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RAM Mount Aluminum U Shaped Base with Straps and 1'' Ball


Customer Reviews and Ratings for RAM Mount Strap Rail Base with 1 inch Ball


RAM Mount Strap Rail Base with 1 inch Ball

Average rating: (4.8/5.0 based on 40 ratings)
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98% of our reviewers recommend this item.
 
 


John
Amarillo, TX
Jan 20, 2012
 
GARMIN GPSMAP76CSX IN A JEEP

Pros: very solid, ridgid mount
Cons: none

Used the Strap Rail Base to mount a Garmin GPSMap76Csx to the roll bar in my TJ. It works beautifully and is much more secure than the suction cup mount I had been using. Also, this mount allowed me to mount the GPS unit higher at eye level than I could with the suction cup mount.

Recommend? YES

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ChrisE
Brentwood,TN
Jan 18, 2012
 
RAM WORM CLAMP MOUNT

Pros: a great semi permanent mount

I wanted a good solid base mount for use with a GoPro camera for my motorcycle. I have several mount locations that have various size tubing.

This fits very nicely, using this with a RAM arm, I have the flexibility to point the camera and also remove the camera when I'm parked.

Recommend? YES

8 viewers found this helpful.   Was this review helpful to you?   Yes   No

 
 


DMS
Phoenix AZ
Jan 17, 2012
 
Pros: works exactly as expected
Cons: going to have to change mounting locations,

Had to purchase the next size hose clamp to go around my Bonanza Yoke Arm, Other than that it works fine.

Recommend? YES

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tcwatson
West Chester, OH
Nov 23, 2011
 
RAM STRAP RAIL BASE W/ 1

Pros: fit very well, rubber sleeve nice addition.
Cons: n/a

I have a Kawasaki 2010 Mule 610xc UTV and wanted to put a GPS on it. Other mounts wouldn't fit on the Mule's 2" "roll cage". This unit fit just fine. They give you two different size straps and you will need to use the larger of the two for this size bar. Also they give you a rubber like "sleeve" that you can put over the strap so it won't scratch your bars.

Recommend? YES

10 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Louis
Ottawa
Oct 19, 2011
 
RAM MOUNTED STRAP RAIL BASE WITH 1 INCH BALL

Pros: solid, easily installed and removed.
Cons: easily removal potential for those so inclined.

This thing is solid. Like a rock. No problems. I suppose if someone wanted to take it, unscrewing the metal bands makes it easier but if they need it that bad so be it. As far as doing the job, no quesiton and can adapt to almost any handle bar or extension.

Recommend? YES

11 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Joe
Houston
Sep 20, 2011
 
RAM MOUNT STRAP RAIL BASE

Pros: solid base

I am using this mount for dash cross member in my Jeep cage. It is very sturdy and has stood up to the abuse. My I-phone 4 never budged!

Recommend? YES

13 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Ed
Georgetown ont
Sep 12, 2011
 
CANAMSPYDER USE

Pros: simpplicity
Cons: nill

Mounted this unit for my Ipod on the right bar of a canam Syder RS in about five minutes without any modifications in about five minutes. The sleeve rubber cover is much better than that shown in your product picture

Recommend? YES

21 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


John
Minneapolis
Sep 6, 2011
 
GOOD W/SECURITY FLAW

Pros: versatile, fast and easy to use
Cons: security/theft issue

We used these in a outdoor setting with iPads. Everything worked great but we had one concern about securing the clamp. We wrapped it with tape so someone wouldn't be abel to simply unscrew the bolt and make off with the whole setup. Worked fine. Held the pads perfectly.

Recommend? YES

30 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Dennis
Beaverton, OR
Aug 24, 2011
 
RAM MOUNT STRAP RAIL BASE WITH 1" BALL

Pros: durable, lightweight, solid as a big rock.
Cons: none

I mounted this to a tubular leg tripod for camera/spotting scope. It's solid in place & allows me to shoot still photos or video in situ at a static subject without removing my spotting scope. I especially like that 2 strap lengths are supplied adding to the overall utility. The components went together flawlessly and the rubber covering strap prevents marring of touchy surface finishes of the host tube.

