Replacing Dash Radio Unit in Newmar Mountain Aire

[EnsignPulver]

• Can someone suggest a good head unit that will fit in the opening (minor modifications are ok if needed) and I want the following features-
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Large Screen
  • Added USB connectivity
  • XM

 

[CaptainGizmo]

Check out the Kenwood Excelon series. Awesome units. A bunch of us have installed them.

 

[Neal]

• Can someone suggest a good head unit that will fit in the opening (minor modifications are ok if needed) and I want the following features-
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Large Screen
  • Added USB connectivity
  • XM

Can you provide a picture of your current dash radio so we can see the size? I'm not sure what's in a 2011 MADP. In my 2017 VTDP it's a double din and I put a Pioneer AVIC-8201NEX in which I am extremely pleased with and I like the NAV system that allows RV dimensions and route planning. It serves as my backup GPS as I use a Garmin 770 as primary. The technology advances rapidly so I'm not sure what's current as far as model numbers for today.

 

[BGMAC]

I upgraded mine with a JVC and I am very happy with it. Here is my post.

Upgrading Dash Sterio

Well with Covid-19 and bad weather I decided to go ahead and upgrade the factory installed Jenson with the old style MS-Dos style interface with a JVC system with Bluetooth, CarPlay, XM, etc. I used a Voyager camera adapter to covert the plug styles and handle the interiors between left, right...

rvforums.com

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I think your dash opening should be a standard "Double DIN" size, so any Double DIN unit should fit.

If you want the "whole enchilada," (radio, DVD, RV GPS, etc.) take a look at the Kenwood DNX775RVS unit.

DNX775RVS | Navigation and Multimedia | Car Audio | Car Entertainment | KENWOOD USA

DNX775RVS GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM

www.kenwood.com

Pricey, but full of nice features.

TJ

 

["EZ"]

Does anyone know if this Kenwood DNX775RVS head unit will work with the main back up camera and 2 side back up cameras like I have in my 2006 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?

 

[MapNerd]

• Pioneer DMH-WT8600NEX
• Alpine Halo 9
• Alpine Halo 11

These units will all fit a single din slot, meaning you will actually get a storage cubby. However, they may block an AC vent.

 

[BGMAC]

Does anyone know if this Kenwood DNX775RVS head unit will work with the main back up camera and 2 side back up cameras like I have in my 2006 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?

There is an adapter you can install that will fit the stereo from E Trailer. My thread link above shows the adapter. It works well. I also added a separate power source through a diode so I could turn on the rear camera while driving down the road to check on things.

 

["EZ"]

There is an adapter you can install that will fit the stereo from E Trailer. My thread link above shows the adapter. It works well. I also added a separate power source through a diode so I could turn on the rear camera while driving down the road to check on things.

Yeah, I would have to have the back up camera to stay on all the time like it does now. I tow a Jeep Grand Cherokee I want to keep an eye on. I also like to be able to see the traffic coming up behind me on the interstate so I'll know if I need to get over a lane or something.

 

[EnsignPulver]

I ended up going with the Kenwood eXcelon DDX9907XR.