Need a New iPad Mini 5 Mount

[Leo Langston]

Is there a iPad mini 5 holder that magnetically attaches to a suction cup mount? I currently have a RAM roller mount on a RAM suction cup mounted to the center of my Navion’s windscreen. I want something that I can just grab the iPad and pull it down in front of me to change a setting or bring up an approach plate and then slap it back on the suction cup mount when I don’t need it anymore. It’s too hard to do that with the roller mount since it takes two hands. The roller holder has a RAM ball screwed to the back. Is there a magnetic plate that can replace that ball or do I need a completely new holder/mounting system?

Thanks
Leo
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[Skyrys62]

This is what I have for a mini.
Just grab the iPad, pull down, (or up, depending on how you want it) and it will come right out.
You might get it cheaper, or with free shipping elsewhere.

RAM Tab-Tite Universal Spring Loaded Holder for 8

Cradle for the iPad mini secures your device in a form-fit holder while keeping the entire screen visible

www.mypilotstore.com

ETA: It is doable with magnets IMO, but you'll likely end up spending close to the same amount.

Using something like below, you could put a metal plate on one side, and one of these on the other.
It also would be doable with just fashioning your own, if so inclined.
Something to consider; If you upgrade the iPad, the roller may or may not fit. (I don't know). But pretty much any 8" tablet works with the Tab-Tite....and would let you have the roller to either sell, or keep for another use possibly.

RAM® Magnetic Ball Base

The RAM-B-202-339U consists of a 1" diameter rubber ball connected to a flat 2.5" diameter base and triple magnetic base adapter. The 2.5" diameter base contains pre-drilled holes, including the universal AMPS hole pattern. The magnetic base adapter contains 3 rare earth magnets that hold firm...

rammount.com

RAM® Power Plate™ III Universal Magnetic Holder - RAP-300-1U

The RAP-300-1U, RAM® Power Plate™ III, a universal magnetic holder designed to hold various devices including radar detectors, e-Toll devices, small mobile printers, and the RAM® Bluetooth Keyboard. The magnetic plate includes two powerful rare earth magnets, composite cradle and one adhesive...

ocmounts.com