I just bought myself a Magellan Roadmate 700 GPS system, and have a couple of projects ahead for me. The first is to fabricate a mounting bracket to mount the unit above the info display (easy enough).
The second one has me a little concerned though. Although the built in antenna seems to be sufficient in most cases (thanks to the ample dashboard of the Murano), I am still considering mounting a more permanent external GPS antenna. The problem is, if I take the most direct route, I am worried that I will be up to my armpits in side curtain airbags.
The only safe route I know is through the rear-most pillar. If I do that, I am running the antenna wire down the dash, under the carpets, and back up the rear pillar, which will probably require around a 20' cable. Is this the only way, or is it safe to go up the front pillar? I figured that those of you who have tried to get Sat. Radio working have already figured this out.
The second one has me a little concerned though. Although the built in antenna seems to be sufficient in most cases (thanks to the ample dashboard of the Murano), I am still considering mounting a more permanent external GPS antenna. The problem is, if I take the most direct route, I am worried that I will be up to my armpits in side curtain airbags.
The only safe route I know is through the rear-most pillar. If I do that, I am running the antenna wire down the dash, under the carpets, and back up the rear pillar, which will probably require around a 20' cable. Is this the only way, or is it safe to go up the front pillar? I figured that those of you who have tried to get Sat. Radio working have already figured this out.