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This is a discussion thread titled "Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice", within the GPS and Navigation Assistance forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice
Anyone have pictures showing installation of portable GPS? I see lots of folks with the power cord hanging down from the window, but looking for options on a cleaner install without spending the money for the full GPS head unit. Any ideas would help.
Re: Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice
here is mine
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Re: Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice
Thank you for the info, I am thinking of mounting on the left and side and running the power cord down and under the dash. Would the power supply reach going that route do you think?
Re: Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice
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Originally Posted by GleneagleTundra
Thank you for the info, I am thinking of mounting on the left and side and running the power cord down and under the dash. Would the power supply reach going that route do you think?
Easily..... in fact.... maybe I will do the same..... I have about 2 feet of slack sitting on the floor.... the cable is 5.4 feet .
BTW..... the mount is a Garmin Friction Mount https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=8100. The great thing is.... I can put the GPS and mount in the glove box when I'm parked.... to avoid theft. I know that some thieves will break in even if you have an empty mount on the dashboard or windshield.... hoping that you just stuck the unit in the glove box.... with my install they would have know way of knowing that I have a GPS in my truck.
__________________ 2007 CrewMax SR5 4x4 5.7Nautical Blue My Pictures
TRD Rear Sway Bar, Pioneer FH-P8000BT w/ Sirius, Carriage Works Black Replacement Grille + Top Insert, Color Matched Sequoia Door Handles, Bench Seat, Dual Headrest DVD, back up camera w/monitor, Nüvi 660, Line-x, undercover, Tekonsha P3, debadged, enjoyed since 7/20/2007
FUTURE MODS -
25-30 ft Travel Trailer....... bye bye Pop-Up
Re: Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice
I'm with shadyskins, is its available the friction mount is the way to go. It can be positioned so that it does not block your view through the windshield and can be put in one of the storage areas so you don't encourage theft.
Re: Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice
You can install a cig plug under the dash by the fuse box by using a fuse block tap with a inline fuse then route your wire through the pillar and plug it it. simple to remove and you don't have to splice the GPS mfg plug.
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Portable GPS installation installation pictures and advice
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