RAM Mounts - destroyed my iPhone! Any ideas on mounts that won't fail?

[Waldo1122]

RAM makes the WORST mounts on the market, they spend every dime they make on marketing instead of R&D. You'll notice that 90% of people that have a RAM mount don't have their phone inside the mount because it has already flown off into the wind. Buy Quadlock and never deal with garbage mounts again.

 

[troop]

I have two Tackforms on my F3S and the RAM Quick Grip on my little Benelli. I put neoprene strips on the Quick Grip to dampen it. Both work well.

 

[Flamewinger]

RAM makes the WORST mounts on the market, they spend every dime they make on marketing instead of R&D. You'll notice that 90% of people that have a RAM mount don't have their phone inside the mount because it has already flown off into the wind. Buy Quadlock and never deal with garbage mounts again.

I’ve used RAM for years and no problems. They wouldn’t be in business if they made products that didn’t work.

 

[Peteoz]

I’ve used RAM for years and no problems. They wouldn’t be in business if they made products that didn’t work.

Couldn’t agree more, Flamewinger. I have not had an issue with RAM for either connectors or clamps in 20 years.

Pete

 

[Deanna777]

Bought a RAM Mount for my iPhone and I've experienced my phone flying out of the mount when riding at high speeds or in areas with high wind...

The first day I installed it and was riding from LA to SF my phone flew out and hit me but luckily both my headphone cable and the little underwear piece held onto each other and I was able to pull over and remount my phone.

Yesterday was another story unfortunately... I was merging on to an open lane in the freeway and hit the throttle for a good 8 seconds when I noticed my music wasn't playing anymore and my phone was missing from my RAM mount. I looked and looked and eventually went back home to use Find My iPhone to locate it on the freeway... went back to find it destroyed...

My review of RAM Mounts -> 1/5

It seems like they prioritized the ability to "stretch" the mount out to fit a wide variety of phones rather than making sure the phones are secure... which makes no sense since that's the entire reason for buying a mount to begin with.

Do you have a suggestion for a mount that fits an F3 and doesn't fail against the wind?


EDIT: RAM X MOUNT
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Jibrill,

I just bought the same thing ( Ram- X mount) from Lamonster Garage. I have a Trac phone( LG phone).

I have my Ram X-Mount installed below the ignition switch, ( between the handlebars above the glove box).


Deanna

 

[Pirate]

I use the Tackform center mounted one and its been great. Tackform even offers veteran discounts which was appreciated. Haven't had to use the rubber protector yet but its on there if I ever find myself in rougher roads. No issues using it with iphone or Android.