2020 TACOMA POWERED ACCESSORY MOUNT - EXPEDITION ESSENTIALS - MOUNT NEW IPAD/PHONE/GARMIN

The world is full of technology. Get the most out of your tech with the Expedition Essentials 3TPAM (3rd gen Tacoma Powered Accessory Mount).
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Expedition Essentials 3rd Gen Tacoma Powered Accessory Mount
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Tools Needed for Install:
Dewalt Drill
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Dewalt Drill Bits
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Pittsburgh Standard and Metric Sockets and Driver
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Pittsburgh Metric Wrench Set
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Pittsburgh Screw Driver Set
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Pittsburgh Pliers Set
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Spring Loaded Center Punch
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Stabilo White Colored Pencil
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Dremel Tool
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[@hunter_pauley]

Just installed this and I have one pointer....when reinstalling that cigarette lighter plug, use your phone to see what you’re actually trying to plug in. I spent like 10-15 minutes cursing lol. After I used my phone, it took 15 seconds.

[@mojavemadmenoverland6302]

Your step by step video walked me through my 3TPAM install perfectly. Thank you!!!

[@AdventureBuilt]

I have to say it is great to hear such good feedback from our videos. Thanks a million!!!

[@aajthomas]

Thanks. I just installed mine, love it. Thanks for the vids. Keep em comin'...

[@87d5mzck4]

Great video! Very detailed explaining how to install and how to correct issues.

[@coachcampana]

Your instillation video is the best of the bunch for this accessory. It has the sort of small details i personally like to have when doing stuff like this. I just finished my install. Thanks.

[@AdventureBuilt]

You are very welcome and I’m glad you liked it. My goal was to do it step by step start to finish. Thx again.

[@ralphcurran8147]

Excellent instructional video, very impressed with your teaching method. Easy for me to understand, thank u!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Well thank you very much. I’m glad you liked it!!!

[@Rudy_Riot]

Extremely great detailed video! Just picked one up for my ‘19 OR! Hyped to throw it on!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you so very much!!!! You are gonna love it!!!

[@Rudy_Riot]

@@AdventureBuilt I’m ordering ram mount setups now. Phone is done. Do you mind telling me what setup you used for your iPad. I have a 9.7” screen so I’m thinking of the X grip for 9-10” tablets with the ball, the arm, and then the diamond mount? Thanks!

[@genxiong2695]

From the background..out from the rocks into the trees... I thought I saw a Bigfoot. Did a rewind and it was your wifey. LOL 29:28

[@ShootingSportz]

Man, your instructions are so clear thorough, and concise! I'm sure you could walk someone calmly through open-heart surgery! Great job man!

[@AdventureBuilt]

That is a pretty awesome compliment. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it!!!

[@ShootingSportz]

@@AdventureBuilt Just a heads up, you convinced me to pick one up! It actually just came in today, and I'm looking forward to installing it this weekend! It looks like now the flush mount USB comes pre-installed, and they supply posi taps instead of t-taps but pretty much all of the other parts look the same. Thanks again for the great content, and wish me luck lol!

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

Thanks for your videos!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Anytime. Thank you!!!

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

@@AdventureBuilt made my install go super easy! Seriously thanks so much

[@traditionalarcher5678]

The only thing I could add to this install is properly looming and securing the wiring behind the dash. That will prevent a possible electrical fire in the dash down the road. Just sayin, YMMV. But I have witnessed rigs burned to a smoldering heap of scrap from not taking precautions when wiring.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Not a bad idea at all.

[@jonnysends]

Dude this was great! Super detailed. Just finished my install myself and your video was right by me the whole way through. That driver side bracket that screws into the head until bracket....man I struggled with that one. you're right though, it is at a very weird angle. Once i took the bezel off, I loosened it a little and the screw fit right into place. Thanks again brotha!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Jonny Anderson thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

[@seanogreen8558]

Johnny that's awesome photo OMG insane wave, makes me miss the beaches in Baja 80 degree water outside no one else around! Ever surfed in Baja? Is it just me after 25 years of surfing seems like our boards get a little longer each year LOL if you own a 2020 Tacoma I'm sure you're doing more work than surfing :-) I try to explain to people it's not a sport it's an addiction, maybe we can hook up for a board meeting sometime adios.

