comparison page for details on the
advantages and disadvantages of the cradle options available from Cumulus Soaring, Inc..
More Mount Parts Available
RAM has a huge variety of mounting accessories for many GPSs and PDAs.
While I do have a sizeable inventory of RAM parts, I don't stock all of
them. But I can get any RAM part. Just let me know what you need, and I'll get
it for you.
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RAM-HOL-CO1 |
Cradle
for Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Plastic cradle for all Compaq iPAQ 3000 and 5000 series Pocket PC's. It will hold
the PDA with or without all of its accessories attached. It's
design allows access to CF cards, the stylus, the power and data
connector, etc. It also accommodates the Compaq Expansion Pack Plus
which includes an extra battery. The cradle is quite deep - 2.625" (67 mm)
deep from the back of the mount to the front of the clips that hold the
iPAQ. It's designed that way to allow room for large expansion
packs. Weight: 2.8 oz (79 g) |
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$11.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-CO2 |
Cradle
for Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC - Spring Loaded Top
This unit is a little easier to use (but slightly heavier) than the
RAM-HOL-CO1 cradle above. The top of
the cradle is spring loaded to make it easy to insert and remove the
iPAQ. Plastic cradle for all Compaq iPAQ 3000 and 5000 series Pocket PC's. It will hold
the PDA with or without all of its accessories attached. It's
design allows access to CF cards, the stylus, the power and data
connector, etc. It also accommodates the Compaq Expansion Pack Plus
which includes an extra battery. The cradle is quite deep. It's designed that way to allow room for large expansion
packs. Weight: ?.? oz (?? g) |
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$16.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-CO2P |
Powered Cradle
for iPAQ Pocket PCs
Compatible with an iPAQ that fits into an expansion pack -
including: 3100, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 5000 series. It will hold
the iPAQ either with or without the iPAQ mounted in an expansion pack
(sleeve). Input power can be provided to the power connector, or
to pin 9 (+) and pin 5 (-) on the DB-9m connector. Accepts 12 to 28 VDC power and supplies 5 VDC power to the iPAQ.
Important Note: Since the internal power
converter is quite noisy it is not recommended for use in sailplanes
because it will interfere with the aircraft radio. The
optional Goddard Modification (see details below) eliminates that
problem by adding a cable that exits the back of the cradle and removing
the cradle's internal power converter.
Mounting holes on the back are for use with any
diamond shaped base plate - like the RAM-A-238,
RAM-B-238, RAP-B-238
or RAM-GN-238.
Important Note: To place the iPAQ
into the cradle first insert the top of the iPAQ into the top of the
cradle and slide the top of the cradle up. Then swing the base of
the iPAQ into the cradle and carefully lower it onto the power/data
connector. Remove it by first lifting the iPAQ up and then
swinging the base of the iPAQ out of the cradle. It would be
easy to damage the power/data connector in the cradle or the iPAQ by
trying to insert the power/data connector into the iPAQ before placing
the iPAQ flush against the back of the cradle or by removing the top of
the iPAQ while the power/data connector is still engaged in the iPAQ.
iPAQ Powered Cradle Brochure.pdf
iPAQ
Powered Cradle Manual.pdf
Optional Goddard Cradle Modification - $79 (modification) + $79 (cradle)
= $158 -
Highly recommended for use in sailplanes
Goddard has now made available a service for
modifying RAM powered PDA cradles so that the
cable exits the back of the cradle and the noisy internal
power converter is removed. The RAM-HOL-CO2P, CO3P and CO4P
cradles are nice, but the standard connection with the cable connector
on the bottom of the cradle is not ideal. Connecting a cable with
a DB-9 connector to the bottom of the unit makes for less room in a cramped glider cockpit and the
connector interferes with your leg in flight. Also, the internal 12V
to 5V power converter has proven to be too noisy for use in sailplanes
because it interferes with the aircraft radio. Since there is no
connection for 5V power on the bottom connector, the cradle must be
modified for use in a glider. The modified cradle setup makes for a very
clean installation. Since the internal power converter is removed, 5V
power must be provided to the cradle from a Cambridge
302, 302A or
Goddard PS-5a. To connect to any
of those devices you will want to order the DB-9m connector option.
To connect to a Cambridge CAA-127
57 mm adapter plate you will want to order the RJ connector option.
I will try to keep a few units with DB-9m connectors and 1m cables in
stock. Otherwise the lead-time for the modification is 2 to 3
weeks. |
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$79
($158
with
Goddard
Mod.) |
4 weeks
(+2 weeks for modified version) |
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RAM-HOL-CO3 |
Cradle
for iPAQ 2200 Series Pocket PCs
Mounting holes on the back are for use with any diamond shaped base
plate - like the RAM-A-238 or RAM-B-238. Works great with the RAM-A-101
mount extension below. |
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9.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-CO3P |
Powered Cradle
for iPAQ 2200 Series Pocket PCs
Input power can be provided to the power connector, or to pin 9 (+)
and pin 5 (-) on the DB-9m connector. Accepts 12 to 28 VDC power
and supplies 5 VDC power to the iPAQ.
