Road Top 8.8"/8.9" CarPlay Screen
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Why is my upgraded version 2025.04.10-v3.0.5?
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Mine is the same. Still a big jump from the old one.
Yea, its much much faster also there was an additional option added in the home screen for SD Card at the bottom
i have an 09 LX, pre bluetooth for music. I scrolled the 29 pages and i guess i overlooked but would i utilize the 3.5 mm jack on the unit, fish the wire down and plug it into the aux cord hole on the console? then use my phone and bluetooth to the unit for carplay?
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Correct.
Also that unit is obsolete. The best in the market now is
You can get a Bluetooth dongle that has 3.5 mm plug and usb power. It can look pretty sleek. Here’s an example, there are many such things. https://www.amazon.com/Isobel-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Headphones/dp/B08DR5R4P5?tag=ihco-20
My Roadtop (I've had the 8. and now the 8.9 - both work as advertised) mounting suction cup turned to "goo" from the sun....total beeotch to remove the gunk. anyway, don't want to go that route (suction cup) again. Can anyone advise on a tried/true mounting system? I know of the various devices that replace the center speaker grill, but I only need one "ball connector" for the RT and the mounting gizmos just seem like over kill.
I'm tempted to try a peel and stick like the mounting (small L shaped mount) included w the CarpodGo T3 - see attached.
Has anyone tried this or can suggest another option?
Many thanks!
I'm tempted to try a peel and stick like the mounting (small L shaped mount) included w the CarpodGo T3 - see attached.
Has anyone tried this or can suggest another option?
Many thanks!
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The L&D Option keeps your center grill but provides a nice track for mounting. Have you seen it? (There are different models for LX/LC/etc)
Toyota Land Cruiser Dash Mount (2016–2021) | OEM-Style LC200 Accessory Rail by Leather & Dirt
Compatible with most T-bolt attachments.
leatheranddirt.com
Example of the 16-21 LC option
Thank you; yes, saw those (the "basic version" - no ball) ...still a little "utilitarian" for me...but, may be the only option. I'm hoping one of you guys responds with "yeah, I attached the "fixed console mount" to the dash w 3M and it holds/works really well.The L&D Option keeps your center grill but provides a nice track for mounting. Have you seen it? (There are different models for LX/LC/etc)
Toyota Land Cruiser Dash Mount (2016–2021) | OEM-Style LC200 Accessory Rail by Leather & Dirt
Compatible with most T-bolt attachments.
Example of the 16-21 LC option
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I don’t think roadtop supports it but does anyone know if any similar unit that will let you load Android apps directly into it? I’d rather use an Android app version of OBD Fusion than the crappy car play one.
Not holding out much hope for running Android apps since I think these devices are actually running Linux, but figured I’d ask
Not holding out much hope for running Android apps since I think these devices are actually running Linux, but figured I’d ask
You need a device that runs Android for that. Roadtop runs Linux.
Noone stops you from attaching the console using 3M tape. How long it will last on bumpy roads/trails or what will happen with the dashboard when you remove the tape is all on you. Some people used wire or screws to screw the console to the speaker grill after removing the suction cup or through it.
The ball is not included. That is a pic for illustration. You can buy whatever ball/attachment you want/need from many stores, specific to your application - great flexibility.
I do have the LX version of L&D and it looks good even on the more upscale interior of the LX. People think it's a Lexus accessory because of the quality and fit. I find the design great, it is sturdy and gives you plenty of options for installing this or any other device in the future when you might want to upgrade. I really think that this is the best solution for most of us. For folks having a full rack of radios, etc. three are metal shelves that do look very utilitarian but provide higher load capacity.
Keep in mind that install requires some drilling of the speaker cover. If you think you may change your mind, just order new/buy used cover to install it to.
Good to know, I had a feeling it did. I don't think I've seen any of these which profess to run Android, which is ironic to me because Android is Linux-based.
There is a way to run Android apps on Linux BTW. Waydroid - Android in a Linux container - https://waydro.id/
But I'm also guessing that these devices probably aren't powerful enough to do that, nor do they give enough access to allow loading other apps anyway.
Yup, 100%. Honestly, I'm being lazy...after the "fail" on the suction/windshield mount I'm just trying to quickly sort a solution the first attempt. Given the RT mounting is the only use case, from what I've since learned from you guys, directly mounting/3Ming/gluing the factory supplied suction cup (all the stickness is gone - ooozzed out due to heat) to the grill is prob my best bet.
If not too much trouble does anyone have the P/N for a replacement speaker grill? That way I can return the car to "stock" if needed.
EDIT: #55510-60040 it was on the L&D page
Thank you!
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