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RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 500 Series Zinc Coated U-Bolt Mount |
| Part No: |
RAM-B-149Z-GA32U (also RAM-B-149Z-GA32) |
| Condition: |
Brand New, Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty (max 3 years on electronics & lenses) |
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Sub-Component Breakdown |
| Here are the sub-component parts that make up the Garmin nuvi 500 Series Zinc Coated U-Bolt Mount: |
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What's Included In The Box? |
| The RAM Mount Garmin nuvi 500 Series Zinc Coated U-Bolt Mount ships with the following items included: |
Product Information |
| Manufacturer: |
National Products, Inc |
Category: |
All Purpose Mounts |
Type: |
GPS Mounts |
| Model: |
RAM-B-149Z-GA32U |
SKU: |
RAMB149ZGA32 |
UPC: |
793442916601 |
| Announced: |
August 25, 2008 |
First Shipped: |
October 9, 2008 |
Weight: |
0.769 lbs. |
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| » Awesome Mounts!!!! |
 |  | | by James Herr on June 16, 2010 15,833 views
I searched around forever to find a mount for my GPS that I could use on both my bicycles, and my motorcycle. I enjoy riding long distances on both, and have been lost many times. But now that I have a new 11 month … (view more) |
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| » RAM Nuvi 500 SS U-Bolt Mount |
 |  | | by Scott Hazleton on September 2, 2009 47,094 views
I got this Ram mount and Cradle for my new Nuvi 550 GPS to use on my bike. I am glad it also came with the U-Bolt for the handle bars. The 1st picture is the mount on my orignal mount ball. … (view more) |
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| » Back Roads On A Sunday |
 |  | | by Wayne Wilkie on July 12, 2009 46,977 views
Took a 400+km run today from Kitchener up to Stayner and return. Ran some fantastic "No Winter Maint" roads in the Creemore/Hockley Valley area. Going Home? Easy with the Garmin 550 Nuvi with the RAM mount on the handlebars. Only dropped the bike once … (view more) |
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Written by Kev Newfoundland August 9, 2011
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RAM MOUNT GARMIN NUVI 500 ZINC COATED U-BOLT MOUN mounted on Yamaha Venture motorcycle and worked well with no problems … More
•Pros: works well with the venture motorcycle setup •Cons: none •Recommend? YES 16 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Bill Salem, Oregon June 29, 2011
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MOST SECURE GPS MOUNT I bought it with two mounts, the motorcycle handlebar clamp and the ball for my snowmobile. It holds the GPS much more … More
•Pros: it has a much more secure grip on the gps. •Recommend? YES 15 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Ken Minneapolis, MN May 28, 2011
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RAN MOUNT GARMIN NUVI 500 I am using the Ram Mount for the Nuvi 500 on my bicycle. While most information recommends it for use on a motorcyc … More
•Pros: easy to setup •Cons: none •Recommend? YES 19 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Joe Freddericksburg, VA April 7, 2011
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RAM MOUNT GARMIN NUVI 500 easy to install...solid as a rock while driving...i was very pleased and recommend this product highly … More
•Recommend? YES 23 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Larry Ind. October 23, 2010
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RAM MOUNT Works grate on my 09 harleydavidson tri glide best one yet. Thanks to ram love it. … More
•Recommend? YES 49 viewers found this helpful. |
Manufacturer Description |
The RAM-B-149Z-GA32 Garmin nuvi 500 and 550 Series Motorcycle RAM Mount is a Marine Grade Aluminum Mount with a Zinc Coated U-Bolt Rail Base and RAM Custom Plastic Cradle. The mount is designed with a RAM 1 inch diameter patented rubber ball and socket system that has adjustment point at the cradle and base. With a twist of the arm knob, you can move the Garmin nuvi 500 and 550 Series mount to your optimum viewing position.
Garmin GPS Mount Options:
To help ensure you have the Garmin nuvi 500 and nuvi 550 Mount you require, take a look at the list of available RAM Garmin GPS mounts on the RAM-HOL-GA32 Series of Garmin nuvi 500 and nuvi 550 Cradles and Mounts Page. Here you can select from suction cup GPS mounts, flat surface screw down GPS mounts, GPS car mounts, non skid weighted GPS mounts and more bundled with the RAM-HOL-GA32 Garmin nuvi 500 and nuvi 550 Series Cradle.
Garmin GPS Mount Cradle Design:
 The RAM-HOL-GA32 RAM Mount High Strength Plastic Cradle is designed to hold the Garmin nuvi 500 Series, including the following GPS units,
- Garmin nuvi 500
- Garmin nuvi 550
All cables can stay connected to the unit while in the RAM cradle.
Garmin GPS Mount Cradle Plate:
 The RAM-B-238 Marine Grade Aluminum Diamond Plate is designed to connected to the back of the mount cradle. The diamond plate has a 1.0 inch diameter rubber ball connected at right angles to the plate, which connects directly to the 1 inch arm socket. The cradle includes the required hardware to connect the plate to the cradle. For a layout of the hole spacing and 1.0 inch rubber ball location, take a closer look with the RAM-B-238 Design Drawings (pdf file).
Garmin GPS Mount Arm Design:
 The RAM-B-201 RAM Mount Marine Grade Aluminum Dual Socket Arm is a 1 inch B size Ball Socket Arm with open socket ends. The arm is 3.0 inches long between socket centers and is finished with a Black Powder Coating. The side of the arm includes a tightening knob which allows you to open and close the socket ends. For a layout of the dimensions RAM-B-201 arm, take a closer look with the RAM-B-201 Design Drawings (pdf file).
Garmin GPS Mount Base Design:
 The RAM-B-231Z RAM Mount Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum Rail Base has a 1.0 inch diameter Rubber Ball designed to sit at right angles to the mounting rail. The Zinc Coated metal U-Bolt and nuts included are designed it fit on most motorcycle round handlebars, or any circular rail or pipe with diameter from 3/4 to 1.0 inch.
To mount the rail base, place the top of the base on the rail and then slide the u-bolt around the rail, into the holes in the base top. Now tighten the screws onto the u-bolt until the base is clamped firmly. If you desire, you can now slot the black rubber covers over the exposed ends of the u-bolt.
Note: If you are looking to use this mount in the elements, we suggest the RAM-B-231 Stainless Steel U-Bolt Mount.
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Features and Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Garmin nuvi 500 Series Zinc Coated U-Bolt Mount features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. |
- Warranty: Manufacturer's Life Time Warranty.
- Cradle Design: Custom Cradle for Garmin nuvi 500 and 550 Series.
- Cradle Material: Black High Strength Composite Plastic.
- Mount Material: Black Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum.
- Mount Ball Size: RAM 1 inch Solid Rubber Ball.
- Pivot Point Design: RAM Patented 1 inch Rubber Ball and Socket Joint.
- Arm Type: RAM Arm with Dual 1 inch Sockets.
- Arm Length: Standard length of 3 inches between socket centers.
- Base Type: Motorcycle Handlebar Base or Universal Round Pipe Base with Zinc Coated U-Bolt. (0.75 to 1 inch wide)
- Common Applications:
- Motorcycle and ATV Mounts: Attaching to handlebars.
- Hiking Mounts: Attaching to hiking staffs.
- General Mounts: Attaching to available pipes or poles.
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