RAM U-Bolt Mount for Brother PocketJet: Long vs Standard Fit

Start with the printer, then the arm length

The RAM-VPR-101-D-253U is a complete kit built around a custom-fit cradle for Brother PocketJet 6 and 7 Series portable printers and the Printek Interceptor 80 Series. If your printer is not one of those models, this cradle is not the right starting point.

The 'Long' in the product name refers to the arm in the kit, not a different cradle. The supplied record confirms a long arm is included, but it does not give an arm length or a recommended mounting distance. That means you cannot use the listing alone to confirm reach to a specific dashboard, rail, or workspace surface.

What the RAM-VPR-101-D-253U kit includes

• RAM® U-Bolt Mount for Brother PocketJet Series - Long: Complete kit includes a C size U-Bolt base, long arm, and base to mount the printer cradle. You get the mounting hardware and arm together, so the remaining decision is whether the U-Bolt base suits your mounting surface and whether the long arm gives the placement you need.

  

• RAM® U-Bolt Mount for Brother PocketJet Series - Long: Designed to hold Brother PocketJet 6 and 7 Series portable printers and the Printek Interceptor 80 Series. Compatibility is model-specific. Check your printer model against this list before comparing arm lengths or cradle features.

Why the cradle design matters in a mobile workspace

The cradle is form-fitting with no sharp edges and adds little to the printer's overall size. In a vehicle or cramped mobile desk, that matters because the mount should not turn a compact printer into a bulky obstacle.

The same cradle keeps the printer's LEDs visible and includes a sight hole for checking paper level. Those are practical checks during a shift: you can see status lights and paper supply without removing the printer from the mount.

A built-in caddy also stores pens, a cell phone, paper clips, glasses, and similar small items. It is a useful organizer, but it is not a substitute for a secure place to stow larger equipment.

Long vs standard: what the supplied evidence can and cannot settle

The product record names this version as 'Long' and confirms a long arm in the kit. It does not include a standard-arm version for side-by-side measurement, nor does it state an arm length, weight limit, or vibration rating. Treat any claim that one arm is stiffer or reaches farther as unconfirmed unless you have the actual dimensions from the manufacturer.

• What is confirmed: The kit includes a C size U-Bolt base, a long arm, and a base for the printer cradle. The cradle fits PocketJet 6/7 and Interceptor 80 printers.
• What is not confirmed: Arm length, mounting surface diameter range, and any load or vibration specification are absent from the supplied record. Do not assume a standard-arm equivalent exists in this catalog.
• How to decide with incomplete data: Measure the space where the printer must sit and the rail or bar you intend to clamp. If the long arm's reach is critical, confirm dimensions with the manufacturer before ordering rather than guessing from the product name.

Fit checks before you buy

• Printer model: Confirm you have a Brother PocketJet 6 or 7 Series, or a Printek Interceptor 80 Series. Other printers are not listed as compatible with this cradle.
• Mounting surface: The kit uses a U-Bolt base. The supplied record does not state a rail or bar diameter range, so check the actual clamping diameter against the manufacturer's specification for the C size U-Bolt base.
• Clearance for the long arm: Because no arm length is supplied, plan the mounting position around the physical space you have. A long arm can help clear obstructions, but it also needs room to position the cradle without blocking controls or access to the printer.
• Paper and status access: The cradle provides LED visibility and a paper-level sight hole. Leave enough space around the mounted printer to use both without removing it.

When this mount is the wrong choice

If your printer is not a Brother PocketJet 6/7 or Printek Interceptor 80, this kit is not a universal printer mount. The custom-fit cradle is designed around those models, and the supplied record does not list adapters for other printers.

If you need a confirmed arm length or a specific rail diameter before ordering, the supplied information is not enough to guarantee fit. In that case, ask the manufacturer for the missing dimensions rather than relying on the 'Long' label alone.

If you need a quick-release or vibration-damping feature, note that neither is confirmed in the supplied record. Do not assume those capabilities from the product name or category.