2020 Dodge Ram Tradesman CB install

[@JonGreene]

Outstanding! Nice clean install. I've been looking for a good way to get my HAM radio into my 2021 RAM. Thanks for doing this for us!

[@TheSwaffordHomestead]

My grandfather Thought there was nothing better than a CB Radio! The base station was on 24 /7 ! They were in every one of his vehicles! He was the man if someone needed help with their radio or setup...

[@tlover94]

You did a good job. With the wire connectors you bought, you don't need to Strip the ends. You placed a wires inside the connectors and then squeezed the metal Piece down, and it connects to wires for you.

[@spitfirered]

Your Ram was already set up for the CB, nice, Thanks For Sharing!

[@AaricHale]

It's nice to have a CB in case something ever happens and cell phones go down . I haven't used one in years . My buddies 70's Trans Am came factory with a CB you don't see that anymore .

[@212acres3]

Was thinking about getting my license and getting a ham radio. Have a happy 4th 🇺🇸

[@VoonChile]

Super cool. My step dad use to drive trucks years ago, we use love listening to the conversations over the CB. I don't remember his handle. Great demonstration! The only thing I've ever installed in a car are the power window switches...I learned off of you tube, lol.

[@DebsWay]

My first husband was a CB'er. I don't know what kind he had but he had the big, ol' whip on the car, too. I was always too nervous to talk on air. Nice truck!

[@crazedfamilygardens]

Nice! Makes me want to get a base unit. I don't ever remember a time when I was a kid that we didn't have one. It was our cellphone.

[@homesteadaquarius]

That was step by step and anyone should be able to duplicate what you did Mark. Very good!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Great instructional video. That’s the same thing I did my dodge back in 2000. The CB still works great as does the truck. Gas and go, oil change regular and you’ll be fine

[@SomeOne-xr6wy]

Great video. Pro tip - you can switch the fuse for that power outlet to turn off with the truck. If you look at the fuse under the hood just slide it over.

[@pegsclips]

xm4214229 dad's ol handle back in the 60's 70's.. the hourssss we would spend on the base unit at home talking with the truckers... then in the car.. getting the low down on where the cops or traffic issues were..was quite the tech back in the day as per communication. can see how it would still be convenient

[@WILLITGROW]

real nice tutorial mark you made it look easy thanks.

[@littlebitcrazy84]

Kool,hope to run in to u an that ram on road.dont know yet where the next load going to be ,either back to NC or to the west 🤔

[@HighlandHomesteadGoGoMomma]

Go Dodge trucks we love ours. Thanks for the info..🥰👍

[@foodfightshowdown4077]

I have wanted to do this myself, well done my friend, Thanks for sharing. Stay safe out there and have and awesome 4th of July weekend. 👏👏👏😎👍👍👍

[@Ricks2Cents]

*In Chicago that is just asking to get your Windows Busted!!!* 😂

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Hence the velcro

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter *LOL!!!

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I live in Chicago never park in the street.

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

We still use them for hunting. Take care and have a Happy 4th of July weekend

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hi Mark, I had a CB in my car for years. It was in a CB easy in ,easy out mount. Thanks for sharing. 💕 NonnaGrace

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

"We got a great big convoy, truckin' through the night! We gotta great big convoy, ain't she a beautiful sight!"

[@FoodFunAndEnt]

super upload still watching

[@IanYGath]

I haven’t owned a CB since about 1998. But they are definitely a handy thing to have. 🙂👍🏻. God bless you brother. 🙂🙏🏻✝️💕

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Thanks 👍

[@TheCosmicChariot]

thats awesome now you can talk to all those truckers that are on the road

[@ionaphillips8500]

Breaker breaker 19 Smokey has Momma bear and her cubs out collecting green stamps ,east bound and down loaded up and trucking! back in the day my CB handle Number 1 Sundown , boy did I have fun, those days are gone, take care

[@birdnest5814]

Now I miss my old Cb radio 😥

[@TommyMcTurtleson]

Great demo that I watched but will never put to use. I might be addicted to KZbin lol

[@reelgoodstory]

Yes is important in our car... Tanx..new friend here stay safe...🙏🙏🙏

[@abajibjibjib]

Great video. I had a CB in the same spot on my 08. Have a 2019 now, I like your idea though I am a welder fabricator so I might try to make a custom bracket to go in the business tray screw holes. Did you mention where you’re hooking up the antenna? I might have missed it

[@Romald123456]

Nice video, but how did you route your coax I’ve got an older but similar truck interior

[@Ricks2Cents]

*I've been wanting to install a CB in My Truck since 2021. The Dam Tonneau Cover has Drove me NUTs thinking How am I going to Attach the Antenna. Today I'm having a Custom Bracket Made.*

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

I got a mag base short antenna that fit on the truck

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter *I Finally got my CB Installed!!! I’ll drop a link to the Video Soon!!!*

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Good looking set up !

