Customer Reviews and Ratings for RAM Mount Garmin G-Ball Lil Buddy Mount RAP-180-G1U |
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86% of our reviewers recommend this item.
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Mike oz
South Florida
Apr 23, 2012
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GREAT IDEA, GREAT DESIGN
Pros: low profile, flexible mounting options.
Cons: none
I purchased two pieces, to mount in both vehicles, and so far I have had no issues with then. They mounted easy, and started put. I was concerned about the floor coming off being in the hot Florida sun, but so far...no problem.
Recommend? YES
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Tony
macomb Michigan
Sep 19, 2011
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EXCELLENT MOUNT
Pros: best mount available
Cons: none
Works as perfect
Recommend? YES
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rkando
Cleveland, Ohio
Jul 27, 2011
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GOOD CONCEPT QUALITY POOR TO FAIR
Pros: impressive concept
Cons: overall unacceptable engineering and marketing
Ram has a great concept: A GPS mount with a flexable base that will adapt to contoured surfaces and suppose to fit the Garmin factory GPS Holders HOWEVER, 1. RAM packaged the RAP-180G1U was various size balls, one has the molded letter "R" and the other has the molder letter "G" on the round well on the side of the ball. It took me three attempts to get the correct "G" one that fits the Garmin holder 2. The double-sided adhesive pad, used to stick the base to a vehicle surface works until it gets warm, the adhesive gives and the mount falls off the surface it was glued to. 3. The GPS vibrates when driving stem could have been better engineered. 4. RAM exhibited exceptionally poor performance in providing a potential buyer with GPS mount selection, options, and variations on its web site however, when I called their phone tech support staff, they were extremely knowledgable and helpful and resolved my problem.
RAM is known for quality products however, their GPS line could use some improvements to be acceptable.
Recommend? YES
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BJ
Powhatan, VA
Jul 8, 2011
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WORKS GREAT, ONCE YOU GET DECENT TAPE...
Pros: reliable mount that fits where others won't
Cons: adhesive tape that comes with it is inadequate
I'd become frustrated with having my GPS nose dive on a whim, when the suction cup mount would break loose as the temperatures changed in the car, so when I saw these "semi- permanent" mounts, I had to give them a try.
I purchased four of the Lil Buddy's, one for each vehicle in our household. The first arrived quickly, while the others were backordered. Apparently, RAM had a bad batch of Lil Buddy's, because the ball on the first mount was too big to attach to my either of my two Garmins (Nuvi 765 and 3790).
When the others arrived a month later, the ball was smaller, and fit the GPS cradles perfectly. Even though I thoroughly prepped the surface with both Goo-Gone and alcohol pads, the adhesive let go, the first time the car got hot inside. I replaced it with two strips of 3M trim tape (the grey stuff with the red backing you get at auto parts stores), and it's been stuck firmly ever since.
The flexible base is great for following slight contours in your dash. One thing to keep in mind for placing it though - the mount arm is a little bit shorter than the height you get with suction cup mount that comes with the Garmin units, so you may find you lose some clearance for adjusting the GPS unit.
I would suggest you: 1) Don't even bother with the adhesive disk that comes with it, and go straight to using 3M automotive trim tape. 2) Before you pull the backing off of the dash side of the tape, attach your GPS, and make sure your planned location will allow you to adjust your GPS to the best viewing angle.
Now that my Lil Buddy's are firmly in place, I've had no more surprises of falling Garmin units. I'm very happy with them, and wish I'd found them sooner!
Recommend? YES
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Al
Crab Orchard, WV
Mar 23, 2011
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GARMIN G-BALL LIL BUDDY MOUNT
Pros: flexible base
Cons: not sure if it would work with a larger gps
This mount works great on the curved dashboard in my wife’s car. Holds her Nuvi 1350 steady with no vibration as with one reviewer. Could be the size of the GPS.
Recommend? YES
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Mike
San Diego
Apr 26, 2010
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ADEQUATE MOUNT FOR ADHESIVE MOUNTING
Pros: simple attachment
Cons: not as solid mounting resulting in some vibration
I only used this mount beause the solid bolt or screw on mounts would not work.It does an adequate job. It could use a smaller base so there are more mounting location options.
Recommend? NO OPINION
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larryd
PA
Apr 10, 2010
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PURCHASER
Pros: compact
Cons: none
worked great for my application
Recommend? YES
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Eric
Rochester, NY
Nov 25, 2009
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OK - NOT GREAT GPS MOUNT.
Pros: compact, easy to install, clean looks.
Cons: shaft is too thin to support gps without vibration
Kind of wobbly with GPS unit installed. Noticeable vibration on bumps or rough roads.
Recommend? NO
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