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    Hi guys,

    We've decided on buying a Prado GXL 150 for the family. Very excited. Then I found this forum, full of great people and info. So hello to you all and please be nice I'm new not only to the Prado but to 4WD'ing in general!!! What I havent been able to find is loads of information about GPS. I want to put an aftermerket one in the dash. Toyota said that they don't actually have an aftermarket GPS for the GXL, they only have one for the GX, since the GXL (and VX) dash is different. So I've seen some people get some great looking ones in there, but don't quite have enough info for a newbie like me to get my head around the whole process.

    So I've done some looking around, and from what I can see, there are a couple of options, and I'd like anyone who knows more to please share their opinions/experience with me. Thanks!!!!!

    Updates:

    UNITS:

    Kenwood 7300 series. Seems to go in with some spacers that you can buy from AERPRO. Looks good and runs Garmin therefore can run OzTopo, so I'm lead to believe. Expensive though ~$2700AUD More info here: http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...din-conversion

    Chinese made GPS: They seem to come with the hazard light switch on the wrong side although that can be overcome. Cheaper ~$800 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-Pr...-/330569320593

    The DigiOptions (talked about a lot on PP) GPS isn't compatible with the GXL (or the VX or Kakadu for that matter and the same theme applies across the board for all GPS's)

    Mr DVD seems to have an option for the GXL that is based on the Eclipse GPS system which is installed quite low in the dash, and also is expensive at just short of $3K http://mr-dvd.com.au/image-viewer.ht...allery5j-9.jpg The eclipse is pretty good though from what I've heard.

    (Thanks to PP member Braddo) There's also a VMS unit that looks good (although the 4WD maps seem to be 1:250,000?) and it fits perfectly in the GXL. More info here: http://vms4x4.com/product-in_dash_gp...prado-features These are a navigation solution only and do not include any multimedia capabilities.


    (Thanks to PP member SGB) Another aftermarket model here, that fits perfectly into the GXL, at a very reasonable price (~$800) with multimedia capabilities. Presumably these run Windows CE like most of these Chinese GPS's and therefore can have offroad capabilities via OziExplorer or perhaps some other CE solution Im not aware of.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-Pr...ht_4051wt_1163

    Please share your experiences, sources for your hardware, any fascia additions/plates/spacers you needed to do the job and most importantly where you sourced them from. I would find it a HUGE help and I'm sure I cant be the only one out there scratching my head over this!!! Thanks in advance guys!


    Shaun
    Last edited by shaun2k; 04-11-2011, 02:45 PM. Reason: Added more info contributed by other members
    2012 Graphite 150 GXL 5dr Auto Diesel - Ordered: 3rd Dec 2011. Arriving ?

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    Hi Shaun,

    The VMS units are nice (I have a Touring 600 portable unit) and I believe that they have an in dash unit for your vehicle:

    http://www.vms4x4.com/product-in_das...2_toyota_prado

    I think they're around $3k with a current offer of free installation on some models.
    Cheers, Brad
    2007 GXL, Dune, D4D 6 speed manual. Satnav, towbar, Sahara Bullbar, Bridgestone D697's, Cargo Barrier, Stebel Truck Horn, Couplertec Rust Protection, Safari Snorkel, Polyair airbags, Blue Narva 175's, VMS Touring 700HDsII, GME TX3340, Tough Dog 2" lift with adjustable shocks, ARB rear air locker.

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    • #3
      Hi Braddo,

      Thanks for the reply mate, I've put that info into the post above. With your Touring 600 unit, do you have 1:250,000 or 1:25,000 maps? I noticed the model above seems to come with 1:250,000 and a lot of people say that isn't enough 'detail'. Whats yours got?
      2012 Graphite 150 GXL 5dr Auto Diesel - Ordered: 3rd Dec 2011. Arriving ?

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      • #4
        I've just installed a Polaris NG 7200 into my GX. Took up the offer in the latest 4WD Action magazine where you get the unit for $795.00 plus a free 320gb hard drive to store your music/movies etc, and for an extra $195.00 you can also have Oziexplorer preloaded onto the SD card. For a GXL you need the extra fascia which I think is another couple of hundred.
        It also comes complete with a reversing camera and connections to plug your hard drive, USB and Ipod in.
        I haven't used a touchscreen unit like these before so I'm still getting used to it, took it back to Polaris today to have Ozi loaded so I'm yet to get my head around that.
        I'm going to take a few more shots of things for my rig build up this weekend so keep an eye out for it.
        Cheers,
        Dobbo.
        2014 Black GXL D4D Auto with a few add ons.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by shaun2k View Post
          Hi Braddo,

          Thanks for the reply mate, I've put that info into the post above. With your Touring 600 unit, do you have 1:250,000 or 1:25,000 maps? I noticed the model above seems to come with 1:250,000 and a lot of people say that isn't enough 'detail'. Whats yours got?

