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Would like a navigators roadbook holder
Hi all,
Calling on the collective awesomeness!
We will be going on the H4H rally in Jun and would like something to position the roadbook/tulip map (A4 minimum) in front of the navigator, it would be good at other times for the ipad too. Last year we had a clipboard just pinging around . I have seen these fashioned from chequer plate in defenders and replace the grab handle but never in a disco. Maybe use of the upper glove box for fixing it.
I have scoured the net, and I have looked for pics and for some for sale to no avail
If anybody knows what I going on about please could they recommend something Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
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18th Mar 2012 7:56 pm
leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
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Have you considered Ram mounts?
In our Defenders we use their flexi arms mounted on the seat bolt like this
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Can be used to hold iPads, laptops etc
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If you have a suitable grab handle, look at the round plate
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Various device holders can be mounted to it. Now if it is just A4 paper notes need to hold how about a clip board bolted to such a plate.
If you neen more info give me a shout as we stock some of the Ram Moutrs
Brendan
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18th Mar 2012 8:15 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
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leeds wrote:
If you have a suitable grab handle, look at the round plate
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Brendan
Hi Brendan, thanks. I can work with that round plate I reckon by attaching it to an existing brodit mount then, as you say, bolt on a clip board. Is the backing plate on this ram mount (at the grab handle) normally flat before the jubille clip went on please?
I expect there are 3 parts to that, have you stock of them?
Many thanks :thumbsup:
Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
18th Mar 2012 8:26 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
In fact, the round piece on both ends would work a treat Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
18th Mar 2012 8:27 pm
leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4314
Hi Dave, there are literally hundreds of combinations of Ram mounts, so lots of mounting solutions are possible.
Ball size also varies due to expected load of device to be carried. Also different lengths of arm between the plates.
Give me an idea of length of arm required and a little bit of time and I will see what possible solutions there are.
Brendan
18th Mar 2012 8:41 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Brill, I am going to measure up and fanny round with a clip board and get back to you Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
18th Mar 2012 8:43 pm
leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4314
Hi Dave, the round base plates with 1" ball are about £8 each and the 3" double socket arm are about £14 The 1" balls will take about 1.5 kg.
HTH
Brendan
18th Mar 2012 9:08 pm
Dave
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Very helpful, cheersCaptain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
18th Mar 2012 9:25 pm
leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4314
Any help Dave?
AP-B-138
Mount with Standard 'B' 1" Ball Arm, Round & Diamond Bases
£19.00
Simply choose your preferred mounting location and the possibilities become endless with the RAP-B-138. Rubber ball and socket technology allows for almost infinite adjustment and perfect viewing angles. High quality materials insure your device is safe, secure, and within easy reach. RAM's patented design also dampens shock and vibration helping to extend the life of your device. This mount is designed to be a universal mounting solution for both RAM and non-RAM designed products. The hole pattern found on the Diamond Plate will connect to a large variety of third party holders and mounts. The base has a 1.0" diameter Rubber Ball connected at right angles to a 2.5" diameter Plate. The plate has 4 holes that match the universal AMPS hole pattern.
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24th Mar 2012 11:11 pm
Dave
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Brendan, it's all good mate, still undecided on the reach I want and I want to do iPad at the same time but obviously on a separate mount. It's getting messy! I don't have the disco as reference point either at he moment but will get back to you with a short list for your advice.Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
25th Mar 2012 7:39 am
RichardB
Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
Thoroughly recommend Ram mounts too. But do give a thought to positioning hard stuff re airbag. Could do a nasty injury if it's positioned directly in front of navigator. Perhaps better mounted towards the centre away from direct firing line Or consider turning airbag off!
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. I have seen these fashioned from chequer plate in defenders and replace the grab handle but never in a disco. Maybe use of the upper glove box for fixing it.
I don't have the disco as reference point either at he moment but will get back to you with a short list for your advice.
