www.truckandtrack.com Spring 2026 Truck and Track 19 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2026 bulk. It’s built for the environments where tablets actually take a beating: logistics warehouses, construction sites, emergency vehicles, and field service operations. A dedicated slot for the Samsung S Pen ensures that working tool stays where it should be, not lost at the bottom of a bag. What makes the IntelliSkin® truly intelligent is what’s built into its base. The integrated GDS® connector replaces the tablet’s standard USB-C port with flat, ruggedised pogo pads, contact points specifically designed for repeated daily docking in dirty, debris-heavy environments. Unlike traditional connectors that wear and degrade with constant plugging and unplugging, the pogo pad system is easy to clean and engineered for longevity. As a bonus, the technology enables charging speeds up to 30% faster than a conventional USB-C connection. For situations away from a vehicle dock, the IntelliSkin® also retains an external USB Type-C port, so the tablet can be charged by any standard cable when a GDS® Dock™ isn’t available. Data transfer is supported at up to USB 2.0 speeds via this port, with the GDS® pogo contacts capable of up to USB 3.1 at 5Gbps depending on dock configuration. Backed by a 3-year warranty, the IntelliSkin® Next Gen isn’t just a case; it’s the key that unlocks the full potential of everything else in this solution. RAM-101 The Connection Between Everything A mounting system is only as good as the hardware that holds it all together. The RAM-101U Double Ball Mount is the mechanical backbone of this complete solution, the component that connects the GDS® Tough-Dock™ to your vehicle and gives you the positional freedom to place your tablet exactly where it needs to be. At its core, the RAM-101U uses RAM®’s proven ball and socket technology: two 2.5” diameter round ball bases connected by a 6-inch C size double socket arm. The 1.5” C size ball is the sweet spot in the RAM® range for tablet-sized loads, offering the ideal balance of adjustability and holding strength. Once positioned, the arm locks firm and stays there, resisting the constant vibration and shock that vehicle-mounted equipment faces every single day. The near-infinite adjustability of the ball and socket system is one of those features that sounds like marketing language until you actually use it. Being able to tilt, swivel, and rotate the tablet to precisely the right angle, whether that’s a delivery driver needing a quick glance, a field engineer making data entries, or a first responder operating under pressure, makes a genuine difference to how efficiently a device gets used. Both round base plates feature the universal 4-hole AMPS pattern, which is what allows this arm to connect directly to the GDS® Tough-Dock™ on one end, and bolt cleanly to a vehicle surface or compatible base on the other. The entire assembly is machined from powder-coated, marine-grade aluminium, the same material trusted in environments ranging from offshore vessels to emergency service fleets. At 1.15 lb and rated for loads up to 4 lbs in standard use, it’s more than capable of handling the Tab Active5 in its dock. Unlike the other products in this spread, the RAM-101U comes backed by a lifetime warranty. That’s not a claim RAM® makes lightly; it’s a reflection of the engineering quality behind every component they produce. RAM-GDS-CHARGE-V7C Permanently Powered. Always Ready. A tablet that runs out of charge in the field isn’t a mobile workstation; it’s a liability. The GDS® Modular Hardwire Charger is the final piece of this solution, ensuring the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 stays powered throughout every shift, every route, and every deployment by drawing directly from the vehicle’s own electrical system. Installation is straightforward. The barewire input connects directly to the vehicle’s power source, any 10-30V DC supply, covering everything from standard 12V cars and vans through to 24V HGVs, making this a genuinely universal solution across mixed commercial fleets. From there, a 1-metre USB Type-C male output cable feeds power into the GDS® Tough-Dock™, delivering a consistent 5.42–9V output at up to 2.5A. The 2.5-metre input cable provides enough reach to route cleanly through a vehicle interior without improvised extensions. What makes this charger particularly well-suited to fleet deployments is its modular design philosophy. When the time comes to upgrade devices or swap out components, there’s no rewiring required. Simply unplug the power connector and attach the new charger. For fleet managers overseeing dozens or hundreds of vehicles, that’s a significant saving in both time and installation cost. The engineering credentials are equally reassuring. The charger carries CE, E-Mark, FCC, RCM and UL 62368-1 certifications, and is compliant with SAE J-1113-5 load dump protection, the standard that governs transient voltage spikes in vehicle electrical systems, which are a common cause of hardware failure in poorly specified charging solutions. Add in over-voltage protection, short circuit protection, reverse polarity protection, and moisture resistance, and this is a charger built to the same uncompromising standard as everything else in the RAM® GDS® ecosystem. Backed by a 3-year warranty and rated for operating temperatures from -10°C to +70°C, it’s as dependable in a Norwegian winter as it is on a summer construction site. www.ram-mount.co.uk Stand: 4B32
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