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RAM Mount GPSMAP 196 296 Series Glare Shield Mount


RAM Mount GPSMAP 196 296 Series Glare Shield Mount
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Model: RAM Mount GPSMAP 196 296 Series Glare Shield Mount
Part No: RAM-B-177-GA7U (also RAM-B-177-GA7)
Condition: Brand New, Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty (max 3 years on electronics & lenses)
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Sub-Component Breakdown

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Garmin GPSMAP x76 x78 x96 Cradle RAM-HOL-GA7U
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Diamond Plate with 1 inch Ball RAM-B-238U
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Short Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-A
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U-Channel Clamping Base 1 inch Ball RAM-B-259U

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Product Information

Manufacturer: National Products, Inc Category: All Purpose Mounts Type: GPS Mounts
Model: RAM-B-177-GA7U SKU: RAMB177GA7 UPC: 793442907050
Announced: May 2, 2007 First Shipped: June 1, 2007 Weight: 0.707 lbs.

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Written by ravc
Seaford NY
July 7, 2009
PIPER ARROW RAM MOUNT GPSMAP 196 296 SERIES GLARE
not wide enough to fit properly on to glare sheild … More
•Recommend? NO
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Written by Dan
Madison, WI
June 6, 2009
GREAT IDEA - POOR EXECUTION
I tried this in a Cessna 182. It fit on the shield fine and if you mount it above the co-pilot yoke it doesn't inte … More
•Recommend? NO
73 viewers found this helpful.

Manufacturer Description

The RAM-B-177-GA7 Garmin GPSMAP x76, x78 and x96 Series RAM Mount is a Marine Grade Aluminum Mount with a Glare Shield Clamp Base and RAM Custom Plastic Cradle. The mount is designed with a RAM 1 inch diameter patented rubber ball and socket system that has an adjustment point at the cradle, base and dual arm junction point. With a twist of the arm knob, you can move the Garmin GPSMAP x76, x78 and x96 Series, including the Garmin GPSMAP 176, 176C, 196, 276C, 296, 376C, 378C and 478C, mount to your optimum viewing position.

Garmin GPS Mount Cradle Design:


The RAM-HOL-GA7 High Strength Plastic Cradle is designed to hold the Garmin GPSMAP x76, x78 and Aviation x96 Series of GPS which includes, and is not limited to, the following GPS units,
  • Garmin GPSMAP 176
  • Garmin GPSMAP 176C
  • Garmin GPSMAP 276C
  • Garmin GPSMAP 376C
  • Garmin GPSMAP 378
  • Garmin GPSMAP 478
  • Garmin GPSMAP 196 (Aviation GPS)
  • Garmin GPSMAP 296 (Aviation GPS)
  • Garmin GPSMAP 396 (Aviation GPS)
  • Garmin GPSMAP 496 (Aviation GPS)
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-259U Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum U-Channel Clamp Base is designed to mount to the lip edge of a flat surface up to 1" thick. Popular mounting edges include a car side window edge lip, table edge or glare shield on an airplance.

The base has two plastic bolts that, when tightened, clamp the base to the lip surface. A RAM 1" diameter rubber ball is connected to the base allowing you to connect a RAM 1" diamter arm socket and connection plates to create the perfect mount for your application.

Garmin GPS Mount Options:


To help ensure you have the correct Garmin GPSMAP x76, x78 and x96 Series Mount for your needs, take a look at the list of available RAM Garmin x76, x78 and x96 mounts on the Garmin GPSMAP x76, x78 and x96 Series Mount Page. Here you can select from suction cup GPS mounts, flat surface screw down GPS mounts, GPS car mounts, non skid weighted GPS mounts, aviation GPS mounts and more bundled with the RAM-HOL-GA7 Garmin GPSMAP x76, x78 and x96 Series Cradle.

Features and Tips

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GPSMAP 196 296 Series Glare Shield Mount features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

  • Warranty: Manufacturer's Life Time Warranty.
  • Mount Cradle Design: Custom Cradle for Garmin GPSMAP x76, x78 and x96 Series.
  • Mount 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 3.0 inches between socket centers.
  • Base Type: U-Channel clamp base design to be attached to a aviation glare lip.
  • Common Applications:
    • Aviation Mounts: Temporary attaching to glare shield mount .

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