RAM mount buying help

Frequently Asked Questions

Are RAM mounts compatible with my device?

RAM mounts fit most phones, tablets, iPads, and aviation GPS units through a combination of universal spring-loaded X-Grip holders and model-specific cradles, so you can match almost any device by choosing the correct cradle while keeping the same base and arm.

How do I choose the right RAM mount?

Build the mount in three steps: choose a base by where it attaches in your cockpit, add an arm for the reach and angle you need, then select a cradle sized to your device, keeping every part on the same 1-inch B-size ball so they lock together.

How do I install a RAM mount?

Attach the base to your yoke, window, glareshield, or panel rail, press the arm onto the base ball, then snap the cradle onto the other end of the arm and tighten the center knob, which clamps all the ball joints at once and lets you reposition in seconds.

What ball size do most pilots use?

Most aviation RAM setups use the 1-inch B-size ball across the base, arm, and cradle because it balances strength with a compact footprint and is the size shared by the widest range of cockpit cradles and bases.

Why are RAM mounts good for aviation use?

RAM mounts are built for aviation because the rubber ball-and-socket joints absorb vibration and hold position through turbulence, the parts are lightweight yet strong, and the modular system lets you reconfigure a yoke, suction, or clamp setup without buying a whole new mount.