iPad Pro GDS Tough-Dock RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU

The GDS® Tough-Dock™ for iPad Pro 12.9 3rd – 6th Gen, Pro 13 & Air 13 provides a spring-loaded vehicle docking solution for compatible Apple tablets fitted with an IntelliSkin® Next Gen protective sleeve.

RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU uses GDS Technology with an integrated pogo-pin connector for high-speed charging. The bottom docking cup includes a USB Type-C female connector for supplying power to the dock.

The dock supports multiple generations of iPad Pro and iPad Air, and its 4-hole AMPS and 75 x 75mm VESA mounting patterns allow it to integrate with compatible RAM® mounting systems.

What Is the GDS Tough-Dock for iPad Pro?

The RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU is a GDS Tough-Dock vehicle dock designed specifically for compatible Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air models in IntelliSkin Next Gen sleeves.

Its spring-loaded design provides a docking platform for supported tablets. When a compatible IntelliSkin-equipped tablet is docked, the integrated pogo-pin connector provides the charging connection.

The dock is compatible with RAM ball and socket systems and requires a 4-hole AMPS pattern ball adapter for that mounting configuration.

The IntelliSkin Next Gen sleeve is not included with the dock.

Key Features

• Spring-loaded vehicle dock featuring GDS Technology
• Integrated pogo-pin connector for high-speed charging
• Designed for compatible iPad Pro and iPad Air models using IntelliSkin Next Gen
• USB Type-C female connector in the bottom docking cup
• 4-hole AMPS mounting pattern
• 75 x 75mm VESA mounting pattern
• Compatible with RAM ball and socket systems
• Requires a 4-hole AMPS pattern ball adapter for compatible RAM mounting configurations
• Compatible with the GDS Hand-Stand Hand Strap and Kickstand attachment
• High-strength composite construction
• 3-year warranty

Compatibility

RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU supports the following Apple tablets with IntelliSkin Next Gen:

iPad Pro 12.9

• Apple iPad Pro 12.9 3rd Gen
• Apple iPad Pro 12.9 4th Gen
• Apple iPad Pro 12.9 5th Gen
• Apple iPad Pro 12.9 6th Gen

iPad Air 13

• Apple iPad Air 13 (M2)
• Apple iPad Air 13 (M3)
• Apple iPad Air 13 (M4)

Discover iPad Pro 13

• Apple iPad Pro 13 (M4)
• Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5)

Each compatible tablet requires the appropriate IntelliSkin Next Gen sleeve.

How the iPad Pro GDS Tough-Dock Works

The Tough-Dock works as part of the GDS ecosystem for compatible IntelliSkin-equipped Apple tablets.

The tablet is fitted with the appropriate IntelliSkin Next Gen sleeve and positioned into the spring-loaded dock. The integrated pogo-pin connector interfaces with the IntelliSkin system to support high-speed charging while docked.

Power enters the docking platform through the USB Type-C female connector located in the bottom docking cup.

For mounting, RAM Mounts specifies both a 4-hole AMPS pattern measuring 1.181″ x 1.496″ and a 75 x 75mm VESA pattern.

The dock can be integrated with compatible RAM ball and socket systems using the required 4-hole AMPS pattern ball adapter.

USB-C Power and Charging

The RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU uses a USB Type-C female connector as its input connector.

The integrated pogo-pin connection supports high-speed charging when a compatible IntelliSkin-equipped tablet is docked.

The current official RAM Mounts specifications list:

• Input connector: USB Type-C
• Output voltage: 5V–20V @ 3A
• Power output: 60W Max

A Power Delivery (PD) charger is required to supply sufficient power to the device.

The IntelliSkin Next Gen sleeve is not included with this Tough-Dock.

4-Hole AMPS and VESA Mounting

One distinguishing feature of this model is its support for two mounting patterns.

4-Hole AMPS

The dock provides a 4-hole AMPS pattern measuring:

• 1.181″ x 1.496″

RAM Mounts specifies that the Tough-Dock requires a 4-hole AMPS pattern ball adapter when used with compatible RAM ball and socket systems.

75 x 75mm VESA

The dock also includes a:

• 75 x 75mm VESA mounting pattern

This gives the RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU two verified mounting-pattern options within its product specifications.

GDS Hand-Stand Compatibility

The Tough-Dock is compatible with the GDS Hand-Stand Hand Strap and Kickstand attachment.

These accessories are part of the GDS ecosystem and provide additional supported accessory options for compatible tablet configurations.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
SKU	RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU
Product Type	GDS Tough-Dock Vehicle Dock
Weight	1.68 lb
Materials	High-strength composite
Packaging	Poly Bag
Hole Pattern	4-Hole AMPS: 1.181″ x 1.496″
VESA Pattern	75 x 75mm
Input Connector	USB Type-C
Output Voltage	5V–20V @ 3A
Power Output	60W Max
Hardware Included	(4) #8-32 x 5/8″ Machine Screws; (4) #8-32 Nyloc Nuts
Warranty	3 years
IntelliSkin	Not included

Why Choose the RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU?

The RAM-GDS-DOCK-AP37CPU provides a dedicated GDS Tough-Dock solution for larger compatible Apple tablets using IntelliSkin Next Gen.

Its verified characteristics include:

• Spring-loaded vehicle docking
• Integrated pogo-pin charging
• USB Type-C power input
• Support for iPad Pro 12.9, iPad Pro 13 and iPad Air 13 models
• 4-hole AMPS mounting compatibility
• 75 x 75mm VESA mounting pattern
• Compatibility with RAM ball and socket systems
• Support for GDS Hand-Stand Hand Strap and Kickstand attachment
• 60W maximum power output
• 3-year warranty

These specifications make the product distinct from smaller iPad GDS Tough-Dock models while keeping it within the same GDS and IntelliSkin ecosystem.

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