TK-8180 Dash Mount?

[Extreme]

PIcked up 2 TK-8180K mobiles, one to replace the burned up 880 in my SxS, the other to install in my Cherokee XJ.  With the front mounted speaker on these I'm thinking of a dash mount in both vehicles so wondering if someone has done this and might have a hint on the how-to?

On the Jeep I'm considering replacing the Kenwood stereo head unit with the GMRS since I rarely do music and have my phone and bluetooth speaker for my radio listening.  Again, anyone done something similar?  I'll figure it out but maybe someone has insight.

 

Will use 1/4 wave NMO antenna mounted in the roof of the Cherokee.  

 

Thanks.

[WRAK968]

I think (dont hold me to it) there is a premade double dinn mount for the 8180. I would have to look into it but I believe its made by havis.

[NeptuneMan]

First thing I do is look for the radio brochure, its got all the add-ons that are available for that radio. https://manualzz.com/doc/8325970/kenwood-tk-7180_tk-8180-brochure

Personally, I'd go with the remote head mount for the dash, unless you don't mind the full radio mounted up there.  The remote head just gives you  more location options. https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-KRK-10-remote-control-NX-700/dp/B00R8M3ZWI

I've removed my rash radio in my '98 Ram, replaced it with a  BCT15X scanner..I listen to local FD/PD more than I do the radio.

 

[Extreme]

Thanks .

Yup, first thing I did when I received the radios was download brochure and Service Manuals.

 

Appreciate the link for the kit.  Didn't expect to see that on Amazon.  I'm not sure I'll need it if I replace the factory radio in the Jeep where I'd expect there's room and hopefully a good support option.  I'll have to ponder where else I might put the head unit if not in the factory slot.

 

First thing I do is look for the radio brochure, its got all the add-ons that are available for that radio. https://manualzz.com/doc/8325970/kenwood-tk-7180_tk-8180-brochure

Personally, I'd go with the remote head mount for the dash, unless you don't mind the full radio mounted up there.  The remote head just gives you  more location options. https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-KRK-10-remote-control-NX-700/dp/B00R8M3ZWI

I've removed my rash radio in my '98 Ram, replaced it with a  BCT15X scanner..I listen to local FD/PD more than I do the radio.

 

[Extreme]

I think (dont hold me to it) there is a premade double dinn mount for the 8180. I would have to look into it but I believe its made by havis.

 

Sure enough:  

 

https://www.havis.com/products/BRKT_EQUIP_1PC_2_5MS_SP-32693-978.html

 

One and 2 piece depending on opening.

 

Thanks for the perfect answer.  Less money than the $100 for the remote kit.  

And there's a Havis dealer locally.. wow.

[Extreme]

Revisiting remote head mount for Kenwood TK-8180.  Instead of the Cherokee (that will go in-dash) I'm thinking of putting it in my '18 F350 using the Built right dash bracket that's already in place.  So I'm wondering if anyone has done the remote install of the 8180 and might be able to give me details on the head mounting setup?  Does it have to go in a DIN sized bracket or... ?

 

The pictured bracket is installed in the center 'basket' on top of the Ford dash.  F150/350 are the same.

 

https://www.builtrightind.com/collections/dash-mounts/products/builtright-industries-dash-mount-2015-2020-ford-f-150-raptor-2017-f-250-f-350

 

I guess I could just mount the complete radio on this bracket and save $100 instead of the remote mount.

 

Thanks.