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Garmin GPSMAP 276Cx Mounts for Boats, Cars and Other Places

One of the longest life Garmin model series I have seen was the old GPSMAP series from over ten years ago. The initial marketing was for marine use. The devices doubled as a car GPS and marine chartplotter. Soon, they also began to show up in cars and even on handlebars. A lot of these devices are in use today and that’s probably why they introduced the Garmin GPSMAP 276Cx. It’s probably time for an upgrade if still using a GPS from over ten years ago so why not stick with the beloved GPSMAP series. The new Garmin GPSMAP 276Cx … Read more

The RAM Roto-View Adapter Plate Makes Swiveling Simple

Ever try to swivel your device into a different orientation while driving? Not an easy task if using a RAM Mount. Most RAM Mounts have a tightening knob on the side of the arm that does exactly what the mount is designed to do which is keep it steady and secure and the mounts do a very good job at that. Adding the RAM Roto-View adapter plate to your existing RAM Mount configuration has solved this problem. We like these adapters for the added functionality especially when using a RAM tablet cradle such as any of their Tab-Tite models. No … Read more

RAM Medium/Wide Aqua Box for GPS Devices

The RAM Medium/Wide Size Aqua Box is one of the most rugged weatherproof devices that I have seen. The ruggedness of the Aqua Box makes it ideal for high vibration outdoor use such as on a motorcycle, boat or ATV when coupled with metal RAM mount. The Aqua Box is constructed of a heavy plastic with a clear lens. The lens is sensitive enough so that you can still interface with your device. You do need to apply some additional pressure, but you can program your destination prior to riding without removal from the Aqua Box. So the Aqua Box is … Read more

RAM Flat Surface Mount Bases

This article is for the person that knows what RAM cradle or holder they need but need some help with the mount. There are many options for flat surfaces. Some use adhesive, others a magnet, there’s a suction cup and then there are many that use bolts. Out of the four, the bolt-on is the most popular, but sometimes you may not want to drive screws into the surface so we will discuss all four options. So let’s start with the most common surface solution which is the bolt-on method. The RAM 2.5″ Base with 1″ Ball is the standard flat … Read more

RAM Portable Friction Dashboard Mount

The RAM Portable Friction Dashboard Mount is an excellent accompaniment to any suction or adhesive mount. We have featured several weighted portable dash mounts from other companies, and this is similar in function. This was introduced by RAM several years ago and continues to be a nice solution for portability and ease of storage. The main purpose of this mount is to allow a suction cup to be used as a flat surface dash mount. This makes this accessory particularly useful in states where mounting to a windshield isn’t allowed. A secondary purpose is to make an adhesive mount a temporary … Read more

RAM Seat Tough-Wedge Mount Product Spotlight

I thought I saw it all in terms of mounting locations. I was wrong. The RAM Seat Tough-Wedge Mount has introduced a new location for mounting your device. The RAM Tough-Wedge fits between the passenger seat and the console. It is a seat wedge mount that fits in the gap between the vehicle seat and center console – you know the place where your credit card slips into and you need to get a stick to get it out? That’s where this goes. The Tough-Wedge can also be inserted into the pockets on the back of a front seat. There … Read more