Customer Reviews

RAM Mounting Systems RAM-HOL-GA31U Plastic Cradle for Garmin Approach G5, Oregon 200, 300, 400c, 400i, 400t, 550, 550t

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I have had three Garmin GPS units now. For the first two, I used the mounting system from Garmin. It worked fine, but it required permanent mounting. I wasn't sure where I'd be permanently mounting my new GPS, so this time I bought the RAM Mount system instead. This one attaches to the windshield of my Jeep using a suction cup.

The RAM Mount approach is fantastic! Instead of making a different mount for each type of thing that needs to be mounted, they make the basic mounting unit and then individual holders that attach to each of the mounts. That way, if and when I change my GPS unit in the future, I only have to get the new cradle and attach it to the mount that I already have. It's not only cheaper in the long run, it means that there are lots of options. I'm never going back to the Garmin mounts.

I contacted RAM Mount for some pre-sales assistance, and they were very helpful. It seems like a company with their act together. I really recommend checking them out.

I've been using this cradle on my scooter for many months now. It is easy to put the GPSr in and to take it out. It holds it firmly with no fear of it coming loose. Great quality which is to be expected from Ram Mount.

I have one that I bought for my old Magellan Platinum GPS. I have it mounted on my ATV. I recently purchased a new Garmin Oregon GPS and I needed to find a mount for it.

What's nice about the RAM mounting system is I only had to buy the cradle the holds the GPS instead of the entire unit.

This cradle is great and one of the best mounts for a Garmin Oregon GPS. My reasons why are: It cradles the entire unit safely and therefore also protects it somewhat. It does not mount the GPS by its garmin "mounting spine" on the back which is Garmins mounting solution but sometimes kind of a weak spot of the Oregon series and known to break at times (My first one broke on teh first day). Lastly, getting the unit in and out of the cradle is super easy and fast while not as finnicky as the mounting spine on the back of the unit used for OEM Garmin mounting solutions. RAM mounts in general are super extra tough and a bit of overkill for some unless you need super tough mounting solutions for off roading or boating.

Every Ram product that I've used is great, but the roller clip is a nice addition to the mount series. Other cradles I've used were tough to get in and out and sometimes resulted in me leaving them halfway clipped in and thus easy to fall out. This cradle has no such issues. It's one hand operation and is very securely retained in the cradle.