Making an attempt to waterproofing the Ram Mount Ez Roller Mount for the Samsung Tab 2 Active for use on ADV motorcycle as navigation and road book platform.
I saw people mounting the RAM mount upside down to have the pins on the top of the tablet. It avoids water to stay in contact with the pins thx to gravity. Maybe worthwhile being tried.
Have you tried stabilant 22a on the pogo pins? We use it in the auto repair field to protect computer and sensor connections from corrosion. Should be perfect for pogo pins. it has a NATO military part number too. In the USA the NAPA part number is SL-5
Great video. I am following your advice. Another weak point would be the connector (color green) going from the mount to the charging socket as with the kit included it only plugs half way leaving part of it exposed. Did you fid a solution for that? Thank you
@@aramaa4905 I have noticed that it sometimes don't charge so I have to move the connection a little. I'm thinking of doing a permanent connection instead, either by soldering the wires or schrink wrap it.
Hi, I haven’t had the chance to ride with it yet, we have -18 degrees celsius at the moment and a lot of snow. I will post an update as soon as I know 👍🏻
@@RiflemanSE Ha Ha should of realised “Sweden” thanks for the reply will look forward to seeing if this solution works out. I’m using a large rugged phone at the moment and looking into a slightly larger display with a more secure mount which has been the main issue for me while riding tracks 👍🏻
Yes, that protects the pinns from oxidation but it also collects dust, sand and debris when riding gravel or off-road in dry climate. I prefer what I have now since it's a dry solution.
Hej, Fästet kommer från 3D Moto www.3dmoto.pl/product/yamaha-t700-shakes-gone-fairing-brace-nav-mount-platform-(2019-2022) Själva Ram-Mount hållaren är från Monteringsbutiken www.monteringsbutiken.se/product/ram-ez-rollr-powered-cradle-for-samsung-tab-active3-and-tab-active2/
@@RiflemanSE thanks for the answer - I hope I understood correctly. You come from the battery with 12 V to the USB plug - from the USB plug to the tablet also with 12V?
@@fiordilatte4118 I use the stock 12v outlet that’s to the left of the speedometer on the bike. In that I use a USB converter that I connects the usb cable that comes with the cradle for the pad.
Hey! Are you still doing well with your solution? been through any substantial rains with it? Thinking about getting this mount for long distance tours.
Hi, Yes I’m very happy with it. We recently did a 1900km journey in Norway (see our latest movie) where we had a LOT of rain and it performed flawlessly. It charges a bit slow but has always done and I think it has to do with the Micro USB connection (tablet holder has a short wire with Micro usb in the end and then it’s hooked up with a longer cable that is ordinary usb in the other end. Tablet holder comes with this solution as stock so it’s nothing I have done)
Thanks! That's good to know for sure. I have several places with charging ports to experiment with on my bike. I will try a few of them. I actually have had similar charging problems by the way. My Quadlock USB A charger was actually discharging my phone half the time. I have since gotten a better charger.
Hi, I bought the same tablet and holder from RAM, but I can't fix it to the Ténéré, there is a plate to fix the holder to the Ténéré. Could you please tell me the reference of this plate? There are hundreds on RAM website butI have no idea which one fits the Ténéré? Thanks a lot for your help!!!! Chris
,Hmm you mean that the charging voltage should go down? No, nothing I have noticed. I think the charging is on the slow side even if I use the 220v socket in my house. I'm pretty sure that the USB converter from 12v get enough power to meet the USB standard, but I have not measured it.
Yes the spring tension sure could be a little stronger in them. I have seen online that it is possible to buy other pogo pins, maybe it will be a winter project and change them, or just run a separate cable if it gives up. But at least it’s now weather protected.
@@RiflemanSE I've installed a second USB -C cable soldered to the circuit board. This way I have 2 different charging entry's to the tablet. Haven't tested it properly but the tablet charges at 1400ma
@@PIREX701 I just did a search for pogo pins and got several resellers/ manufacturers, there are even watertight ones. But changing them might be a job for some one who are good at soldering small things 😁
Spring is really late this year in Sweden so I haven’t had the chance to test it much but it seems like it handles all my navigation apps great so far.
@@no66 I have now tried out in the sun, the brightness on its highest setting is about the same as on my Garmin Montana 700i. No problem reading a map but it would not have hurt to be just a tad brighter. For the money I think it’s totally fine.
