I have run wire for a mObridge amp, wolfbox rear camera, Anker alternator charger, Ham radio antenna coax, and a 10 gauge pair of wires from the battery to a bus (in the hopes that I won't have to disassemble all the plastic AGAIN for future needs.) Most of it though the firewall and all of it...
It looks like the bottom of your molle panels are just free floating now? What is keeping them from rattling? And how did you cut the panels? It looks very clean. Props to you for a nice cut.
I was going to mount mine behind the glovebox before I learned about how much RF interference a 50 watt radio can cause to other electronics. I used that as an excuse to get a DV8 overhead Molle and put the radio on top of it.
The BTECH UV50 Pro and its cousins that are the same under different brands might be a good choice if you are looking for something simple to operate and program. It can also work the GMRS frequencies, does APRS, and has KISS for SMS and email. It does not do DMR. There are much better radios...
Different radios to listen to different frequencies and they work in different ways. Digital that connects to the Starlink, and will talk to anywhere in the world from anywhere I am. Analog for local and repeater use. Analog to digital. You can get a radio that does ham and GMRS for less than...
Very nice. I like that you made it easy to unmount. I left my power cable coiled up by the unit so I can move it away from my Bronco if I'm parked under obstructions. It's a perfect fit on the DV8 overhead. I used the American Adventure Labs mount. ($$$)
I started out with a rock found on the side of the road. Then used a couple of tire spoons to hold them down. I installed Armorlite flooring, now I don't have floor mats.
There are several YouTube video's that will show you what to do. I believe if you look for installation of upfitter switches you will find what you need.
Seems to be working ok for me. It keeps my system from going to sleep. I have a couple of circuits that stay hot and draw a minimal amount of current. Without the charger, it goes to sleep in about 36 hours.
It's been a while since I put the cover on. I remember is was kind of a pain to get it right. I'm assuming the cords tighten around the bottom to make sure it does not flap in the wind, or worse, blow off.
I have mine permanently installed, and placed it close to the battery. I have the winch cover, and just leave it unplugged under the cover until I'm going to need it.
I installed the Armorlite washout floor in my Wildtrac. It will not prevent water from going underneath and I suspect the factory washout flooring is no different. Under the seats at the vents is just a big hole. The sides and several other places will also allow water to get under.
I got inspired to get a ham license so I could do more than GMRS. I have a BTECH UV50 pro, and I’m not unhappy with it, though if I had known what I do now, I might have a different radio. (It does VHF/UHF, 50 watts, up to 470.000 out of the box.) I was originally going to mount the radio behind...