[@TheLaLaFarm]

My father always had a CB in his vehicles. Honestly - I didnt know they even still sell them, except to commercial truckers. Looks nice though!!

[@hacksaw413]

Thanks. I just put a cigarette lighter attachment on it and plugged it in.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Nice job but does the metal bracket need to be grounded? (Years ago... we sheet metal screwed em into the bottom of a metal square body chevy dash, these new trucks are all plastic). I haven't put mine in my new truck yet as I was curious to the bracket grounding. I like how you've done that, how does the velcro hold with rough roads? (Vid is 2 yrs old, updates?)

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

It works ok. The Velcro makes for ease of “hiding” it when away from the truck. If you drive easy no issues. For 4wheel off road you would want more secure attachments for sure

[@roosterable3489]

How did you run antenna cable to make it look professional?

[@homesteadingwithsadie]

dodge has it going on , we been looking at the 2500's love that hat in the passenger seat , guess you wearing that tomorrow , lol

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

lol

[@joshuagilligan8246]

Well then….per the instruction sticker on my president radio, I attached directly to the battery and when I key up I get an accelerator code. Luckily I have a scan tool that will erase and reset . I am going to try your method to see if it eliminates this code from occurring again. My truck is a 2018 big horn 1500

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Let me know how it goes

[@joshuagilligan8246]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter unfortunately that method did not work. After doing more research on some Ram forums I found that my “Pedal Commander” like accessory was the culprit. The cb causes some interference with it causing that code. Solution for time being, remove above said accessory and have trouble free cb usage.

[@maryistulsafox]

Nobody has their CB on till they get to the back up. The I've a cheap $30 radio And it's always on. If it's Talks, that means I'm at the backup.

[@maryistulsafox]

Every used truck I've ever gotten In has had the dash covered in Velcro.😫

[@FoodFunAndEnt]

good

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Tulsa Fox means they were cb ready as well😂

[@thehobbyist305]

Great video, thank you for sharing! Did the velcro hold up over time?

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Still working

[@1001011100101001]

Curious why you stripped the wire before you inserted it into the connector? Those are designed to pierce the insulation. No stripping necessary. Pretty good idea pulling power from that 12v outlet. I'm going to do the same on my 2020 3500.

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Be warned it’s ignition bypassed.

[@Ricks2Cents]

I've been going Crazy trying to figure out where I want to mount my CB. I just don't like the Look of the Exposed Wires.

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

I wanted to mount in the console area low. I was in a crunch for time when I did this thus the mounting location. There is room in my truck (base tradesman 2020) to go hands reach low.

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter I have a 2020 1500 Laramie. I was thinking to get creative build some kind of box to hold the CB upward.

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter I’m still unsure. Once I get it installed I’ll post up a video. I’ve always been Old School with a Cobra Radio. Same one you have actually, but I’m thinking about getting a Modded Stryker 955. It always been on my wish list. I’m not sure if it’s worth the extra money or just a hype.

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

@@Ricks2Cents nice, what ever radio set you end up with having that range to send signal is important

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter The New Truck Journey Begins.

[@Scrappyacreshomestead]

I got a Base Amp and Mega Mic 🎤 here somewhere if I can find an antenna maybe I'll reach out to ya?

[@joedwards3]

Great video with simple instructions. I have a 2019 Rebel and I'm about to mount my Cobra 29 Ltd Classic. How did you run your antenna coax?

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Just routed through the window sill and under the driver seat. It’s not the best but gets the job done

[@joedwards3]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter awesome, thank you!

[@donmcgee9041]

How did you run the coax?

[@ChrisJHintonphotography]

Where is the video how you ran your coax fir antenna ?

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

I’ll have to show that. I got buSy driving and didn’t make it

[@donloveless6033]

Yeah I was wonderin about how ta run that coaix

[@Pothebossman7]

Any where around Faulkner county? I’ve been having trouble installing mine.

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

I’m around there often

[@chicomx2]

Thanks for the video, I got a question, i have a 2020 tradesman as well and I saw that you removed the passenger seat from your truck. How did you by pass the airbag connector without having the airbag code come up on your dash? I removed my seat but I have the damn airbag fault light on my dash.

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

The light stays on. No biggie

[@flyingrv6]

I’d toss that CB and go with a 2m/70cm radio. Your range on 11m is only a few miles. On 2m I can reach out 40 miles to a repeater without issue. I mounted my Yeasu FTM-400 right in the center console & tapped right into the power and ran the antenna through the back of the console and under the back mats though the back. Hitting a C4FM repeater you can talk globally if your on Fusion/ Wires X. Upgrade that CB and you’ll never look back. Your mileage may very. 73.