Important Note: Since the internal power
converter is quite noisy it is not recommended for use in sailplanes
because it will interfere with the aircraft radio. The optional
Goddard Modification (see details below) eliminates that problem by
adding a cable that exits the back of the cradle and removing the
cradle's internal power converter.
Mounting holes on the back are for use
with any diamond shaped base plate - like the
RAM-A-238,
RAM-B-238, RAP-B-238
or RAM-GN-238.
Important Note: To place the iPAQ
into the cradle first insert the top of the iPAQ into the top of the
cradle and slide the top of the cradle up. Then swing the base of
the iPAQ into the cradle and carefully lower it onto the power/data
connector. Remove it by first lifting the iPAQ up and then
swinging the base of the iPAQ out of the cradle. It would be
easy to damage the power/data connector in the cradle or the iPAQ by
trying to insert the power/data connector into the iPAQ before placing
the iPAQ flush against the back of the cradle or by removing the top of
the iPAQ while the power/data connector is still engaged in the iPAQ.
iPAQ Powered
Cradle Brochure.pdf
iPAQ Powered Cradle
Manual.pdf
Optional Goddard Cradle Modification - $79 (modification) + $42 (cradle)
= $121 -
Highly recommended for use in sailplanes
Goddard has now made available a service for
modifying RAM powered PDA cradles so that the
cable exits the back of the cradle and the noisy internal
power converter is removed. The RAM-HOL-CO2P, CO3P and CO4P
cradles are nice, but the standard connection with the cable connector
on the bottom of the cradle is not ideal. Connecting a cable with
a DB-9 connector to the bottom of the unit makes for less room in a
cramped glider cockpit and the connector interferes with your leg in
flight. Also, the internal 12V to 5V power converter has proven to
be too noisy for use in sailplanes because it interferes with the
aircraft radio. Since there is no connection for 5V power on the
bottom connector, the cradle must be modified for use in a glider.
The modified cradle setup makes for a very clean installation.
Since the internal power converter is removed, 5V power must be provided
to the cradle from a Cambridge
302, 302A or
Goddard PS-5a. To connect to any
of those devices you will want to order the DB-9m connector option.
To connect to a Cambridge CAA-127
57 mm adapter plate you will want to order the RJ connector option.
I will try to keep a few units with DB-9m connectors and 1m cables in
stock. Otherwise the lead-time for the modification is 2 to 3
weeks. Assembly Photos
The assembly instruction manual I received was for a RAM-HOL-CO2P which
is a bit different than the RAM-HOL-CO3P so I have taken the assembly
photos below to aid you in the assembly process. Click on the images to
view larger versions.
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$42
($121
with
Goddard
Mod.) |
In
Stock
(2 weeks for modified version) |
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RAM-HOL-CO4 |
Cradle
for iPAQ 1900 and 4100 Series Pocket PCs
Mounting holes on the back are for use with any diamond shaped base
plate - like the RAM-A-238 or RAM-B-238. Works great with the RAM-A-101
mount extension below. |
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8.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-CO4P |
Powered Cradle
for iPAQ 1900 and 4100 Series Pocket PCs
Input power can be provided to the power connector, or to pin 9 (+)
and pin 5 (-) on the DB-9m connector. Accepts 12 to 28 VDC power and supplies 5 VDC power to the iPAQ.
Important Note: Since the internal power
converter is quite noisy it is not recommended for use in sailplanes
because it will interfere with the aircraft radio. The
optional Goddard Modification (see details below) eliminates that
problem by adding a cable that exits the back of the cradle and removing
the cradle's internal power converter.
Mounting holes on the back are for use with any
diamond shaped base plate - like the RAM-A-238,
RAM-B-238, RAP-B-238
or RAM-GN-238.
Important Note: To place the iPAQ
into the cradle first insert the top of the iPAQ into the top of the
cradle and slide the top of the cradle up. Then swing the base of
the iPAQ into the cradle and carefully lower it onto the power/data
connector. Remove it by first lifting the iPAQ up and then
swinging the base of the iPAQ out of the cradle. It would be
easy to damage the power/data connector in the cradle or the iPAQ by
trying to insert the power/data connector into the iPAQ before placing
the iPAQ flush against the back of the cradle or by removing the top of
the iPAQ while the power/data connector is still engaged in the iPAQ.
iPAQ Powered Cradle Brochure.pdf
iPAQ
Powered Cradle Manual.pdf
Optional Goddard Cradle Modification - $79 (modification) + $42 (cradle)
= $121 -
Highly recommended for use in sailplanes
Goddard has now made available a service for
modifying RAM powered PDA cradles so that the
cable exits the back of the cradle and the noisy internal
power converter is removed. The RAM-HOL-CO2P, CO3P and CO4P
cradles are nice, but the standard connection with the cable connector
on the bottom of the cradle is not ideal. Connecting a cable with
a DB-9 connector to the bottom of the unit makes for less room in a cramped glider cockpit and the
connector interferes with your leg in flight. Also, the internal 12V
to 5V power converter has proven to be too noisy for use in sailplanes
because it interferes with the aircraft radio. Since there is no
connection for 5V power on the bottom connector, the cradle must be
modified for use in a glider. The modified cradle setup makes for a very
clean installation. Since the internal power converter is removed, 5V
power must be provided to the cradle from a Cambridge
302, 302A or
Goddard PS-5a. To connect to any
of those devices you will want to order the DB-9m connector option.
