Toyota Tacoma | Midland MXT275 GMRS | Flush Mount Install | (2017 Tacoma)

Today I finally finished the Midland GMRS install on the Expedition Essentials 3TPAM. This took a decent amount of work to make it look, function and fit the 3TPAM. After doing some research there was nothing on the market that would plug and play the way I wanted, so the parts search began. The MXT275 has a remote control box which can be mounted anywhere. The limits are the power cord length and the mic cord length. Both of these limitations are easy fixes. I extended the mic jack with a cat 6 POE 3 foot Ethernet cable to a female to female cat 6 water proof coupler which was then mounted to the 3TPAM. That is for the mic connection.
To hold the mic in place I went with a Magnetic Mic which was flush mounted on the 3TPAM. The coupler and the Magnetic Mic can be installed anywhere in the truck that has space. Installs took some time and patience to drill out large holes. Both the coupler and Magnetic Mic were centered on pre existing mounting holes for the 3TPAM and only took up one spot on the mounting surface. I really like that the mic can be stored away when not in use leaving the mounting location looking clean and tidy.
For the antenna, I really like the look of the Ghost 3DB so I fabbed up a bracket to my liking. Midland has a bracket for the ditch light mount but I though it looked a little long when reviewing pics on the internet. That was a long explanation and a long video. Hope it helps and makes sense. All links below.
My Shop -- www.amazon.com...
Antenna RE-Route Install Video-- • Toyota Tacoma | Midlan...
Midland MXT275 GMRS-- amzn.to/38dABvX
Midland Full Kit -Non Remote -- amzn.to/37wMiys
Can be made to work with the coupler
Ghost 3DB Antenna with cable-- amzn.to/2Wti4q4
These sell out quickly, Check the Midland website.
No Midland Brand Ghost 3DBs where available on amazon at the time I made the video. I will circle back and update once they are.
Midland 6DB Antenna-- amzn.to/3ajZhpj
Midland Roof Rack Antenna mount-- amzn.to/3am6O71
Midland Lip Antenna mount-- amzn.to/34mxlxi
Midland NMO Mag mount-- amzn.to/3mtCMAI
Midland NMO Antenna Cable-- amzn.to/3mz9EI6
Cat 6 Ethernet Cable-- amzn.to/3p5rkwQ
Many sizes and colors to fit your needs
Cat 6 water proof female to female Coupler --amzn.to/2Wu1IgF
Magnetic Mic-- amzn.to/3r8eMGO
15 lbs Hook & Loop(Velcro) -- amzn.to/2KfGfWo
10 lbs Hook & Loop(Velcro)-- amzn.to/35dvhYR
Work Light-- amzn.to/2KCGfQc
Step Drill Set-- amzn.to/2WpnHFt
Milwaukee M12 Impact-- amzn.to/3r8Yf5l
Sokietech No Drill Hood Struts Black-- amzn.to/3glqpVW
Sokietech No Drill Hood Struts Carbon Fiber-- amzn.to/3qG6x4C
Expedition Essentials 3TPAM-- cutt.ly/vhZJ5f3
Classy Tacos Mascot Trucker Hat-- cutt.ly/DhnPNj5
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