'97 Ford Ranger with XLS and Ram mount

[irvinf]

 

[irvinf]

'97 Ranger Explanation

Was unable to post the above photo's without Pedro doing it for me.
With my luck I would have messed things up.
The cigar lighter receptacle is wired into a switched power circuit and held in
place with a 3/4" electrical clamp. The Ram XLS cradle was purchase so I could continue using my Ram mount. The cradle permits the TT to be installed
and removed easily, still holding it firmly in place.
Purchaced a power adapter and antenna on eBay. The mcx connector is straight so it can fit through the cradle easily. Antenna insures the TT will
get a good signal sitting so low. Always receives 6-7 satellites.
Power adapter has a right angle usb connector so it will not protrude far below the cradle.

Thank Pedro for his help once again.

 

[srallen]

about to do my 04 Ranger...

It's interesting to see what you did.

I'm about to install my GO 720 into a '04 Ranger (which is basically the same dash). My differences are 1) I have manual transmission which makes the location you selected impractical 2) I'm going with the proclip vent mount 3) I'm going with hard-wired.

I'll post a pic when it is done...

Scott

 

[irvinf]

Proclip

Scott

Proclip nice, thought about one. Had a Ram mount, just had to get the cradle.
Look forward to seeing you pictures.
Remember, when hardwiring, have to use the plug adapter. Contains a regulator to reduce the 12V truck voltage to 5 volts.

Irv

 

[srallen]

Scott

Proclip nice, thought about one. Had a Ram mount, just had to get the cradle.
Look forward to seeing you pictures.
Remember, when hardwiring, have to use the plug adapter. Contains a regulator to reduce the 12V truck voltage to 5 volts.

Irv

Hi Irv. The Proclip mount I am getting is for hard-wire to 12V -- it has an in-line converter. Since Ford decided to make the cigarette lighter always hot rather than switched hot, I opted for the hardwire kit so I could find a switched hot.