CB Radio?

[Sprey]

Kat i was gonna go simular to this one here like Tonka has done. But was much easier just to mount in the guard.

My vx lives under a carport which is fairly low. even my radio antenna hit so thats the main reason why i havent mounted a roof one.

[MSHardeman]

Sue,

I bought a standard "mirror mount" from a truck stop here in town, but you can get them anywhere:
http://www.cbradiosplus.com/shop/pc/...idproduct=1070

All of them seem to come in chrome so I just scuffed mine up with some sandpaper and then spray painted it matte black to sort of match the Yakima basket.

As you can see, the mount is in two pieces so you could really mount it anywhere on your "sweet rack". I just tend to like symmetry, so I mounted mine in the middle.

My garage door is pretty low, so I was looking for an install that I could remove and you would never know that it's there.

Here's the original thread explaining the install. http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ght=cb+install
There are also a bunch of other good ideas for CB mounts that others posted up.

Can't wait to see what you come up with in Moab.

[VX KAT]

Again, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I had seen "mirror mount" in my google searches and passed on them 'cuz I wasn't mounting it to the mirror! DOH! I "assumed" it wasn't what I needed. It's PERFECT! I have my flag mount on the drivers side of the Yakima, and I used some flat black paint on some parts, so we're thinkin' alike on that.
And I had read that thread in the wee hrs of the morn but someone had missed your pictures.

Yours looks like it has "rounded" grippers that nicely conform to the Yakima bar, so far I only can find the angled. I'll keep searching.

Also, I've seen both 2 screw and 4 screw models....the 4 like yours would obviously be more secure, no wobble possible, is that why you went with the 4?

Anyway, I'm pretty sure that's the way I'll go. Thanks a million!

[MSHardeman]

Sue,

The mount that I linked above is the same one that I have and, yes, it does have angles and "teeth" where it would fit around the bar/mirror. Normally I guess those teeth bite into the metal to stop the mount from rotating, but I didn't want to eff my basket up so I cut out a strip of black rubber, wrapped that around the basket bar, and then clamped the mount over that. That install has been great so far with 70+ mph highway speeds and lots of bouncing around off road with no movement of the antenna....and no damage to the basket bar.

I did go with the four bolt model just to make sure that I could "custom" fit it securely where I wanted to.

Glad I could help.

[VX KAT]

Sue,

The mount that I linked above is the same one that I have and, yes, it does have angles and "teeth" where it would fit around the bar/mirror. Normally I guess those teeth bite into the metal to stop the mount from rotating, but I didn't want to eff my basket up so I cut out a strip of black rubber, wrapped that around the basket bar, and then clamped the mount over that. That install has been great so far with 70+ mph highway speeds and lots of bouncing around off road with no movement of the antenna....and no damage to the basket bar.

I did go with the four bolt model just to make sure that I could "custom" fit it securely where I wanted to.

Excellent, instead of PK in my brain, now I have you...I put rubber around the Yakima bar before I put my flag mount on it...maybe I'm actually gettin' the hang of this "handy" stuff (not to be confused with "Handee"...that's a whole nutter story)...although don't even ask me how many times I had to disassemble & reassemble the Thule rack before I got the order of assembly correct, ...and I've already bribed Dub so he's not talkin'!
But now I dun know how it dun go togetter real good!

[VX KAT]

OK got my Cobra 75 with it's little junction/connection box. We're "thinkin" of trying to hook this up ourself to save some money. We are not at all experienced in dealing with car & electric stuff....

Think putting it under front seat like Billy did would be best/easiest.

etlsport- can't recall where you put yours.

Could any youz guys give us a detailed "how-to" explanation for connection box and to the power?

Do I need to look up some VX schematics to find some info or anything? I figure there's got to be a source of power in that console as Jack put his in the center console box and Jay Dunford put Tom's in the rear console ashtray.
Jack- you said you're great with the install details....help...

[Triathlete]

I ran my power wire to the fuse box on the drivers side of the dash. I used a piggy back fuse (available at radio shack or most any other electronics shops) and used the cigarette lighter fuse. As far as mounting the box, I cut the carpet on 3 sides creating a flap and mounted it to the bare metal. I rau the mic cord to the center console and then forward (cord is plenty long) to the dash. Position the box with the antanaue connection up and forward. This way attachment/removal of ant. is easily done by reaching under the seat from the front. If you have any other questions throw them out there.