Hey all.
Well after 229,000 miles its time I retire my 2008 Mountaineer. I'm picking up a 2014 Explorer (5th generation) and looking for some advice and ideas for installs. I'm putting in a Yaesu FT-7800 and a Uniden 996 Scanner for now, keeping it simple. Also I'm not looking to replace the center console with a Jotto or Havis unit. I want to keep the truck clean looking.
One thing I'm not sure of yet is putting an antenna on the roof due to the fact I have the vista sunroof and have a limited area to mount it.
One thing I am am looking for is the firewall access between the cabin and the engine compartment. I have heard of the one port behind the glove box, are there others?
I'm also looking for mounting placement / ideas for the radios. I have only come across a few threads about 5th generation Explorer installs here. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Well after 229,000 miles its time I retire my 2008 Mountaineer. I'm picking up a 2014 Explorer (5th generation) and looking for some advice and ideas for installs. I'm putting in a Yaesu FT-7800 and a Uniden 996 Scanner for now, keeping it simple. Also I'm not looking to replace the center console with a Jotto or Havis unit. I want to keep the truck clean looking.
One thing I'm not sure of yet is putting an antenna on the roof due to the fact I have the vista sunroof and have a limited area to mount it.
One thing I am am looking for is the firewall access between the cabin and the engine compartment. I have heard of the one port behind the glove box, are there others?
I'm also looking for mounting placement / ideas for the radios. I have only come across a few threads about 5th generation Explorer installs here. Any help will be greatly appreciated.