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and locking pedestal that are both keyed alike. If you drive with the laptop screen up, then a screen support will help reduce wear to screens and hinges. An adjustable screen stiff - ener allows you to tilt the screen for optimum visibility, and can prevent the screen from moving if your computer has a touch screen feature. Ram mounts laptop trays feature a screen support that can be folded down if not in use. EASE OF INSTALLATION For lease vehicles (or those you want to return to stock before trading in/selling), look for installs that can be removed without leaving evidence. Consider getting vehicle-specifi c mounts that use seat mounts as a base for the mounting hardware. Other options include dash mounts that are designed to secure to locations with stock hardware and require no modifi cation to the vehicle to fi t. There are mounts for smaller electronics that wedge into the dash openings or mount against the vents. However, the best bets for permanent stable mounting solutions are probably going to be bolted or fastened in some way. Windshield suction mounts for GPS units and smart phones are prohibited in certain states. Check with local and state laws when mounting your gear on the windshield to make sure what you are doings doesn't violate laws to designed to prevent blocking your vision. Looking for a solution that isn't a permanent mount but still gives you good organization and access to you laptop? The Road Master Truck from Mobiledesk off ers similar laptop positioning to a fl oor mounted stand without the installation and permanent mount. It also integrates fi le space and other storage. POWER SOLUTIONS Docking stations for mobile applications provide the same convenience that a laptop docking station/port replicator can bring on your offi ce desk. It can power your laptop or tablet and hook it to your printer, auxiliary keyboards or monitors. These functions have become even more important with the new ultra-portable laptops or Road Master Truck tablet computers and they do it with one connection instead of having to deal with plugging everything in individually. Another option for mounting a variety of equipment is a center-console replacement. These can give you even more power point options, more cup holders, better conve- nience and improved ergonomics. The Console-X from Mobile Desk off ers an integrated 280-amp 12-circuit power distribu- tion panel, allowing installation of electronics inside and out and easier trouble shooting. The Console-X can be assembled in the shop and installed by fastening it to a no-drill base mount. (mobiledesk.com) Retrax Your Truck! ™ It's the cover your pickup deserves – it's the last bed cover you'll buy. You work hard. Your truck works hard. Now you need a retractable bed cover that won't let you down. We build America's most dependable pickup bed covers for a wide variety of makes and models. Our retractable covers are rugged, stylish and operate smoothly with one hand. In fact, we're so confident in Retrax™ covers that we've given them the industry's best warranties. ™ opens / closes with ™ made from rugged aluminum a wireless remote Look For Us On Facebook www.retrax.com 800-206-4070 Text INFO to 205-289-3781 or visit www.ppmrequest.com propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 9 Retrax™ Retractable Bed Covers. Scan to learn more about