[@DelRealVideos]

Instructions on every video is spot on perfect

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much. I try really hard to be accurate to not mess people’s install up. Thanks again.

[@FishermanATX]

Dang! That's some hard work that is totally worth every effort. Looks great man! Keep them coming!

[@willybee4938]

Did you get your passenger side red flashing airbag light to turn off?

[@lukew8542]

Super helpful video!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you!!!

[@the_modifidedkings1522]

Just started watching your videos man, awesome content , if your anywhere cen cal, we should meet up hit up some trail with my boys!

[@AdventureBuilt]

The_modifided kings for sure man. I’m in AZ and with this lockdown gonna be a bit. Hopefully sooner than later. Be safe and thanks for watching.

[@ZacharyE]

Ordering!

[@AdventureBuilt]

Won’t regret it.

[@jasonferrier]

"Makes it look super factory". Yeah, because nothing looks as factory in a modern vehicle as powdercoated metal...😂

[@atomicorang]

Liberal state govts are the reason for the isolation. Good video thank this helps out hugely.

[@soundmapper]

Great video. What is the point of that one, self tapping screw installed near the end? The instructions do not explain its purpose.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much. I’m pretty sure it limits the flex in the bracket on the left side if you were to add a bunch of weight. Whatever the reason it works. I did a 3 day trip on the AZ Backcountry Discovery Route and had the 3TPAM loaded down. Including my 10.2” IPAD. No problems at all. Hope this helps.

[@atrociousrelic]

Omg installing that USB outlet was the hardest part. Lol

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yea it definitely gets a little tight in there. You should try doing it in front of a GoPro. I’m sure you nailed it.

[@atrociousrelic]

@@AdventureBuilt yah I was able to do it had to flip it over and use gravity.

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

Excellent video and instruction, but I feel that the volume of the music was competing with your instructions.

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thank you very much. Yea it’s a balancing act in post because after you render the video they change slightly. Definitely something to consider. Thanks for the feedback.

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

@@AdventureBuilt you're doing a great job. Maybe just that one video. I'm just much more interested in your instruction than some music in the background. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@ShredGarage]

I wish the USB ports were in the back so you can hide and route the cables better. With the iPad you can hide wires but with smaller devices you will just have a lot of wires hanging there.

[@AdventureBuilt]

I actually like the ports on the front. I use short cables and the wiring isn’t bad. The next big thing will be Wireless Charging for the entire bracket. That would be cool. For now though it is perfectly manageable.

[@ShredGarage]

Adventure Built I was thinking if it was in the back under the cable management hiding piece you can put whatever wires needed there and then little cable pass thru. But wireless charging would be cool! I want this rack tho, seems nice

[@kckoellein]

Dude! I literally came here after installing my 3TPAM, looking for ideas to mount an iPad to it… have you replaced the “janky Amazon” one yet with something you’re proud of??

[@Stuartlittle805]

I NEED one of these... the girl says I don't LOL

[@AdventureBuilt]

You should get it and put a cell phone holder for her on the passenger side. She will love it. Worked for my wife.

[@hectorrivera6624]

If you purchase an aftermarket radio, will it interfere with the mounting brackets?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I think it will completely depend on how the stereo mounts. Most stereos use adapters to fit into the stock location but they are all different.

[@editzobg]

where can i get your ipad and iphone holders/protectors to hang them into this system?

[@AdventureBuilt]

All from Amazon, the cell phone holder is the ram mount quick grip xl and the tablet holder is the iBolt Tabdock Bizmount Heavy. They both work great.

[@user-gk7gs6cf1e]

does it make that trim piece a lot more difficult to remove now?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Yes due to having to remove the 3TPAM before you remove the trim piece. However I never or hardly ever remove that so it hasn’t been an issue.

[@tcat210]

If you need to access behind the radio or any of the controls, what's the best way to take the dash off without removing everything you just installed?

