Installing a GME XRS Connect UHF Radio in the 2022 DMAX

[@CallunS]

I highly recommend getting the magnetic GME handheld mount, its a simple swap and makes a world of difference.

[@KarlEller]

I went the cheap option, and got a Cygnet MagMount magnetic disc mount. $15 from Officeworks/JB Hi Fi, and it'll comfortably hold the handpiece, and looks less conspicuous than the GME mount if you have the handpiece removed.

[@krump743]

I agree the gme magnetic mount is fantastic and never let's go. It can also be retro fitted to other brand hand units.

[@jackturtle131]

Just awesome, One of the best we can buy here in Australia. Congrats Daniel

[@MarcAcetone4x4]

Love the gme radios and the xrs is an absolute beast!! Also those add a circuits are game changers 👌👌

[@robijo3]

The fuse adapters are awesome I’ll have to go out and get some

[@lukehutchinson6754]

I rate the 370, installed into the ranger 😎 I used zip ties and put it above the glovebox worked well and close to the antenna point through from the engine bay

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Nice one. I always like clean or OEM looking installs.👍

[@allanjones4283]

Oh my. Great choice and I hope you're happy with it. A Motorola, Tait or Simoco in that order is also something else to deeply consider for CB radio ;-). GREAT vid through 🙂

[@can5projects563]

Nice and clear instructions awesome video

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Add-a-fuses are the beans 😀 Love the install mate

[@explorebound]

They sure are! Already added a second one since this vid was filmed 😂

[@grantricker8001]

@@explorebounddo they work when the car is off? E.g. when does the radio turn on or off? Ignition needs to be on?

[@explorebound]

@@grantricker8001 It depends which fuse you tap in to as to when it has power (IGN, ACC etc). The one used in this video has constant power so I can turn the UHF on even with the keys out of the car. 🙂

[@HammerRocks]

Good work.👍 I use these (add-a-circuit) fuse taps on all my vehicles. An extremely useful product. Apart from my UHF radio, it is also how I have my dash cams, aftermarket HUD, & my Hema HX-1 powered. Though if you can find one that suits, it's always better to use an existing fuse slot that has the same fuse rating that you need for the equipment you plan to power via the fuse tap. Or even better, use a spare fuse slot that is wired but isn't being used by your vehicle - usually available if your model has a higher spec'd variant, that is loaded with more OEM accessories than what yours have (ie. sunroof, heated seats, power everything etc.).

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Yeah, I use it to power my dash cam as well. The wiring is all stealth.

[@explorebound]

Great tip, mine’s a base model so should be plenty of empties - will have to investigate 🙂

[@robertzurzolo6836]

@@explorebound These are news to me, very interesting. I wonder though do you not need to run earths too? (black cable)

[@alexmcandrew3943]

I have an interchangeable kit with a 6.6 and a 2.1, and too be honest, I never change to the 6.6 any more. But I'm normally in a convoy pretty close to each other

[@krump743]

Put the 2.1 dB on the roof and u can get near on 15kms range. Swapping aerials is pointless. 👌👌👌

[@itsnotalap]

Thanks for the video. Now I know how to install mine when I get it. Cheers.

[@RustysOutbackAdventures]

That's a pretty neat install, Daniel. I do like those 'add a circuit' fuse links....not seen them before.

[@Alex.G]

Nice job cobba!

[@explorebound]

Thanks mate! Big fan of your channel 🙂

[@daniellurkin]

Well done video bud.

[@krump743]

Another neat install. I wouldn't wire the aerial through the grill. If u ever need to remove the grill ur gonna have a task to do it. I lioe to install my radio straight to the battery so I can listen to it at camp or where ever with out having the car turned on. Either way the gme unit is a good kit, now u get to learn the millions of functions it does ahah.

[@grantricker8001]

Didn’t he turn the radio on when the car was off? This was my question as well. Can you tap a fuse that delivers power when car is not turned on?

[@krump743]

@@grantricker8001 just run a fused wire straight from ur battery into the cab to ur radio. Use the radios on off button to turn it on and off any time u like, no need to have the key in ignition this way. Imo the better way to do it as u can sit at camp listening for mates ect with out the entire ignition system on.

[@jonesy2418]

Magnet mount for the hand piece is the go, they area game changer. Mmmmm manual gear box. 🤔🤔😂😂

[@explorebound]

Absolutely! Only ever owned one auto and couldn’t stand it 😂

[@ashleybraden1864]

@@explorebound prefer manual too!

[@dannyoconner9680]

XRS units can play back the last 5 transmissions

[@Dyzertt]

“rainy old day in perth” mate it’s been raining the past 2 weeks no surprise you’ve done so much work 😂

[@explorebound]

😂 so true!

[@andypaps2646]

Excellent vid mate! Currently in the thick of this same job in my XTerrain! But I have a question. How did you fix the main unit to the inside of the centre console?

[@explorebound]

I used some adhesive mounting tape, and it's also kind of jammed next to the centre console unit to add additional hold. We just finished a 2 week trip through some intense corrogations and 4wding and it held up well.

[@stevotalks]

Any tips on how to get the glove box door out - I am just trying to get a good clear view of that grommet from the inside. I can't find any videos showing that for the 2023 model and I don't want to force anything and break it!

[@regkershaw]

It would be nice if you did a run down of the cost eg canapy and extras so people get an idea of cost if they wanted to go the way you have

[@donks5306]

Great video showing how simple the GME radio is to install. How was the reception clarity after you tested it in everyday use? I had installed the Oricom DTX4200X dual receiver but I am getting huge amounts of interference and no one can tell me why.

