HDS10 Mounting

  • dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
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    November 26, 2009 at 1:48 pm #1306543

    I started with a 5″ at the console and moved up to a 7″.

    I moved up to a 1.5″ ball with the 7″er and put the base

    where the 1″ base was located so I wouldn’t have to drill

    any new holes. When I did this I had to buy a longer RAM

    arm to clear the dash. (See pics.)

    Now I want to move up to a 10″ unit and think I’ll need to

    move up to the 2.25″ ball with 2.25″ long arm.

    Do you think it will hold up with the longer arm or should

    I explore other options?

    I did have some occasional issues with the 7″ falling if

    I didn’t crank it down super tight at the beginning of the

    day.

    The 2.25″ mount is alot of do re mi so I have to be sure

    it will work.

    Replies are, as always, appreciated.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    November 26, 2009 at 2:59 pm #818613

    I have been running the HDS10 using the MEGA Ram mount and it’s holding perfectly !!

    dandorn
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    November 26, 2009 at 3:25 pm #818620

    Quote:

    I have been running the HDS10 using the MEGA Ram mount and it’s holding perfectly !!

    Hi Dave,

    Is that the 2.25″ ball or bigger?

    Long arm or standard length?

    Thanks for the reply!

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3875
    November 26, 2009 at 4:13 pm #818627

    I have seen guys running a double mount. 2 of them side by side. I think you still get some head twist set up dbl but not as much as single. Just a thought.

    jim-c
    Minot, ND
    Posts: 146
    November 26, 2009 at 5:33 pm #818644

    You will need the RAM “D” ball to hold the HDS-10 securely. I use the long arm version of the “D” ball to mount my HDS-10 up in the bow of my boat. It’s solid, much more secure than a 7″ screen would be on a “C” ball RAM. On the console, I bolt the bracket directly to the dash. It’s the most secure way to do it, if you have the mounting space.

    Jim Carroll NPAA #13

    dandorn
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    November 26, 2009 at 5:51 pm #818646

    Quote:

    On the console, I bolt the bracket directly to the dash. It’s the most secure way to do it, if you have the mounting space.

    Jim Carroll NPAA #13

    Hey Jim,

    Do you use a different bracket than the 2.5″ diameter plate with the 2.25″ ball attached?

    Thanks,
    Dan

    jim-c
    Minot, ND
    Posts: 146
    November 26, 2009 at 6:28 pm #818649

    No, what I meant was I bolt the Lowrance mounting bracket directly to the dash- I don’t use a RAM mount on the console. The HDS-10 screen is large enough to make viewing easy from anywhere in the back of the boat and at wide angles.

    Jim Carroll NPAA #13

    dandorn
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    November 26, 2009 at 10:40 pm #818662

    Thanks for the clarification on that Jim.

    I don’t think I have room but I’ll explore that option.

    Thanks.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    November 28, 2009 at 1:18 am #818812

    Quote:

    Quote:

    I have been running the HDS10 using the MEGA Ram mount and it’s holding perfectly !!

    Hi Dave,

    Is that the 2.25″ ball or bigger?

    Long arm or standard length?

    Thanks for the reply!

    Yep !!!

    2.25″ ball !!!

    That baby could hold up my trailer !!

    turkeynate
    Iowa
    Posts: 187
    December 3, 2009 at 6:55 pm #820239

    Have you looked at the Ram Mount RAM-109HSB or RAM-109HU

    You can view them Here

    Might be a good option.

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