How to Order RAM® Mounts for Your Entire Fleet

This is the step most fleet buyers skip, and it's the one that causes the most problems later. "Tablet mount for the vans" is not a spec. Before you open a product catalogue, you need to know exactly what devices are going into which vehicles, because different devices and different vehicles create completely different mounting requirements.

List every device type that needs to be mounted: phones (with exact models), tablets (with screen size and weight), GPS units, ELD devices, and laptops. A Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 and a Zebra ET45 rugged tablet are not the same mounting challenge. Device weight drives ball-size selection, RAM's own guidance suggests B-size (1") for lighter phones up to around 2.25 kg and C-size (1.5") for most tablets up to around 4.5 kg, and screen size determines which cradle fits. Get specific now, and you'll avoid expensive mistakes later.

Separate your fleet into vehicle categories: cargo vans, utes, cab-chassis trucks, forklifts, or whatever mix you're running. Vehicles with different dash configurations, windscreen distances, and interior surface types need different base mounts. This grouping becomes your mounting matrix, and everything else in the ordering process flows from it.

RAM® Mounts uses a ball-and-socket system where every component (base, arm, and cradle) must share the same ball size to connect. Getting this wrong at fleet quantities means a pallet of parts that physically won't fit together. Understanding the system first prevents that entirely.

RAM uses ball size designations to indicate compatibility across components. B-size (1 inch) suits lighter phones and smaller devices. C-size (1.5-inch) covers tablets and most commercial applications. D-size (2.25 inch) handles heavy ruggedised units and ELD devices in high-vibration environments. Part number prefixes tell you the material: RAM- is aluminium, RAP- is composite. 

Arm length suffixes control reach, with short, medium, and long options available. Once you understand this structure, reading a part number tells you exactly what fits with what, and building a compatible kit becomes straightforward. For example, some installations use a compact swing-arm solution such as the RAM Swing Arm w/ Rectangle Base & Vertical Mount where space and vertical adjustment are priorities.

Heavier devices and high-vibration environments, like forklifts or heavy trucks, need larger ball sizes and aluminium construction. Lighter phones in passenger vans can often run B-size composite components. The compatibility logic is consistent: match your device weight to the appropriate ball size, match the ball size across all three components in your kit, and choose aluminium over composite wherever the environment is rough. Apply this logic to your device-vehicle matrix from Step 1, and your spec practically writes itself.

Standardisation is the single biggest cost lever in fleet mounting. It cuts spare parts inventory, simplifies driver training, and makes future orders faster and cheaper. If you build your fleet around two or three different configurations, you've created unnecessary complexity for no real gain.

If half your fleet runs B-size components and the other half runs C-size, you double your spare parts inventory and double the training burden. Pick the ball size that covers the widest range of your devices and vehicle types. For most tablet and phone combinations, that's C-size. Build everything around it. Small deviations for specific vehicle types are fine, but make them the exception. One spec, fleet-wide, is the goal.

For mixed fleets running Ford Transits, Sprinters, and service utes alongside heavier trucks, the base type changes, but the ball size and arm can stay consistent. A Transit might use a No-Drill vehicle base or a Tough-Bar dash mount; a ute might use a drill-down plate; a truck might use a pedestal base. If you want to review typical vehicle bases, examples such as the RAM-VB-129 and RAM-VB-129 RAM-VB-196-1 illustrate common pedestal and vehicle bases. But if all three use C-size components, the arm and cradle carry straight across. This is where the modular RAM® system genuinely earns its reputation: you're swapping one component, not rebuilding the entire mount from scratch. Confirm specific base compatibility for your vehicles using RAM's compatibility guide or by speaking with an authorised reseller.

A bulk order placed without a proper per-vehicle bill of materials is an expensive guess. This step turns your device inventory and vehicle groupings into a line-by-line parts list you can hand to a distributor or use to request an accurate quote.

