GPS and Laptop Setup

[latinoguy]

Ok, I finally got this mod finished. I've been wanting a GPS/laptop set for a while and I was patiently getting all the pieces together. I finally got everything hooked up. The GPS is a Garmin Vista, and I have Garmin Topo running on my Laptop. The laptop mount I got off ebay for about $60 shipped. Very basic, basically an acrylic table with pipe fittings which you can source from Home Depot....The laptop mount is actually quite sturdy, you can see on the link how I used a longer 8mm x 1.25 bolt much like another 80 series member did in his install (thanks bstain) but after a trial drive test, I wanted more sturdiness so I added another 2 bolts with larger washers from under the center console and fastened the base from the top...Much better, as my Saturday night run into Berdoo Canyon confirmed.. this is the link for more pic details..
bohemianjsr/Toyota Land Cruiser/Laptop and GPS Mount - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Nice James!

Speaking of Berdoo . . . we still need to go explore that side canyon we discovered.

 

[latinoguy]

Thanks Reid. Sure let's do the Berdoo Canyon anytime...well as soon as the temps go down..or do a night run.....

 

[SOCALFJ]

Looks good! Can you have a passenger?

 

[latinoguy]

Yeah, but it is snug...At that point the passenger may be better off being the copilot and holding the laptop instead when needed.

Looks good! Can you have a passenger?

 

[Slomo]

Nice set up!

 

[Bluetribal]

I would like to here how it is wheeling with a laptop there. Personally I couldn't do it.

 

[latinoguy]

Will have to see myself as well. I am thinking you stop and check out waypoints to make sure you are headed in the right direction. I think it will come in handy in trails such as the Mohave and the Truckhaven area, that place can be a maze...Not sure about places where there are not too many off shoot trails or places you are already familiar with...I mean, who needs a GPS for Lower Coyote Canyon?

I would like to here how it is wheeling with a laptop there. Personally I couldn't do it.

 

[Slomo]

I mean, who needs a GPS for Lower Coyote Canyon?

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