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Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Hi all,
I just bought a used silver leaf for my 1999 U320 and was wondering if anybody has pictures of theirs and where they mounted it for the best location.

Thanks

[fixed a typo in the topic title - Michelle]
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

Re: Best place to mail the silver leaf display box

Reply #1 –
I used Velcro to fasten my 10" tablet over the dash.  Offsetting to the left to allow view of air gauges.  Works well for me.
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

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Reply #2 –
Looks cool ...

What did you do over where the old 5" 4:3 display was, looks like a double or single DIN head unit?
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #3 –
So I see you have a tablet for a screen. How is that possible? Mine is an old display in a box?
Is there an upgrade for the 1999 u320?
If so, that would be way to cool.
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #4 –
I have a fairly larger tablet and I mounted mine above the steering wheel. Looking up was awkward at
first but now it works perfectly. I have a 1999 U 320.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #5 –
So is there another silver leaf unit that uses a tablet instead of a what I have?
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #6 –
It is VSMpc software which most of us have using a windows platform.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #7 –
Craneman, That's correct, it is Vmspc software on windows tablet.
Steve, if you are referring to the monitor, I removed the original and replaced with a new backup camera and monitor.  Below the monitor, I installed a pocket that fits the old radio slot.  Use the pocket to hold traveling notes.
Gold Nugget finder, sorry, I was not aware of a Vmspc/Silverleaf other than the one I have. 
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #8 –
I'm also using the Silverleaf VMSpc software on a Windows convertible laptop (Microsoft Surface 4 Pro) which has a removeable keyboard.  The JIB connects to it via USB.  I mounted mine to the dash where the original Javelina display was.

Here's my installation thread:  VMSpc installation
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #9 –
Will the software work on an Android based tablet or device? There are in dash stereos double DIN or flip up, or fixed large screen displays that run on full android. Most have either WiFi or Cell connections. I have a 7" fixed in my 91 Vanagon and I use for most everything including the TPMS. Multiple video inputs also.
Dennis Haynes
Bohemia NY
2008 Nimbus 342 SE Carlyle
Build #6475
Motorcade #19148

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Reply #10 –
The VMSpc software is for Windows based PC's only.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

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Reply #11 –
If you want a modern interface plus Android/Ipad support ... BlueFire LLC
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

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Reply #12 –
I take the keyboard off my asus laptop computer and it rides on the dashboard




Keith
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #13 –
I put a mini-PC in the overhead cabinet to run the VMS PC software. I installed a touchscreen LED monitor on a track mount rail that I installed vertically, out of the picture image behind the shade valance. Maybe not as ideal as positioned down in the dash gauge area, but a quick glance up and I can see the display. With the touch screen I don't  need to use a keyboard for regular usage.
Bruce & Linda
2004 U295, Build # 6268, ISL400 CAPS
2016 Ford Explorer Sport or 1985 Jeep CJ7

Re: Best place to mount the silver leaf display box

Reply #14 –
After modifying my head banger I have all my monitoring overhead. I didn't want anything obstructing my view and for me I doesn't matter if I'm looking down, to the side, or overhead I'm still  taking my eyes off the road for a second or two.

VmSpc runs on the asus tablet running windows.

2003 U320 40 AGDS Build 6157 161K miles

Hampstead NC