For each vehicle group, list the base SKU, the arm SKU, and the cradle or holder SKU. Note the quantity per vehicle, then multiply by fleet size. Include any hardware, cable management clips, or security accessories. This document is your ordering blueprint and your installation guide rolled into one. When you hand it to an authorised distributor, they can cross-check RAM mount compatibility before anything ships, exactly the kind of check that prevents a costly mistake at scale. Include device-specific cradles where applicable, for example, a vehicle running a Samsung Tab A 9.7 might use a dedicated cradle such as the RAM Samsung Tab A 9.7 Vehicle Dock, and note quantities per vehicle.

Order a buffer above your current vehicle count, many fleets plan for around 10 to 15 percent, though your actual figure will depend on expected growth and wear rates. Mounts get damaged, vehicles get added, and chasing a single replacement cradle at retail pricing six months later is both expensive and avoidable. Build the buffer in now, particularly for high-wear items like X-Grip holders and device-specific cradles. You'll sidestep a reactive retail purchase at the worst possible time.

Once your parts list is built, the actual ordering step is the easy part, provided you're working with the right source. In Australia, how you order matters as much as what you order. Sourcing genuine RAM® products from an authorised local distributor gives you real stock visibility, local warranty support, and pricing that reflects your volume.

Importing RAM® Mounts directly or buying through international sellers creates lead time risk and removes any local account relationship for future orders. Many authorised local resellers offer significantly faster fulfilment than international shipping, confirm lead times with your chosen supplier before locking in an installation schedule. Mounts Australia is an authorised local reseller stocking a broad range of genuine RAM® products, including complete kits, individual components, and device-specific cradles. That local stock depth matters when you're fitting out a fleet on a schedule. Learn more about Mounts Australia's lead-time and fulfilment options here.

Mounts Australia offers trade accounts and volume discount pricing for fleet and bulk buyers. Setting one up before you order means your parts list gets priced at commercial rates rather than retail. Their local experts can also review your bill of materials before it goes through, checking for compatibility issues before they become return shipments. Reach out directly at sales@mounts.net.auwith your device list and vehicle count to get the conversation started, or visit Mounts Australia for account details and contact options.

Standard in-stock orders typically ship quickly from a local Australian warehouse. Custom configurations or very high-volume kits may need a two to six week lead time, so confirm this before you lock in an installation schedule. Sourcing everything through a single local supplier also simplifies logistics: one tracking number, one invoice, one point of contact if anything needs attention. The admin savings alone are worth consolidating the order.

A well-specced, well-priced order is only useful if the installation goes smoothly. Rolling mounts out across a large fleet without a clear plan means vehicles sitting idle longer than necessary and inconsistent results across drivers.

Mount devices within the driver's natural line of sight without blocking forward visibility or restricting airbag deployment. For trucks and heavy vehicles operating on rough roads or in high-vibration environments, use vibration-dampening options such as rubber isolators or RAP-style composite components, which are designed to absorb vibration before it reaches the device. Route cables through existing factory grommets where possible and secure at regular intervals using cable management clips to prevent wear at the connectors. Loose cables in a commercial vehicle fail fast.

Batch the installation by vehicle group rather than attempting the entire fleet at once. Use your standardised spec to brief whoever is doing the installation, whether that's your own workshop or an external fitter, so they're working from a consistent, documented process. One training session covers the whole fleet when every vehicle runs the same core configuration. Standardisation at the spec stage pays off again at the installation stage. That's the compounding benefit of getting the early steps right.

If you're still asking how do I order RAM mounts for my entire fleet, the answer is: methodically. The chaos comes from skipping the mapping and standardisation steps and going straight to a product page. Start there and you're guessing, at volume, with real money.

The six steps are straightforward: inventory your devices by exact model and weight, understand the ball-and-socket system so you can read a part number, standardise your spec across vehicle types, build a per-vehicle bill of materials, order through an authorised Australian source with volume pricing, and plan the installation by vehicle group. Each step feeds the next, and none of them require specialist knowledge to execute.

For Australian fleet buyers, Mounts Australia is the practical starting point. Trade accounts, volume discount pricing, a broad locally stocked range of genuine RAM® fleet mounting solutions, and expert support to check your parts list before it goes through; that's what removes the friction from fleet ordering. If you're ready to order RAM mounts for your entire fleet, get your inventory done, build the spec, and contact Mounts Australia at sales@mounts.net.au for a trade quote and BOM review.