To connect to a Cambridge CAA-127
57 mm adapter plate you will want to order the RJ connector option.
I will try to keep a few units with DB-9m connectors and 1m cables in
stock. Otherwise the lead-time for the modification is 2 to 3
weeks. |
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$42
($121
with
Goddard
Mod.) |
In
Stock
(2 weeks for modified version) |
|
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RAM-HOL-CO5P |
Powered Cradle
for most iPAQ Pocket PCs
Input power can be provided to the power connector, or to pin 9 (+)
and pin 5 (-) on the DB-9m connector. Accepts 12 to 28 VDC power and supplies 5 VDC power to the iPAQ.
Standard unit ships with a power cable with bare leads and a power cable
with a cigarette lighter adapter. The top set of fingers are mounted on
a spring loaded slider that allow the cradle to accommodate a wide
variety of PDA heights. The side fingers are mounted in slots so
they can be adjusted for a wide range of PDA widths. The side
finders are mounted using nuts and screws that are accessible from the
back of the cradle so they can be adjusted easily. Mounting holes on the back are for use with any
diamond shaped base plate - like the RAM-A-238,
RAM-B-238, RAP-B-238
or RAM-GN-238.
Comparison with the Seidio G2100S Cradle
The RAM-HOL-CO5P holds the iPAQ more securely than the Seidio
GS2100S cradle so I recommend the
CO5P for tough applications such as in 4x4 off-road vehicles or on bikes
or motorcycles. However, the Seidio
GS2100S cradle is much smaller
and more elegant than the CO5P so I recommend it for use in sailplanes.
Assembly Instructions
I recommend that you print these assembly instructions on a color
printer. The black and white copy that ships with the units is
difficult to read.
ram-hol-co5p-assy-ins.pdf
Important Note: To place the iPAQ
into the cradle first insert the top of the iPAQ into the top of the
cradle and slide the top of the cradle up. Then swing the base of
the iPAQ into the cradle and carefully lower it onto the power/data
connector. Remove it by first lifting the iPAQ up and then
swinging the base of the iPAQ out of the cradle. It would be
easy to damage the power/data connector in the cradle or the iPAQ by
trying to insert the power/data connector into the iPAQ before placing
the iPAQ flush against the back of the cradle or by removing the top of
the iPAQ while the power/data connector is still engaged in the iPAQ.
Important Note: Since the internal power
converter is quite electrically noisy the power converter is not recommended for use in sailplanes
because it will interfere with the aircraft radio. However, the
optional Goddard Modification (see details below) eliminates that
problem by adding a cable that exits the back of the cradle and removing
the cradle's internal power converter.
Not Compatible with with any PDA
with an optional large battery or expansion pack or CF Card GPS.
Not Compatible with Compaq Aero 1500
series Pocket PCs (lower arm blocks the data connector)
Not Compatible with iPAQ 1900,
h3100, h3600 or h3700 series models.
Dimensions
Minimum PDA Width: 59 mm (2.32 in)
Maximum PDA Width: 87 mm (3.43 in)
Minimum PDA Height: 115 mm (4.53 in)
Maximum PDA Height: 150 mm (5.91 in)
Weight (with power converter): 5.8 oz (164 g)
Note: Some Assembly
Required! This unit is not very easy to assemble.
Be very careful not to over tighten the assembly screws! I
accidentally over-tightened the nuts that secure the circuit board
inside the unit.
Optional Goddard Modification - $79 (modification) + $69.95
(cradle) = 148.95 -
Highly recommended for use in sailplanes
Goddard has now made available a service for
modifying RAM powered PDA cradles so that the
cable exits the back of the cradle and the noisy internal
power converter is removed. The RAM-HOL-CO2P, CO3P, CO4P and CO5P
cradles are nice, but the standard connection with the cable connector
on the bottom of the cradle is not ideal. Connecting a cable with
a DB-9 connector to the bottom of the unit makes for less room in a cramped glider cockpit and the
connector interferes with your leg in flight. Also, the internal 12V
to 5V power converter has proven to be too noisy for use in sailplanes
because it interferes with the aircraft radio. Since there is no
connection for 5V power on the bottom connector, the cradle must be
modified for use in a glider. The modified cradle setup makes for a very
clean installation. Since the internal power converter is removed, 5V
power must be provided to the cradle from a Cambridge
302, 302A,
LX1600,
LX7007, Goddard PS-5a or
SPS-1, or
Borgelt PDA-PS. To connect to any
of those devices you will want to order the DB-9m connector option.
