Ram Mount Location

This is a great idea. I just ordered some ram mount parts to play with but so far haven’t loved any places for mounting. I don’t really want to drill into plastic but if I have to this might be the best spot.

I was thinking about using some heavy duty 3m tape to secure the base to the plastic. Has anyone done that and had success?
 
Jake0807 said:
This is a great idea. I just ordered some ram mount parts to play with but so far haven’t loved any places for mounting. I don’t really want to drill into plastic but if I have to this might be the best spot.

I was thinking about using some heavy duty 3m tape to secure the base to the plastic. Has anyone done that and had success?
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Tape doesn't stand up to the heat and eventually falls off.
 
Jake0807 said:
This is a great idea. I just ordered some ram mount parts to play with but so far haven’t loved any places for mounting. I don’t really want to drill into plastic but if I have to this might be the best spot.

I was thinking about using some heavy duty 3m tape to secure the base to the plastic. Has anyone done that and had success?
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Tape would be the weak link in the system. RAM mounts are super beefy but there'd be no point in using them if they are held on by tape. Just remove the panel you want to use, drill it, and use button head allen bolts and nyloc nuts behind them to hold the RAM base, tough and professional looking. Black nylon hole plugs are like 6 cents if you ever want to plug the holes...
 
MeefZah said:
Tape would be the weak link in the system. RAM mounts are super beefy but there'd be no point in using them if they are held on by tape. Just remove the panel you want to use, drill it, and use button head allen bolts and nyloc nuts behind them to hold the RAM base, tough and professional looking. Black nylon hole plugs are like 6 cents if you ever want to plug the holes...
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Thanks MeefZah. I figured this might be the case. Nothin wrong with being hopeful though right. I really have no reason to be against drilling seeing as how I just installed a Front Runner Slimline II full length rack which required me to drill 4 holes in the roof. That was a bit nerve racking but couldn't be happier now.

Thanks for the feedback!
 
Xhado said:
Tape doesn't stand up to the heat and eventually falls off.
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So I totally hear what you're saying, but Gobi racks use 3M tape to hold down the front legs of their racks to the roof of the car which gets really hot.

In the end you still might be right since the rack is actually helping to put weight on the tape and keep it in place, not pulling away from it, or in the case of the ram mount, creating a lateral force against the tape.

I may try the tape and if it doesn't work then drilling it is.

I'll keep you guys posted.
 
Tape will simply not work. I used 50lb VHB I had to custom order and the minute the cab gets really hot from sunlight it'll lose strength.

Also the GOBI rack isn't a good comparison since it's purely the leading edge of the rack and is cosmetic, there's still 8 bolts holding that rack on.

You need to drill or use some hardware.
 
dantheman18432 said:
There is and it's called the expedition essentials. Here is a link for the install.
https://trail4runner.com/2018/05/04/t4rpam-dash-mount/


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I've considered this one (or something like it) as well. Instead of losing a cup holder all you lose is the clock. Maybe add a USB port for charging phones so you could use one of those very short cables.
Personally I can't stand the clutter that all the devices bring to the interior. I wish they would just have the GPS be able to load GPX tracks to it or run Gaia on it.
 
LawnDart said:
It only hurts the first time. /pornmusic
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Fun, inappropriate joke aside. It hurts every time, even when its not my car. I used to do car audio installs and other things, and people would tell me to "Just screw it in" and it hurt every time I did it.
 
drthrnnr said:
Do you think this would work with a shorter arm if I install the base flush with the front edge? I'm thinking about doing the setup with this arm...

https://www.gpscity.ca/pdfs/drawings/RAMB201-DRAWING.pdf

I don't mind covering the HVAC controls
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which base are you planning to use and where are you planning to mount it (front edge of what?). And what do you mean use with a shorter arm, are you planning on having a short arm with a ball then attaching that to the ball on the short arm?

(What you posted is an arm that goes between 2 balls, is that what you meant to post?)
 
I may have missed it, but I saw someone make their own RAM mount and decided to follow suit. It partially blocks an air vent, but for me was the best option to not be in the way of the steering wheel, screen, or permanently cover the clock.

ProClip for the base for the whole thing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00564S8HM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RAM Mount Ball with rectangle base to attach phone mount to ProClip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O8LF26/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RAM Socket to give some adjustability
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L9LW00/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RAM Phone mount (I bought the one for large phones/phablets, but can't find that link right now)
https://www.amazon.com/Cradle-Holde...id=1536339580&sr=8-1&keywords=RAM+large+phone



I just drilled 4 holes in the ProClip mount and bought some nuts and bolts from hardware store that fit, and then put everything together. I have had no issues thus far. Phone stays put and in line of sight without being obstructive.

Cheers!
 
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