Aftermarket Headunit in 14

metztech1 · Jul 31, 2017

Alright, I have a 2014 tradesman / express. I currently have a very basic headunit. Non touchscreen, no Bluetooth. I frequently see people saying RA2 or RA3. I am unsure of what model I have... I do not believe I have a factory amp as it's a low trim package.

I am adding a JVC double Din touch screen unit with Apple car play and Bluetooth. I'm looking for any advice anybody has to offer and I really want to make sure I am ordering the right wiring harness.

Wiring harness
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYP2JME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6w-FzbEJKQXMY

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A05GSHO · Aug 1, 2017

I'm not sure about the harness you have in your Amazon link there, but I have a 13 Express with the 3.0 stock radio and just purchased a Kenwood DDX774BH head unit and all applicable/necessary wire harnesses need to do the install. I purchased a idatalink Maestro CH3 (HRN-RR-CH3) harness. Good information at the Maestro web site, heres a link. iDatalink - Maestro - Accessories

baum · Aug 1, 2017

while the idata link piece is nice its not necessary if you dont have the factory 8.4 screen.

OP the link you posted should work.

adrianp89 · Aug 1, 2017

baum said:
while the idata link piece is nice its not necessary if you dont have the factory 8.4 screen.

OP the link you posted should work.

Still adds a lot features and functionality. For the minimum price difference, it is well worth it IMO.

To the OP: Spend a few more bucks and get the Kenwood. The interface and response time on the Kenwood is much better. There is a reason Kenwood positions JVC as a budget brand.

Kytow · Aug 1, 2017

I believe I'm going to order the same kit for my head unit.

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metztech1 · Aug 1, 2017

Often JVC is noted as kenwoods budget brand. However I am a big fan of the particular model I picked out.

Head unit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4H01KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.LhGzbXMXP9NF

A05GSHO - I appreciate the link you sent me! I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do about the satellite radio. It looks like IDatalink has a connector that will allow me to use the factory antenna.

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