Ram X mount movement....any ideas?

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I am using a large Ram X mount in a horizontal position to hold my Tablet. It moves while in the mount, which I thought was the ball mount moving while hitting off road obstacles....but it's actually the two arms moving in the center part where they open and close. Is there any way to prevent this?
 
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I have some similar movement on my tablet mount as well. I'm going to try sticking some velcro on the back of my tablets case and the mount to see how that works to limit the movement... I'll let you know how it works out.
 
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Autism Family Travels said:
I am using a large Ram X mount in a horizontal position to hold my Tablet. It moves while in the mount, which I thought was the ball mount moving while hitting off road obstacles....but it's actually the two arms moving in the center part where they open and close. Is there any way to prevent this?
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Would you please post a pic of your mount setup?
Thanks!
 
If it moves and it shouldn't duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should WD40.
For all other issues get a hammer.

Seriously post some pics of what you've got and we might can help. Since it is a holder holding things, it is likely relying on either tension, friction, or both.
 
Had this issue on my motorcycle. But using only my phone, so I just added that rubber holder to the mix, which fixed it. Do they make tablet size rubber straps for Ram?
 
perhaps this will stabilize it (Ram mount tether)

www.rammount.com

RAM® X-Grip® Rubber Tether for 7"-8" Tablet Mounts

RAM’s X-Grip® is one of the best-selling, most trusted device mounts on the market. The X-Grip® provides simple mounting and a secure hold for phones and tablets of all sizes. Under extreme environments, you can ensure added piece-of-mind with RAM’s X-Grip Tether. The X-Grip Tether is...
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Autism Family Travels said:
I am using a large Ram X mount in a horizontal position to hold my Tablet. It moves while in the mount, which I thought was the ball mount moving while hitting off road obstacles....but it's actually the two arms moving in the center part where they open and close. Is there any way to prevent this?
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I have struggled with ram movement concerns too. I decided to set it against my dash to stop the movement. not sure if that is an option for your setup. Also Ram makes balls mounts front different materials, maybe try a different type or larger ball
 
I had the same issue using the Ram X grip to hold a large ham radio control head. For that I am going a different route but for my tablet and phone (which I initially used the Ram X grip for) I went with Scosche Magnetic mounts. They hold great and it only takes one hand to mount the tablet versus two for the Ram X grip. I use two mag mounts for my 10" tablet and one for my phone. I realize that doesn't answer your question, but it's another option. Ram also has other tablet mounts and it appears they may not have the same rotational issue but those appear to be for larger tablets and almost cost as much as the tablet does.
 
I run a 10 inch I-Pad and yes, it moves some. In my old TJ, I had part of my cage running across my dash top. The mount was attached to that. I would rest the bottom of the I-pad on that pocket on top. On my cruiser I rest it on the shelf above the radio. Neither is ideal and both still had slight movement. I have tried several different mounts over the years and this worked the best. If you think about it, we have a bit of weight extended out on an arm. Leverage. I run the extensions as short as possible.
 
Not a tablet, however our GPS unit was mounted on the OEM Garmin mount, and it didn;t work particularly well (movement and tendency to fall off in hot conditions), so we modified a GoPro mount and it's a lot better.
 
Autism Family Travels said:
but it's actually the two arms moving in the center part where they open and close. Is there any way to prevent this?
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OH..I miss read your post..Odd. Mine clamps (squeezes) top/bottom. Is yours side/side allowing the tablet to slide out some?
Or are you saying it tilts?
 
smritte said:
OH..I miss read your post..Odd. Mine clamps (squeezes) top/bottom. Is yours side/side allowing the tablet to slide out some?
Or are you saying it tilts?
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Mine grips the top and bottom....well, sides, but it's in landscape mode. the four arms are on springs and open and close. When mounted, the tablet and arms will move in the center part with the springs. Is there any way I can fix this? Going over rough terrain it keeps moving and hitting the dash. I thought it was the ball not being gripped by the arm. But its the mount arms moving.

Essentially, it still pivots where the springs open to put the tablet into the mount. If I get a chance I will provide some pictures and videos to show exactly what I am talking about.
 
Had a similar problem with my X-Grip which I use as phone holder. The rubber caps where moving and I lost one. So I ordered spares and fitted them by putting some tape around the metal first and then pushed on the rubber caps. I have seen now, that in this product description of the spare rubber caps it is written that they come with a glue to offer extra security (mine came without, but it is quite some time ago I ordered it):

www.rammount.com

RAM® X-Grip® Rubber Cap 4-Pack Replacement

The RAP-UN-CAP-4U consists of four black post caps that fit all versions of the RAM X-Grip®. Quick set adhesive is included to offer extra security for these rubber cap accessories.
www.rammount.com www.rammount.com
 
Just to be sure, the holding part (arms) are rotating (tilting) on vibration. As I posted earlier, my fix for that and the arm flex was to rest the tablet or one of the lower arms on the dash. Because I prefer the tablet to be slightly pointed at me, I rest one of the lower arms on the dash (the other hangs in the air). That works for smooth roads. Rough roads I end up with it pointing straight back with both lower arms resting on the dash. Over time both positions need to be scooted back. My phone has a smaller X mounted to my pillar, it will rotate off center if my hand bumps it from the steering wheel. At one time, I tried running it horizontal to use for my mapping. That would tilt on rough roads also.

BTW which mount are you using

Universal
Other Universal

The first one is the type I use on my phone, it moves more than the second type which I use on my tablet.
 
smritte said:
Just to be sure, the holding part (arms) are rotating (tilting) on vibration. As I posted earlier, my fix for that and the arm flex was to rest the tablet or one of the lower arms on the dash. Because I prefer the tablet to be slightly pointed at me, I rest one of the lower arms on the dash (the other hangs in the air). That works for smooth roads. Rough roads I end up with it pointing straight back with both lower arms resting on the dash. Over time both positions need to be scooted back. My phone has a smaller X mounted to my pillar, it will rotate off center if my hand bumps it from the steering wheel. At one time, I tried running it horizontal to use for my mapping. That would tilt on rough roads also.

BTW which mount are you using

Universal
Other Universal

The first one is the type I use on my phone, it moves more than the second type which I use on my tablet.
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Yes, that is what is happening, Where I have it mounted I cannot rotate to the dash or it's squish. I have OCD over things not being straight and fair. I would have bought another mount if I thought this would be an issue.
 
Several years ago I tried all the different mounts available at the time. One mount (dont remember the name) had a flat plastic back and the sides moved in and out on rack gears. This system was the most stable over all. What happened though was dirt worked its way into the gear mechanism and tore them up. It would have been fine if I didn't remove my tablet. At that time, I shied away from the ram because it didn't look stable.
Each brand I tried had problems with anything bigger than a phone. The ram ended up being the best over all for how I have to run them. There are systems out there that are hard mounted and the tablet/laptop is actually locked in place for theft. None of the pedestal types will work for me. I don't want anything mounted to the floor or literally hard mounted through the dash. I want to stay with the ball mount type. On the other hand, I haven't looked at different options in probably five years. There could be something new out there now. If there is anything new out there you see, please let me know.

I kind of obsess over comparing different types/brands of gear. If I hadn't gone through and did a "winter cleaning" I probably could have sent you some of the ones I didn't like to see if they worked for your application.
 
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Likewise, I had a mount in my 2011. It was a ball mount but was a plastic one for tablets I got off ebay. It gripped my lepan mini perfectly. I want that one back. It was great. Solid, stable no messing around and 14 dollars. It was better than the ram. I spent almost 190 bucks on ram gear. Besides one ball and short arm, The rest could have been returned.
 
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