[Review&QnA] RAM Mounts RAM-B-201U Double Socket Arm (Medium) Compatible with RAM B Size 1" Ball Components


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[Review&QnA] RAM Mounts RAM-B-201U Double Socket Arm (Medium) Compatible with RAM B Size 1" Ball Components
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About this item
  • Standard RAM double socket arm provides an ideal overall length of 3.73" and a socket-to-socket length of 3"
  • Attaches to any B size RAM ball component, including mounting bases and device holders; double ball and socket technology allows for near-infinite adjustability of your RAM mounting system
  • Made of powder-coated, marine-grade aluminum for durability and reliability in the most demanding environments
  • Backed by a lifetime warranty

Review

Excellent grip, perfect for a custom mount point
Style: Short Arm | Verified Purchase
I purchased a Rugged Ridge "07-10 Dash Multi-Mount with Phone Kit" for my 2009 Jeep JK which comes with a short and pretty weak phone grip. My Pixel 3a would fall out from even a pothole so not great for off-roading. The phone holder on the dash tray has a 1/4" threaded hole on top of the attachment point so you can screw something else right on top and leave the existing phone mount in place. In my case I used the Grifiti arm to replace to upper holder and just screwed it down tight once I got my position where I wanted it so now I have both making it usable for another small device or for a passenger phone.

I purchased the "Grifiti Nootle 9 Inch Flexible Metal Black Gooseneck" and added a "RAM Double Socket Arm" and a "RAM Ball Adapter with 1/4"-20 Threaded Hole" to attach the 'TACKFORM Motorcycle Phone Mount - 1" Ball Connection' which has a death grip and it puts my phone within easier view and reach.

Specific to this double ball adapter it provides a superior grip for my use case. I've only finger tightened it down but nothing has moved at all despite some trail rides and a lot of bouncing with a heavy phone on it. Perfect for a customized mount like I've described.

JK Dash Tray https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00SV54LQU/
Grifiti arm https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KGHCSN5/
RAM dbl socket https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L9LW00/
RAM Ball https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006RKF1X8/
TACKFORM grip https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFDKNZF/
 
Spring loaded at one end makes attachment easier, less fumbling around
Style: Medium Arm | Verified Purchase
This is the metal version i bought, not the plastic version. I use it as a longer extension for the suction cup to mount small camcorder to exterior of car for moving shots. The extra length allows the camcorder's side LCD screen to fully open when mounted on the right side of the car. The LCD screen opens from the left side of the camcorder, so the extra length allows the extra clearance for the LCD to open fully.
 
These Things Are Rock Solid
Style: Medium Arm | Verified Purchase
Don't mess around with cheap imitations. These things are time tested and proven. I use these in my truck and mountain bike for handheld GPS and iPhone. Lock these things down and they don't move. RAM is the only brand I'll purchase for mounting electronics to my vehicles or bicycles.
 
You won't find a better way to position your device.
Style: Short Arm | Verified Purchase
Made from Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum, these arms will last a lifetime, and RAM guarantees them for life! Very strong, they hold securely to the Ram mount balls, but the nicely sized knobs make adjustments quick and easy. You cant go wrong with the RAM system.
 
So good so far.
Style: Short Arm | Verified Purchase
I purchased these to add a little more height and adjustment to my Doubletake mirrons.

I have high hopes for these as they are RAM and look great in the pictures.
they seem little light. Time will tell.
 
Best Arm for RAM Cradles
Style: Short Arm | Verified Purchase
I knew I had to find an arm piece to go with my X-Grip RAM cradle. This one fits the bill perfectly. I was confused at the higher price for this arm vs another on Amazon, but then found the difference in other reviews. This arm is made of aluminum/steel vs the cheaper one that is plastic/aluminum. The cheaper one seems to come loose or break even after multiple uses. Not this one. It is hard as a rock and super solid to boot. Probably the only down side is that there is no way of loosen this arm without both balls coming out on the ends. Would be nice to loosen one end or the other. It serves its purpose and should be the only one to consider here if you are building a RAM product.
 
Description size is wrong for the medium arm.
Style: Medium Arm | Verified Purchase
The arm itself I really good,, however,, The description says this is 6x1.5x1.5. It's not. It's 3.75x 1.5x 1.5. I ordered this off of the description because I needed a longer arm. If yiu need a longer arm order the large and not the medium.
 
You need this for your bike
Style: Short Arm | Verified Purchase
This is the perfect system for motorcycles, from cup holders to phone holders there is nothing better on the market. I heartily endorse every single version of this product.
 
Rock solid mounting system
Style: Medium Arm | Verified Purchase
I have used RAM mounting products on 4 different ATV’s, 2 Side by sides and 2 bicycles and have never had a single failure. I mount GPS units, rear view mirrors, cell phone holders, GoPro cameras and drone controllers with handlebar, roll bar and bolt-mount products. These double socket arms in different lengths are amazingly durable and easy to use. They maintain their positions despite my best efforts to slam them apart while off roading.
 
Perfect for Motorcycles!
Style: Short Arm | Verified Purchase
This mount is awesome for a motorcycle rider. You can position the mount to be directly in your line of sight when you're riding so you don't have to take your eyes off the road when using a GPS or some other device. It is not going anywhere once you lock it in either. Mounts up very securely. Definitely would recommend for any type of motorcycle, bicycle, etc..
 
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Custom Questions & answers

Question:Is the item made of metal or plastic
Answer:Metallic medium length version: RAM-B-201U
Composite (plastic) medium length version: RAP-B-201U
 
Question:which arm is better aluminium or composite?
Answer:I have both and they work equally one as well as the other.
 
Question:Would this mount to some grabbars I have installed?
Answer:This part needs the round ball to mount it.
 
Question:Will this work on a 20mm & 25mm?
Answer:No. This is for a 1” ball (25.4mm) I’m assuming that 25mm is ok but 20mm is too small.
 
Question:Is this ram mount vpn: ram-b-201-a?
Answer:The correct part number for this arm is RAM-B-201U-A.
 
Question:Can this be mounted onto the mirror arms of my Vespa GT?
Answer:You will need to get a 1" ball base mount that fits your scooter. My guess is the diameter of the mirror arms will be too small for any of the available mounting options. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the Vespa GT, So I can't make any suggestions that I'm certain will work, but this may be your best bet if the mirror arms are at least 0.5" in diameter. You could also wrap the arm with some rubber to increase the thickness and give the u-bolt additional grip. Good luck.
 
Question:Trying to find out if this product is made from aluminum or composite?
Answer:It’s made of aluminium and a good product. No problem.
 
Question:Fit 25mm ball?
Answer:25mm = .98 inches and this is for a 1 inch ball so I would say yes.
 
Question:What is the length?
Answer:THEY HAVE A SHORT & A LONG..I HAVE BOTH
 
Question:Does the double ball mount come in chrome
Answer:No it’s flat black finish
 
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