Alaskan Camper Build Up

[Scoutman]

I decided to go with the X grip style of mount. I looked at the tab tite style but since I run a slim Poetic case for my tablet I wasn't sure how it would fit. RAM says that they give you a few different style tablet end cups for different configs. The only picts I could find of a Nexus in the tab tite mount had gaps on either side of the tablet. It may not bother some but it would me.

I like the X grip cause if my wife wants to put her tablet in she can and it holds firm in horizontal and vertical. Also when I don't have the tablet in I can see the radio cause I basically mounted it in front of.

I'll go shoot a pict if you want. I have an 06 so my dash is a bit different but it may give you an idea.

 

[Carlyle]

Pictures would be great Scoutman.

 

[Carlyle]

LED light and tow of the side LED's are mounted:







I'll work on some nights shots later.

 

[Overland Hadley]

The LED lights are looking good! Look forward to the night shots.

What brand are they?

 

[noJeepshere]

I'll work on some nights shots later.

Yes please

cent frum a smaert fone

 

[Scoutman]

Took some shots yesterday of the tablet mount. This is the RAM X mount, ~4" arm, and a 3/8" studded ball. There is a long strip of metal underneath to distribute the load and keep it from jiggling around. It's pretty solid. I ran a dedicated micro usb behind the dash and had it come out of the cubby hole below the radio. When it's not in use I can just push it back in the hole. Again, this is an 06 so it'll look different to your 12.

I use my steering wheel controls for the radio most of the time anyway and know my stations so it blocking the radio isn't a problem for me.

 

[Carlyle]

The LED lights are looking good! Look forward to the night shots.

What brand are they?

MicTuning for the light bar: Long story short they're just fine, but had issues with shipment and customer service and would not buy again from that company.

 

[Carlyle]

Took some shots yesterday of the tablet mount. This is the RAM X mount, ~4" arm, and a 3/8" studded ball. There is a long strip of metal underneath to distribute the load and keep it from jiggling around. It's pretty solid. I ran a dedicated micro usb behind the dash and had it come out of the cubby hole below the radio. When it's not in use I can just push it back in the hole. Again, this is an 06 so it'll look different to your 12.

I use my steering wheel controls for the radio most of the time anyway and know my stations so it blocking the radio isn't a problem for me.


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I like the mounting set up in that it looks nice and robust.

 

[Carlyle]

Took some shots yesterday of the tablet mount. This is the RAM X mount, ~4" arm, and a 3/8" studded ball. There is a long strip of metal underneath to distribute the load and keep it from jiggling around. It's pretty solid. I ran a dedicated micro usb behind the dash and had it come out of the cubby hole below the radio. When it's not in use I can just push it back in the hole. Again, this is an 06 so it'll look different to your 12.

I use my steering wheel controls for the radio most of the time anyway and know my stations so it blocking the radio isn't a problem for me.


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I like the mounting set up in that it looks nice and robust.

 

[Carlyle]

500,000 hits!

Wow!

See you on the flip, I'm going camping this week!

 

[Carlyle]

Back from a couple nights in the mountains:




Hmm, new tires are shipped. 21,000 miles Piss poor milage, but I did not have my speedometer calibrated properly (still don't), hot roads, poor alignment and a toe in until I found the right alignment shop (Semi shop). Now I have life time alignments for an extra $100 over the the first alignment. Four trips in so far and they even straightened my steering after Chaco Canyon.





Final and third layer of epoxy on the table, ah it is pretty!



A little organizing under the settee:

 

[Overland Hadley]

Looks like a nice place to camp.

What kind of bracket do you have under your table?

 

[Carlyle]

Looks like a nice place to camp.

What kind of bracket do you have under your table?

Lagun pedestal. Works great and no leg for us or the dog to trip on.

Carl

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[ben2go]

Hmm, new tires are shipped. 21,000 miles Piss poor milage, but I did not have my speedometer calibrated properly (still don't), hot roads, poor alignment and a toe in until I found the right alignment shop (Semi shop). Now I have life time alignments for an extra $100 over the the first alignment. Four trips in so far and they even straightened my steering after Chaco Canyon.

That's a good deal on the alignment for a vehicle that gets offroad frequently.I didn't know semi shops would work on pick up sized trucks.I hear a lot of good things about running 19.5 wheels and commercial tires for fuel mileage and long wear.Would that work for you?I know they have some commercial offroad tires for 19.5 wheels.I'm just not sure they would have the flex or traction without running them nearly flat for traction.

 

[Overland Hadley]

Lagun pedestal. Works great and no leg for us or the dog to trip on.

That is what I thought, but I could not remember for sure.