Difference in rms mounts

a4edwin · Jan 5, 2022

Is there a difference with the x bracket in each of these?

RMS Slide for Radion XR15 G5 & G6 - EcoTech Marine

Compatible with both G5 and G6 Radion XR15s. Multi-Light Radion Mounting System - Slide Mount The Multi-Light RMS is a modular and customizable Radion LED mounting solution for the XR15 and XR30 systems. The RMS Slide Mounts connect your Radion LED to the RMS Track and allow for easy...

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RMS XR15 G5 Adapter Kit

If you have a pre-Gen 5 RMS Tank Mount System, the G5 RMS XR15 Adapter provides the necessary hardware to easily update your RMS Tank Mount for use with your new Radion XR15 G5 LED light. Installation of the hardware only takes a few minutes and you'll be up and running with your new lights in...

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LuizW13 · Jan 6, 2022

I think the bracket themselves are the same, but the adapter kit would allows you to use the Radion gen 5 fixture with the previous versions on the rms mount. So, essentially, if you're upgrading from an older version of the Radion, and still want to use your existing rms mount -You'd buy that adapter kit.

a4edwin · Jan 6, 2022

If that is the case why is the bracket alone more expensive than the bracket with adapter?

Reefer825 · Jan 6, 2022

The brackets are the same. They both have notches underneath on both sides. The latter comes with an extra piece that mounts on the end of one of the aluminum extension arm pieces. It comes with the kit when you order the arm kit. The end piece gives it a more finished look when mounting the light. The option is incase your bracket alone needs to be replaced. Not sure why they're charging less for the latter, lol. Buy the latter and save some money .

a4edwin · Jan 7, 2022

Reefer825 said:
The brackets are the same. They both have notches underneath on both sides. The latter comes with an extra piece that mounts on the end of one of the aluminum extension arm pieces. It comes with the kit when you order the arm kit. The end piece gives it a more finished look when mounting the light. The option is incase your bracket alone needs to be replaced. Not sure why they're charging less for the latter, lol. Buy the latter and save some money .

That’s what I was planning on doing. eventually I will be switching over to the a longer tank and will purchase the rms track

bluerider098 · Apr 21, 2022

a4edwin said:
That’s what I was planning on doing. eventually I will be switching over to the a longer tank and will purchase the rms track

Did this work out for you?

Reefer825 · Apr 21, 2022

bluerider098 said:
Did this work out for you?

I called Ecotec regarding this. Both brackets will fit the Gen4 & Gen5(rep said all xr15 models). The adapter kit allows the Gen5 light to be attached to the previous tank mount system. The G4's for instance slide into the bottom of the arm using a different style bracket as seen in the picture below. If you're looking to save a few bucks for a bracket for your G5 to mount to the G5 arm kit or rail then both work the same. As another member mentioned, it's only for using the newer XR15G5 model on the older tank arm. If you're still unsure, give Ecotech a call. They have great customer service/support IMO.

bluerider098 · Apr 21, 2022

Reefer825 said:
I called Ecotec regarding this. Both brackets will fit the Gen4 & Gen5(rep said all xr15 models). The adapter kit allows the Gen5 light to be attached to the previous tank mount system. The G4's for instance slide into the bottom of the arm using a different style bracket as seen in the picture below. If you're looking to save a few bucks for a bracket for your G5 to mount to the G5 arm kit or rail then both work the same. As another member mentioned, it's only for using the newer XR15G5 model on the older tank arm. If you're still unsure, give Ecotech a call. They have great customer service/support IMO.

I contacted ecotech and I think the rep either doesn't know or is lying.

I currently have a single arm mount with a xr15 g5. I want to add another light so I want to buy a multi light rail to hang both lights.

I wanted to know if the light bracket I am currently using with the single arm will work on the multi light rail. If so why wouldn't i be able to buy the cheaper bracket for my 2nd light?

To me the rails used in both systems look identical, but the rep said they were different. So I am trying to see if anyone can verify this.

Reefer825 · Apr 21, 2022

bluerider098 said:
I contacted ecotech and I think the rep either doesn't know or is lying.

I currently have a single arm mount with a xr15 g5. I want to add another light so I want to buy a multi light rail to hang both lights.

I wanted to know if the light bracket I am currently using with the single arm will work on the multi light rail. If so why wouldn't i be able to buy the cheaper bracket for my 2nd light?

To me the rails used in both systems look identical, but the rep said they were different. So I am trying to see if anyone can verify this.

Yes, I know this for a fact. I have two XR15 G5's with matching (newer) tank mounts. I switched to the rail using the brackets from the kits and they work with the rail! I finally ditched the arms and hung the rail still using the same brackets. The two aluminum arm extensions in the tank mount kit is exactly the same as the aluminum rails.

bluerider098 · Apr 21, 2022

Reefer825 said:
Yes, I know this for a fact. I have two XR15 G5's with matching (newer) tank mounts. I switched to the rail using the brackets from the kits and they work with the rail! I finally ditched the arms and hung the rail still using the same brackets. The two aluminum arm extensions in the tank mount kit is exactly the same as the aluminum rails.

Thanks, that's what I thought but wanted verification. I still wonder what's in the other kit besides screws that justifies the 10$ price increase.

a4edwin · Apr 21, 2022

Yes they worked for me I’m using them on my gen4’s

a4edwin · Apr 21, 2022

bluerider098 said:
I contacted ecotech and I think the rep either doesn't know or is lying.

I currently have a single arm mount with a xr15 g5. I want to add another light so I want to buy a multi light rail to hang both lights.

I wanted to know if the light bracket I am currently using with the single arm will work on the multi light rail. If so why wouldn't i be able to buy the cheaper bracket for my 2nd light?

To me the rails used in both systems look identical, but the rep said they were different. So I am trying to see if anyone can verify this.

You can buy the cheaper one and it will work. The slider one only comes with the slider and nothing else. The adapter kit come with the slider some screws end the end cap for the arm. And it’s cheaper. I can’t wrap my head around the pricing but what ever. I took some pics they’re pretty dark.