How To: Install a RAM® Powered Dashboard Mount with Hardwire Charger
This video gives a general overview of installing a RAM® powered dashboard mount with a hardwire charger, including wiring, dashboard mounting and powered dock setup.
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Home / Video Guides / How To: Install a RAM® Powered Dashboard Mount with Hardwire Charger
What this video covers
This video explains the general installation process for a RAM® powered dashboard mount with a hardwire charger. It covers both the electrical side of the install and the physical mounting steps needed to secure a powered dock in a vehicle cab.
The guide shows how the hardwire charger connects to an ignition-switched fuse and chassis ground, then how the dash panels are removed, the mounting location is selected, and the ball base is secured using a backing plate and supplied hardware.
It also shows how the socket arm and powered tablet dock are attached, how the USB-C power connection is routed, and how an optional cable clamp can help keep the connection secure. This type of setup is suited to field workers and commercial vehicle use where a powered tablet mount is needed.
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Transcript
This video demonstrates a general installation process for a RAM® dashboard mount with a hardwire charger.
Electrical wiring: locate an ignition-switched fuse in the vehicle fuse box, prepare the positive and negative wires, connect the negative wire to a chassis ground point, and connect the red positive wire to the selected ignition-switched fuse location using an appropriate fuse tap or crimp connector.
Mounting the dock: remove the required console or dashboard panels, choose a strong mounting point, use the backing plate to mark and drill pilot holes, and attach the ball base to the dash using the supplied hardware.
Final setup: reinstall the trim pieces, attach the socket arm to the ball base, attach the tablet dock, hand-tighten the arm into the desired position, connect the USB-C power cables and optionally install a cable clamp to help secure the connection.