placement of a UHF radio in 2012 Hilux SR5

[Smiderman]

Hi Guys

I'm looking for some recommendations for the best place (in the 4wd not someone to do the installation BTW)to install a UHF radio in a 2012 Toyota Hilux pics & details greatly appreciated cheers

[Doyley]

if there is no obvious place, then your best bet (if you haven't already purchased a UHF) is to get one with the controls on the handset and mount the box under your seat or behind the dash and run the handset anywhere you want.

[banksy]

I put a Gme with the controls on the hand set in mine.

After pulling half the dash apart i found the best place was behind the drivers foot kick pannel as there is alot of snot behind the dash.

BTW It was a pain to get it there

[woody1]

I am not a big fan of the controls on the handset so I got the model with a detachable head. It is easy to mount on the dash and hide the main unit

[Smiderman]

Thanks for the input Banksy, Woody1 & Doyley. How do you find the GME Banksy ? Woody1 & Doyley what brands do you have / recommend? Is there a big price variance between the controls in the handset & the detachable face types versus the standard configuration?

[woody1]

I have a GME as well, it is a really nice easy unit to use. I just use it for listening for truckie updates on the highway and talking to mates on 4x4 tracks. I have also tuned in fire, ambo and even port of brisbane channels which can be interesting to listen to.

Check out these guys for prices. I bought mine 4 years ago now so am nto up on current models http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=27&zenid=m1261r3noe7bl4um8dvfvbh1m5

[Doyley]

I have this uniden from ebay.

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i can't fault it. comes with the antenna and all wiring attached. easy to install and way cheaper online than the 4x4 shops. they will sting you a couple of hundred for the install.

controls on handset

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Before you wire it up have a think whether you want it to power on with the car or turn it on manually and then connect your wires to run whateva you decide.

the ones that come with wires attached usually have a fuse close to the box. i suggest adding a second fuse close to the battery (if powering straight from the battery).