Recommend? YES

15 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Deekpee
West Bloomfield, mi
Jun 28, 2011
 
GREAT PRODUCT

Better than expected. Stayed in place at all speeds.would recommend this product. Thanks gps!!!!

Recommend? YES

29 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


9 weight
Miami, FL
May 29, 2011
 
PERFECT BASE FOR CAMERA MOUNT.

Pros: durable materials, firmly mounts to round rails

This base is well designed and sturdy. Used to mount my video camera to the poling platform of my flats boat. It is rock steady for this low-weight application and provides security and good video when underway in a chop. Solves the problem of getting photos when alone in the boat,

Recommend? YES

36 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Philip
Halifax NS
May 10, 2011
 
GREAT ITEM

Perfectly fit the roll cage of my RZR.

Recommend? YES

33 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


dale
Greenville, Ky
Apr 19, 2011
 
AWSOME BAR MOUNT

Cons: none

I use this mount on my Yamaha Rhino for my Tachyon & GoPro camera's. It is very easy to move what I want to change it's position and the mount is rock solid!! It is very versatile and can be mounted to different size bars as it comes with to different size clamps and a rubber strap you can use to prevent the clap from scratching the paint on the bar.

Recommend? YES

38 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Bryan
Portland, OR
Apr 17, 2011
 
NICE SOLID MOUNT WORKS ALMOST ANYWHERE

Pros: solid, mounts anywhere
Cons: none

This mount is very solid once you cinch down the strap. It comes with two different size straps so you can mount it on different size tubing. I used the smaller strap to mount mine on 1" handlebars. Also, not shown in the picture is that the mount comes with a rubber "cover" for the strap so you don't actually see that chrome "hose clamp" appearance as shown in the picture.

Recommend? YES

37 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Ivan
The Netherlands
Mar 30, 2011
 
VERY VERSATILE AND STEADY MOUNT.

I use the ram nount to mount my navigation system to my motorbike. Everything you need is included. The only thing I added was some anti slip foam on the back to avoid scratches.

Recommend? YES

40 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


N0ISV
COLORADO SPRINGS CO.
Mar 28, 2011
 
RAM MOUNT/EXPRESS MOUNTS ROCKS

Pros: fits, works like its stated.
Cons: none

This is my 3rd RAM Mount Strap Rail Base with 1 inch Ball, and all 3 work GREAT for my mobile application. I am a Ham Radio/ARES/SKYWARN operator.And with my mobile radio setup, I need rigs to be READY to ASAP.

Recommend? YES

44 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Don
Arroyo Grande, Ca.
Mar 14, 2011
 
UGLY CLAMP

you got to do better than a hose clamp

Recommend? NO

48 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


jotruelove
Crestview, FL
Dec 27, 2010
 
MEETS THE NEED PERFECTLY

Pros: none. as with all ram mount parts, it's perfect
Cons: none.

This item was perfect for use on the curvey bars of my VStar 1300 Tourer. Using the mount near the clamp point of the bars gave a snug fit and a ) wind resistance place to mount a TomTom GPS. The rubber sheath is thick enough that when the clamp is feed through, you can feed the excess back through the rubber for a super clean look on the bike.

Recommend? YES

55 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Kent Magnuson
Kearney,NE
Dec 22, 2010
 
MORE STABILITY

Pros: strong and durable
Cons: how about a hose clamp space above and below ball?

Previous to this unit, I had the hard plastic c-clamp and then the aluminum c-clamp. This unit seems to add more stability. This offers additional mounting options.

Recommend? YES

54 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Alvin
Portland, OR
Sep 22, 2010
 
PERFECT FOR ROLL BAR CAGES

Pros: fits any diameter tubing.
Cons: there is hose clamp technology exposed, big deal.

