Anyone hardwire a gps unit into their LS??

[BlackLS06]

Just picked up a garmin standalone unit.

Still in the planning phase but im thinking i will tap into the fuse box for power by adding a 12v accessory outlet and running the cable all the way to the gps to the left of the steering wheel.

The gps came with a mount that the power plugs into so i can leave the wire attached to the cradle and simply pull the gps off and stow it inside the center console.

 

[joegr]

This is no different than the several (like me) who have hardwired their radar detectors in. I think there are some posts about this.

 

[cammerfe]

Garmin Wiring

I, too, have a Garmin. To keep things uncluttered, I wired a spare lighter socket, sourced from O'Reilly's, into the main 12-volt line to the back of my auxiliary gauge panel, attached to the A-pillar tube on my roll cage. (You can see photos on the first screen in 'Land Speed LS' in the HP section.) I use the suction cup mount in the upper corner of the windshield, and have simply zip-tied the extra power cord into a bundle that'll tuck neatly behind the gauge panel.

KS

 

[Lownslowlsc]

Get a "add a fuse"..You can then solder a wire to the nipple of the charger (+) and 1 wire to 1 of the sides (-). Run the + to a switched 12v that you'll use the add a fuse with and then ground the other wire..

Or get a cig type outlet and tap that into the add a fuse..Then plug in the gps.