I got one of these when it came out on my last truck. They were $400 at the time. I would have paid twice as much for it. If you have the alpine system it makes it way louder. Worth every penny.
This video couldn't have been released at a better time. I just received mine in the mail yesterday. I bought it because of a recommendation from another RUclipsr. I really appreciate how thorough you went in the installation. Knowing that I may have an issue with the buttons sticking, do you have a recommendation on what should be trimmed to get a better fit? You've earned a subscriber today and I've been enjoying your other videos. Keep it up as I love your content.
I bought and installed one a few months ago and had zero issues with the physical install including no issues with the buttons sticking. Unfortunately I found too many quirks and returned it. If a few things were improved on I’d get another.
I installed a aftermarket radio on my 07 grand caravan, 66K miles, very similar process. Dodge tends to use cheap plastic trims and bezles which sometimes it works out better than expensive pieces that can break. For the mic situation I used the boss audio mic, the one that came with the radio. I mounted my mic right on the pillar by the windshield, I think its called the a or b pillar. I know their 2 total different things but its one of those. I used the clip/ double stick tape and clipped it on the end of the trim, looks pretty nice. Oviously not factory. Same sort of process overall, had to buy a dash kit and transfer all the ac controls to the new dash kit. Most of the parts I bought are from METRA on ebay or Crutchfield.
Really looking forward to your upcoming videos on this, specifically the mic quality and how you disabled the internal mic. I bought one of these a few months back and it had several quirks I could’ve maybe lived with but my biggest issue was the phone call quality. People told me it was absolutely awful then I discovered the internal mic worked simultaneously with the external as you mentioned. I’ll be curious to see what you think in your other videos. I really want to like this radio. Another biggie for me was the “loudness” setting on the EQ kept turning itself back on every time the radio restarted even though the switch was off. Hopefully that was just a bug with my particular radio.
The speaker is for the sound when you turn your blinkers on or door chime. You don't need the GPS antenna because your phone's GPS will work through Apple carplay.
I just ordered a 4gb version from Ali only $130 Canadian! Can't wait for it to arrive. The android units are nice you can get a little Bluetooth odb and check codes on the radio.
I got an Android 10.1 inch that I’ve been running for about 5 years. Been looking to upgrade it since back then they didn’t ship them out with CarPlay. Got it for $120 and got Spotify, RUclips, DVR and would want to get one with the same options + CarPlay.
Hi, I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Sport, my radio looks exactly like yours, couple of questions, I have navigation and Sirus radio. Will this work for my? Great video like all your other postings.
Does the music still display on your EVIC? I went with a $1000 Stinger Heigh10, not wireless, but that’s ok because it charges my phone too. Doesn’t display song info or any audio stuff in evic.
Couldn't be better timing as I'm looking and trying to decide today on what to get. I've been waiting for a video like this. Great job! I have a 2014 1500 sport with the alpine system. I'm curious if you have been able to test out the sound and how it is. I'm installing 2 Skar 12" subs and amp soon. Lastly, is there anything else that I should buy so that I have everything at once. Thanks, and again, great video!
lol I literally did this install this weekend and had such a hard time with the dual climate control 😅 when I put it all together the climate controls didn’t work. Put the factory unit back in and climate controls still don’t work so I think I ruined my climate control module in the process 😢 although I don’t know how unless static electricity shorted the circuit.
technical question here. did you connect the key 1 and key 2 and/or the accessory wire when wiring it up, or left those disconnected? It appears you left them with those caps on before buttoning up everything. The reason I ask, I have been fighting my install for weeks and going back and forth with the seller. Hes saying they need to be and i didnt see it in your video and im getting tired of trying to troubleshoot this thing. Even sent back the first one. was having audio issues with sound cutting in and out.
Yes same as the connect it pops up when you change a hvac setting at the bottom of the screen and also has a full screen with all your hvac settings etc
Been using a CarPlay screen because I still need to access my towing settings on the factory stereo. Can you access the towing settings with this unit? Thanks in advance
My 2016 2500 Tradesman has it on the radio. I can save settings for multiple trailers. My speedometer is smaller than yours I guess. It only shows what trailer is being used, you can’t change anything from it. Thanks for answering.
You late to the game I been using android radios for the last 10+ years im still don't get the apple car play with android radio you can use all the apps
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Every time you post these videos you make me spend $$ lol
I got one of these when it came out on my last truck. They were $400 at the time. I would have paid twice as much for it. If you have the alpine system it makes it way louder. Worth every penny.
Very cool. I just did something similar on my Express recently. Such an improvement!
Great job John ! 💪🏻
This video couldn't have been released at a better time. I just received mine in the mail yesterday. I bought it because of a recommendation from another RUclipsr. I really appreciate how thorough you went in the installation. Knowing that I may have an issue with the buttons sticking, do you have a recommendation on what should be trimmed to get a better fit? You've earned a subscriber today and I've been enjoying your other videos. Keep it up as I love your content.
I bought and installed one a few months ago and had zero issues with the physical install including no issues with the buttons sticking. Unfortunately I found too many quirks and returned it. If a few things were improved on I’d get another.