Got a roll bar (Jeep or otherwise), this item is for attaching your stuff to the roll bar. It doesn't make any difference what the diameter of the roll bar is if one of the two enclosed straps doesn't do it, go down to your local auto parts store and buy one that will. NOTE: it could also work on square tubing.

Recommend? YES

49 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Nomad Man
Huntington, NY
Sep 19, 2010
 
THE ONE THAT WORKED

Pros: sturdy and convenient
Cons: mount could scratch chrome

After trying a few different mounts from various sellers, including RAM, I found this mount to be what I wanted. Some of the mounts listed for my motorcycle (2008 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad)were too big or mounted on the brake or clutch reservoirs which I did not like. I chose this mount because I could mount it almost anywhere on the handlebars. I found it to be sturdy and very convenient to take on and off. My only complaint is that I was afraid to mount this directly to the handlebars because it is metal and might scratch the chrome. I just wrapped the area with tape first.

Recommend? YES

46 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Bob
St. Louis
Sep 17, 2010
 
RAM STRAP MOUNT--SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE

Pros: effective
Cons: none

The mount comes with a black rubber sleeve that slides over the metal strap to protect the tube it's fastened to and to cover it up and make it look good, too. Works great on my powered parachute.

Recommend? YES

63 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Beej (Brent)
Heidelberg, Germany
Aug 26, 2010
 
_THE_ MOUNT FOR BICYCLE HANDLEBARS

Pros: absolutely rock solid when fully tightened
Cons: $16 is a little pricey

This is my absolute go to part for mounting everything to my bicycle handlebars. e.g. 2 lb tablet PC, cameras, cup holder, etc :) It is absolutely rock solid when fully tightened with a socket wrench and gasket material is used. The strap appeals to me over the u-bolt approach because you don't have to worry about sizing. And you will _not_ be disappointed in how snug it is and how much it will hold. It is not 'quick' release but it is flexible enough to remove in a few minutes (with proper tool) should needs change. I have a few of these and over the duration of several removals, a few of the strap teeth have worn out and I've torqued the nut into it's hole enough that the metal is starting to tear away and will eventually have to be replaced... I'm pretty sure a run of the mill garden hose strap from any hardware store will be an exact replacement so it's no biggie and this could obviously be avoided with more care.

Recommend? YES

51 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Dr. Charles
Boston MA
Aug 25, 2010
 
RAM MOUNT STRAP RAIL MOUNT

Perfect for mounting a GPS to the large diameter handlebar of my V-Rod Muscle. Simple design with easily replaced hose type clamps makes it very simple to transfer between vehicles or for temporary installations. I also have the U bolt mount but find the strap mount easier to install for just a day trip. Design allows mount to seat on rubber or plastic to protect underlying rail. A great simple product that does what is supposed to.

Recommend? YES

54 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Pete
Arizona
Jun 1, 2010
 
STRAP MOUNT

Simple is best and it doesn't get any simpler. Just position the unit where you want it and screw tighten until secure. Easily moved for tweaking position and secure.

Recommend? YES

89 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


acrijos
Montgomery, TX
Jan 18, 2010
 
ROLL BAR BASE

Pros: easy to install, part of an extensive mount system
Cons: none

A very easy and convenient to have mounts in the roll cage, specially by the dashboard to mount GPS, radio and other communication devices. Perfect for my jeep and RZR

Recommend? YES

79 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Roger
Naples, Fla
Dec 28, 2009
 
RAM BALL STRAP MOUNT

Pros: sturdy and flexable
Cons: none

Very good for mounting my Colorado 400 to my VStrom

Recommend? YES

83 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Dan
Montreal
Oct 24, 2009
 
GREAT DESIGN.

Pros: low profile.can put a lot of rubber for protection
Cons: none so far.

Compared to the u-bolt type clamp (which I also bought), this one keeps the gps closer to the handle bars for better protection, also you can use as much rubber as you want to help your gps against damaging vibrations. This is being used on an off road motorcycle.

