What adhesive will work on RAM mount?

RVbySDI · #1 04-25-2012, 10:09 AM

I need to mount a RAM mount ball to the triangle gusset of the windscreen frame. Here is a picture of where I am wishing to secure the RAM mount:

My question: Can anyone suggest an adhesive that will allow me to mount the RAM in this location that will withstand the weight of an iPad?

I have PLIOBOND that I can use but does anyone know if this will be strong enough for this application?

Any other thoughts on what will bond the aluminum RAM mount to the powder coated steal windscreen frame?

Ironflight · #2 04-25-2012, 10:20 AM

Adhesive? There is probably something out there strong enough Steve, but I'll tell you - we have a RAM ball mounted with screws onto the cockpit sill underneath that (on Mikey), and when you get into bumps with a GPS mounted on it, you shoudld see the sill flex! I am dubious about the the prospects of an adhesive holding for very long (and let's not forget the heat just plane melting it off....), given that it is not a "smooth" pull.

Just an opinion of course!

Paul

RVbySDI · #3 04-25-2012, 10:47 AM

Paul, Thanks for the input. I have looked at mounting on that horizontal gusset just in front of the triangle but I don't think I can get an arm to articulate out away from the dash curve enough to make it function there. This gusset would work fantastically if I can figure out how to mount it there.

I am open to any other suggestions for how to secure a mount for an iPad.

schristo@mac.com · #4 04-25-2012, 10:58 AM

How about using proseal? It likely will stand up to the heat, load, and has just enough flex...

RVbySDI · #5 04-25-2012, 11:01 AM

Thanks Stephen, that may be the best adhesive choice.

TX7A · #6 04-25-2012, 11:20 AM

What about those two bolts below the triangle? Could you fab something that you could put screws into for the mount & use the bolts to secure the assembly? The gussett would hide the nuts/platenuts on the backside. Just a thought.....

RVbySDI · #7 04-25-2012, 11:42 AM

Yes Sam, I like that idea better than the adhesive route. I know those nuts underneath are a royal pain in the . . . to get to but it will just take some choice words and perseverance to get to them.

TX7A · #8 04-25-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RVbySDI

.... I know those nuts underneath are a royal pain in the . . . to get to but it will just take some choice words and perseverance to get to them.

Steve,
I have similar grief on my tipup where the lift strut ears attach. I made a thin plate that has two platenuts in it that I slip inside the side flange. The platenuts are on the same centers as the screws. Once I get one screw started, then the other is automatically lined-up; plus I don't need to snake a wrench up inside the flange.
In your case, I'm not sure if it would be structurally equivalent, ie: platenuts vs. regular nuts.

Rick_A · #9 04-25-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TX7A

What about those two bolts below the triangle? Could you fab something that you could put screws into for the mount & use the bolts to secure the assembly? The gussett would hide the nuts/platenuts on the backside. Just a thought.....

I mounted a small horizontal plate using the 2 rollbar bolts but I did mine before I installed the nuts. I originally had a 496 mounted on the plate but later replaced it with a 696.

When I installed the 696, I used the small RAM ball mount that you want to use. I trimmed the plate down to be just large enough to mount the RAM mount.

Snowflake · #10 04-25-2012, 05:34 PM

Can you get at the backside of that steel gusset at all? I'm not 100% familiar with the slider configuration there... If you can, then drill two holes in the gusset and bolt that RAM base down solid. If you can't get a bolt back there, then maybe you can slide two nuts in and bolt it from the front. You'll have a much more solid connection if you do.