An actual tutorial on wiring all this stuff up would be extremely helpful. To hear your thinking behind what you use for a particular product and why, and seeing you do it. This is where my biggest knowledge gap is.
@@ExpeditionOverland I second that. Please "dumb" it down for the first graders in your overlanding classroom. Some of us literally are starting from scratch (don't know anything).
It’s crazy what almost burning down a truck will teach you. Been there, done that, now I really take my time and do it right. I like the idea of running the usb cables behind the dash!
Thanks again for a great video. I have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport S and you showing everything how you did it in the Gladiator is a big help. Again great info. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the nice video. I recently added a remote RV battery to the bed of my GMC truck. Like you, I used great caution to do the job right. The battery has the capacity to power my Dometic Fridge for several weeks if needed. It charges from my alternator after the starting battery charges thru a relay. The next project will be adding devices to hold my Garmin. Your video was a big help as I have not done much research. My first excursion ended up with items like the Garmin ending up on the floor out of reach. I love the magnetic microphone holder. What a great idea. Thanks for your time. Ody Slim
Dang now I have to go back and add a fuse block in my cab at some point, because you are right having a bunch of wires running through the fire wall probably isn't the best idea. Great video!
Something I did in my 190e is take all the USB cables that we would be using for charging across our trips and split them between the front and rear of the cabin, then same thing for gps and other devices and then rotate the wires together without putting any tension on them and sealing it with electrical tape. Then the front wires would have a colored tape attached to them for charging 1.5 volts for example and run them to a place that is easily accessible but out of the way, such as the glove box for less used cables for power banks and cameras or center console for phones and tablets. For the rear of the cabin the cables would run under the seats. All of this was planned over the location of the cigarette lighter ports and everything is removable so the battery won't drain under daily conditions once the trip or journey was finished.
This is the most important when outfitting you’re rig. Yet 100s and thousands of views on lift kits tires and wheel. An extremely overlooked area is wiring on overland vehicles
Great tips. Quick question... can you describe the rearview mirror delete, and what mount you used for the ham radio? I have the same issue with my rearview mirror as I have a topper with a solid back door, thereby eliminating any view out the back. I think I may actually be able to install a ham radio in the spring-loaded sunglasses holder, but I'd be keen on the rearview mirror delete option as well. Any information on how you accomplished the delete/replacement would be appreciated.
Nice video! I have been working with some accessory lights and charging ports and struggled with powering it. I decided to tap into the original fuse box. How did you wire you accessory fusebox? from the start battery, if so, how do you prevent it from draining the battery?
Its cool to see your set up and general theory in designing these “cockpit” systems. One problem that I’ve run into when adding electronics to my Tacoma is RF interference with my HAM setup. Things like a dash camera, USB power adapters (Voltage step downs), and the like seem to really kill the squelch on VHF. Have you guys run into this issue much? Are the BlueSea power adapters worth their price tag in this regard?
I've seen other videos that recommend using fuse/relay setup and negative switching your devices. Do you run this setup with your electronics? Why or why not? Is it overkill? What are the benefits / drawbacks of both? Trying to figure out which route to go with my truck.
Hi there! Great tutorial and a video explaining how you guys mount and use your gadgets/gear. I was wondering if you could tell me which brand is the USB with the voltage read built-in? or maybe I got that wrong? Thank you very much!
Just purchased a Garmin Overlander and want to setup like yours as i hate wires also. I found the Blue Sea usb adapter but where did you connect that to. Did you connect it to a fuse box or somewhere already with the vehicle. And if a fuse box which one did you use. Thanks
I click the link that yall have for the Ram Mount and it looks completely different than whats in the vehicle in the video? Any chance you have a better link?
I found Rufio! XO sold it to Garmin. Watch this video on their website about their Overlander GPS (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-61f0suzQt4Y.html). About 0:45 sec in you will see Ivan Stewart's signature on the headliner. I am happy to find it, but sad it's not part of XO anymore. Sniff, sniff. LOL.
