UGADawg96
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After 18 months of windshield mounted accessories when towing along with cables hanging all over the dash, decided to take the deep dive into a ball mount system.
Before:
Now:
This is with the devices removed and the wires tucked under the mount. There are two USBs and two 12v quick connectors.
Install:
Grommets for wire pass through.
12v fuse box and 12v to dual usb box:
Fuse tap off passenger panel #2 which is hot only when key is present and vehicle is in ACC or ON.
Boxes tucked up and mounted behind glove box with outdoor high heat rated Velcro:
Glove box closes with no clearance issues.
Using the work surface as a work surface.
Special thanks to @LostBoy for PM support and his awesome audio thread: https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/kicker-amp-morel-speakers-audio-upgrade.17364/
Special thanks to @AdamC & @AAWhyte in this thread for how to get 12v switched power: https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...k-up-switched-12v-for-dash-accessories.10015/
Other inspirational threads:
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/ham-gmrs-install.6973/post-258402 from @Polish Prince
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...-for-adding-usb-hub-to-upper-dash-tray.14562/ from @PBRscrew
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1580745-another-cellphone-mount-option.html
Wiring diagram used:
BOM:
EDIT/NOTES:
a. I did have to trim the four prong ball adapter due to Tireminder not using industry standard prongs. Theirs are thinner. I got a precision needle file set from harbor freight to thin the prongs on the Tackform mount.
b. To reach the inner mount screws for the Builtright dash mount, I had to use a ball end hex key due to the angle needed to reach. Didn't have any, so grabbed a set from harbor freight as well.
c. Here are close ups of the patch cables. On the left is the Garmin to 12v disconnect. For this one, I cut the cable that goes to the dock. The Garmin can also be powered by a traditional USB. You can see in the first picture the USB plugged into the unit. But by using this cable, it is hidden in the second pic going to the dock. I made a disconnect with the Furrion plug too. I was able to source the correct 3.5mm x 1.35mm right angle plug, so I didn't have to cut the cable that came with it. With this system, any type of 12v or USB device type changes means the dash is ready and don't have to rerun home run wires through the dash if a new device requires a different 12v or USB plug type. And lastly, a 1 foot right angle USB cable for the TPMS. In the pics above, I was test fitting a regular USB, and now this one is perfectly sized and cleaner looking.
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BuiltRight Industries Pro Dash Mount
Bulletpoint AMPS Compatible 20mm Ball with Metal Mounting Plate
67 Designs Carbon Fiber Pro Series Arms
Tackform 4 Prong TPMS and Monitor Holder | 20mm Ball
Tackform 22.4mm-20mm Double Ball | 20mm to Furrion/Garmin Big Ball
Garmin RV 890 GPS
Tireminder i10 TPMS
Furrion Vision S 5" Camera
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Before:
Now:
This is with the devices removed and the wires tucked under the mount. There are two USBs and two 12v quick connectors.
Install:
Grommets for wire pass through.
12v fuse box and 12v to dual usb box:
Fuse tap off passenger panel #2 which is hot only when key is present and vehicle is in ACC or ON.
Boxes tucked up and mounted behind glove box with outdoor high heat rated Velcro:
Glove box closes with no clearance issues.
Using the work surface as a work surface.
Special thanks to @LostBoy for PM support and his awesome audio thread: https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/kicker-amp-morel-speakers-audio-upgrade.17364/
Special thanks to @AdamC & @AAWhyte in this thread for how to get 12v switched power: https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...k-up-switched-12v-for-dash-accessories.10015/
Other inspirational threads:
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/ham-gmrs-install.6973/post-258402 from @Polish Prince
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...-for-adding-usb-hub-to-upper-dash-tray.14562/ from @PBRscrew
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1580745-another-cellphone-mount-option.html
Wiring diagram used:
BOM:
EDIT/NOTES:
a. I did have to trim the four prong ball adapter due to Tireminder not using industry standard prongs. Theirs are thinner. I got a precision needle file set from harbor freight to thin the prongs on the Tackform mount.
b. To reach the inner mount screws for the Builtright dash mount, I had to use a ball end hex key due to the angle needed to reach. Didn't have any, so grabbed a set from harbor freight as well.
c. Here are close ups of the patch cables. On the left is the Garmin to 12v disconnect. For this one, I cut the cable that goes to the dock. The Garmin can also be powered by a traditional USB. You can see in the first picture the USB plugged into the unit. But by using this cable, it is hidden in the second pic going to the dock. I made a disconnect with the Furrion plug too. I was able to source the correct 3.5mm x 1.35mm right angle plug, so I didn't have to cut the cable that came with it. With this system, any type of 12v or USB device type changes means the dash is ready and don't have to rerun home run wires through the dash if a new device requires a different 12v or USB plug type. And lastly, a 1 foot right angle USB cable for the TPMS. In the pics above, I was test fitting a regular USB, and now this one is perfectly sized and cleaner looking.
###################################
/additional search tags
BuiltRight Industries Pro Dash Mount
Bulletpoint AMPS Compatible 20mm Ball with Metal Mounting Plate
67 Designs Carbon Fiber Pro Series Arms
Tackform 4 Prong TPMS and Monitor Holder | 20mm Ball
Tackform 22.4mm-20mm Double Ball | 20mm to Furrion/Garmin Big Ball
Garmin RV 890 GPS
Tireminder i10 TPMS
Furrion Vision S 5" Camera
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