SkyTag Wiring

Defender54 · Feb 10, 2021

Hello all - contemplating braving the sub-zero temperatures and getting on with fitting a tracker. I know that the 'correct' solution is to plumb it to the fusebox (my Dad was an electrical engineer...and a purist), but how about using the permanent live feed to the radio as an easier route? Any thoughts?

Nodge68 · Feb 10, 2021

Wherever you fit a tracker, it needs to be hidden, preferably made to look part of the vehicle.
I'd fit it behind the fuse box if possible, so it's completely hidden and one of the last things to be removed, should the vehicle be stolen and stripped.

v8250 · Feb 10, 2021

Thanks @Nodge68 , I have my SkyTag to fit and you've just given me a light bulb moment of where to fit [not behind the fuse box...though that's a great location]

@Defender54 , I'd also add to not use the fuse box as the fuses are easy to find/remove. Add a secret inline fuse that only you know where it is...

Defender54 · Feb 10, 2021

Thanks both - definitely food for thought!

Hippo · Feb 11, 2021

Put it roughly in the location you want to fit it and test the signal strength is ok by triggering it. Disconnect all power and you'll get a call on yer phone.

Defender54 · Feb 11, 2021

Got it - thx Hippo

Bobsticle · Feb 12, 2021

Check if it needs clear air for signal strength. No good burying it if the satellites can’t pick it up.
In the early days you had little choice but to fit them under the dash below the sloping windscreen so they had as much none metallic barriers between them and the sky.
Not easy on a heap with a vertical windscreen.
As said make sure it’s well tested in a chosen position before you nail it down.

lynall · Feb 12, 2021

Really wants it own supply and wiring, try and think like a tealeaf, and where would they start looking for a tracker?

v8250 · Feb 12, 2021

Bobsticle said:
Check if it needs clear air for signal strength. No good burying it if the satellites can’t pick it up.
In the early days you had little choice but to fit them under the dash below the sloping windscreen so they had as much none metallic barriers between them and the sky.
Not easy on a heap with a vertical windscreen.
As said make sure it’s well tested in a chosen position before you nail it down.

This+1. The SkyTag instructions state the need for 'clear air' signal strength.

Marmaduke · Feb 13, 2021

I had mine under the drivers seat on my discovery and never had any issues with tracking it....

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