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[bakepl]

Ha, it’s a lot less complex than that @Clark Kent, they haven’t generated the discount code yet for the au website. Sorry to disappoint as I mentioned above they do things piecemeal.

On a plus note we’re gaining traction with the Grenadier mount.

Stu, re the mount are you talking about removing the rear view mirror entirely and replacing with a bracket that the wolfbox can mount to directly rather than using rubber straps (given that it's a tight fit with the cable arrangement of the wolfbox) something like this?

 

[MrMike]

Stu, re the mount are you talking about removing the rear view mirror entirely and replacing with a bracket that the wolfbox can mount to directly rather than using rubber straps (given that it's a tight fit with the cable arrangement of the wolfbox) something like this?

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You'll need an adapter for to fit the Grenadier, they are a twist lock. Ebay etc have them, but they aren't cheap $40-$60 AU

 

[bakepl]

You'll need an adapter for to fit the Grenadier, they are a twist lock. Ebay etc have them, but they aren't cheap $40-$60 AU

Yes, have done some searching and quite a choice on Aliexpress but identifying the correct mount seems a little difficult - for me at least and with some assurance it'll be the right one. My wolfbox works well but a little low perhaps to use as a normal mirror.

 

[MrMike]

Yes, have done some searching and quite a choice on Aliexpress but identifying the correct mount seems a little difficult - for me at least and with some assurance it'll be the right one. My wolfbox works well but a little low perhaps to use as a normal mirror.

I think with the lack of rear view I wouldn't use it that much. Glad it's working well....all I need now is a vehicle to put it in

 

[Stu_Barnes]

Stu, re the mount are you talking about removing the rear view mirror entirely and replacing with a bracket that the wolfbox can mount to directly rather than using rubber straps (given that it's a tight fit with the cable arrangement of the wolfbox) something like this?

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It’s to get away from the need to use the straps. They make one for Toyota and Jeep(it’s an option when you purchase) . I’m trying to get them to make one for Grenadier as well.

 

[MrMike]

It’s to get away from the need to use the straps. They make one for Toyota and Jeep(it’s an option when you purchase) . I’m trying to get them to make one for Grenadier as well.

There is an adapter for the type of mount in the Grenadier

 

[Tom109]

On a plus note we’re gaining traction with the Grenadier mount.

Waiting with bated breath!!!

Also consider the NA mirror mount is different from pre-2024 ROW models.

 

[Tom109]

To those that installed the Wolfbox 900 series, do the standard cable lengths work, or did you get an extended harness?

 

[MrMike]

To those that installed the Wolfbox 900 series, do the standard cable lengths work, or did you get an extended harness?

I asked this....hopefully we'll get a reply

 

[bakepl]

To those that installed the Wolfbox 900 series, do the standard cable lengths work, or did you get an extended harness?

No extension required for hardwire cables from the mirror along the roofline, down the A pillar to the fuse box near the ignition and same for gps module. I used a spare extension I had for the rear door camera cable running it along the roofline, down the A pillar, along the floor and into the same cable gland the goes from the body into the large rear door. The latter being the only difficult part in feeding the camera cable. Think I mounted the camera first then went down the door into the cable gland best I could.

 

[grnamin]

Wolfbox confirmed that G890 cigarette lighter power cable has two wires. Thinking of adding either a cigarette lighter plug or DTP connectors to the right foot well power source and routing there.

 

[MrMike]

No extension required for hardwire cables from the mirror along the roofline, down the A pillar to the fuse box near the ignition and same for gps module. I used a spare extension I had for the rear door camera cable running it along the roofline, down the A pillar, along the floor and into the same cable gland the goes from the body into the large rear door. The latter being the only difficult part in feeding the camera cable. Think I mounted the camera first then went down the door into the cable gland best I could.

Thanks for all the info, just confirming that the rear camera doesn't need the extension if mounted on the large door?

 

[bakepl]

Thanks for all the info, just confirming that the rear camera doesn't need the extension if mounted on the large door?

I had to use an extension... but I didn't use the camera that came with kit so not sure if the camera cables of the one I used and the one in the kit were the same length. I think you will struggle without an extension.

 

[Zacman110]

It’s to get away from the need to use the straps. They make one for Toyota and Jeep(it’s an option when you purchase) . I’m trying to get them to make one for Grenadier as well.

I would be very excited for this.

 

[FieldMonster]

Thanks for all the info, just confirming that the rear camera doesn't need the extension if mounted on the large door?

@MrMike I have the G900 and didn’t need any extension cables to tidily run the camera cable from the display to the middle of the rear door. I had a couple of feet of slack in fact.

I’m curious to try @bakepl method of reusing the existing cable gland into the door. Doing that might require a short extension.

 

[MrMike]

@MrMike I have the G900 and didn’t need any extension cables to tidily run the camera cable from the display to the middle of the rear door. I had a couple of feet of slack in fact.

I’m curious to try @bakepl method of reusing the existing cable gland into the door. Doing that might require a short extension.

Perfect thanks @FieldMonster

 

[Krabby]

I had to use an extension... but I didn't use the camera that came with kit so not sure if the camera cables of the one I used and the one in the kit were the same length. I think you will struggle without an extension.

Just curious, why did you use a different camera?

 

[bakepl]

Just curious, why did you use a different camera?

Ah, I have the 840s and although it comes with a rear camera the installation instructions recommend purchasing another camera they claim is better suited for low light/mounting inside the vehicle so I thought this best due to the dark tint of the privacy glass. (The image is still somewhat dark in some lighting conditions and I may move it to the outside but for now is fine and the lens doesn't foul up) Looks very similar to the one supplied with the 900 but has a hinge on it's base. I used the original camera that came with the mirror on the rear of my van (RV).

WOLFBOX D07 T10 G840S Original Rear Camera 1080P.

 

[Tom109]

Ah, I have the 840s and although it comes with a rear camera the installation instructions recommend purchasing another camera they claim is better suited for low light/mounting inside the vehicle so I thought this best due to the dark tint of the privacy glass. (The image is still somewhat dark in some lighting conditions and I may move it to the outside but for now is fine and the lens doesn't foul up) Looks very similar to the one supplied with the 900 but has a hinge on it's base. I used the original camera that came with the mirror on the rear of my van (RV).

WOLFBOX D07 T10 G840S Original Rear Camera 1080P.

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What’s your opinion of the 840S image quality? I’m on the fence between these 850S and 900. I have not 100% identified the feature differences aside from resolution, but it is $100.

 

[bakepl]

What’s your opinion of the 840S image quality? I’m on the fence between these 850S and 900. I have not 100% identified the feature differences aside from resolution, but it is $100.

Image quality is great but then I'd need to see the 900 side by side to see any real difference. Probably take a closer look at what rear cameras come with the units, maybe the same, maybe not. Both units get good reviews and I'm pleased with mine. With the 840S (purchased at a bargain price) I did have to upgrade the rear camera though and that was ok as I needed another camera for my van. If I was doing it again and didn't need the van camera, I'd likely look harder at the 900, only as I prescribe in general to the philosophy of 'you get what you pay for' and like to avoid the upgrade-itus syndrome.