MrMischief
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Do you recall what antenna that is and the length of it? Does it knock into your top at all while you're driving?
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AGREED! LOL.One can never have too much light. Lol!
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Damn, that means 12 weeks in 2021.
Centurion07
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The wifey & I adopted a dog this morning BEFORE I got a cargo liner. In other words, I'll be vacuuming soon.
mbaglole
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@Centurion07 we have one of these in our Jeep and one in our CRV - if you're still trying to find one (why can I never find the share button in the Amazon app...)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HMV1JR...abc_EYKN85ENSQS5VWN63TVW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HMV1JR...abc_EYKN85ENSQS5VWN63TVW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Centurion07
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That looks better than $180 for the Rugged Ridge version!
mbaglole
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Knock on wood, but, it had two 60 lb dogs for 10,000 miles on it in the crv and is still holding up (cross country trip). The Jeep one was recently peed on by a third dog... will be able to report on quality after it is dry and back in
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Ok, first things first... I'm writing this via a cell phone, so excuse anything that seems out of place, etc., etc., as the image inserts work weird sometimes.
I've been working on a 12v box for the past two months. One that would allow for easy connections from within the cab, drivers side doors and ve out of the way while integrating into my current platform layout, etc.
All I can say is ideas change!
I started with the basic idea of tying a box to the MPS Wheel Well Molle Panels in the back of the Jeep. Mainly because it's an accessible location and I already have a very basic system connected there (image below).
The initial design included some spare 12v panels and parts from a previous build. I figured these would work fine and accomplish most of the build.
Shortly after I figured out the wiring would be tight.
So, I removed the Panels and changed them out to smaller pieces as well as moving the connections to the front as well as the side.
This allowed quick connections to from the rear drivers door as well as connections from within the rear cab.
To fill the empty space I decided to order a pair of cheap shunts to monitor both charge and load side of the battery.
This didn't work out
Again, the wiring was just too tight.
So, I replaced the two monitors with a single BMV-712 and proceeded to build the final version out of 1/2in birch plywood.
This changed things again, as the front was still just too busy. So, I changed out the number of ports and added a junction box as well as rear anderson connections (not shown).
After routing wires and accounting for opening / closing issues, it was ready for carpeting.
Upon installing into the Jeep, I found that the protected Dometic 12v box (bottom of image above) wasn't going to work. So, I changed it out for another free standing 12v connectors shown in the image below.
Note: The box attaches to the molle panel via strips of industrial velcro. Super simple and allows for quick removal if needed.
My GMRS attaches to the other side of the MPS Panel sitting between the panel and carpeted side of the Jeep. It fits perfectly and is completely hidden out of the way.
The other auxiliary pieces connected to the three switches connect via small anderson connects in the rear. This cleans things up and allows for quick connection changes if needed.
There is a solar input connection (not shown in images) that also connects via the rear of the box via anderson connectors. Again, this was designed for quick connect/disconnect operations.
All in all, I've got a few different improvements but it's working perfectly and the blank space on the box allows for easy attachments of velcro items. So, that's turned out to be a great design choice
I've been working on a 12v box for the past two months. One that would allow for easy connections from within the cab, drivers side doors and ve out of the way while integrating into my current platform layout, etc.
All I can say is ideas change!
I started with the basic idea of tying a box to the MPS Wheel Well Molle Panels in the back of the Jeep. Mainly because it's an accessible location and I already have a very basic system connected there (image below).
The initial design included some spare 12v panels and parts from a previous build. I figured these would work fine and accomplish most of the build.
Shortly after I figured out the wiring would be tight.
So, I removed the Panels and changed them out to smaller pieces as well as moving the connections to the front as well as the side.
This allowed quick connections to from the rear drivers door as well as connections from within the rear cab.
To fill the empty space I decided to order a pair of cheap shunts to monitor both charge and load side of the battery.
This didn't work out
Again, the wiring was just too tight.
So, I replaced the two monitors with a single BMV-712 and proceeded to build the final version out of 1/2in birch plywood.
This changed things again, as the front was still just too busy. So, I changed out the number of ports and added a junction box as well as rear anderson connections (not shown).
After routing wires and accounting for opening / closing issues, it was ready for carpeting.
Upon installing into the Jeep, I found that the protected Dometic 12v box (bottom of image above) wasn't going to work. So, I changed it out for another free standing 12v connectors shown in the image below.
Note: The box attaches to the molle panel via strips of industrial velcro. Super simple and allows for quick removal if needed.
My GMRS attaches to the other side of the MPS Panel sitting between the panel and carpeted side of the Jeep. It fits perfectly and is completely hidden out of the way.
The other auxiliary pieces connected to the three switches connect via small anderson connects in the rear. This cleans things up and allows for quick connection changes if needed.
There is a solar input connection (not shown in images) that also connects via the rear of the box via anderson connectors. Again, this was designed for quick connect/disconnect operations.
All in all, I've got a few different improvements but it's working perfectly and the blank space on the box allows for easy attachments of velcro items. So, that's turned out to be a great design choice
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Mx5red
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how did you connect them? I've seen two different Metra connectors mentioned, not sure what's right... or just hard wire spades on or something.Installed the rough country tailgate table - super easy except you have to question the design that makes you remove the already installed hinge bolts on the table to install the bottom bolts on the table frame. Also finished up my 67 designs rail mount and installed the Infinity 3032s in the front. What a huge difference on the Infinity 3032s. I have another set for the sound bar.
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Nice! I really like you rims. What are they specifically? I am about ready to pull the trigger on the Mopar Beadlocks... but your rims are are sweet. ThanksFinally went topless. Took the cheap way out ($4 at HD and straps already in garage) hanging in garage.
