🔧 Suction Base Mount by RAM MOUNTS Review

Good product needs an overhaul Good: Excellent suction on start up Easy to install Bad: Easy to loosen threads on plastic. And I don't usually use "Gorilla Torque". Suction cups expand over time, reducing suction power and reliability. Expect 6-12 months of constant use before failure. Less in a hot, unstable environment.

Yes I saved some money - $12.99 vs $14.49 for ram mounts. I previously ordered from Ram Mounts and received the original box with the screws inside. I've had black screws that worked, but I prefer the ram screws - they're slightly larger. Since I will be using this mount primarily for my Sony FDR3000 action camera, I am not worried about the mount's capability. I have not contacted PartsUSA and will not be returning.

I bought a 2007 Ford Escape that had a 90mm suction cup that was used by the previous owner for what I thought was a GPS unit. I was wanting to fit a small CB radio into my Escape, but couldn't think of a good place to put it that wouldn't ruin the dash or ceiling. After looking through countless options, I came across this RAM mount and viola! I have the perfect mount for my CB and it is easy to remove for storage when not in use. An excellent solution in combination with a universal CB radio…

The surface must be metal, 100% dry and clean. I had to attach a suction cup to the bottom of the boat as the seats were wooden. Depending on your application - my handheld fish finder was used fishing in Canada - you may need to modify the suction cup assembly. I had to alternate drilling holes and using a block of wood to secure the base. In general, I recommend the suction cup. When I could keep the bottom of the cup clean and the bottom of the boat clean and dry, the suction power was…

Look at how the transducers attached to the Lowrance HDMS 10 fish finder. This suction cup worked perfectly because the holes (when the suction cup was rotated slightly) lined up with the holes on the transducer mounts. I now have an easy to mount and remove system to mount my fish finder on the various boats I own. The swivel with suction cup is great because it stays on the mirror really well with a simple twist. One of my aluminum boats has a stepped transom that offers a 5 inch transducer…

RAM mounts are really great. I use them to hold my action cams on the side of my car when driving off-road. They also hold up well when the cameras collide with tree branches and the like. Assuming you get good suction the first time you install it, you can count on the suction cup to last for hours. I like this type of foundation for two reasons. First, I think the wing nut style twist lock feature is easier to grip, especially when you or the suction cup is wet. The other type is pretty easy,