Ram Mount Ideas?

[Overland Commander]

Im looking at ways to use ram mounts to hold my phone, tablets, etc for navigation and OBD monitor use.

Any pics of your mounts for ideas?

 

[spartancrating1]

Here are some pictures of my setup in my Rubicon. I have the dash bar from Vector offroad which you can mount endless accessories from gps, iPad, Traildash, cellphone..etc. Both Ram mounts and 67 designs make arms and accessorie mounts for this.View attachment 82569View attachment 82570

 

[Overland Commander]

Here are some pictures of my setup in my Rubicon. I have the dash bar from Vector offroad which you can mount endless accessories from gps, iPad, Traildash, cellphone..etc. Both Ram mounts and 67 designs make arms and accessorie mounts for this.View attachment 82569View attachment 82570

That's really interesting. Just clamp to the bar?

 

[spartancrating1]

Yeah pretty much just using Ram mounts with claw attachment.



https://vectoroffroad.com/

 

[spartancrating1]

I bought mine from Vector but I'm sure this whole design would be a breeze to fabricate for any vehicle.

 

[AZ WANDERING BEAR]

Any idea if there is a bar like that for 4Runners?

 

[spartancrating1]

Most likely not but I guarantee with less than $40 and a little creativity you can easily make one. Get some 1" metal tubing, some texture spray, and whatever vehicle specific mounting bolts on your dash you need from the local hardware store and it would be an easy mod. Go on youtube and look up the install video for Vector and you will see the simplicity in it.

 

[trikebubble]

I have the Ram X-Grip window suction mount for my phone. It has never fallen off, even under extreme and long conditions. I have the Ram X-Grip III large tablet mount, on the 18" aluminum bendable rod that mounts to the passenger seat frame bolt. It is also very sturdy, even in rough conditions. I hang my InReach from my rear-view mirror as do not navigate with it, just keep it running to track our journeys and for emergency comms.

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Any idea if there is a bar like that for 4Runners?

Been wondering the same thing myself. I’ve looked around but haven’t seen anything similar. 4Runner disadvantage here is we don’t have easily accessible bolts/points on our dash or pillars like jeeps do.

 

[Nickzero]

Here is the setup I have in my JKU.

Vector Offroad JKE Dash Bar.
Ram Mount for the cell phone and one for the iPad
Will be purchasing the Garmin InReach Explorer mount too soon

Overall very pleased with the fitment and works perfect for my needs.
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[spartancrating1]

I have the garmin mount. Well worth buying

 

[Ifyoubuildittheywillcome]

I have the garmin mount. Well worth buying

Just curious what mount you bought for the garmin inreach and how you mounted it? I have 67 designs for everything else and an extra one of their mounting balls that I'd like to use if I can

 

[303JETSET]

Ram mounts on a YakRak rail I had laying around

 

[HIALT2D]

I've been looking at different set-ups/ideas for the van for some time now. One consideration I have is the cab area being so big, I almost need to have two areas for mounting. When I'm alone, I want the devices closer to the driver's side and when my wife's with me, I want them on her side so she can handle navigation & comms (I know......Risky.....). Here's what I'm leaning towards:

Both Ram Mounts and YakAttack (kayaking accessories) make mounting rails for the round ball mounts. These are low profile and come in different lengths. For strength and to reduce vibration, I'm adding a backing plate on the underside of the dash, so the actual dash will be sandwiched between the mounting rail and the backing plate.
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This system will allow me to easily slide the devices from left to right as needed. It will also allow me to keep them away from/above the airbags.

 

[Overland Commander]

Nice. Thanks!

 

[Thomas Fuller]

I actually went with a Quad Lock case and car Mount, has been super solid.
Before that I had the Ram scissor grip, suction cup base, also worked great for its cost.