laptop mount in a ram

From : nathan w collier

Q: ive recently purchased the microsoft streets & trips with the usb plug in gps receiver http//www.microsoft.com/streets/productdetails.aspxpid=001 and plan to use it in my 05 dually but need a laptop mount. i found a no-drill application specifically for the dodge ram http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm but before spending nearly $400 mount screen holder/light accessory shipping i want to explore all my options. i found a cheaper universal no-drill http//tinyurl.com/sxb2v but im unsure how universal it can really be. i dont want to drill my truck of that im sure. any other recommendations thanks -- nathan w. collier http//utilityoffroad.com http//7slotgrille.com http//inlinediesel.com http//bighornrefrigeration.com http//concealedcarryforum.com .

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From : licker

nathan w. collier wrote ive recently purchased the microsoft streets & trips with the usb plug in gps receiver http//www.microsoft.com/streets/productdetails.aspxpid=001 and plan to use it in my 05 dually but need a laptop mount. i found a no-drill application specifically for the dodge ram http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm but before spending nearly $400 mount screen holder/light accessory shipping i want to explore all my options. i found a cheaper universal no-drill http//tinyurl.com/sxb2v but im unsure how universal it can really be. i dont want to drill my truck of that im sure. any other recommendations thanks. either one would work but the one made for your truck looks sturdy compared to the universal. neither would require drilling as the legs extend under your passenger seat and held in place with existing seat bolts. i had one in a police car once that was a no drill option and they work good. sarge .

From : mac davis

on tue 7 mar 2006 222452 -0700 nathan w. collier nathan@nospam.com wrote ive recently purchased the microsoft streets & trips with the usb plug in gps receiver http//www.microsoft.com/streets/productdetails.aspxpid=001 and plan to use it in my 05 dually but need a laptop mount. i found a no-drill application specifically for the dodge ram http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm but before spending nearly $400 mount screen holder/light accessory shipping i want to explore all my options. i found a cheaper universal no-drill http//tinyurl.com/sxb2v but im unsure how universal it can really be. i dont want to drill my truck of that im sure. any other recommendations thanks gps welcome to the 90s nate! *g* i tried a few mounts we use the delorme street atlas and decided that we really didnt want one.... a couple of factors involved were that anywhere we put it it seemed to be in line of fire for an air bag picture the laptop and mount getting shoved into someones check and that with the voice option and a $15 headset you dont really have to see the screen.. the one for $300 looks sturdy and a bit overkill for just the gps but if its also going to be used in your business for service records or something it would probably be a good investment.. i find that the times that we use the gps that there are at least 2 people along and it gives the one not driving something to do on trips... we just set it on the center arm rest when the screen is in use and in the back seat the rest of the time.. we use an fm modulator with it so we can hear the directions through the truck stereo.. mac https//home.comcast.net/mac.davis https//home.comcast.net/mac.davis/woodstuff.htm .

From : carolina watercraft works

nathan id be very interested in hearing how that setup works. please keep us informed if you dont mind. -- ------------------------------------------ laszlo almasi cool toys formerly carolina watercraft works ice angels ive recently purchased the microsoft streets & trips with the usb plug in gps receiver http//www.microsoft.com/streets/productdetails.aspxpid=001 and plan to use it in my 05 dually but need a laptop mount. i found a no-drill application specifically for the dodge ram http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm but before spending nearly $400 mount screen holder/light accessory shipping i want to explore all my options. i found a cheaper universal no-drill http//tinyurl.com/sxb2v but im unsure how universal it can really be. i dont want to drill my truck of that im sure. any other recommendations thanks -- nathan w. collier http//utilityoffroad.com http//7slotgrille.com http//inlinediesel.com http//bighornrefrigeration.com http//concealedcarryforum.com .

