Monitor locations, show me yours...

MAXXFJ [OP] · 12-25-2012, 07:02 AM

I'm starting to think up my own rock/rear view system. Not sure exactly what I want as far as a monitor/monitors location. I've been looking at quad screen monitors, split screen & also single feed monitors,(1 for each camera), but I think that will take up too much room having 4 or 5 monitors. I'd like to see what others have come up with as far as monitor locations. Please post up pic's of your set up on the dash. I did search & found a few threads but I hope more will reply to this thread. I have a custom overhead console that holds a full size CB, mobile scanner, & light switches that I might add onto to give me a good location for a monitor. Just in the "thinking up a design" stage right now so any idea pic's would be kool. Thanks, MAXX

**Lmmmmm** · 12-25-2012, 03:44 PM

I have a switchable 2 camera 3" monitor that sits right on the dash next to the driver A pillar. Takes up very little room and doesnt block any views.

And, in real life unless you are out by yourself you dont really use it. The spotter does a better job than a camera. It does come in handy when parking ...

MAXXFJ [OP] · 12-25-2012, 05:19 PM

Thanks, Most of the time, unless I'm at a get together at an off road park with a bunch of FJ's I am alone. I'll head to the trails around my area early on a Sunday morning & wheel around for a few hours. Nothing too technical, but some harry spots. The reason for my interest in the camera's & monitor/'s is only part rock view, just kicking around a few ideas that seem pretty cool in my mind for now. Thanks again for the pic, I'd like to see a bunch more reply as well so I can really get a good idea of what will work for me.

fj6high · 12-25-2012, 05:49 PM

The only place I could find room for a 7" monitor. It's close enough to the dash that it dosen't get in the way of the passenger.

MAXXFJ [OP] · 12-26-2012, 03:58 AM

Ya, that's one of the main spots I've been thinking of, there's not all that much open space on the FJ Dash except that area. Thanks for the pic
The more I think about it the more I like the idea of removing the driver side sun visor & adding onto my custom overhead center console that holds my CB & scanner & light switches. The tint strip on top of my windshield is so dark & wide that I never have to use the visor. I think a few 3" or 4" monitors will fit nicely up there. Think I'll start the cardboard form design process at work today.

SpeedRye · 12-26-2012, 06:42 AM

I just got my 9" 4-2-1 split screen monitor yesterday (thanks wife) and it'll be cut to sit flush in my sun visor and visible when down. 4 inputs and it's switchable from single camera, dual camera or quad camera displays. I'm trying to decide on cameras now and where/how I want to mount them.

**Farmer Brown** · 12-26-2012, 06:56 AM

A couple of builds come to mind; cnckart, YuryZ...

FJ eff · 12-26-2012, 09:39 PM

Driver's silver AC panel.

**FJ in PDX** · 12-26-2012, 09:43 PM

^^ ohhh...that's nice!

**cmw7373** · 12-26-2012, 09:55 PM

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SpeedRye previously said:

I just got my 9" 4-2-1 split screen monitor yesterday (thanks wife) and it'll be cut to sit flush in my sun visor and visible when down. 4 inputs and it's switchable from single camera, dual camera or quad camera displays. I'm trying to decide on cameras now and where/how I want to mount them.

Details on the monitor PLEASE! I saw your hood at summit so I can't wait to see this come to life!!