Recommend? YES

113 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Scott
Louisiana
Sep 11, 2009
 
UNIVERSAL RAM MOUNT

Pros: easy install and adjusting
Cons: haven't found 1 yet

Works perfectly on my RZR

Recommend? YES

87 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Schweinmesser
California
Aug 18, 2009
 
MOUNT STRAP BASE

Pros: adjustable to any size bar/tube
Cons: none

Mount works great! Works great on handle bars, roll cages, etc... Solid mount!

Recommend? YES

97 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Rocketman
Stony Plain AB
Jul 28, 2009
 
RAM 1" STRAP MOUNT.

Pros: quick & easy to install.
Cons: not exactly what i was looking for.

This was the only mount I could find, that was suitable for a handlebar mount on my wife's BRP Spyder. I was'nt sure about the steel strapping, but the black sleeving made the overall finish very presentable. A quick 'squirt' of WD40 ensured the sleeving slid easily onto the strapping. With the adjusting screw slung below the bar, the whole finish is very pleasing to the eye, & makes a very solid mount for the radio I plan to mount on the ball.

Recommend? YES

104 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Chris
Mississauga, ON
Jul 19, 2009
 
RAM MOUNT - STRAP RAIL BASE

Pros: price, ease of install, price, flexability, price

Finding a resonably priced mount for my GS Adventure was a challenge given the handle bar shape. This mount fit perfectly and exactly where I wanted in the middle of the handle bars. Quick to install and adjust as required. Friend has one on his KTM 990 Adventure as well.

Recommend? YES

99 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Paul Grignot
Panama City, Fl
Jun 12, 2009
 
RAM MOUNT STRAP RAIL BASE

Pros: versitility and security
Cons: none

Should be easier to find but the item is excellent and adapts well to many uses. With the disign you can mount on many size rails and tubs or handle bars or anything round or even box shaped. it is secure and with rubber pad strap, does not mar what it is being mounded to.

Recommend? YES

98 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Otter
Santa Monica, CA
Jun 3, 2009
 
MOUNTED ON MY BMW R1100R MOTORCYCLE

I used this on my BMW. The handle bars would not accept a regular ubolt ram mount. This one fit. Works great.

Recommend? YES

102 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


jason
louisville,KY
May 26, 2009
 
ONLY B SIZE FOR ROLL BAR

Pros: it fits my roll bar
Cons: other styles look way better but arn't big enough.

not the best design but the only one available for b size equipment that will fit a 1 3/4" roll bar.

Recommend? YES

106 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Beej
Heidelberg, Germany
Mar 17, 2009
 
STIFF AS A RAIL

Pros: strength of grip, mounting surface flexibility

Great for holding a 1.5lb tablet style Samgsung Q1U UMPC on my bicycle handlebars... see more at http://beejblog.com/2008/08/samsung-q1u-umpc.html

Recommend? YES

107 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Emmbeedee
Ottawa, ON
Jan 19, 2009
 
LOOKS GOOD - WORKS WELL!

Pros: cheap, well made
Cons: none

I used this to attach a SPoT RAM mount to the handlebars on my BMW F800GS handlebars which are larger than the industry standard at the middle, where I wanted this mount to sit. The U bolt type is too small to fit the handlebar at that point.

It looks good and works very well.

One thing which the mount picture does not show is that the rubber which is shown as being under the hose clamp actually is made to fit over the clamp itself, making the clamp less obvious.

The rubber is a tube-like piece which you put the hose clamp into. It protects the bar better this way.

Recommend? YES

115 viewers found this helpful.   

 
 


Kyle
Nov 14, 2008
 
RAM MOUNT STRAP RAIL BASE WITH 1"BALL

This mount was exactly what I was looking for. It mounted GPS to my Jeep roll bar just like I wanted. Very pleased with the quality and speedy service.

Recommend? YES

124 viewers found this helpful.   

 






  




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