This GPS looks interesting - made especially for the Prado?

[mav Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close mav]

Hi All,

I have been doing a bit of digging around on the net to see if I could find a GPS unit to fit the Prado without buying the Toyota one and I came across this http://roadrover.manufacturer.global...ion-System.htm

Has anyone come across this unit in real life?

[Signature035 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Signature035]

Hi Mav,

Haven't seen that one, there are some very good local units. Have you seen my previous posts on the Kenwood combo unit I have?

[McBAIN Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close McBAIN]

looks pretty swish!

i'm in the midst of trying to source a dvd/tv/gps/camera double din unit to install... once i've got it i'll put some details up.

M

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

Eagerly waiting to see what you come up with Mc.

Cheers
Chippy

[McBAIN Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close McBAIN]

i like the look of this one


but other than the name, i can't really justify the dollars (albeit WOW sell them for $2999 so it's not a bad deal) so thats leaning me towards this one

but in true fashion, buying it off ebay cheap wasn't good enough so i'm trying to source a bulk supply of them from china..... the things we do for fun.....

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

..... the things we do for fun.....

All part and parcel of a deprived childhood (or is that depraved :shock: ) - I never had a mechano set

I'll be keeping an eye out for your next update.

Cheers
Chippy

[borgy Member Find all posts View Profile Close borgy]

McBain

Hi ..

leaning me towards this one

but in true fashion, buying it off ebay cheap wasn't good enough so i'm trying to source a bulk supply of them from china..... the things we do for fun.....

Been looking for a good replacement double-din unit also,,,, This one above looks very very similar to the one the VMSCARPC () http://www.vmscarpc.com.au are offering now!

Intereseted to see how you go / what you can find out!

Cheers
Borgy

[mav Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close mav]

I have tried multiple times now to contact the maker of this unit via the website but so far I cannot get the email enquiry system to work.

[borgy Member Find all posts View Profile Close borgy]

Howdy

Was at the Penrith 4WD show today and Polaris are about a month away from having available a replacment double-din unit specifically for the prado (rounded corners,e tc - just like original) that does, Reverse Camera, GPS, DVD, MP3, Bluetooth...

Approx $1800

No further details avail yet.

Cheers
Borgy

[Signature035 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Signature035]

Guys.

I think you are all trying to reinvent the wheel..........Have a look at my install, Double DIN, DVD, CD, AM, FM, Bluetooth, Reverseing Camera, Garmin GPS + Ipod......

http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php ... highlight=

The rounded corners are available from Toyota, and the unit I have does all that you are talking about, and for less than the VMS unit....

My 2 cents worth.

[McBAIN Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close McBAIN]

I've finally had success here, bit of mucking around trying to find a supplier that i was happy to send $1000 via western union to china and actually get something back! they arrived today!

gotta love the US dollar value going up so much!

install this weekend, many pics to come.

if anyone likes what they see let me know because i'm going to do a bulk order and hock them off on ebay but happy to do pradopoint pricing!

edit: that grand i mention above was for a couple of units, tv antenna's, and a few reversing camera's in case anyone was wondering why so expensive.. I'm estimating the unit itself if bought in bulk could be in my hand for well under $500

[Russ WA Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Russ WA]

Mcbain
You have got me interested.
When you get it installed with software find out if you can mark snail trails and off road tracks.
Being a PC base I assume any software can be loaded.
Russ

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

Ditto ... another intersted party.

BTW ... Is it waterproof ?? :shock: ops: ops: :lol:

Cheers
Chippy

[StormyKnight Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close StormyKnight]

That makes 3...I've sent you a PM for more info....

Perhaps starting a new thread is in order?

[McBAIN Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close McBAIN]

I'll fire up a new thread with the install, i'm madly googling at the moment trying to find any info on how the wiring works behind the current headunit so i can easily marry up the connections!