[@GeekTutorials1]

How did the antenna hold up on longer distances? Any idea on the range?

[@garysteevens6579]

Hello nice video, what i the model of the fuse tap, do you have a link ? Thanks

[@DroptheWobsDubstep]

Hey mate, great vid. Super informative. Just wanted to ask how you ran the wire through the grommet behind the fuse box for the antenna? Did you feed it through the main loom or put an extra hole in the grommet and patch it up

[@alistairgray3579]

Hey mate great video, I'm using bits stolen from both you and Nick from show me how. I like your idea for the bracket I don't suppose you have any dimensions at all do you? Thanks

[@dannyoconner9680]

The AW4704b is average on the flats but ok for terrain

[@hardihardi8692]

Hi great vid how long have you had new roof top tent looking to get the same but like to no if U had it up in wind and is it bigger in side or the same size as your old one cheers 👍

[@explorebound]

I've only had the new tent for a few months but we used it for 2 weeks straight went we went up north, it's much more spacious than the old model inside and really comfortable too - a big upgrade from the soft-top model which we were already happy with. 🙂 I haven't been able to test it out in windy conditions yet though unfortunately.

[@ckaparos]

Can you remove the antenna by unscrewing it with you taking the wiring away?

[@Jonzie]

Hey mate, so it's been over a year since you have made this video, is the mounting tape still hold up strong? I'm thinking about doing the same kind of setup.

[@joelcarrollcarpentry]

Once you join the red wire of the uhf onto the fuse jumper , do you need to attach the black wire of the uhf to an earth like a screw or bolt etc ? Cheers !

[@explorebound]

Yes you do. 🙂

[@4wdadventureoz]

Hi Daniel, just wondering how the install has held up now that you've completed a few very rough trips? Has the tape kept everything in place?

[@explorebound]

Hey mate! Unfortunately not, the tape gave out before long and I've since re-attached the bracket with silicone 👍

[@4wdadventureoz]

@@explorebound 👍 I’m still trying to work out where to install a UHF in the MY24 XTerrain, there are no obvious spots like the previous models.

[@joeyk8352]

Nice work.. quick question.. May i know what rim & tyres are you running there? ie, size, offset ??

[@explorebound]

Hi mate, tyres are Maxxis Razr 811s, 285 70 r17 on 17x9 King Wheels “Snatch” rims with +12 offset

[@Tom-lf8hx]

active mute is when you make a call it mutes the uhf untill the call is over and then hit the play back button and you can hear what you have missed

[@brockblake9179]

Hey mate would love to know how well your bracket stuck to your dash with the 3m tape is it still there now?

[@explorebound]

Hi mate, no it fell off about 2 weeks after installation 😅 I've since stuck it in the same place on the same bracket with silicone instead

[@aydenmiles2947]

Where’d you ground to?

[@construction24-76]

What’s the brand the fuse tap?

[@mitchchalkley448]

What size fuse tap did you get mate, I have the 2021 dmax aswell and the micro or mini doesn’t fit in the same fuse spot you went into

[@explorebound]

Hey mate, this is the one I bought amzn.to/3r2u44K

[@laqhanhill7396]

Would they have a bonnet mount antenna? Waiting on my MUX and didn’t really want a bullbar

[@Talie5in]

I know it's been 8 months, but GMF (not GME) make a bonnet mount for MUX/DMAX.

[@arronhyde]

pretty sure the fuse tap is upside down. It's meant to go the other way due to the hot side protection.

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Noice 👌👍 they’re a bloody good unit those and Aussie made too - can’t beat that ! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘 And those piggy back fuse leads work a treat, been using for a nu bet of years now and most recently used them to put in a dual USB charger in one of my factory blanking plates 👍

[@explorebound]

Absolutely! 🍻

[@oliver556677]

What’s the part number on the pass through

[@tbillington]

Nice neat install. Good work. I don't think you'll have much luck with the double sided tape on that textured surface over summer. I ended up having to stick mine onto a perfectly smooth part of the dash to get it to stay long term.

[@explorebound]

Yeah I thought it might be a bit optimistic, figured it was worth a shot before going down a more permanent route haha.

[@DarellTan]

@explorebound hows the mounting bracket adhesive?

[@WiredRight]

You didn’t pierce the factory grommet, instead ran the antenna cable between the grommet and firewall 😅 You will get water coming in sooner or later if you don’t fix that

[@explorebound]

Yep, temporary solution as I was installing spotlights the next day so rather than pierce two holes, this meant I could do one clean hole to run the required wiring for both.

[@dannyoconner9680]

Looks like u got the 330c unit

[@explorebound]

Yep that’s the one!

[@DMRH69]

The Chinese Radios at 25W are 5x the power. The Aussie Radios at 5W are more user friendly Since the Chinese radios won’t change. Can one change the power of the Aussie radio’s...?

[@berniebulk]

dont want to rain on your parade.......youve done a good job fitting..................but, why do zero owner driver long haul truckies fit these buttons handpieces ??? big sets, big dials, easy to see / use, stuff that can be adjusted without looking....you can say what you want..argue till your blue, but facts are facts....btw,i havea dmax, and it has a uniden,same as my kenworths

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Copied word for word with the exact format, exact Radio & Exact bits n pieces as Adam from Video Show me How!

[@explorebound]

Yep, as mentioned twice in the video, and linked in the description as well.. 🤣

[@DarellTan]

He probably didn’t finish watching the while vid. 😅😅

[@JasonRoye-b9h]

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