To connect to a Cambridge CAA-127
57 mm adapter plate you will want to order the RJ connector option.
I will try to keep a few units with DB-9m connectors and 1m cables in
stock. Otherwise the lead-time for the modification is 2 to 3
weeks. |
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$69.95
($148.95
with
Goddard
Mod.) |
In
Stock
(2 weeks for modified version) |
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RAM-HOL-DE1 |
Cradle
for Dell Axim X5 Pocket PCs
It will hold a Dell Axim X5 with the standard battery, but not with
the optional large battery installed. The
RAM-HOL-PD2 can do that. Mounting holes on the back are for use
with any diamond shaped base plate - like the RAM-A-238 or RAM-B-238.
Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. |
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9.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA1 |
Cradle
for Garmin GPS 12 Series GPSs
Plastic cradle for all Garmin 12 series GPSs. Works great with
the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. |
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$11.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA2 |
Cradle
for Garmin GPS II, III & V series GPSs
Plastic cradle for all Garmin II. III & V series GPSs. Works
great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It can also be
ordered as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit.
|
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$10.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA3 |
Cradle
for Garmin GPS 45, 48, 89, 90 and 92
Plastic cradle for all Garmin 45, 48, 89, 90 and 92 GPSs.
Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It can also
be ordered as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit.
|
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$10.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA4 |
Cradle
for Garmin eMap Series GPSs
Plastic cradle for all Garmin eMap series GPSs. Works great
with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It can also be ordered
as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit.
|
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$9.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA5 |
Cradle
for Garmin eTrex Series GPSs
Plastic cradle for all Garmin eTrex series GPSs. Works great
with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It can also be ordered
as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit.
|
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$9.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA6 |
Cradle
for Garmin 72, 76, GPSMAP 76 and GPSMAP 76S Handheld GPSs
Plastic cradle for Garmin 72, 76, GPSMAP 76 and GPSMAP 76S Handheld GPSs.
Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It can also
be ordered as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit.
Note: This cradle will
not work with the Garmin GPSMAP 76C,
Garmin GPSMAP 76CS, Garmin GPSMAP 96, Garmin GPSMAP 96C. The
RAM-HOL-GA14 is designed for those units. |
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$10.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA7 |
Cradle for the Garmin
GPS units listed below.
- Garmin GPSMAP 176
- Garmin GPSMAP 176C
- Garmin GPSMAP 196
- Garmin GPSMAP 276C
- Garmin GPSMAP 296
- Garmin GPSMAP 376C
- Garmin GPSMAP 378
- Garmin GPSMAP 396
- Garmin GPSMAP 478
- Garmin GPSMAP 496
Plastic cradle, Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It can also
be ordered as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit.
|
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$8.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA8 |
Cradle
for Garmin
Rino 110 Series, Garmin Rino
120 Series, and Garmin Rino 130 Series
All cables can stay connected to
the unit while in the RAM cradle. Works great with the RAM-A-101 mounting
arm below. It can
also be ordered as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit. |
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$15.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA9 |
Cradle
for Garmin StreetPilot 2610, 2620, and 2650
Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It can
also be ordered as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK suction cup mount kit. |
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$9.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA10 |
Cradle
for Garmin iQUE 3200 or 3600
Plastic cradle for Garmin iQUE 3200 or 3600 Palm device with built-in GPS.
Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. |
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$8.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-GA14 |
Cradle
for
Garmin
GPSMAP 76C, 76CS, 96, 96C
Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below.
Note: The Garmin GPS 72, GPS 76, GPSMAP 76 and GPSMAP 76S will
not fit this cradle. These units
require the RAM-HOL-GA6 cradle.
Customer Feedback
"The RAM-HOL-GA14 fits the GPS-96C just fine, and two of the three ports
on the back are available when the GPS is in the mount (the antenna port
and the USB port). However, the serial port (the round Garmin plug) is
covered by the mount. To access it without repeatedly flexing the mount
to remove and reinstall the GPS, one would have to cut a section out of
the back between the lower two mounting holes, right where it says
76C/76CS on the inside face of the mount. Due to the odd orientation of
the plug, the cutaway must be flared to the left as you look at the back
of the mount to accommodate the cable which goes down and to the left as
you look at the back of the GPS."
However, The owner of RAM sent me a response to the statement above, "I
have a GA14 on my boat with the serial cable and it works fine."
They must be using different serial cables... |
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$10.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-PD1 |
Cradle,
Universal PDA
Plastic cradle for most any PDA (Pocket PC or Palm),
Compatible with Compaq Aero 1500 series Pocket PC's (with slight
modification). It does not hold an iPAQ in an expansion sleeve
(see the RAM-HOL-CO1 above). I had to do some filing to the bottom
of the mount to make room for the data connector (see photos at right).
