P500 True GPS/WAAS Tablet - RAM Mount

[gmacaluso]

I agree that it will vibrate a lot with that setup. On my 500 I mounted from the roof where the metal bracket is in the center. It did well but still vibrated some. In the Talon I mounted to the rollbar in the front. I used two ram mounts around the rollbar with two connecting arms on and X-grip. Works awesome up out of the sun and dust! Here is pics of the Talon setup. View attachment 135514
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Vondy, that looks awesome on the Talon. To clarify those are two RAM ROMS clamps (1" ball) suitable for the Talon rollbar diameter?

 

[Vondy]

Vondy, that looks awesome on the Talon. To clarify those are two RAM ROMS clamps (1" ball) suitable for the Talon rollbar diameter?

Yes.

https://amzn.to/2IjCc6o

 

[trigger]

I have a similar set up. Just used the short 1” ram mount that’s bolted to my dash and a very short adjustment arm for different angles. I already had a OTTER box on my old tablet that protects it, just bought a rugged ram mount tablet holder for 25$ on amazon. I do like the ability to have it hard wired somehow. Usually my charge last all day. Can u easily remove it so knowone steels it or so you can take it in for updates? How did u do that?

Yeah, it just clips into the cradle so it's easily removed. They make a locking one too but I decided against it for the price they wanted. I just take it out and lock it in the box when we're going to be away from the machine.

 

[trigger]

Trigger, Think I'm getting it. Assuming an AMPS pattern for the 1" ball bolt-down with a short arm. Assuming you used a steel backer behind the ball on the dash? Smallest backer plate I can see is 2.6" X 2.6". Is that correct?

Yes, a 1" amps mount. I fabbed the backer plate so don't really know the dimensions of it, big enough to take the four bolts through it.

 

[Remington]

Yeah, it just clips into the cradle so it's easily removed. They make a locking one too but I decided against it for the price they wanted. I just take it out and lock it in the box when we're going to be away from the machine.

Mine has a locking clip thingamajig exactly like the one that Ragnar posted. It’s in the spot where my Garmin use to be on the dash if you remember. So closer to where Rudy sits. I can’t put it in the roll cage cus of my wiper handles. I think I’m gona move the Garmin with vvmapping in it to the P5

 

[gmacaluso]

All,

Thanks for your help on this. Got all the gear and borrowed the mounting technique suggested by Montecresto:

1) Diamond head 1" Ram ball mount to dash, (2) 3/4" pan head hex bolts, fender washer, lock washer, nut (avoided other accessory cutouts under the hood)
2) 1" double socket Ram short arm
3) 1" Ram X-Grip for 7-8" tablets
4) Samsung Tab A 8
5) Supcase Unicorn Beetle - Samsung Tab A 2017. Anxious to give it a spin and see how we do. Picture follow. Thanks again, GMac

 

[gmacaluso]

All,

Thanks for your help on this. Got all the gear and borrowed the mounting technique suggested by Montecresto:

1) Diamond head 1" Ram ball mount to dash, (2) 3/4" pan head hex bolts, fender washer, lock washer, nut (avoided other accessory cutouts under the hood)
2) 1" double socket Ram short arm
3) 1" Ram X-Grip for 7-8" tablets
4) Samsung Tab A 8
5) Supcase Unicorn Beetle - Samsung Tab A 2017. Anxious to give it a spin and see how we do. Picture follow. Thanks again, GMac

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Quick follow... Two half day runs using Colorado NF Mvmu's on Avenza App. Rock solid. Tilts toward driver but wife enjoyed having it in front of her as well. 8 in is a good screen size. Pleased with location. Gmac

 

[snakeriver]

I have that same magnate thing for my work tablet in my service van. Works great for that and regular driving. If I slightly bump the tablet it will fall off. I think with off road trail riding it will wind up being a PITA with the tablet falling off at every bounce. Just my opinion.
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This is the plate on the back of the tablet and the suction mount.
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You were right, this type of mount worked in some situations but not all. I have since bought the RAM mount and it is the way to go.

 

[rustyneversleeps]

I agree that it will vibrate a lot with that setup. On my 500 I mounted from the roof where the metal bracket is in the center. It did well but still vibrated some. In the Talon I mounted to the rollbar in the front. I used two ram mounts around the rollbar with two connecting arms on and X-grip. Works awesome up out of the sun and dust! Here is pics of the Talon setup. View attachment 135514
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Vondy - did you buy 2 of each of these?

https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Coated-U-Bolt-Strap-Diameter/dp/B007AM1PXW/?tag=sxsweb24-20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OQQ27E/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Vondy]

I used 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Coated-U...up+to+3.15"+in+Diameter&qid=1617726988&sr=8-1

I upgraded the X-grip to a different mount. I had it mounted over head tilted down and on hard hits the tablet would fall out. I upgraded to this one. I didnt use the mount part of it, just the piece that goes around the tablet.

https://amzn.to/31XLfUF

They you'll need two arms. I think this is the size I used.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KWPJ04/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Vondy]

Pic

 

[rustyneversleeps]

I used 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/RAM-Coated-U...up+to+3.15"+in+Diameter&qid=1617726988&sr=8-1

I upgraded the X-grip to a different mount. I had it mounted over head tilted down and on hard hits the tablet would fall out. I upgraded to this one. I didnt use the mount part of it, just the piece that goes around the tablet.

https://amzn.to/31XLfUF

They you'll need two arms. I think this is the size I used.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KWPJ04/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Thanks man - much appreciated! I am just trying to check things off of my long list and this was one of them...