My passenger climate down button sticks. Think I need to trim off some plastic from the bezel
I installed a aftermarket radio on my 07 grand caravan, 66K miles, very similar process. Dodge tends to use cheap plastic trims and bezles which sometimes it works out better than expensive pieces that can break. For the mic situation I used the boss audio mic, the one that came with the radio. I mounted my mic right on the pillar by the windshield, I think its called the a or b pillar. I know their 2 total different things but its one of those. I used the clip/ double stick tape and clipped it on the end of the trim, looks pretty nice. Oviously not factory. Same sort of process overall, had to buy a dash kit and transfer all the ac controls to the new dash kit. Most of the parts I bought are from METRA on ebay or Crutchfield.
Really looking forward to your upcoming videos on this, specifically the mic quality and how you disabled the internal mic. I bought one of these a few months back and it had several quirks I could’ve maybe lived with but my biggest issue was the phone call quality. People told me it was absolutely awful then I discovered the internal mic worked simultaneously with the external as you mentioned. I’ll be curious to see what you think in your other videos. I really want to like this radio. Another biggie for me was the “loudness” setting on the EQ kept turning itself back on every time the radio restarted even though the switch was off. Hopefully that was just a bug with my particular radio.
For the money great up grade !
Thumbs up !
The speaker is for the sound when you turn your blinkers on or door chime. You don't need the GPS antenna because your phone's GPS will work through Apple carplay.
All those sounds come out of the instrument cluster
I just ordered a 4gb version from Ali only $130 Canadian! Can't wait for it to arrive. The android units are nice you can get a little Bluetooth odb and check codes on the radio.
What's the link
Looks good, but makes me glad that I have an '18 so I don't have to deal with the wiring headache 😅
I got an Android 10.1 inch that I’ve been running for about 5 years. Been looking to upgrade it since back then they didn’t ship them out with CarPlay. Got it for $120 and got Spotify, RUclips, DVR and would want to get one with the same options + CarPlay.
Thanks for the vid very helpful I've got 2015 big horn
Hi, I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Sport, my radio looks exactly like yours, couple of questions, I have navigation and Sirus radio. Will this work for my? Great video like all your other postings.
Does the music still display on your EVIC?
I went with a $1000 Stinger Heigh10, not wireless, but that’s ok because it charges my phone too. Doesn’t display song info or any audio stuff in evic.
What is the purple connector from that was left hanging?
Can you still adjust settings like which doors unlock with the key, auto brights, remote start, etc?
Couldn't be better timing as I'm looking and trying to decide today on what to get. I've been waiting for a video like this. Great job!
I have a 2014 1500 sport with the alpine system. I'm curious if you have been able to test out the sound and how it is. I'm installing 2 Skar 12" subs and amp soon. Lastly, is there anything else that I should buy so that I have everything at once.
Thanks, and again, great video!
I guess u didn't watch the video....
lol I literally did this install this weekend and had such a hard time with the dual climate control 😅 when I put it all together the climate controls didn’t work. Put the factory unit back in and climate controls still don’t work so I think I ruined my climate control module in the process 😢 although I don’t know how unless static electricity shorted the circuit.
how'd you find the rebate? like an amazon coupon ?
Can't you keep the factory microphone and the factory GPS antenna?
technical question here. did you connect the key 1 and key 2 and/or the accessory wire when wiring it up, or left those disconnected? It appears you left them with those caps on before buttoning up everything. The reason I ask, I have been fighting my install for weeks and going back and forth with the seller. Hes saying they need to be and i didnt see it in your video and im getting tired of trying to troubleshoot this thing. Even sent back the first one. was having audio issues with sound cutting in and out.
i bought mine from the same seller in your link above 2 months ago
Didn’t connect those. Make sure your can protocol is correct like I showed in this video
Short money for a decent sound system !
Does it display all of the climate controls like changing from vents to defroster/ floor to the other configurations?
Yes same as the connect it pops up when you change a hvac setting at the bottom of the screen and also has a full screen with all your hvac settings etc
@@BoostedMotorsportsAwesome! Thanks for all of your videos. I have made several mods based on your recommendations
Been using a CarPlay screen because I still need to access my towing settings on the factory stereo. Can you access the towing settings with this unit? Thanks in advance
What tow settings? My 7 inch speedometer shows trailer brake gain.
My 2016 2500 Tradesman has it on the radio. I can save settings for multiple trailers. My speedometer is smaller than yours I guess. It only shows what trailer is being used, you can’t change anything from it. Thanks for answering.
Did it come with all of the wiring harnesses?
Yes comes with everything you need
How much for your stock unit?
Bout $1200-$1500 at stealership
Does it support wireless android auto?
hi, are the alpine speakers and subwoofer supported? Greetings from Germany
okay you say it at the end of the video 😅
Yes that’s the system I have on this truck in the video
The biggest downfall is that you can’t see the display with polarized sunglasses. Almost considering removing mine
Damn... I wish i could use this but i have Air ride so i would lose my functions ☹️
It has all that in the settings I saw it when I was poking around
Can you watch RUclips videos or Netflix while driving?
You late to the game I been using android radios for the last 10+ years im still don't get the apple car play with android radio you can use all the apps
I’m replacing my 2022 Ram 3500 8.4 because that particular unit is nothing but nightmare
2gb though how laggy is it gonna be
Zero lag and much better than the original uconnect. You should be able to see the boot time and changing screens if you watched the video I show it
@BoostedMotorsports ill have to wait for the in depth video I wanna see when you press apps the boot time