Works great with the RAM-A-101 mount extension below. It also
works nicely with a Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC and a CF Card GPS, but some
filing is required to make room for the CF Card GPS. I have not
yet tested it with the Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC with the optional large
battery. It can also be ordered as an option with the RAM-B-SCMK
suction cup mount kit.
PDF Drawing
Note: I no longer recommend this cradle.
The RAM-HOL-PD2 below is much better for most PDAs. |
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$19.95 |
4 Weeks |
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RAM-HOL-PD2 |
Cradle,
Universal PDA, Large
Plastic cradle for most any PDA (Pocket PC or Palm),
Compatible with Compaq Aero 1500 series Pocket PCs, all iPAQs (1900,
2200, 3100, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 5100, 5400, 5500) with any expansion
pack or sleeve, Dell Axim (with or without the optional large battery,
etc. I haven't yet found a PDA that it won't hold. The
spring loaded sliding "3rd finger" extends to accommodate PDAs from 3"
(76.2 mm) to 4" (101.6 mm) wide. It comes with 3 sets of 3
"fingers" so that it can hold devices of different depths. Weight: 3.4
oz (96 g)Slippery Finger Tips?
I have used the PD2 cradle with a variety of PDA in my glider cockpit
for many years. The rubber tips on the fingers hold the PDA very
securely. However, I just received a cradle and was setting it up for a
customer and found that the finger tips were slippery and did not keep
the PDA from sliding. I talked to RAM about it and they said that
sometimes the release agent used during the molding process causes this
problem. They suggested washing the fingers with a mild soap.
That seemed to work great for me. If you receive fingers that
don't seem to hold the PDA securely, try washing them. If that
doesn't work I will replace them. |
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$30.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-RPR-269A |
Finger Replacement Set
for RAM-HOL-PD2
Replacement finger kit with 3 each of short, medium and long finger
lengths. |
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$9.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-PD3 |
Cradle,
Universal PDA, Large
Plastic cradle for most any PDA (Pocket PC or Palm). An
excellent low cost and secure mounting solution for most naked (no CF
Card GPS or large battery or expansion pack) PDAs. PDA power/data
connector is accessible between the fingers on the bottom of the cradle.
The top set of fingers are mounted on a spring loaded slider that allow
the cradle to accommodate a wide variety of PDA heights. The side
fingers are mounted in slots so they can be adjusted for a wide range of
PDA widths. The side finders are mounted using nuts and screws
that are accessible from the back of the cradle so they can be
adjusted easily. Mounting holes on the back can accept any
standard RAM diamond shaped mounting adapter such as the
RAM-A-238, RAP-B-238
or RAM-B-238.
Compatible with nearly all iPAQs except the h2200 series.
Not Compatible with any PDA with
an optional large battery or expansion pack or CF Card GPS.
Not Compatible with Compaq Aero 1500
series Pocket PCs (lower arm blocks the data connector)
Dimensions
Minimum PDA Width: 59 mm (2.32 in)
Maximum PDA Width: 87 mm (3.43 in)
Minimum PDA Height: 120 mm (4.72 in)
Maximum PDA Height: 145 mm (5.71 in)
Weight: 2.9 oz (82 g) |
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$16.95 |
In
Stock |
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RAM-HOL-UN1 |
Cradle,
Universal, Small Size
Plastic cradle for most any cell phone or similarly sized device.
The button on the left/bottom of the cradle releases the spring loaded
sides so they can extend to their maximum width. As you squeeze
the sides in they click and hold to clamp onto your device. The
sides are padded with a soft foam rubber which holds on to the device.
Mounting screws are nuts are included which can be used to mount the
cradle to any RAM diamond shaped mounting base such as a RAM-B-238 or
RAM-A-238. It seems to work well with phones but the soft sides
wouldn't hold a PDA very well. It is not wide enough to hold iPAQ
PDAs. It seems to hold a Colibri GPS
flight recorder quite nicely (see photos at right). Can
accommodate items from 40 mm (1.57 in) to 70 mm (2.76 in) wide.
Length: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Width (sides retracted): 60 mm (2.36 in)
Width (sides extended): 90 mm (3.54 in)
Depth: 55 mm (2.17 in)
Clamping Size (sides retracted): 40 mm (1.57 in)
Clamping Size (sides extended): 70 mm (2.76 in) |
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$17.95 |
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RAM-HOL-UN2 |
Cradle,
Universal, Medium Size
Plastic cradle for most any cell phone or similarly sized device.
The button on the back/bottom of the cradle releases the spring loaded
sides so they can extend to their maximum width. As you squeeze
the sides in they click and hold to clamp onto your device. The
sides are padded with a soft foam rubber which holds on to the device.
The sides are designed with slots so they won't activate buttons on the
side of the device and to allow a headset cable to exit the side of the
device. It works great with my cell phone (see photos at right).
