Since 2008 I have been running a Streamlight Strion flashlight in my Toyota FJ Cruiser. The installation is integrated into the dash of the FJ and here is the post on how the installation was originally done. On my last trip I realized how dim the incandescent bulb really is. With this in mind…
Modifications
I have worked to document all the modification that I have made to my FJ Cruiser. If you are unable to find a specific type of mod try using the search box.
Miscellaneous
Mouse Attack, I think I won (I hope)
by tomas •
For the third time, with my Toyota FJ Cruiser, I have had a mouse in the passenger cabin. One trap and the latest mouse is a goner (no photos of this). It is time to get a handle on this problem The first mouse came through the cabin air intake and put a hole in the cabin…
Electrical, Electronics
USB Charge Ports Installed
by tomas •
“Not enough USB Charge Ports”. If you’re like me and driving a preUSB truck, setting up USB charging is a pain. With only one auxiliary 12 volt socket in the Toyota FJ Cruiser two USB sockets was the limit and for that I had to give up the aux port. I also had a tendency to go…
Electronics, Electronics
Bluetooth GPS build
by tomas •
If you’re like me you have found that the GPS accuracy of Android phones and tablets leaves something to be desired when used in the car. My Sony Android tablet can barely get a fix from inside the FJ. I have been wanting to get away from my Windows based CARpc with the built in GPS…
Electronics
100 Watt Solar Panel Upgrade
by tomas •
The auxiliary power system is a key part of our Toyota FJ Cruiser build. The system includes a National Luna Charge controller, a solar charge controller, and a second 50 amp hour battery. The original system was built with a 50 watt solar panel and we have found that this panel has not provide enough charge…