Clean Install-FTM350AR & Other Stuff (1 Viewer)

[OB]

I mounted my FTM-350ar above my rearview in my FJC.

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I can't attach mine there, I have an overhead console that houses several eyeglass holders and the rear camera monitor. If I mounted it up there it would block the monitor and part of the rear view mirror. I'm sure if I didn't have the overhead console it would work.
Hoping to get some small stuff done this weekend, I know this is going slow.

 

[OB]

OK, it's been quite a long time since I updated, my apologies, a slight bug kept me down for 6 weeks then it was time for Cruise Moab, the reason that all this took place. Let's continue with the install.

I decided that the place to install the head unit was right on the dash above the climate control knob and below the right driver vent. I found a mount that utilizes 3M tape, that way it's not so permanent in case it doesn't work out.
From there I had to wire in the control cable for the Ham. Not wanting any wiring coming through the dash when it's not connected I found this nifty straight through connector.

 

[OB]

From there it was time to mount the main unit. I decided that for the trip to Cruise Moab I'd like to install the ARB fridge in the back seat area. The only real way to do this was to remove the small rear seat of the 60-40 rear split. From there I cut the rubber cover panel to size and used velcro to mount the main panel. The reasoning for this is that the radio will be moved from the tow rig to the wheeling truck when ready for the trails.
I then added power to a side panel for the ARB fridge.

 

[OB]

The wiring was straight forward, no need to post pics of that. 12v power to the radio and ARB plug, Ethernet cable took care of the wiring from the main unit to the head unit on the dash. Good thing is that the head unit has two small speakers on it, not the greatest, but for now it will suffice.
Now onto the video...
My Bionic cell phone has the capability of video out via a mini HDMI cable. I found an HDMI to RCA converter box that I wired in and stuffed under the dash, from there it plugs into one of the video inputs for the 7" video screen. A AC to DC converter took care of the conversion for the HDMI to RCA power. It's not the best video screen, an Eclipse that I've had sitting in the garage for about 7 years.
A vent mount for the Bionic completed the package. I had to modify the cell phone mount to accept the HDMI cable that I ran through the vent.

 

[OB]

More pics...

 

[OB]

Under the center of the speaker on the dash I put the control cable for the video display. When the video screen isn't mounted the cable easily hides under the mesh plastic speaker panel.

 

[OB]

The final look of the install, none of the cables are visible unless everything is plugged in, and even then it's very minimal.
When it's all unplugged none of the cables are visible, they all tuck back into their own little hiding compartments. Why add the video screen? My cell phone has Netflix, something for the passenger to do on the 2200+ mile drive out to Cruise Moab from NJ!

 

[TrickyT]

... I found a mount that utilizes 3M tape, that way it's not so permanent in case it doesn't work out...

Who makes this mount? Is it sturdy enough that the head unit doesn't vibrate?

 

[MichaelArchangel]

Hello,
I think you have the right product/mount for your radio head. Use the shorter of 2 and when off-road as you stated - strap the unit tight forward! Well done, you have a nice clean unit that will last many years.
I have a Kenwood TS-480sat head unit that I need to mount in my stock 1970 FJ40.
All the best with your projects,
MichaelArchangel

 

[MANUCHAO]

where did you get this one piece....

 

[JLH911]

where did you get this one piece....

Did you ever find out where he got it? I know you have one. I'm looking for one now.

 

[MANUCHAO]

No he never replied..
I got a cheap $2 part.
he has the nice threaded one it looks much cleaner....
Mine works just fine tho.

I looked it up and found the one posted above is an RJ-45 connector..

http://www.northern-connectors.co.u...industrial-ethernet-waterproof-connectors_135


I dont think they sell the RJ-12

 

[RobRed]

Check Digikey. They will have some panel mount 6P6C.