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ZeDefender



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iPad Ram mount - fussy wife, bigger balls?
Done a search, so sorry if this repeats...

Rolling Eyes Wifey wants her iPad2 to play with on long trips but doesn't like the (perfectly adequate) grab handle, screen sucker or seat rail options.

Only alternative seems to be the metal at the front of "her" Nak. glove box. Please can anyone tell me exactly which Ram parts I need? Does it make sense to go for bigger balls (pfnaah pfnaah), as I want it to be secure enough to mount a MacBook sometimes too?

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Check out the options from Ram Mount UK,

I've just got the iPad Mini holder and twist lock suction cup. Well made and rock solid 2013 Aintree Green 110 Station Wagon SX
Post #219645 16th Mar 2013 7:36pm
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leeds



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System Description Max Weight



RAM-A
0.56" dia rubber ball / socket 250g max

RAM-B
1" dia rubber ball / socket 2.25Kg max

RAM
1.5" dia rubber ball / socket 4.5Kg max
max

RAM-D
2.25" dia rubber ball / socket 6.75Kg max

RAM-E
3.38" dia rubber ball / socket 9Kg max





ipad weighs 670 gms

ipad mini 310gms

Laptop about 2kg




Ram B 1" ball system is more then adequate for an iPad! Barbara is more then happy with the iPad on the passenger grab handle.

If her complaint is that she has to reach forward then just replaced the arm with a longer one.

If she is worried about rigidity go for the 1.5" ball RAM/RAM C ball

Would I fit an iPad on the front of a Nakatanenga glove box? NO! reason being the bottom is held on by small screws into plastic. Would I want an iPad cantilever out from the front of the bottom section of the glove box? NO I would be concerned that the weight of the iPad cantilevered out on rough roads would be too much for the screws.


IF she wants something solid I would suggest something like



However that is £131!

We have used the RAM mount systems for years and are quite happy with the system, hence why we stock them!


Brendan
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ZeDefender



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Well, got all the bits (from Germany) and fitted them:

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Really pleased with the quality and the 1.5" ball is rock-solid. Wifey is also suitably impressed Thumbs Up
Superb and simple engineering.

Many thanks Brendan :bow:

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^^^Hope she fondles it for you.....hard and often! Shocked Rolling with laughter If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Same set up as mine,, bar i have space to bolt the ball through the top of the grab handle, rather than rely on the clamp grip California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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ZeDefender



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K9F wrote:
^^^Hope she fondles it for you.....hard and often! Shocked Rolling with laughter

Laughing She's actually just been sitting in the car pretending we're on a long journey and watching "Love's Kitchen" Shocked
It's minus 5 outside - I'd better get her inside in a minute and warm her up Whistle

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To ZeDefender:

Could you please let me know the part number for the RAM grab rail clamp in your photo, as I've not been able to it track down myself.
The only one I've seen looks like a giant jubilee clip fitting Sad

To All:

I can't decide whether to opt for an Otterbox case + RAM Uni X-Grip II or Lifeproof Fre Case + Lifeproof Case Cradle (AMPS compatible) fitment.
Does anybody have experience of using either of these set-ups for an iPad Mini with retina display?
Are you using grab rail, seat rail, windscreen (sat low in front of clock?) or dash attachment?
I'm pleased with the navfree app that I've installed, but having the iPad sat on the passenger seat is going to end in tears sooner or later!!! '57 Defender 110 XS Station Wagon 2.4tdci
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id rip off the little rubber 'nipples' in the middle as we are all punning and glue them in with super glue or something sturdier.

Have lost both of mine and now have to wedge a receipt in between ipad and holder to stop the rattle. ===================================
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pumaxs wrote:
To ZeDefender:

Could you please let me know the part number for the RAM grab rail clamp in your photo, as I've not been able to it track down myself.
The only one I've seen looks like a giant jubilee clip fitting Sad

To All:

I can't decide whether to opt for an Otterbox case + RAM Uni X-Grip II or Lifeproof Fre Case + Lifeproof Case Cradle (AMPS compatible) fitment.
Does anybody have experience of using either of these set-ups for an iPad Mini with retina display?
Are you using grab rail, seat rail, windscreen (sat low in front of clock?) or dash attachment?
I'm pleased with the navfree app that I've installed, but having the iPad sat on the passenger seat is going to end in tears sooner or later!!!




Have a look here - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic28173.html
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ZeDefender



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@pumaxs - it's the 1.5" ball here:
http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/rail-base-to-17...8_287.html
It's a bit overkill but I use it for a big laptop too.

If you go for a more lightweight version you can screw a ball onto the handrail, as shown here:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/u...mage~3.jpg

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