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$41.47CDN |
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| Model: |
RAM Mount Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series Motorcycle Mount RAM-B-149-GA40U |
| Part No: |
RAM-B-149-GA40U (also RAM-B-149-GA40) |
| Condition: |
Brand New, Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty (max 3 years on electronics & lenses) |
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What's Included In The Box? |
The RAM Mount Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series Motorcycle Mount RAM-B-149-GA40U ships with the following items included: |
Product Information |
| Manufacturer: |
National Products, Inc |
Category: |
All Purpose Mounts |
Type: |
GPS Mounts |
| Model: |
RAM-B-149-GA40U |
SKU: |
RAMB149GA40 |
UPC: |
793442929199 |
| Announced: |
June 14, 2010 |
First Shipped: |
September 28, 2010 |
Weight: |
0.850 lbs. |
Manufacturer Description |
The RAM-B-149-GA40 Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series Motorcycle RAM Mount is a Marine Grade Aluminum Mount with a Stainless Steel U-Bolt Rail Base and RAM Custom Plastic Cradle. The mount is designed with a RAM 1 inch diameter patented rubber ball and socket system that has adjustment point at the cradle and base. With a twist of the arm knob, you can move the Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series mount to your optimum viewing position.
Garmin GPS Mount Options:
To help ensure you have the Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series Mount you require, take a look at the list of available RAM Garmin GPS mounts on the RAM-HOL-GA40 Series of Garmin GPSMAP 78 Cradles and Mounts Page. Here you can select from suction cup GPS mounts, flat surface screw down GPS mounts, GPS car mounts, non skid weighted GPS mounts and more bundled with the RAM-HOL-GA40 Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series Cradle.
Garmin GPS Mount Cradle Design:
 The RAM-HOL-GA40 RAM Mount High Strength Plastic Cradle is designed to hold the Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series, including the following GPS units,
- Garmin GPSMAP 78
- Garmin GPSMAP 78s
- Garmin GPSMAP 78sc
All cables can stay connected to the unit while in the RAM cradle.
Garmin GPS Mount Cradle Plate:
 The RAM-B-238 Marine Grade Aluminum Diamond Plate is designed to connected to the back of the mount cradle. The diamond plate has a 1.0 inch diameter rubber ball connected at right angles to the plate, which connects directly to the 1 inch arm socket. The cradle includes the required hardware to connect the plate to the cradle. For a layout of the hole spacing and 1.0 inch rubber ball location, take a closer look with the RAM-B-238 Design Drawings (pdf file).
Garmin GPS Mount Arm Design:
 The RAM-B-201 RAM Mount Marine Grade Aluminum Dual Socket Arm is a 1 inch B size Ball Socket Arm with open socket ends. The arm is 3.0 inches long between socket centers and is finished with a Black Powder Coating. The side of the arm includes a tightening knob which allows you to open and close the socket ends. For a layout of the dimensions RAM-B-201 arm, take a closer look with the RAM-B-201 Design Drawings (pdf file).
Garmin GPS Mount Base Design:
 The RAM-B-231 RAM Mount Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum Rail Base has a 1.0 inch diameter Rubber Ball designed to sit at right angles to the mounting rail. The Stainless Steel U-Bolt and nuts included are designed it fit on most motorcycle round handlebars, or any circular rail or pipe with diameter from 3/4 to 1.0 inch.
To mount the rail base, place the top of the base on the rail and then slide the u-bolt around the rail, into the holes in the base top. Now tighten the screws onto the u-bolt until the base is clamped firmly. If you desire, you can now slot the black rubber covers over the exposed ends of the u-bolt.
NOTE: This base is completely rust proof.
For Larger Rail Mounting:
For a larger rail, you can purchase the RAM Mount Stainless Steel Large Rail U-Bolt for circular rails with diameter up to 1.25 inches.
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Features & Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series Motorcycle Mount RAM-B-149-GA40U features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. | - Warranty: Manufacturer's Life Time Warranty.
- Cradle Design: Custom Cradle for Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series.
- Cradle Material: Black High Strength Composite Plastic.
- Mount Material: Black Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum.
- Mount Ball Size: RAM 1 inch Solid Rubber Ball.
- Pivot Point Design: RAM Patented 1 inch Rubber Ball and Socket Joint.
- Arm Type: RAM Arm with Dual 1 inch Sockets.
- Arm Length: Standard length of 3 inches between socket centers.
- Base Type: Motorcycle Handlebar Base or Universal Round Pipe Base with Stainless Steel U-Bolt. (0.75 to 1 inch wide)
- Common Applications:
- Motorcycle and ATV Mounts: Attaching to handlebars.
- Hiking Mounts: Attaching to hiking staffs.
- General Mounts: Attaching to available pipes or poles.
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| Most Recent Customer Reviews | | (View all reviews for this item, or add your own review.) |
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This mount is amazing on my ATV. Bumps, jumps and washboard roads just won't budge this thing. Am...Read more
17 days ago by Mud
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The mount was very easy to install, and the quality was above my expectations....Read more
35 days ago by Rob
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I use this mount on my 2009 yamaha venture lite. I also purchased the steel u-bolt motorcycle mount...Read more
102 days ago by lower j's
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