Single din radio with apple car play & reversing camera input (2005 Sprinter)

[ItaMotorhomer]

Hi

Anyone has any suggestions on a suitable radio unit I could fir to my sprinter (2005) cab?

single din as I cannot see a single at of fittiya double due to dash design, or could I ??

Need to have apple car play or way to pair my Apple Music & display Apple Maps onto the screen + reversing camera input.

I’ve seen the Pionner flip out units but… very annoying experience !

any suggestions is appreciated.

Cheers

 

[Pausim]

I can’t see a single din unit being big enough for an Apple CarPlay screen.

 

[Landy Andy]

I can’t see a single din unit being big enough for an Apple CarPlay screen.

only if it is one of those flip out, or a permanent stick out ones.

 

[Pausim]

only if it is one of those flip out, or a permanent stick out ones.

I guess that could work, do they make them?

 

[Landy Andy]

Yes.

Flip out

Amazon.co.uk

Stickout permanent
But will block dash and buttons

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carplay-Single-Rimoody-Bluetooth-Multimedia/dp/B09TXM6SZ2/?tag=mhf04-21

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[ChrisL]

I think the issue would be that the unit sits in a slight recess which may prevent a screen from sitting at the correct angle.

 

[Barti Ddu]

https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/apple-carplay/sony-xav-ax8050d-car-stereo-with-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-342958.html

I've got a Sony double DIN version of this - generally pretty pleased with it. I use it for Android Auto. I added a wireless dongle for wireless Android Auto and it's not missed a beat. Just connects automatically when I switch on the ignition with my phone still in my pocket.

Only downside is screen brightness and viewing angle in bright sun which could be better.

If the oversized screen of the single DIN version doesn't interfere with your dashboard controls this could be a contender for you.

 

[Landy Andy]

I think the issue would be that the unit sits in a slight recess which may prevent a screen from sitting at the correct angle.

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This may work. Permanently out but sticks out and up from unit ???

Pioneer SPH-EVO62DAB-UNI 6.8" Touch Screen Bluetooth CarPlay Android With Aerial

Pioneer SPH-EVO62DAB-UNI 6.8" Touch Screen Bluetooth CarPlay Android With AerialCar DVD/Navigation SPH-EVO62DAB-UNI + Aerial Pioneer SPH-EVO62DAB-UNI 6.8" Touch Screen Bluetooth CarPlay Android With Aerial - SPH-EVO62DAB-UNIThe 6.DAB Stereos SPH

www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

 

[ItaMotorhomer]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions

 

[Guigsy]

The Sony 9" XAV units sit proud of the dash. They only takes a single DIN slot. They are fairly light on features, but as an Android Auto/Apple Carplay unit, they are very good. Simple and reliable.

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[RobertJary]

We have a Sony XAV-AX8150 in our 2005 Sprinter based Frankia. I'll post a photo tomorrow.

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[RobertJary]

 

[ItaMotorhomer]

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Thanks for sharing that RobertJary

Are you happy with the unit ?

 

[RobertJary]

Overall, I'm happy with it, good sound and large screen. One issue, it's as if the screen is set up for lhd - the viewing angle isn't as good from the drivers seat (rhd). I do need to make a sunshield out of plasticard as the screen becomes more difficult to see when the sun shines directly on it.

As an alternative, if you've got enough space on the dash, you could consider something like this and keep your existing radio.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ESSGOO-CarPlay-Android-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B0D6GL33RB/?tag=mhf04-21

 

[ItaMotorhomer]

Overall, I'm happy with it, good sound and large screen. One issue, it's as if the screen is set up for lhd - the viewing angle isn't as good from the drivers seat (rhd). I do need to make a sunshield out of plasticard as the screen becomes more difficult to see when the sun shines directly on it.

As an alternative, if you've got enough space on the dash, you could consider something like this and keep your existing radio.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ESSGOO-CarPlay-Android-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B0D6GL33RB/?tag=mhf04-21

Thanks again Robert

We’re still considering the options so that’s very useful cheers

I’m also looking at the pionner AVH Z200DAB as I think I’d prefer the all in one unit option as your Sony unit


Cheers

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[Guigsy]

Thanks again Robert

We’re still considering the options so that’s very useful cheers

I’m also looking at the pionner AVH Z200DAB as I think I’d prefer the all in one unit option as your Sony unit


Cheers

Were Pioneer head units the ones people had trouble with due to the power drain?

 

[ItaMotorhomer]

Were Pioneer head units the ones people had trouble with due to the power drain?

Mmm thanks for shout out hopefully someone can help with that as they’re NOT cheap to buy

 

[Landy Andy]

My £1400 Pioneer

Utter pooo

Wouldn’t recommend Pioneer to anyone.

And yes, they use loads of power.

 

[ItaMotorhomer]

Cheers for sharing that