          It comes with the low resolution maps but can be upgraded through the OZIEXPLORER website.

          http://www.oziexplorer.com/
          Cheers, Brad
          2007 GXL, Dune, D4D 6 speed manual. Satnav, towbar, Sahara Bullbar, Bridgestone D697's, Cargo Barrier, Stebel Truck Horn, Couplertec Rust Protection, Safari Snorkel, Polyair airbags, Blue Narva 175's, VMS Touring 700HDsII, GME TX3340, Tough Dog 2" lift with adjustable shocks, ARB rear air locker.

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          • #6
            Mate have a look at these ones:

            http://www.autogps.com.au/TC800_more.aspx

            http://www.autogps.com.au/TC580_more.aspx

            I have no affiliation, just came across them when researching for mine. You would have to contact them and get them to state whether they fit the GXL though.

            Ando
            2010 GX Turbo Diesel

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            • #7
              Gents, thanks heaps for the responses! I'll go and have a look at those ones you suggested andoland Braddo, thanks for that too. So do you just use the 1:250,000, do you find them good enough? I've never seen either so I have no idea how much detail they have. I also heard back from the VMS guys today and their offering sounds quite good, although its upwards of $3K for their unit, and its maps only i.e. does not do multimedia as well as some of the other units do. That's not necessarily an issue though as I'd rather something that does it's primary job very well rather than a 'jack of all trades master of none'... I'll continue to keep this thread updated so as to help others in my predicament, and please keep the info rolling in!!
              2012 Graphite 150 GXL 5dr Auto Diesel - Ordered: 3rd Dec 2011. Arriving ?

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              • #8
                SGB has provided some more info here, and has installed a 'Toyota Prado 150 GXL Model GPS BLUETOOTH DVD' available from ebay seller 'extnix'. I will update the original post with that info.
                2012 Graphite 150 GXL 5dr Auto Diesel - Ordered: 3rd Dec 2011. Arriving ?

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                • #9
                  Shaun2k,

                  Check out thread - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...lot-of-the-150

                  In particular I have provided details outlining the install into a GXL of one of the Chinese models from Extnix in this thread here. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post311563)

                  Rogerthatv2 has included the details of his install for a VX in he same thread.
                  [SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]

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                  • #10
                    Brains,

                    Thanks for that - what an excellent write up you have done!!!! I'm going to enjoy reading it in detail. Funny thing was I was showing my wife (buttering her up saying 'hey look what this guys done we can do that too!) and she's like ummm where's the photos of this thing finished? I bet he's ruined his dashboard hasnt he!!!! bwahahahahahaha I said AS IF!!!! that was two steps forward one step backwards please post some completed pics!!!! hehehehe! Thanks heaps mate
                    2012 Graphite 150 GXL 5dr Auto Diesel - Ordered: 3rd Dec 2011. Arriving ?

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                    • #11
                      On my to do list except the wife is always out in the car and I never get a chance to take the photos. I'll get it done this weekend as we are actually home for this one.
                      [SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]

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                      • #12
                        The service department told me at my local Toyota dealer Old Mac Toyota that there is a GPS available for the 150 GXL. He also told me hold off for a couple of months as a new one is about to be released with a bigger screen and more features. Both are fully integrated and still have all the features of the current display.
                        Regards Cyclone.

                        2011 Prado GXL. 4 wheels and an engine.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Brains View Post
                          On my to do list except the wife is always out in the car and I never get a chance to take the photos. I'll get it done this weekend as we are actually home for this one.
                          Thanks Brains!!!! Looking forward to seeing them! By the way, what do you use for 4WD maps on that unit of yours? It runs Windows CE for the GPS portion of the unit, right?
                          2012 Graphite 150 GXL 5dr Auto Diesel - Ordered: 3rd Dec 2011. Arriving ?

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                          • #14
                            Just working out my Oziexplorer set up at the moment. I'll post those pictures in the next couple of days as they are on the camera which the wife has.
                            [SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]

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                            • #15
                              Sounds good Brains, thanks heaps!!
                              2012 Graphite 150 GXL 5dr Auto Diesel - Ordered: 3rd Dec 2011. Arriving ?

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