[@wheel1775]

Edward Donlin The bezel pops off pretty easily. The radio comes out with a few bolts. It’s pretty easy and that’s the only reasonable way to get behind the dash.

[@seanogreen8558]

Just use a bigger Hammer bro :-)

[@gimmeabreak-h2h]

So...the wires you're tapping into are pretty skinny. Isn't the cig plug fused and rated for only 120W?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I haven’t had any issues charging items off the 3TPAM outlet. I usually plug in my phone and GoPro to it and don’t have any issues.

[@gimmeabreak-h2h]

@@AdventureBuilt don't get me wrong. I like the idea. I just think a separate fused lead would make more sense.

[@microsnook3]

@@gimmeabreak-h2h Im thinking of going this route. Maybe even constant power. Would that be stupid? What is the necessary fuse for the quick charger USB?

[@rickramirez7710]

Is a unit available for the 2011 Tacoma Prerunner?

[@AdventureBuilt]

Check the website but I’m pretty sure they offer it!!!

[@fringelunatic]

Unfortunately that top part of the center console was never intended to hold any type of load. I can see it in a few years all of those areas cracking.

[@AdventureBuilt]

The load is actually supported by the head unit bracket and sub frame. Plenty strong enough. Haven’t had any issues at all.

[@BS-pw7ff]

What exact amount are using for cell phone and tablet at the end of that video there???

[@AdventureBuilt]

So the Cell Phone holder is the Ram Mount Quick Grip XL Phone on my iPhone XR. The tablet holder is the ibolt tabdock bizmount heavy duty Mount. They are both amazing holders. Very secure and very versatile. I recommend both.

[@BS-pw7ff]

@@AdventureBuilt, I really appreciate your time and your reply. How stable are both of those mounts? Do you experience any vibration and shaking when you're driving the truck on road and off road? Once again thank you for your time

[@ahkeen]

Nice install! I wonder if they make one with usb c charge port as well

[@AdventureBuilt]

Thx. I honestly never thought of that. Taking a big leap into the future with that one. 😂😂😂

[@the_black_arts]

They have both USB-A & USB-C options now. They’ve also entirely redesigned the 3TPAM so it’s one piece & can fit 8 RAM balls. It’s also on sale for $129 right now. I recently installed mine w/ the USB-C option.

[@pwiecek]

Beware. Mine came with different wire taps. Install went OK, but there's a bigger chance of losing the fiddly bits.

[@jayman9388]

Will y’all make one for the Tundra?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I will relay the request to Jeff the owner of Expedition Essentials.

[@jayman9388]

Adventure Built Highly appreciated!

[@nicholaspaul1384]

How difficult would it be to wire the front USB port to this rack to integrate CarPlay?

[@AdventureBuilt]

I don’t think it would be crazy hard but more complicated than just the power usb. Remember it’s not just the power at that point.

[@christianmason9080]

You Can probably delete the USB port in the lower switch panel (plug into port and hide inside dash) and solder a USB cable with data to the included charge port.

[@microsnook3]

I have a wireless carplay adaptor and it works really well. Now my phone can be anywhere and still use carplay.

[@moralesmorales2548]

Where can I buy it??

[@AdventureBuilt]

Check out expeditionessentials.com

[@seanogreen8558]

Great job nice truck oh, I have a question for you,? Is that completely legal? Second question can you hook up a reverse camera to your tablet? I live in The Boondocks with my taco so I'm not up to current prices what do they charge for that tablet, and what is the monthly fee and service fee to use a tablet? Nice having the USB plugs I didn't have my glasses so what's the voltage on your tablet is at 4.5? As well or 12? hey you're a perfectionist you did a great job on the video thank you going to do something in life you might as well do it right, is that have a radar on it and coffee maker by any chance?:-) I install the nice inverter on my truck really nice having 110 power anywhere anytime. great job there professor your English is exquisite,,, * * * * *

[@Ray.Douglas]

“Pull it shhhtraigt off”. What does almost everyone talk like that now?

[@hieuhughesle-au9884]

i dont even own a tacoma

[@AdventureBuilt]

I’m sorry!