About this product
This RAM® No-Drill™ mounting system installs quickly and easily into a range of Ram 1500 Classic and Ram 2500-5500 trucks using the existing hardware of the passenger side seat rails. This configuration provides a telescoping feature that ranges from 12” to 18”. Dual swing arms provide articulation and 12” of reach for passenger and driver access to the mounted device.
The round ball base attached to the end of the swing arm supports a variety of tablet and laptop holders, while RAM® rubber ball and socket technology provides additional adjustability as well as shock and vibration isolation.
HARDWARE INCLUDED
Assembly Hardware
(2) M8-1.25 x 60mm Hex Bolts
(2) 3/4" Stand-Offs
(2) 5/16" Flat Washers
HOLE PATTERN
4-Hole AMPS: 1.181" x 1.496"
3-Hole 120-Degree: 1.812" Diameter
Seat Bolt Distance: 13.25" center to center
PLATE SIZE
2.5" Diameter
BALL/SOCKET SIZE
C Size (1.5")
MATERIALS
Powder coated steel
Marine grade-aluminum
PACKAGING TYPE
Box
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Low profile design limits intrusion on passenger side leg space. Base will not interfere with levers or factory installed console or 4WD lever. Base designed to accommodate trucks with power take-off (PTO.)
Instructions
RAM No-Drill Seat Bases Instructions 178 Series - PDF
RAM® Adjust-A-Pole™ Instructions - PDF
Upper Tele-Pole Assembly Guide - PDF
Components
No-Drill™ Laptop Base for the Ram 2500-5500 (Recommended for 2012-2023 Models) - RAM-VB-178A
Compatible Vehicles
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RAM
- 1500 (2012-2018)
- 1500 Classic (2019-2023) Will Not Fit 5th Gen Body Style
- 2500 - 5500 (2012-2026)
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