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Scott_Milk

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Everyone likes to talk about the big mods they do to their rigs such as lifts, tires, armour, lights, storage systems, etc. But I want to hear what small or lesser talked about mods (even free mods) that you really like or have seen.

I'll start with a few simple ones. First I cut and rewired my cigarette outlets so they are always on to charge my phone, not just when the truck is on. It runs off my second battery.
Second, I wired a switch between my second battery and my stereo and with the use of some cut off diods I can turn on the stereo with the truck off. It will only drain the deep cycle second battery. I like this to play tunes when I'm out camping since the sound system is already pretty good. Of course it's not routing the full power of the stereo through that switch.
Lastly, one just for fun, a cheap air horn as a second horn. It just a little louder than the stock horn but it sounds much more amusing, like a food truck horn. It's wired through a button near my left knee and I can quickly tap it to do a much quieter/friendly bop of the horn.

If you got a mod that just makes your rig just a little better, I want to hear. Pictures appreciated
 

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I installed this net in my 2005 Sequoia. Makes having jackets, or snacks nice and handy and not on the floor or seats.

Link below isn't working: but this is the title for amazon: Volwco Car Ceiling Storage Net Pocket-Universal Car Roof Interior Cargo Net Bag with Zipper,Car Trunk Storage Organizer Sundries Storage Bag for Jeep Van SUV (First Generation, Black)

 

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One of the small mods for me was a iPad and phone mount by vector off-road and 67 designs it did not cost much but makes a world of a difference.
 
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I jumpered my rear window relay to work at all times. Then relocated the switch to be in reach of my sleeping platform.

Loosened the wiring harness to be able to mount my computer in my glovebox. Raises it about a foot from stock position.
 
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I got this awesome & pretty complete first aid kit by Surviveware. It has a buckle strap that clips around the front headrest w/ Velcro that holds the kit to the strap mount. It has a ton of stuff in extremely organized & labeled pockets. Since it is on the back of the headrest it isn’t occupying space for anything else and it is super convenient to grab it out when needed bc of the Velcro. A lot better than digging around for my old kit that would get shifted around or buried making it hard to get to when needed. It also contains like twice the stuff in a much more orderly package than my old kit. I just ordered 2 more of these kits yesterday. 1 to put on my boat and another to put in my sister’s car since she always seems to be having a kid get hurt.
 

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The simplest mod I've done are some paracord grab handles that go on the driver and passenger headrest. It really helps the little dude get in and out of his car seat.
 
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With the covid 19 and the uncertainty with the riots small mods are what I’m looking at these days lots of great ideas here.
 

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How did you do that exactly? Which GoPro mount? They have a few different styles.
I've been thinking about something like this for a while - but I definitely wouldn't want to spend that kinda money on a GoPro for it. I use a fullsize iPad for Gaia navigation so I'd love to have some kind of live view wireless camera I can stick on the front for when I'm on the trail. It's always a little harrowing when you are going up a steep incline and have no clue what is on the top of it.
 
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Brett L.

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I've been thinking about something like this for a while - but I definitely wouldn't want to spend that kinda money on a GoPro for it. I use a fullsize iPad for Gaia navigation so I'd love to have some kind of live view wireless camera I can stick on the front for when I'm on the trail. It's always a little harrowing when you are going up a steep incline and have no clue what is on the top of it.
I got the idea right after cresting a steep hill and not being able to see what was in front of me. Had a GoPro and thought "I wonder if I can...". It helps to have a larger tablet to stream to but any screen helps.
 
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