best double din upgrade for my 2016 sprinter ? (6 Viewers)

[roadwarrior]

i fancy a better radio for my 2016 sprinter based autosleeper, it would be nice if it connected to the steering wheel - im not even sure im that impressed with dab.
dont need satnav really but i want android auto but most of all it needs to be something decent like kenwood - none of that chinese kack - suggestions ladies and gentlrman ?

 

[Roby2008]

Android Auto Car Stereo, Android DVD Multimedia Navigation ...

Android Stereo for your car, Vehicle Android screens

www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

Here you go....

 

[Guigsy]

Sony XAV AX8050 here. It's easy to use, fast, good touch controls and very reliable. I mainly use it for Android Auto. Was easy to install. There's modules to integrate steering wheel controls. My own quibble is that it's not that bright and can get washed out.

 

[Stealaway]

I don't think it matters what it says on the front they are probably all made in China.

 

[roadwarrior]

I don't think it matters what it says on the front they are probably all made in China.

probably - but the build quality is important

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[roadwarrior]

Android Auto Car Stereo, Android DVD Multimedia Navigation ...

Android Stereo for your car, Vehicle Android screens

www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

Here you go....

thanks but i am looking for recommendations or expereances or opinions

 

[Roby2008]

thanks but i am looking for recommendations or expereances or opinions

I had a Kenwood double din in my mh for the last 4 years, fine apart from Bluetooth connectivity being temperamental.
Not a fan of Android Auto so didn't use it..

 

[canopus]

This is the only one that they list as ready to fit a 2016 Sprinter.

Stereo Upgrade Packs For Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2016) ...

www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

 

[Flightlevel55]

i fancy a better radio for my 2016 sprinter based autosleeper, it would be nice if it connected to the steering wheel - im not even sure im that impressed with dab.
dont need satnav really but i want android auto but most of all it needs to be something decent like kenwood - none of that chinese kack - suggestions ladies and gentlrman ?

I use one of these as it was easier to put in than a retrofit head unit and I can take it to my next MH. Gives me CarPlay or Android Auto and has worked with no issues since I bought it. Generates its own local Wi-Fi to connect to phone and uses Bluetooth to send the music through the existing head unit and steering wheel buttons work for volume and channel change. It does have internal a speaker but sound not great. May not be for you but just a thought…. Edit, the one pictured is 10inch screen but they do smaller versions.

 

[DBK]

I read the title as "double gin". What does that say about me?

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[roadwarrior]

I use one of these as it was easier to put in than a retrofit head unit and I can take it to my next MH. Gives me CarPlay or Android Auto and has worked with no issues since I bought it. Generates its own local Wi-Fi to connect to phone and uses Bluetooth to send the music through the existing head unit and steering wheel buttons work for volume and channel change. It does have internal a speaker but sound not great. May not be for you but just a thought…. Edit, the one pictured is 10inch screen but they do smaller versions.

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thats very interesting - do they have a name ? how or what does it fix onto ? how is it wired up or is it simply bluetooth to the radio ?

 

[Flightlevel55]

thats very interesting - do they have a name ? how or what does it fix onto ? how is it wired up or is it simply bluetooth to the radio ?

It’s by Carpuride from Amazon. It can attach to the screen or in my case on top of the dash. It creates its own local Wi-Fi hotspot to which you connect your phone and then you can use CarPlay or Android Auto. It also connects via Bluetooth.

It has an internal speaker which to be honest is not great so you can connect to your in vehicle Bluetooth (ie your own head unit if it has Bluetooth) or you can connect the unit with a 3.5mm jack to the audio in on your vehicle. It then sends all the output to your van speakers which in our case sounds great.

You can also mirror your phone to the unit and play films on any streaming channel that doesn’t restrict airplay. I’ll post some photos if I can upload them although internet not great here in north Devon. I’ll also post the Amazon link.

 

[Flightlevel55]

A few images showing the inbuilt home screen then Car Play

 

[Flightlevel55]

Amazon link below. The 7 inch version is on offer for about half the price of this 10inch

Carpuride Newest 10.3 Inch Full... Amazon product ASIN B0B7W6NF15

 

[Flightlevel55]

I have it attached to the document holder on the boxer dashboard and it’s never moved. I put a small blob of Black Tack just under the from edge of the screen and it’s stayed solid for months now. I just live car play as it gives me up to date Nav and all my music plus phone and hands free texting as it works with Siri. If you are android then I’m sure you can do similar with Android Auto.

The coiled up wire you can see is to my dash cam which is powered from the usb socket in the Carpuride unit.

Hope the above gives you enough info for your needs.

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[roadwarrior]

yes thanking you -= all duly noted

 

[roadwarrior]

Well I got an add on screen like flight level55 suggested and I am mostly pleased with it, but ,, I have an annoying sprinter feature where can't I listen to the music for more than about 30 mins as it turns itself off to save the battery, it clearly has no idea it's now a motorhome so how do I bypass that feature short of replacing the radio with a Kenwood ect.

 

[Waveski]

I’ve been using a Carpuride unit for 2 years and it has been great. If you are thinking of buying I strongly recommend you check in to their website, it will enable you to choose the best product for your requirements. They often have good special offers and regularly upgrade their products.

 

[gus-lopez]

Well I got an add on screen like flight level55 suggested and I am mostly pleased with it, but ,, I have an annoying sprinter feature where can't I listen to the music for more than about 30 mins as it turns itself off to save the battery, it clearly has no idea it's now a motorhome so how do I bypass that feature short of replacing the radio with a Kenwood ect.

Wire the 12v that at the moment is through your ignition feed, directly to a 12 v supply from a fuse that is always on.
You could even use the 12volt "memory" supply which if I remember correctly is the yellow wire(?)