deadspot

I also like to keep a laptop running on trips so I can use mapping software / GPS. So far I have just been sitting the laptop in the passenger seat. I have thought about ways of mounting it. I think the RAM mounts are the way to go. They indicate the current ones work for the JK (07). But they are not cheap at ~ $170.

dsy

I bought a ram mount last Dec. they claimed worked for the JK. It did not. They said they thought it would be the same as 06. The last I checked they only had a universal mount they said would work but it involved drilling the floor. What I put together only uses the existing seat mounting bolts, and slips in and out very easy.

Egmont

... and I thought I was the only one crazy enough to do this. I use something similar to this: http://www.autolaptoplinkinc.com/1463775.html

Since my XK is an auto, so shifting is not a issue.

crd

Try jeniko.com

They have laptop mounts of all types. I've used them in other vehicles. And no I'm not affiliated with them.

Chris

dsy

I looked at a bunch of the single pole type mounts but wasnt sure how they would hold up to off road use. I see the jeniko ones only use velcro to anchor the laptop. I made mine to stay put even in a roll over.

b1pig

most of the law enforcement (commercial) laptop mounts use a single post with a brace. They also tend to have 1 to 3 extentions that allow the mount to swing around. I can speak from experience... they arent very steady on road much less off road. They have to be braced against the dash, seat or center console. (or all 3)

The mount you made looks real solid. While it could be an airbag hazard, the fact that the JK does not offer a center seat position should limit the likely hood that it becomes a projectile.

About the exploring you plan.... ever been to the Mi-Vida mine site?
Its blocked off now... but the entrance to the mine shaft is very accessible at the end of a not-so-maintained gravel road. At the end of that are a couple of other mine shafts.






Another thing that comes to mind.
Shock would not be so much of a worry for me. Just typical vibrations would. You may consider using some small foam insullation or something on 4 or more points on the rack where the laptop rests on it. It should stop or limit the vibes that get to the laptop. I like the design, though.

dsy

Terrain Navigator shows a Mount Vida Mine south of Moab, along with a bunch of others... Terrain navigator shows 3-D views (maptech.com/products/tours/index.cfm?TOUR_TYPE=tn&TOUR_PAGE=2&INC=NONE) of the land also and that area looks like it would be fun to poke around in. I think most of the places we check out will be a matter of picking what looks interesting on the maps as we travel around. The nice thing about a laptop with gps and good topo software is being able to see a large area in detail rather than just a 3" X 3" screen area. I've been doing the laptop navigating for years and its fun to go into a new area and be able to get around better than some locals.

JKFirefighter

Nice mount, looks like good craftsmanship. I don't know how else one could fit a laptop in a jeep, with a passenger. Passenger airbag might launch screen into driver's face, but who knows? Get out your video camera and a big sledge hammer and post the results...lol.

AZCA jeeper

That's cool. You could pull up behind someone, and act like you're typing something. They will think your an undercover cop!!!!

RedRockJK

Sweet! That sure would make it easy to surf the net and drive at the same time.
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