RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149Z-GA32U Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550

by RAM

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 8 inches ; 10.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00361ERPE
• Item model number: RAM-B-149Z-GA32U
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

The RAM marine grade aluminum mount with zinc coated U-Bolt rail adaptor base includes a 1'' diameter ball and socket system for the Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550. The rail adaptor base will fit circular rails from ¾” to 1” in diameter. Manufactured in the USA and comes with RAM Lifetime Warranty.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Solid, September 18, 2010

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the1weasel (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149Z-GA32U Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550 (Electronics)

Like most any product made by Ram-Mount, this GPS mount is rock solid. This should have been the first mount I used, but it wasn't. The quality is perfect and no vibration or bumps can dislodge or shake it out of alignment once you have it securely fixed into place and tightened. I use this mount to hold my waterproof Garmin nuvi 550 GPS on my 08 Yamaha Majesty.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well made GPS mount, November 26, 2010

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Pennsylvania Nature Lover (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

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Very well made GPS mount for a bicycle. Holds the GPS (Garmin Nuvi 500) securely, fits well on the handlebars, very adjustable. Great for geocaching while riding on bike trails.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install, holds GPS securely, July 13, 2010

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John "John" (PHOENIX, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149Z-GA32U Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550 (Electronics)

I installed this on the roll cage of my Yamaha Rhino. I was using a Garmin suction cup mount but it tended to come loose due to the vibration and jarring when driving the Rhino off road, or even on rough roads. I decided to try this mount instead, Unfortunately even the largest U-bolt was too small for the roll cage tubing so I had to clamp it to one of the hand holds, above the front windshield area. Although, it is not where I hoped to mount it, that is actually not a bad location.

Pros:
* Easy to mount. The whole process took about 5 minutes.
* Holds the GPS securely, even under rough and bouncy conditions.
* Easy to adjust to just the right angle.
* GPS firmly locks to the holder and will not pop out like with some other holders.

Cons:
* As stated before, I wish they had configured this to mount to larger tubing using the supplied hardware. However, this is sold as a motorcycle handlebar mount, not an ATV/UTV mount, so I guess I shouldn't complain.
* It is hard to clamp the GPS onto the mount with a 12v DC power cable already attached. I've learn the hard way, that to avoid damaging the USB connector you should attach the cable after mounting the unit. In the location I have this mounted, this is kind of a pain.