Ram Pod HD Mount for 07 FJC Questions

[cactusjk]

Looking for advice on mounting a Ram Pod HD on the passenger side of my 07 FJC. I currently have a thinner Ram arm. Not sure the HD will clear?

 

[cactusjk]

Looking for any advice on this mount.

 

[cactusjk]

Still looking for feedback on this mount and fit for an 07 FJC.


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[Kylsix]

Did you try some of the dedicated FJ forums?

 

[Yulli]

I emailed RAM and asked about the Tacoma. They said it should work in the Tacoma. I know it's not the same, but I'm assuming it should fit Toyota models.

 

[C-Fish]

I don't have any advise on the specific mount above....I did do this in my FJC though.

At the time of writing, I was using Motion-X for maps. I use Gaia GPS exclusively as of today.
I have also upgraded to an iPad Pro and a different RAM mount, but the rest remains the same.

I'll chime in on my (semi recent) iPad install. I opted for a iPad 1 64GB 3G (AT&T) to save on the initial investment. I only use the iPad for couch surfing and in car navigation. 3G allows for GPS without WIFI.


My install mimics others. I used a slightly different approach though.

Ram mount mounted to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" square tubing (Lowe's) The holes allowed me to 'assemble' without the need to weld.

Square tubing doubled up to allow the arm more articulation.

I chose the generic Ram mount for the iPad as I utilize a Otterbox Commuter series case.

Setup is solid, very little movement offroad, easy to adjust and allows multiple viewing angles for driver or passenger alike.
Mount also folds flush if iPad is not in use.

Apps installed are MotionX, Gaia GPS, CoPilot Live, MyTopo Pro.

MotionX is a fantastic app. The only issue is downloading maps via WIFI. I've had downloads take 5-6 days for bigger files 1.5GB. I wish you could download to your computer and then upload to the iPad.

I use my iPhone as a hot spot when I have cell coverage to cache maps, but I still have downloaded about 20gb worth of hybrid and TOPO maps on to the device. The zoom settings I use are 10-16.

Charging is done by a 2.1amp USB charger added into a (always hot) 12v source next to the glove box.




Parts list:
(2x) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KO5XVU/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
(1x) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WJA5ZY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01
(1X) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VBMN6S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
(1x) 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 36" square tubing (Lowe's)
(2x) 1 1/4 square furniture caps (Lowe's)
Assorted fasteners
Black spray paint.

Let me know if you have any questions.
-Mark

 

[moodywizard]

^ I have the same setup minus the square tubing, I like the thought of having more articulation will have to look into it. Thanks!

 

[cactusjk]

Did you try some of the dedicated FJ forums?

Yes but is been a while. Will try again.


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[Yulli]

What concerns you that it won't clear? The mount is a straight up and down mount. When I emailed about it for my truck(Tacoma) they said it'd work. They just said compared to the lap top mount I'd just lose the swing out option.

 

[1Louder]

I have a similar setup to C-Fish. I think it is the way to go as long as you are not afraid to put a few holes in your dash.

http://aznet.com/fj-ipad-dash-mount/