Can the unit be quickly disconnected for safe storage off the boat? Ram Mount- I'm mounting this on top of the dash. Anyone try it?
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I mounted my 898C HD SI on a "Heavy Duty RAM 2 1/4" Ball - 5-3/4" Arm" in a Ranger. It was almost an overkill, but I am very happy with it. That mount can almost take the weight of a child. Few turns of the big knob, you can take the unit off. Be careful, frequent connect and disconnect of the cables at the back of the unit could be messy.
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Yes. All you need to do is disconnect the cable module in the back of the unit. Next, remove the unit from the RAM mount and you are done!
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Yes it can. All wires are bundled up to one socket that can be removed and two thumb screws on the side of the unit is all it takes.
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I use the heavy duty RAM mount and I have a large soft computer bag to store my 898c. Keep the ball portion on the unit.
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I take mine off every time after use. Just be gentle conecting and disconnecting as to not wear out the terminals
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It is not the easiest to just detach from dash board because the wires are screwed into back of unit. Otherwise it is an awesome unit.
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yes it can be removed in less than 1 min. it is the way I do my. it has a holder for the wires so the just plug up easy.
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I take mine off every time I put the boat up. Yes, they're easy to install and take off. Just use an allen wrench to make sure they're tight, so they don't move around when boating or trailering. Just loosen and unplug. I store them in the original box.
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Mike,I have a cataraft & everything moves around. So I built a special holder for the unit & the battery since everythingin the boat moves. Sorry I couln't be more helpful!!! Have a Great Day --- Pete
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Onc mounted can it be removed and placed somewhere else? Also is it silent?
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I own one and love the way it looks, but can't answer the "locking" question for undermounting. sorry. But to repeat.. I'm TOTALLY satisfied.. perhaps you could get the specs on it offline?
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İf you flush- mount, there is no quick disconnect but if you mount the radio with its mounting kit which comes within the package, you are able to disconnect the radio by first disconnecting the power and antenna connections than the securing knobs on both sides.
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Will not stick to dash. Need to mount to windshield.I've used mine with a Sony HandyCam on an old railroadgrade, with holes big enough to eat a truck!! Stayedmounted the entire trip and more.Even the cold of winter did not bother it. Had it mounted, on a couple of trips to the Denver area.Just in case something did happen.Came undone a couple of times, but only due to operator error!I didn't get the suction cup firmly attached! Great piece to have.
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I do not take mine down, but it seems very easy to unplug the detector and take it with you, while leaving the mounting system in tact.
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Yes, easy to remove and relocate this model - no tools required. Note that RAM know has a new mount (not sure if it can be easily relocated as the Universal Bike Mount can be) - http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/universalramxgripbicyclemount/tabid/4458/Default.aspx
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I have used the RAM mount is below freezing weather and I have not had any problems. The suctioncups have not had any problems in freezing weather, go for it!
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You still have to use the mounting stand. This just takes it from the window and puts it down on the dash, out of your line of sight.
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The macerator will be installed on a boat. I would not recommend a quick disconnect, if there is such a thing.
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It isn't easy, but stand over the unit, push in the back "button", and pull up hard. Pushing down then up may help. You can't do it from outside the boat.
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Interesting question: I am going to try mounting it in my new car and see what happens. I can velcro tape it to the dash. Never thought of it but this may be another application for the same equipment.
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I suspect it would work fine as long as you have a flat surface you could adhere it to. We did purchase an adhesive disk from RAM that was designed for this purpose. It came with a very strong adhesive, however it is removable (with some heat applied from what I understand). All we did was clean the surface (RV dash) it was to be mounted on, remove the protective shield from the adhesive disk and mount it on the dash. Then the RAM mount will adhere to the disk and it works great. We called the RAM company to determine exactly which disk to purchase to go with our mount. Hope that helps.
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Best way to attach & remove later would be stick on 3M fel-cro. It can be stuck on both the included mount & the dash.
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Does the dash sticky disc permanently bond with the dash? Will I be able to remove the sticky disc from my dash board in the future without damaging the dashboard?