Where to locate V3 switches

[PDX02]

The installers are in the final stages of putting in my v3. Where did you mount your switches for the system on or around the dash? If you have some suggestions or for those that have a system possibly pictures I really need some help on this.

[Marv]

PDX, I put mine just below the dash, just to the left of the trans tunnel.

Here's a pic...



It's basically just a Radio Shack project box that I cut out to fit. Fabbed up a couple little custom brackets and mounted it to some of the metal that supports the dash.

I really didn't want to cut up the dash so this was the best option for me.

Hope this helps.

Thanks!

[PDX02]

that's pretty much exactly what I am looking for. Any other pics you have that might show anything for my installers?

[Marv]

that's pretty much exactly what I am looking for. Any other pics you have that might show anything for my installers?

PD, unfortunately, that's the only one I took. When do you need them by? If you want, I can try to snap some pics tomorrow of how I mounted the box to the dash.

As far as modifying the box, I just cut out the back to pass the back half of the switches through. I tried to keep the hole as small as possible while still getting it through there.

On the cover I just traced out the mounting trim ring that the switches go in on the front and used a Dremel tool to cut it out.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks!

[PDX02]

PD, unfortunately, that's the only one I took. When do you need them by? If you want, I can try to snap some pics tomorrow of how I mounted the box to the dash.

As far as modifying the box, I just cut out the back to pass the back half of the switches through. I tried to keep the hole as small as possible while still getting it through there.

On the cover I just traced out the mounting trim ring that the switches go in on the front and used a Dremel tool to cut it out.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks!

Tomorrow would be fine. i really appreciate the help.

Bryan

[Marv]

Sure Bryan, no problem. I'll get them for you sometime in the morning and try to get them posted up here by mid-day.

Catch you then.

Thanks.

[lancaster,pa]

The installers are in the final stages of putting in my v3. Where did you mount your switches for the system on or around the dash? If you have some suggestions or for those that have a system possibly pictures I really need some help on this.

PDXO2,
Mounted mine about an inch to the right of the steering column (halfway between the column and the 4X4 selector). This ends up being just below the right corner of the instrument cluster. Was a perfect place for me, easy to cut out, no obstructions behind the cut-out, and very easy to reach and operate from drivers seat. Don't have any pics. - Patrick

[PDX02]

PDXO2,
Mounted mine about an inch to the right of the steering column (halfway between the column and the 4X4 selector). This ends up being just below the right corner of the instrument cluster. Was a perfect place for me, easy to cut out, no obstructions behind the cut-out, and very easy to reach and operate from drivers seat. Don't have any pics. - Patrick

Any chance I could talk you in to snapping a couple real quick and posting them?

[2000XLIFTED]

PDXO2,
Mounted mine about an inch to the right of the steering column (halfway between the column and the 4X4 selector). This ends up being just below the right corner of the instrument cluster. Was a perfect place for me, easy to cut out, no obstructions behind the cut-out, and very easy to reach and operate from drivers seat. Don't have any pics. - Patrick

Mine are in the same spot. Works great! not out of reach at all. Sorry no picture either.

[Marv]

PD, here's a couple shots again of my switches. They better show how I mounted them to the bottom of the dash. The metal "strap" you see attached to the back of the box is something I had laying around. Not sure that you are familiar with it, but it's the same type of strap they use for securing aftermarket radios at the rear of the radio. If you've ever bought a new one, they usually give you about a 6" long piece of it in case you need it. It's similar to pipe hangar strap, but thicker and much stiffer.

I just cut a couple pieces and bent them to the shape that I needed them. You can see in the pics, that I just used some small screws, washers and a nut on the back side to fasten them to the metal behind the dash. Same thing on the back of the box. Just drilled a couple holes and ran some small screws threw there with washers and nuts on the back.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks!

[Marv]

I think I had to drill a couple holes in the metal behind the dash by the way...just remembered that.

[lancaster,pa]

Any chance I could talk you in to snapping a couple real quick and posting them?

Snapping is not a problem, but wife has the digital cam. May be able to get something up next week if I can figure how to post a pic. - Patrick

[PDX02]

I think I had to drill a couple holes in the metal behind the dash by the way...just remembered that.

thanks Marv. That is a great clean looking install. I think I am going to have something exactly like that done.

[Marv]

thanks Marv. That is a great clean looking install. I think I am going to have something exactly like that done.

No problem, you're more than welcome. Hope they take care of you well and let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks!

[PDX02]

Another question I had is what is the technique you guys have come up with when filling the veg tank, for those that have the filler inside the left rear door or course, to avoid or deal with spills/overflow when filling? I am using a fill rite fuel pump and filling station style nozzle. What about a good way to fill the veg tank when I am out on longer trips where I need to fill the tank using a 5 gallon cubie. Is there some sort of funnel with a bend in the neck that I could use in this situation?