I use on in my car. Mounting screws are nuts are included which
can be used to mount the cradle to any RAM diamond shaped mounting base
such as a RAM-B-238 or RAM-A-238. It seems to work well with
phones but the soft sides don't hold a PDA very well. It is not
wide enough to hold iPAQ PDAs. Can accommodate items from 40 mm (1.57
in) to 70 mm (2.76 in) wide.
Length: 140 m (5.51 in)
Width (sides retracted): 62 mm (2.44 in)
Width (sides extended): 97 mm (3.82 in)
Depth: 60 mm (2.36 in)
Clamping Size (sides retracted): 40 mm (1.57 in)
Clamping Size (sides extended): 70 mm (2.76 in) |
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$17.95 |
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Articulated Arms |
| RAM-A-101 |
Articulated Arm, Short,
"A" Size
Articulated Aluminum Arm, Length: 3 1/8 inches (80 mm) from base
plate to base plate, The arm is 1.75 inches (44 mm) from ball center to
ball center, 2 Aluminum base plates with small 9/16" (14mm) balls,
weight: 2.4 oz (68 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8
mm) x 2.5" (63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This
"A" sized mount is significantly smaller than the large "B" sized mounts
below. The base plates have the same footprint, but the arms are
very different. I recommend this "A" sized mount for
light
applications. The "B" sized mounts are nice when a longer reach
and more rugged arm is
desired (most soaring applications). Most people find that the "A"
sized components work fine for holding a Pocket PC in an aircraft or
automobile, however, I have received a significant number of complaints
about the rubber balls detaching from the bases. I therefore recommend the larger "B" sized arms for
most soaring applications. |
 
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$22.95 |
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RAM-A-101-L |
Articulated Arm, Long,
"A" Size
Articulated Aluminum Arm, Length: 4 5/8" (12 cm) from base plate to
base plate, The arm is 3.25 inches (83 mm) from ball center to ball
center, 2 Aluminum base plates with small 9/16" (14mm) balls, weight:
3.1 oz (88 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This "A" sized
mount is significantly smaller than the large "B" sized mounts below.
The base plates have the same footprint, but the arms are very
different. I recommend this "A" sized mount for most applications.
The "B" sized mounts are nice when a longer reach is desired. The
"B" sized components are more stiff than the "A" sized parts. Some
people prefer the "B" sized parts for that reason. Most people
find that the "A" sized components work fine for holding a Pocket PC in an
aircraft or automobile, however, I have received some returns due to the
balls coming off. I therefore recommend the larger "B" sized arms
for most soaring applications. |
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$40.85 |
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RAP-B-Arm-Short-MBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Short Length Plastic Arm, Metal Base Plates
Note: I prefer the plastic arms to the metal ones because they are a
little lighter and very rugged. The plastic bases are also very
rugged. The metal bases work best with Nimbus Cradles.
Articulated Arm, Length: 3.75 inches (95
mm), plastic arm,
2 aluminum base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight: 4.3
oz (122 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains
a RAP-B-201-A arm and 2 RAM-B-238
base plates. |
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$24.85 |
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RAP-B-Arm-Short-PlBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Short Length Plastic Arm, Plastic Base Plates
Note: I prefer the plastic arms to the metal ones because they are a
little lighter and very rugged. The plastic bases are also very
rugged. The metal bases work best with Nimbus Cradles.
Articulated Arm, Length: 4.375 inches (111
mm), plastic arm,
2 plastic base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight:
3.5
oz (99 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains a
RAM-B-201-A arm and 2 RAP-B-238
base plates. |
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$18.85 |
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RAM-B-Arm-Short-MBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Short Length Metal Arm, Metal Base Plates
Note: I prefer the plastic arms to the metal ones because they are a
little lighter and very rugged. The plastic bases are also very
rugged. The metal bases work best with Nimbus Cradles.
Articulated Arm, Length: 3.75 inches (95
mm), aluminum arm,
2 aluminum base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight: 5.0
oz (142 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains
a RAM-B-201-A arm and 2 RAM-B-238
base plates. |
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$29.85 |
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RAM-B-Arm-Short-PlBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Short Length Metal Arm, Plastic Base Plates
Note: I prefer the plastic arms to the metal ones because they are a
little lighter and very rugged. The plastic bases are also very
rugged. The metal bases work best with Nimbus Cradles.
Articulated Arm, Length: 4.375 inches (111
mm), aluminum arm,
2 plastic base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight: 4.2
oz (119 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains a
RAM-B-201-A arm and 2 RAP-B-238
base plates. |
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$23.85 |
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RAP-B-Arm-Std-MBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Standard Length Plastic Arm, Metal Base Plates
Articulated Arm, Length: 5.0625 inches (129 mm), plastic arm,
2 aluminum base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight: 5.7
oz (162 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains
a RAP-B-201 arm and 2 RAM-B-238
base plates. |
 
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$27.85 |
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RAP-B-Arm-Std-PlBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Standard Length Plastic Arm, Plastic Base Plates
Note: I recommend this arm for applications that
require 1" (B size) balls because it is light weight and very rugged.
