TomTom Relocated

I decided to move the TomTom mounting from "in the wind" by the left side switchgear. As it is already removed what could be simpler?

Easier said than done!!!!

For some reason the spare RAM mounting kit I had in stock came with 11mm nyloc nuts. I hate nyloc nuts. Also who the **** uses 11mm! The supply spring washer too!

In the end after what seemed like hours I finally managed to get it behind the screen and above the clocks. The area is so confined I could only turn the nut about a quarter each time.

It took wiggling and a jiggling to get it where I wanted it, also to be able to lock it in place with the anti-theft kit! The key to the ram-ball mount is a little bit of a squeeze.

The next job is to fit the new power cable and connect it to the battery rather than the accessory socket.

Oh yeah. Baloo is back after a wash and brush up.

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