Customer Reviews

RAM Mounting Systems RAM-HOL-GA26U Plastic Cradle for Garmin Nuvi 710, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T

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The cradle fits my Nuvi 760 perfectly. That is all I want in a cradle -- zero movement of things that I put in it.
Perhaps, a bit more protection from the elements wouldn't hurt, because Nuvis are not very well sealed, but in case of a rain a simple ziploc bag pulled over the unit will protect it just fine, and the windshield does not let the bugs and debris to hit the setup, so I think I'll be OK.

I'm using this with a Ram mount system on my 2007 Goldwing GL1800. This mount fits like a glove. I have no worries about the Nuvi comming out. Also to my surprise, they've molded this so that you leave the Garmin mount that snaps onto the back of the unit, so your able to plug the traffic receiver into it and have it in this Ram mount. Nothing substitutes for a "Ram Mount"!! These things Rock!!

I have been researching a mounting solution for my Garmin NUVI 765T on my Harley for a while (not as easy an one would think). The NUVI is "not designed for motorcycle use" (from Garmin Tech), and there were power considerations, since the unit battery only lasts a couple of hours. I decided on this cradle with RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149ZU Double Handlebar Mount (also from Amazon). Installation was easy and I was very pleased by the design.

A little background is necessary in order to truly appreciate the genius behind this product design.

Garmin NUVI GPS units come with a cradle that has the power plug receptacle, and have a mini USB socket and another cord for data transfer with your PC. The cradle is not designed for the vibration of open road use and is not compatible with any handlebar mounting system I was able to find anyway. This would seem to mean I had to use the mini USB socket to power the unit. Not just any cig lighter - mini USB will work because there are 5 terminals: 12V, GND, Data+, Data-, and a special "Device ID" pin that requires a special connection or the NUVI thinks it is in "data transfer mode" which prevents normal use.

I was able to borrow a Garmin cig-mini USB cable for this weekend, but during installation I discovered that not only does this secure cradle provide access to the SD card, mini USB, earphone jack, mic, and speaker, but it also has a recessed back that (get this)

ACCEPTS THE ORIGINAL GARMIN CRADLE AND CORD!

This cradle actually nests the original OEM cradle, which means I can still benefit from the FM traffic receiver in the original cord! The mini USB connection works also, but remember you need a proper cord (with an 18k Ohm resistance between the ID pin and ground), and this product avoids this additional expense if you don't have one.

What an absolutely brilliant solution for a very real problem! THANK YOU RAM!

Holds my Nuvi 765T very securely on my motorcycles.

Caution: Be very careful to remove the power cord before attempting to pull the Nuvi out. The cradle piece on the back of the Nuvi is very fragile and will quit working if too much pressure is repeatedly applied. This is NOT a flaw with the RAM mount, it is a weak design of the traffic receiver power cord to cradle interface on the Nuvi.

I really like my RAM cradle for my Nuvi 765. Like every RAM product, it does what it's made to do very well.
But it's not perfect.
The 'mount' for the RAM ball is about an extra 1/4 inch away from the Nuvi for no apparent reason. I do like that the nuts provided for attaching the ball are 'anti-vibration' nuts.
My biggest nit to pick is that you have to put the Nuvi in the cradle, and then connect the power to the Nuvi, which is awkward because you can't see what you're doing to line up the power cable with the 'port'.
This bothered me so much that I 'fixed' mine by grinding & filing about 1/8" off of the cradle right above the power connector so now I can plug in the power and then put my Nuvi in the cradle.

It's simple and easy - exactly what was needed to hold my Garmin on a 5000 mile motorcycle ride this summer.

This is great for my Garmin nuvi 765T on my harley. Now on long trips I can see where I'm at and where I need to go. Of course you should only glance down at it now and then. If you get confused about something on the gps, PULL OVER and figure it out.

Noting much to say; just worked perfectly with my Garmin 765T. I also got this with the RAM mounting system on my Ducati 900SS. I've posted some pics to show you how it's all fitting.

All RAM Mount products I have used have been RUGGED and High Quality, this one is no exception.

I attached this via a RAM ball mount setup to my Motorcycle dashboard.
I then went on a 3-day trip with my GARMIN Nuvi 765T in the cradle.
I rode for 8 hours a day for three days down bumpy/twisty roads.
This device holds the GPS very securely.
It fits PERFECTLY
Allows room for the Nuvi OEM power cradle (without window suction cup base)
And has room for the power cord to enter the OEM power cradle correctly.

My friend ordered one of these a few years ago.
His is a little different. His doesn't have the cut out in the bottom half of the back that allows the power cord to fit properly.
Guess that RAM fixed that.

I bought and installed two RAM Mounts on our motorcycles. High quality and easy to install. Holds our Garmin GPS units securely.