Articulated Arm, Length: 5.625 inches (143 mm), plastic arm,
2 plastic base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight: 4.9
oz (139 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains a
RAP-B-201 arm and 2 RAP-B-238
base plates. |
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$21.85 |
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RAM-B-Arm-Long-MBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Long Length Metal Arm, Metal Base Plates
- HEAVY
Note: I recommend the
RAP-B-Arm-Std-PlBase arm for
applications that require 1" (B size) balls because it is light weight
and very rugged.
Articulated Arm, Length: 7.375 inches (187
mm), aluminum arm,
2 aluminum base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight:
10 oz (283 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains
a RAM-B-201-C arm and 2 RAM-B-238
base plates. |
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$35.85 |
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RAM-B-Arm-Long-PlBase |
Articulated Arm, "B"
Size Balls, Long Length Metal Arm, Plastic Base Plates
- HEAVY
Note: I recommend the
RAP-B-Arm-Std-PlBase arm for
applications that require 1" (B size) balls because it is light weight
and very rugged.
Articulated Arm, Length: 8 inches (203 mm),
aluminum arm,
2 plastic base plates with large 1" (25.4 mm) balls, weight:
9.2 oz (261 g), Diamond shaped mounting plates are 1.25" (31.8 mm) x 2.5"
(63.5 mm). Mounting hardware not included. This kit contains a
RAM-B-201-C arm and 2 RAP-B-238
base plates. |
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$29.85 |
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Gooseneck Flex
Arms |
| GNeck2 |
Gooseneck Flex Arm, 3, 6 or 9 inch
Details are available here. |
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$19.95+ |
In
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Details are available
here. |
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RAP-105-6DD |
Flex Arm, 6 inch
This is a very stiff flexible arm. It is not are rugged as the
GNeck2 Gooseneck. The overall length from
base to base is 7.75" (19.69 cm). It consists of two plastic
diamond shaped mounting plates and a metal (aluminum I think) rod with a
plastic cover. It is stiff enough for use holding a Pocket PC or
GPS without any drooping under severe loads (loops, hard landings,
etc.). Since the rod is made of metal, it is not meant to be bent
to extreme positions very many times. Like any gooseneck it can be
adjusted using one hand. If it is too long you can bend it into an
S-shape for a minimum length of about 3.5" (89 mm), Weight: 1.6 oz (45
g) |
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$9.95 |
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Suction Cup
Mounts |
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RAM-B-SCMK-RAP-B-201-RAM-B-202 |
Suction Cup
Mount Kit, "B" Size, Plastic 3"
Arm and Round Metal Base
This mount is recommended for use with EW
microRecorder flight recorders or any other small item. Velcro
or double sided tape (not included) would be used to attach the round
base to the item to be mounted. The kit includes:
- RAM-B-224
Suction Cup Base with 1" ball
- RAP-B-201
plastic double socket arm, Length: 3 inches (76.2 mm)
- RAM-B-202
round aluminum base (2 7/16" (62 mm) diameter) with 1" ball
Note: If you use suction cups to mount items to a club owned or
syndicate owned glider canopy, please be considerate and clean the
canopy when you are done flying. If we don't do this simple step
it is likely that the club will ban the use of suction cup mounts -
which would be a shame. |
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47.85 |
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RAM-B-SCMK-RAP-B-201-RAM-B-237 |
Suction Cup
Mount Kit, "B" Size, Plastic 3"
Arm and Camera Thread
This mount is recommended for use with
Cambridge 302A or GPS-NAV flight
recorders or any other small item that accepts a Male 1/4''-20 thread.
The kit includes:
- RAM-B-224
Suction Cup Base with 1" ball
- RAP-B-201
plastic double socket arm, Length: 3 inches (76.2 mm)
- RAM-B-237
1" ball with Male 1/4''-20 thread
Note: If you use suction cups to mount items to a club owned or
syndicate owned glider canopy, please be considerate and clean the
canopy when you are done flying. If we don't do this simple step
it is likely that the club will ban the use of suction cup mounts -
which would be a shame. |
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47.85 |
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RAM-B-SCMK-RAP-B-201-RAM-B-238 |
Suction Cup
Mount Kit, "B" Size, Plastic 3"
Arm and Metal Diamond Base
This mount is recommended for use with all
Nimbus iPAQ cradles and LX Colibri
flight recorders. The base price does not include a Nimbus
cradle. The kit includes:
- RAM-B-224
Suction Cup Base with 1" ball
- RAP-B-201
plastic double socket arm, Length: 3 inches (76.2 mm)
- RAM-B-238
Aluminum diamond base with 1" ball
Note: If you use suction cups to mount items to a club owned or
syndicate owned glider canopy, please be considerate and clean the
canopy when you are done flying. If we don't do this simple step
it is likely that the club will ban the use of suction cup mounts -
which would be a shame. |
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45.85 |
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RAM-B-SCMK-RAP-B-201-RAP-B-238 |
Suction Cup
Mount Kit, "B" Size, Plastic 3"
Arm and Plastic Diamond Base
This mount is recommended for use with all
RAM-HOL cradles. The base price does not include
a RAM-HOL cradle. The kit includes:
- RAM-B-224
Suction Cup Base with 1" ball
- RAP-B-201
plastic double socket arm, Length: 3 inches (76.2 mm)
- RAP-B-238
plastic diamond base with 1" ball
Note: If you use suction cups to mount items to a club owned or
syndicate owned glider canopy, please be considerate and clean the
canopy when you are done flying. If we don't do this simple step
it is likely that the club will ban the use of suction cup mounts -
which would be a shame. |
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42.85 |
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Miscellaneous
Parts |
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RAM-202PSA |
Rubber Mounting Pad with
VHB Adhesive, 2 7/16" Diameter
This is a thin rubber pad with strong adhesive on both sides.