[@josephschmidt9298]

Most trucks don’t have a ham radio

[@GGiemon]

Might be a dumb question but I don’t see anyone else talking about it. Is the 12v adapter still useable?

[@robertuffman3041]

i am unable to find CB install 2. i have a 2020 1500 looks like we have the same dash and i like your set up. just wondering how you did the antenna.

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Get a little we from one of your truck stops I found my CB and my antenna set up and I loves truckstop it’s a magnetic base little antenna and then just route to court either through your back glass or under your driver seat up to them of the box

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Not gonna work for my 2013 1500 big horn, my dash is slightly different, I can make it work, just won’t be as nice as yours, but I’m here in southern nevada where it gets hot, any ideas on how to protect the radio on the dash?

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

If I had to do this over again I would find a space low to mount the unit.

[@mishalea]

Ooo wee, a brand new 2020?!?! Don't they depreciate the second you drive it off the lot?😁 I dont think I can say CB the way you do!!😉👍 Take care!!😊

[@elonlovesyou]

I have a radio installed in my 2018 and I am coming through my speakers. Move this, do that, check grounds. Still happens.

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Have you tried a shielded cable to a high resistance bar connection to the frame?

[@elonlovesyou]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter I am not sure what that is lol

[@loganvickery4921]

how did you mount your antenna

[@maverickdevils9575]

What about the antenna? How and where would you run that?

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Lil wii magnetic base attached to the back middle top of the truck, then routed cordage under drivers seat and console to the squak box.

[@maverickdevils9575]

@@ArkansasWoodcutter oh, I’m an idiot lol. I was thinking it would be hard to run it. Great job on video I’m doing it to my 2020 Dodge Ram. Keep up great work I’m following you now! Nice to meet you and thanks for responding

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

@@maverickdevils9575 an old transport trucker I was learning from and his wife installed mine.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

What is the price for that CB?

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

The African Lion 150$.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Arkansas Woodcutter That is not too bad.

[@donaldsell8432]

Where’s the antenna install video?

[@robertdean6222]

Any suggestions installing a CB on a RV JAYCO 22 J ?

[@420kegtapped]

where is the antenna install?

[@mitchellpickelsimer2327]

Where you running your coax

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

it went down the dash under the seats and through the weather stripping in the back door just behind the driver seat.

[@mitchellpickelsimer2327]

Ok thank you

[@brianf3757]

Did you put out an antenna install video?

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

I used a lil wii magnetic whip it is super easy to install

[@brianf3757]

Just curious where you ran the coax.... behind the dash? In front? Side? Thanks!! I enjoy your videos

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Brian F I mounted rear center and came through the weather strip under the driver seat up the console when I get the truck back from the custom work being done I’ll try and add that in.

[@TalkingWithBob]

Oh yeah 10-4

[@dannybryant4440]

it wont work without an antenna

[@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy]

Rosco you got your ears on ?? 10-4 🤣🤣

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

haha great stuff how is mom

[@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy]

Arkansas Woodcutter I think we are going to try a stem cell transplant. Next step is to get the right donor. It will be a long rough road but we are praying for strength and grace. ❤️

[@Countryclassics101]

Just want to warn people that do this . That radio will fly off in a accident and crack you or family members on the head at a very high speed. Also if wires are showing? Not enough thought went into it. I have to figure out how to install one in my 13 longhorn. Thx…. We’ll done

[@adambratcher6679]

Crimp terminals and "professional" should never be said in the same video 😂

[@ctscantechnologist]

I would be afraid the cb will eventually get stolen mounted on the dash. Other than that, all is superb with the install.

[@MrSlingblade69]

If you want a professional looking cb install your at the right place stay tuned….. and use Velcro! Lol

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

I use duct tape and bailing wire some time too...

[@TheCosmicChariot]

Well once you put in the mic that is

[@Sankeyite]

Liked the video but not sure how I feel about this install.. but I guess it works...

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Hahaha like all things. Some good some bad. There are for sure things I would change.

[@joerowland7350]

I don't mean b rude but it not good put it in the sun or where heat is blowing I really like video's I use to have a woodmizer I been a ham over 30 years N bin in cb since I wus 12 so 45 years

[@thunderheads4103]

Lol the velcro isn't professional. That's some cheapo 1990's Freightliner stuff😆 Other than that, thank you for the tutorial on tying in the wires

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Hey...😂😜

[@docred4739]

😂😂😂 wobbly junk bro

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Thanks for stopping by

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

That was a great tutorial Mark good job! Thank you

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

Arkansas Woodcutter You are awesome! 😘❤️😘