05 Trailblazer Install help needed!

[vista1]

Need advise on where to mount a Uniden Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Control Head in a 05 Chevy Trailblazer.

Wasn't sure if it was possible to mount it below the factory am/fm radio in the dash or if I will have to do it in another location, need help!

Also need advise on which type of low profile antenna to purchase and mount as well. Most freqs are 800 conv or 800 trunked.

Thanks!

[N467RX]

The TB is kind of a hard vehicle to work with.

I'm not sure if the head will fit under the A/C controls. I mounted my Sirius radio right infront of the center A/C vents, above the radio, some people have mounted stuff above the vents, on top of the dash.

Another location is the center console, mounted next to the passenger seat, right by where the 2 cupholders are, but the screen will be facing upwards and so will the controls. That's where I mounted my CB.

If you give until like tomorrow I can post pictures.

[vista1]

Thanks, pics would be great, the more ideas/options the better.

[N467RX]

Depending on the options on your TB you might be able to mount it in different places, for example the overhead console if you don't have a sunroof or homelink/voice recorder. Under the dash (ie. by your left knee)
Here's a pic I found


You should go to Trailvoy.com - The Chevy Trailblazer and GMC Envoy Enthusiast Site, there's a lot of people there who have radio equipment mounted. And here's the topic where I got the picture

Hello Moto - Chevy TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer SS and GMC Envoy Forum

Edit: I forgot to add, I did not drill any holes for my installs, if you're willing to drill holes, it'll be easier to mount on the console (the curvature of it makes it a PITA to use double sided tape, so there's only a few spots where you can do it).

I'm actually looking to get an extra console from a junkyard and use that one to mount the equipment. I'll probably get more soon anyways.

[jack103]

My knees ache looking at that picture!!

[vista1]

Was also wondering if it would be ok/safe to wire my scanner into my aux cig plugs. Would use the perm. wiring kit that came with my uniden 780xlt with in-line fuse?

Thanks

[N467RX]

Not as a permanent solution, I'm telling you, only 2 plugs on the front and 1 on the back. And if you bump into the plugs they get disconnected. Not to mention the fact that one cup holder becomes hard to use with the plugs in use. Last time I was in Phoenix I had to choose between audio (sat radio or iPod FM transmitter), GPS and the CB. CB got disconnected.

I'm just waiting until I have enough money to install a RIGrunner and run all the radios from there. Us TB owners are lucky because of the huge fuse box under the rear seat, you can get power and a chassis ground there, and there's even good space for the RIGrunner.