It can be used to mount a RAM-B-202 or
RAP-273 base. One of these is included with
the RAP-273 base. It could also be cut down
to a diamond shape and used with a RAM-B-238 or
RAM-A-238 diamond base - but the smaller area
of the diamond bases would reduce the holding force when compared with
the round bases. For best results: apply to a clean, dry surface.
Weight: 0.2 oz (6 g)
Warning: The adhesive is very strong - making it difficult to remove. |
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$4.95 |
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RAM-A-238 |
Base with
9/16" Ball
Marine grade Aluminum, 9/16" diameter rubber ball, Diamond shaped
mounting plate is 1.25" x 2.5". The center of the ball is 11/16"
above the base of the plate. Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g) Mounting hardware not
included. PDF Drawing |
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$8.95 |
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RAM-A-201B |
Arm, Long, for use with
9/16" (14 mm) "A" size Balls
Aluminum arm, 3.25 inches (83 mm) from ball center to ball center,
weight: 1.6 oz (45 g), When used with 2 RAM-A-238 bases you get a
very nice arm with a base-to-base length of 4 5/8" (12 cm). It is
1.5" longer than the RAM-A-101 arm assembly shown above. Mounting
hardware not included. |
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$22.95 |
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RAM-A-230 |
Double A Ball Adapter
Two A sized (9/16") balls on a 1" Aluminum rod. Can be used to
connect two RAM arms together. |
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$11.95 |
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RAM-B-111B |
Mounting Plate, Marine
Grade Aluminum, 2" x 6.25" (51 mm x 159 mm) with 1" (25.4 mm) "B" size
Ball
Could be used with double sided tape to hold a GPS flight recorder
such as a Cambridge 302A. For that application you would also want
a RAP-B-201 arm and a
RAM-B-224 suction cup (for canopy mounting) or
RAM-B-238 base (for instrument panel or cockpit sidewall mounting). Detailed drawing:
ram-b-111b.pdf |
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$12.95 |
3 Weeks |
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| RAM-B-201 |
Double Socket Arm for 1"
Ball, Aluminum
Note: This are is very rugged, but it is heavy. For most
applications the lighter RAP-B-201 arm is
recommended. The RAP-B-201 is less
expensive and very rugged.
The arm has a socket at either end to allow a 1" diameter ball
(size "B")
accessories to be connected. A tightening screw on the side of the arm
enables the sockets to clamp firmly on a 1" diameter ball.
When loosening the side screw, a single spring inside the arm opens the
socket for maneuvering of the mount, or removing of the ball from the
socket. The length of this standard size arm is
3 inches (76.2 mm). The
arm size is measured from center of socket to center of socket.
This part is great for use with the RAM-B-224 suction cup base.
It can also be used with two RAP-B-238 base plates (below) to create a
mount arm with a length of 5.625 inches (143 mm) or with two
RAM-B-238 base plates to
create a 5 inch (127 mm) mount arm. Weight: 4.5 oz |
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$12.95 |
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RAM-B-201-A |
Double Socket Arm for 1"
Ball, Short, Aluminum
Note: This arm is very short. I recommend the
RAP-B-201 arm more this one because it is, less expensive, longer
and just slightly heavier due to its plastic construction rather.
However, if you need a short arm that will accommodate 1" (B size)
balls, this is a very nice little arm. The arm has a socket at either end to allow a 1" diameter ball
(size "B") accessories to be connected. A tightening screw on the side of the arm
enables the sockets to clamp firmly on a 1" diameter ball. The length of this
short length arm is 1.75 inch (44 mm). The
arm length is measured from center of socket to center of socket.
This part can be used with two RAP-B-238 base
plates (below) to create a mount arm with a length of 4.375 inches (111
mm) or with two RAM-B-238 base plates to create
a 3.75 inches (95 mm) mount arm. Weight: 2.8 oz (79 g), Detailed
drawing: ram-b-201-a.pdf |
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$11.95 |
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RAM-B-201-C |
Double Socket Arm for 1"
Ball, Long, Aluminum - HEAVY
Note: This arm is very heavy.
I recommend the RAP-B-201 arm more this one
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