FJ GPS Mounting

[Intuit]

Where is the "best" spot to mount a GPS in an FJ? I was thinking about possibly removing the rear-view mirror (as I hardly use it anyway) and mounting it there...any thoughts?

 

[nucktaco]

i dont own an FJ but what model/brand of gps? i figure the size should help determine where to put it.

 

[MCL_68]

Have you considered the RAM mirror mate. Not sure, if this would obscure your vision in the FJ windshield.

 

[keezer37]

Is it legal to remove your rearview mirror altogether? And, I do believe CA does/did have a traffic law against obscuring the windshield. Might want to google up on it.

Here's some info:
http://gps.about.com/b/2008/09/30/w...egalized-in-california-but-theres-a-catch.htm

Item (12):
http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm

 

[C-Fish]

I mount mine (droid) on the dash. The Motorola mount Has a adhesive backed puck for the suction mount. Works great, been in place for almost a year.

Can also use to video if needed. I modified the back plate (Dremel) to allow the camera to be used...

 

[Corey]

I have that mount for my Droid 1, but I have a case on my Droid to protect it, so it does not fit the mount.
I will have to see if I can Dremel the mount some so the Droid will fit.

I have a Pioneer indash stereo with DVD navigation, but I like the Droid much better for finding places.

 

[targa88]

This is my set up. I have since changed to a larger screen GPS (5inch) - all I needed to add was a RAM extension to clear the sun visors.

 

[Willie H]

Some one out there used the hand hold mount bolts on their Tacoma with a RAM mount, super clean! They mounted a Garmin GPSMAP 60cs (I think).

I use the suction cup mount with my Garmin Nuvi just behind the dash gauge cluster. I also use a CF-28 with Overland Navigator and DeLorme Street Atlas, it sits in passenger seat till I save enough for the FJ ram mount.

Another good spot if you don't have switches installed is the painted panel on the left of the steering wheel, under the air vent.

 

[soundman1463]

Some one out there used the hand hold mount bolts on their Tacoma with a RAM mount, super clean! They mounted a Garmin GPSMAP 60cs (I think). I use the suction cup mount with my Garmin Nuvi just behind the dash gauge cluster. I also use a CF-28 with Overland Navigator and DeLorme Street Atlas, it sits in passenger seat till I save enough for the FJ ram mount.

Another good spot if you don't have switches installed is the painted panel on the left of the steering wheel, under the air vent.

Yes, it was Barlowrs...HERE

 

[irish_11]

Yes, it was Barlowrs...HERE

That is a super clean setup. I really like that.

I mounted mine here: http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs639.snc3/32050_651238066790_25914463_37884675_8055614_n.jpg

The mount looks a little big, but its very adaptable. Right now it holds my zune, but with a quick adjustment my cell phone, GPS and just about anything else fits in there. Its a lobstermount shrimp with a bracketron bracket

 

[lgrt]

here is how I set mine up.... FJ Cruiser GPS mount. I've since moved it to the driver's side. Same process.

 

[Intuit]

Is it legal to remove your rearview mirror altogether? And, I do believe CA does/did have a traffic law against obscuring the windshield. Might want to google up on it.

Here's some info:
http://gps.about.com/b/2008/09/30/w...egalized-in-california-but-theres-a-catch.htm

Item (12):
http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm

Good Point! I had always been under the assumption that as long as you had both drivers and passenger side mirrors, the rear view mirror could be eliminated. My father had an old truck that he had put a camper shell on that completely obstructed the use of the rear view mirror, is that any different? I suppose it could be similar to tinting the front windows...if they wanted to, they could cite you.

i dont own an FJ but what model/brand of gps? i figure the size should help determine where to put it.

I was thinking the Lowrance Baja. Yes a tad on the big side, but there is ample space up there. I mocked my neighbors Lowrance up there and there is zero obstruction of vision, except possibly that pesky sun when it is at that right position!

Have you considered the RAM mirror mate. Not sure, if this would obscure your vision in the FJ windshield.

I do like this, but not sure if would work with the weight of the Lowrance??

This is my set up. I have since changed to a larger screen GPS (5inch) - all I needed to add was a RAM extension to clear the sun visors.

Who makes that overhead console? I like the LED lights those would certainly be nice to have there!

 

[keezer37]

Good Point! I had always been under the assumption that as long as you had both drivers and passenger side mirrors, the rear view mirror could be eliminated. My father had an old truck that he had put a camper shell on that completely obstructed the use of the rear view mirror, is that any different? I suppose it could be similar to tinting the front windows...if they wanted to, they could cite you.

I think you're right about the mirrors:

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26709.htm

Seems like it might be an attention getter for law enforcement though. Personally, I don't like to give a cop a reason to look in my direction. Not that I'm doing anything wrong.:ylsmoke:

 

[LandCruiserSteve]

I mounted my Garmin 276C just above the rear-view mirror.

Here's the how-to write up I did for it over on the FJ Cruiser forum: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...view-mirror-installation-mod-w-lots-pics.html

 

[Michael]

Some one out there used the hand hold mount bolts on their Tacoma with a RAM mount, super clean! They mounted a Garmin GPSMAP 60cs (I think).

I use the suction cup mount with my Garmin Nuvi just behind the dash gauge cluster. I also use a CF-28 with Overland Navigator and DeLorme Street Atlas, it sits in passenger seat till I save enough for the FJ ram mount.

Another good spot if you don't have switches installed is the painted panel on the left of the steering wheel, under the air vent.

I really like how Barlowrs mounted his GPSMAP 60Csx on the grab handle! I came up with a similar and somewhat simpler (but less elegant) solution for a grab handle mount for a 60Csx shown here.