Customer Reviews

RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-166U Double Ball Twist-Lock Suction Cup Mount

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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I have a Jeep and I take it offroad. That means that I spend all day bouncing around under the hot sun while everything gets dusty and dirty. Once, I watched my "permanently mounted" Garmin mount attachment plastic turn from a solid to a semi-solid and my GPS unit slowly went from the dashboard to the floor. Yeah, it was hot outside.

I have a new Jeep now, and I wasn't sure where I wanted my GPS unit to be permanently mounted. A temporary solution was in order, but I didn't believe that anything would work very well, honestly. I wanted to stick the GPS unit to the windshield, but I didn't believe that anything would withstand all of the bouncing around and all of the changes in temperature.

Boy, was I wrong! I have stuck this RAM Mount onto my windshield a dozen times, taking it off again to clean the dusty, dirty windshield. Once it's on, it never moves. Ever. The way the suction cup works is genius. You stick it on with a regular suction cup, and then twist the lever at the base to pull the interior of the suction cup far from the glass, making it stick even more. I'm not sure it would be possible to tear it off without releasing the lever again.

In addition to all of that, you can twist the mount all over the place to get it in exactly the right position. That puts the GPS exactly where I want it instead of where some other company wants it. Perfect!

I contacted RAM Mount before purchasing this, to get some pre-sales advice. They were very helpful. I'm going to continue to purchase mounts and cradles from RAM Mount. I'm really impressed!

Just as advertised. I got it, stuck it in my window and it's been there rock solid ever since. Holds my GPS receiver steady and it was easy to angle it just right. Does all I need it to do and does it well.

The usual ram quality along with the usual amazon customer service. what's to not like??

Purchased this kit to use 1) in the car as the kit comes and 2) use only the stem coupled to the ball mount on the center of the triple clamp on a motorcycle. Both adaptations work excellent. The suction of this base is easy to mount with just a slide of the lever on the base.

I have owned a couple different car mounts and nothing compares to this one. Its all metal and is super sturdy.

Our first time using it was at Lake Powell on our boat. We got caught in a storm which caused high winds and waves. It stayed in place while the boat was being hammered in the storm. It was the ultimate test for the mount. It's made of high quality material and adjusts easily. I would recommend this mount.

Can it be improved... sure it can. But I haven't found a better mount yet. The suction cup never fails EVER. Its easy to attach and doesn't look cheap. I mounted the RAM Mounting Systems RAM-HOL-UN4U Universal Finger Grip Holder to it to hold my iphone and its great.

This mount is for sure one thing. Extra beefy and super tough! If you haven't seen RAM mounts you might be shocked at their heft on first sight. That's certainly a very good thing for those who want or need it. You probably could pull your truck out of the mud with this thing no sweat if you get stuck off roading. But consider what you really need. This mount could be overkill for those who do not need that much heft and sturdiness. It is a truly huge mount that literally dwarfs the GPS unit. it may obscure more your view in a car when mounted to the windshield and could be more of an injury risk in accidents. Because of it's beefiness it also seems to be built to a bit cruder standards and finishing than lighter more sophisticated GPS mounts. The term "industrial grade" comes to mind when I look at this thing. It sure is the a GPS "MOM" (Mother Of a Mount) - I bought mine with teh also excellent RAM cradle for Garmin Oregon series GPS to mount my Oregon 450 to the dash or the windshield on my 24 ft. Sea Ray Sundeck boat. It will be perfect for that purpose since boat rides can get really rough in the chop and I need to make sure the GPS stays positively put. For an in-car mount I would consider lighter mounts unless its for four-wheeling and rough-riding in an off-road vehicle. One good aspect of all RAM mounts is that they are system mounts with flexibility and ability to mix and match bases with carriers and cradles. RAM gives you more options to assemple your perfect mounting solution for bike, boat, car or truck than any other mount manufacturer. So if you change GPS units you only need a new cradle and not the entire mount. It would be good if they'd introduce a "RAM Lite" product line with less heft. The only reason I gave it four stars is the fact that it is a bit crudely built and not as refined as it could be.

I bought this to make a custom mount using a holster from my iphone case so that I could use my phone as a GPS when I fly (I'm an aspiring pilot). These mounts work great. They're super easy to stick on and detach, and they feel really solid when attached. aiming them to the right position is a breeze too. Definitely well worth the purchase.

This is by far the sturdiest window mount I've ever used. Hot sun, potholes, off roading, meteor strike...this thing will NOT fall off the window. I'm using it for a smart phone right now, but would be comfortable hanging just about anything from this mount. No need to clean it, lick it, or otherwise prepare it for sticking. The aluminum ball clamp is solid as a rock, and tightens with a very light twist of the knob. I'm extremely impressed with the overall sturdiness of this product, and I'll turn to RAM first for all of my mounting needs in the future.