Troy Console mounting issues

[firetaz834]

Question for the group and those have use a Troy Console for mounting there equipment. I selected a Troy Console over a Havis because Troy seemed to have a wider range of faceplates to select from with the many different radios out there.

But, now that I'm doing my install I have come across a few roadblocks that I need suggestions to resolve. I didn't want to have to cut into the console to complete the install thinking that the console would be properly setup to allow an installation to go seamlessly.

I have the mounting plate installed and realized that to run coax and control cables from the trunk mounted unit to the control head mounted in the console there doesn't seem to be any openings in the console to all the cable for the control head to pass through and also the antenna coax for the radios and scanners I am using.

Since the troy console as opposed to the Havis is a fully contained unit. Any suggestions on how those int he groups resolved these issues?

 

[profiledescent]

I'm surprised there aren't "knock outs" in the console. Drill a hole low in the side of the console. I'd place it so the hole opens toward the drivers or passenger seat. Bring the cabling out under the seat. At that point, some people like to try and run the cabling under carpets or into the area under the kick plates, then toward the radios.
I drill a hole under the seat and run the cabling back to a convenient place to drill another hole, or use an existing rubber plugged hole, then to the RF decks. Seal the holes with silicone. I wire loom the cabling, and tape wrap the loom.

 

[firetaz834]

I'm surprised there aren't "knock outs" in the console. Drill a hole low in the side of the console. I'd place it so the hole opens toward the drivers or passenger seat. Bring the cabling out under the seat. At that point, some people like to try and run the cabling under carpets or into the area under the kick plates, then toward the radios.
I drill a hole under the seat and run the cabling back to a convenient place to drill another hole, or use an existing rubber plugged hole, then to the RF decks. Seal the holes with silicone. I wire loom the cabling, and tape wrap the loom.

Thank you for that possible solution to my issues. I'll look and see where I might be able to drill a hole on the lower side. I'm also surprised that Troy add any knockouts to the console or place a knockout on the bottom of the console that woould line up with a hole they have on the mounting bracket that was with the unit. Again, thank you.

 

[gesucks]

Model number console? Have used Troy for 2 decades and never seen a "Solid" console with no openings. They have made many custom jobs for me over the years that I have been happy with.

Please post the model, and what type of vehicle it is mounted in. A few pics would help also.

With that we should be able to give you plenty of solutions

 

[FFPM571]

the front of the console should have openings. Run the cable forward then behind the trim across to the passenger side and then in the Factory wire chase to the rear. I is very easy. I just finished a full build on an Identical car color and all and thats how we run everything no drilling silicone or nonsense

 

[firetaz834]

the front of the console should have openings. Run the cable forward then behind the trim across to the passenger side and then in the Factory wire chase to the rear. I is very easy. I just finished a full build on an Identical car color and all and thats how we run everything no drilling silicone or nonsense

I was looking at that but didn't know how much of an opening I would have for that since the unit is designed to be mounted flush against the front dash. But, I will look at it more close when i mate the console in the vehicle.

Guess, I'm not used to having to run the cables forward and then back. More used to running the cables from the trunk and then to the console running them in from the rear of the console to the radio units.

 

[firetaz834]

Model number console? Have used Troy for 2 decades and never seen a "Solid" console with no openings. They have made many custom jobs for me over the years that I have been happy with.

Please post the model, and what type of vehicle it is mounted in. A few pics would help also.

With that we should be able to give you plenty of solutions

The model number is a CC-FDPI-MC18, it does have an opening in front (didn't want to route cable up front and then back into the console). It is supposed to mount flush against the dash of the vehicle. The vehicle it is going into is a 2013 Ford Taurus PI.

I may be looking at the project from the wrong angle, since I'm basing my mounting on from when the popular vehicle was the crown victoria. Also, some of the drawing and photos I saw of the console did have knockout on the side of the console and was looking at the Havis and it was open from the bottom.

 

[FFPM571]

there is plenty of room to run the cables under the factory trim. you can even run the few cables you have along the front of the seat under the mat as long as they are well protected

 

[gesucks]

if you are using a Troy mounting plate there should be room to bring it up from the bottom.