Wiring question

[otter28169]

I have purchased a tomtom rider that I am trying to install on my 2012 RS-S. I was thinking about attaching it to the handlebars, but do not know where to draw power from. Does anyone know a good way to run the wire? I was thinking directly off the battery, but I do not want the body panels to rub the casing off the wire. I just finished the 12 volt install in the frunk, and I thought about just keeping it in there because it will be connected to my comm. via bluetooth. If I did that I could not access it while riding. Any info will be greatly appreciated, as automotive electronics is a black art I have no skill in.

Just sayin'............

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WIRING

I imagine the Tom Tom and Garmin operate the same as far as power goes ......You can plug in the 12v auto adapter in the frunk socket or get a USB ( E-Bay about $2.00 or less ) and plug that into the frunk......The USB will allow you to use the cord you use to charge from your computer.......That's what I do......Mike :thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

I have a 2008GS, and ran the wires from the battery to a powerlet outlet on the dash; that's where I plug my gps into. It's been that way for about 6 years, and I've never had a problem with the wires chaffing from rubbing the panels. Of course the wires are zip tied to the frame.

 

[Chupaca]

Here's what I did..!!

if you have a power outlet in the frunk you can run the charging cord up through the neck and zip it there for use when needed.

the ram mount...gps mounted..:thumbup: if no power outlet under the front panel left side under the fuse box you will find the connecting wires zipped there. Can pull power from there. It is keyed...

 

[MikeinGA]

I have purchased a tomtom rider that I am trying to install on my 2012 RS-S. I was thinking about attaching it to the handlebars, but do not know where to draw power from. Does anyone know a good way to run the wire? I was thinking directly off the battery, but I do not want the body panels to rub the casing off the wire. I just finished the 12 volt install in the frunk, and I thought about just keeping it in there because it will be connected to my comm. via bluetooth. If I did that I could not access it while riding. Any info will be greatly appreciated, as automotive electronics is a black art I have no skill in.

Just sayin'............

I use my TOMTOM 350 XL-TM on my 2011 RS-S SE5. I used the BRP mount. It was made by RAM at 2 1/2 the cost. I got my Ram Mount Cradle Holder, Ram Mount RAM-HOL-AQ6U Medium-Wide Aqua Box, and CitiGeeks® 3x Anti-Glare Premium Screen Protector for TomTom 4.3" (96x56 mm) Fingerprint for the TomTom from Amazon. Com. they carry a lot of RAM mounts. The TOMTOM wire I run into the frunk to my 12 Volt outlet. When I stop somewhere to eat or shop I can remove the TOMTOM and take it with me and I bought a Ram Mount Locking Knob to keep the cradle safe. Good luck.

Mike

 

[wyliec]

I have a 2008GS, and ran the wires from the battery to a powerlet outlet on the dash; that's where I plug my gps into. It's been that way for about 6 years, and I've never had a problem with the wires chaffing from rubbing the panels. Of course the wires are zip tied to the frame.

Let me add that I installed two powerlet outlets on the dash; one is energized at all times, and the other when the key is on. When I use a battery tender, I just plug into the powerlet that is energized at all times.