RAM ATV/Side By Side Rail Mount for 9"-10.5" Tablets with Rugged Cases

A complete, heavy-duty mounting kit built for securing a 9"-10.5" tablet -- with its case on -- to virtually any roll bar or handlebar on an ATV or side-by-side. Unlike a component-only product, this kit ships with everything needed to go from bare roll bar to a firmly mounted, adjustable tablet.

Why this matters for your operation

Field tablets running precision-ag software or a farm-management app are only useful if they survive the ride. This kit's hose-clamp base fits most common tubing sizes found on side-by-sides and ATVs, with a strap clamp safely concealed inside a compact housing -- no exposed sharp edges, no unwanted loosening from vibration. The spring-loaded Tab-Lock cradle then keeps the tablet itself locked down while still allowing quick, tool-free access.

Features

• Spring-loaded holder secures most 9"-10.5" tablets with cases; interchangeable end cups let you adapt the holder when you upgrade devices
• Includes rail and bar base for side-by-sides and ATVs with strap clamp and U-bolt components, a 4-hole AMPS pattern ball adapter, and a C-size medium-length double socket arm
• Ball and socket technology allows near-infinite adjustability, locked in place by hand
• Made of powder-coated, marine-grade aluminum and high-strength composite for durability and reliability in the most demanding environments
• Backed by a lifetime warranty

How RAM's modular system works

Every RAM mount is built from up to three parts that click together. A base clamps, bolts, or straps onto the vehicle -- a rail, a roll bar, a dash, or a device's own housing. An arm connects two RAM balls together and can be locked at any angle, so once mounted you can tilt, rotate, and reposition the device freely, then lock it firmly in place by hand. A cradle or holder grips the specific device -- tablet, phone, or GPS unit.

Not every product includes all three parts -- some are just the base, some bundle a cradle, some are a complete kit. Where that is the case, this page says so plainly, so you know exactly what you are getting and what, if anything, you would need to add.

The ball size determines what it can carry

RAM uses five ball sizes, each rated for a different weight and duty class. B Size (part numbers starting RAM-B-...) is RAM's most common size, standard duty -- what RAM recommends for phones, GPS units, and light tablets in normal use. C Size (plain RAM-... part numbers, no letter prefix) is heavy duty -- used for larger tablets, handheld computers, and anything mounted somewhere that gets a lot of vibration or shock, exactly the case in a tractor, ATV, or UTV cab. D and E Size are reserved for large monitors and specialist equipment, rarely needed outside those cases.

Rule of thumb: if the mount will live somewhere that is frequently jostled, vibrated, or under constant load -- an off-road vehicle in a field -- RAM recommends stepping up to the larger ball size (C or D) for extra stability, even if a lighter B-Size mount would technically hold the device's weight.

No tools required, on purpose

RAM arms are designed to be tightened by hand only -- there is no official torque spec, because the ball-and-socket joint is meant to be adjustable in the field without a wrench. If hand-tightening does not hold your device firmly, that is usually a sign the ball size is undersized for the device -- sizing up solves it, rather than over-tightening.

Aluminum or composite -- both built for the outdoors

RAM mounts are made from marine-grade aluminum or high-strength composite, depending on the product; both carry a lifetime warranty and similar weight ratings. Aluminum's powder-coat finish handles rough vibration and shock slightly better; composite has no paint to chip and is often preferred in high-corrosion or salt-air environments. Neither choice is worse -- it is a trade-off between finish and environment.

What's in the box: a genuinely complete kit

This is one of the few products in this range that does not need anything added to become a working mount. In the box: a strap clamp adapter, 2x 1/4"-20 x 1" machine screws, 2x 1/4"-20 nyloc nuts, a zinc worm-drive strap clamp with a 6" rubber strip, two U-bolts sized for 0.5"-1" and 1"-1.25" rails, rubber caps for the exposed U-bolt ends, a U-bolt spacer, the C-size double socket arm, and the spring-loaded Tab-Lock tablet cradle itself.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What tablet sizes does this fit?
Any 9"-10.5" tablet with a rugged case, as long as it falls within the listed holder dimensions: 9.25"-12.125" tall, 6.55"-7.43" wide, 0.3"-0.875" deep. Always measure the tablet in its case, not just the screen size, before ordering.

Does this include everything I need for a complete mount?
Yes. Unlike a bare adapter or cradle, this is a full kit: rail/bar base, C-size arm, and cradle all included in one box, with the mounting hardware for the vehicle side.

How is it mounted -- do I need to drill into my roll bar?
No drilling required. The base uses a hose-clamp/strap system plus an included U-bolt, both designed to fit around common roll bar and handlebar diameters (0.5"-3.15" depending on which clamp method you use) without modifying the vehicle.

Why C-size rather than the smaller B-size ball?
C-size is RAM's heavy-duty rating. An ATV or side-by-side in the field delivers constant vibration and shock, and RAM specifically recommends stepping up to C-size for that kind of use even for devices that would technically be light enough for B-size.

Can I swap tablets later if I upgrade?
Yes, within reason. The Tab-Lock cradle's end cups are interchangeable, so a same-size tablet from a different case can often be accommodated by swapping the end cups rather than replacing the whole holder.

Do I need tools to adjust the angle once it's mounted?
No. The double socket arm is designed to be loosened and re-tightened by hand, so the operator can reposition the tablet without a wrench.

Is there a warranty?
Yes, RAM backs this kit with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.