From : jph

nathan w. collier wrote ive recently purchased the microsoft streets & trips with the usb plug in gps receiver http//www.microsoft.com/streets/productdetails.aspxpid=001 and plan to use it in my 05 dually but need a laptop mount. i found a no-drill application specifically for the dodge ram http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm but before spending nearly $400 mount screen holder/light accessory shipping i want to explore all my options. i found a cheaper universal no-drill http//tinyurl.com/sxb2v but im unsure how universal it can really be. i dont want to drill my truck of that im sure. any other recommendations thanks i have a laptop and a gps system that i was planning to use but was concerned about how much space it would take my truck is smaller a dakota. instead of mounting the laptop i bought a dell axim 51 handheld pc and the dell gps system to go with it. the dell gps system had a suction cup mount that is rock solid mounts to the windshield and hasnt dropped off in over 3000 miles since i got it. the dc adapter for the gps also charges the handheld pc at the same time. the handheld pc connects to the internet either via bluetooth or wireless and is also a pda and plays music either thru headphones bluetooth o

From : pj

i have a 2005 3500 ctd. we mounted our laptop by obtaining two long velcro straps lowes which we wrapped around the console/arm rest lid. we then obtained four stick on circles velcro for the bottom of the computer. the straps are arranged to catch the circles and it holds the laptop very solidly and it can be oriented for either the passenger or driver/or both. it works very well with very little modification or jacking around. phil ive recently purchased the microsoft streets & trips with the usb plug in gps receiver http//www.microsoft.com/streets/productdetails.aspxpid=001 and plan to use it in my 05 dually but need a laptop mount. i found a no-drill application specifically for the dodge ram http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm but before spending nearly $400 mount screen holder/light accessory shipping i want to explore all my options. i found a cheaper universal no-drill http//tinyurl.com/sxb2v but im unsure how universal it can really be. i dont want to drill my truck of that im sure. any other recommendations thanks -- nathan w. collier http//utilityoffroad.com http//7slotgrille.com http//inlinediesel.com http//bighornrefrigeration.com http//concealedcarryforum.com .

From : nathan w collier

i have a 2005 3500 ctd. we mounted our laptop by obtaining two long velcro straps lowes which we wrapped around the console/arm rest lid. we then obtained four stick on circles velcro for the bottom of the computer. the straps are arranged to catch the circles and it holds the laptop very solidly and it can be oriented for either the passenger or driver/or both. it works very well with very little modification or jacking around. cool. i went ahead and ordered http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm i was hesitant since ill probably be trading the truck soon for a truck with a decent gvwr but i can reuse the mount and just buy a base to fit the new truck whatever i end up getting. -- nathan w. collier http//utilityoffroad.com http//7slotgrille.com http//inlinediesel.com http//bighornrefrigeration.com http//concealedcarryforum.com .

From : kurt

nathan please check the laws in your state about having a laptop in the front of the truck. my state massachusetts strictly states that no device like a dvd player shall be accessible to the front passengers or driver only allowed to be used in the back seat area. most stand-alone gpsr units give a warning that you should not operate adjust them while moving that is why my garmin streetpilot 2610 comes with a infrared remote for the passenger to operate & adjust it. just a word of advice thats all. kurt on thu 9 mar 2006 211603 -0700 nathan w. collier nathan@nospam.com wrote i have a 2005 3500 ctd. we mounted our laptop by obtaining two long = velcro straps lowes which we wrapped around the console/arm rest lid. we = then obtained four stick on circles velcro for the bottom of the = computer.=20 the straps are arranged to catch the circles and it holds the laptop very solidly and it can be oriented for either the passenger or driver/or=20 both. it works very well with very little modification or jacking around. cool. i went ahead and ordered=20 http//www.laptopdeskstore.com/chrysler-laptop-desk/dodge-truck-laptop-d= esk/dodge-truck-laptop-desk-c400-ram3500.htm i=20 was hesitant since ill probably be trading the truck soon for a truck = with a=20 decent gvwr but i can reuse the mount and just buy a base to fit the = new=20 truck whatever i end up getting. due to e-mail spamming bots my reply address is incorrect. .