After market head unit installs.

Ram er · Jun 21, 2018

First time ram owner. Just picked up a 2014 express. Looking to upgrade radio ASAP. Looking for Bluetooth, stream music, ex. Have young kids possible run a tv in the back so the can watch movies on long trips. Looking to spend 5-600 on the radio. I also wouldn’t mind if I could see gauges and climate controll on the screen. Thanks in advance for suggestions. Post pic if you don’t mind as well.

BayouRam · Jun 21, 2018

Head over to the Crutchfield site. You fill out info on your truck and it'll show you everything compatible with it. It will also let you know everything needed to install whatever head unit you decide to go with. Really great site and was extremely helpful when I replaced the HU on my last Ram.

BiGMERF · Jun 21, 2018

With that budget solely for the headunit. You will get the things you mentioned plus more. Most receivers in that price range have the external video ( to run an rca to a monitor ) you want and def have Bluetooth.
As for the gauges and stuff you will need a maestro setup. The maestro rr itself is 99-125. If you want to add other components to retain steering wheel controls, satélite antena etc you will need other maestro add ons. When your said n done you will spend around 200 extra. Separate from the HU

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adrianp89 · Jun 21, 2018

Kenwood DMX7705 + Maestro RR.

Ram er · Jun 24, 2018

Thanks for the replies. I needed a little direction. Been along time since I’ve done any audio upgrades.

adurm · Jun 24, 2018

Just a thought but you could just get a tablet for the kids in the back. Netflix lets you download many shows to the device. You do have to update the download periodically though.

WadXpress · Jun 24, 2018

Pioneer 7200 with idatalink maestro

Ram er · Jun 24, 2018

That looks nice. How much did that setup cost you if you don’t mind me asking? And as for the tablet I was thinking about that for them. But I still need something for me up front. As of now I just have am/fm, I can’t even get xm not receiving signal. Think antenna might be disconnected.

WadXpress · Jun 24, 2018

I installed it myself. I got the pioneer avic 7200nex on ebay from a online store on there new. I forget what I paid. I think retail it was 1000 bucks new. I paid 5 or 600 bucks new. The idatalink maestro is a must and makes it plug n play

2010 Infantry Vet · Jun 25, 2018

I would focus more on gps than gauges your truck or already has on the dash. Just my .02

adrianp89 · Jun 25, 2018

Ram er said:
Thanks for the replies. I needed a little direction. Been along time since I’ve done any audio upgrades.

What exactly do you need direction with? Below is everything you need.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarA...MInuWc2_Pu2wIVFluGCh1lqACFEAYYAiABEgLmwfD_BwE

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-n6QUW...atalink-Maestro-ADS-MRR-Interface-Module.html

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794HR...ation-Adapter.html?search=HRN-RR-CH3&skipvs=T

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120956518B/Metra-95-6518B-Dash-Kit.html?search=95-6518B&skipvs=T

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_12040EU55/Antenna-Adapter.html?search=40-EU55&skipvs=T

Optional: (If you have factory sat and want to retain it using the factory antenna):

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794ANTSAT1/iDatalink-Maestro-SAT1.html?search=HRN-ANT-SAT1&skipvs=T

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_220SX....html?search=siriusxm_sxv300v1_tuner&skipvs=T

Also if you have the factory USB in the console and want to retain that:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794US...B-Port-Cable.html?search=ACC-USB-RAM&skipvs=T

BiGMERF · Jun 25, 2018

2010 Infantry Vet said:
I would focus more on gps than gauges your truck or already has on the dash. Just my .02

Can’t beat that it gives you the codes. Nifty to have access to. Nav is on your phone for free and always updated

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Ram er · Jun 26, 2018

adrianp89 said:
What exactly do you need direction with? Below is everything you need.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarA...MInuWc2_Pu2wIVFluGCh1lqACFEAYYAiABEgLmwfD_BwE

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-n6QUW...atalink-Maestro-ADS-MRR-Interface-Module.html

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794HR...ation-Adapter.html?search=HRN-RR-CH3&skipvs=T

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120956518B/Metra-95-6518B-Dash-Kit.html?search=95-6518B&skipvs=T

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_12040EU55/Antenna-Adapter.html?search=40-EU55&skipvs=T

Optional: (If you have factory sat and want to retain it using the factory antenna):

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794ANTSAT1/iDatalink-Maestro-SAT1.html?search=HRN-ANT-SAT1&skipvs=T

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_220SX....html?search=siriusxm_sxv300v1_tuner&skipvs=T

Also if you have the factory USB in the console and want to retain that:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794US...B-Port-Cable.html?search=ACC-USB-RAM&skipvs=T

Thanks you for putting this together for me.

Ram er · Jun 26, 2018

BiGMERF said:
Can’t beat that it gives you the codes. Nifty to have access to. Nav is on your phone for free and always updated

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Yea I get it I have the express so the only gauge I can easily see is coolant temp. I like to keep my eyes on oil pressure and trans temp.

2010 Infantry Vet · Jun 26, 2018

BiGMERF said:
Can’t beat that it gives you the codes. Nifty to have access to. Nav is on your phone for free and always updated

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Phone navigation sucks! And if you get no service, you get no gps. The main feason i bought my alpine is because the gps is great, gives traffic updates, and has free map updates.
Nothing worse than driving around with your phone in your hand using gps, and losing service.

adrianp89 · Jun 26, 2018

2010 Infantry Vet said:
Phone navigation sucks! And if you get no service, you get no gps. The main feason i bought my alpine is because the gps is great, gives traffic updates, and has free map updates.
Nothing worse than driving around with your phone in your hand using gps, and losing service.

Upgrade from Sprint lol. Went on 3300 mile round trip and ended up using the phone instead of the Nav because it kept messing up. Never had an issue with service (Verizon) Google Maps is light years ahead of anything the manufactures offer. Phone nav is the ONLY way to go, especially with CarPlay readily available now.

BiGMERF · Jun 26, 2018

2010 Infantry Vet said:
Phone navigation sucks! And if you get no service, you get no gps. The main feason i bought my alpine is because the gps is great, gives traffic updates, and has free map updates.
Nothing worse than driving around with your phone in your hand using gps, and losing service.

Bro how old is your phone? Google maps and Apple maps both download your trip/route in anticipation of any signal loss.

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GIJoe2010 · Jun 26, 2018

Ram er said:
Yea I get it I have the express so the only gauge I can easily see is coolant temp. I like to keep my eyes on oil pressure and trans temp.

In my Express, you can go through the dash menu and pull up: coolant, trans temp, oil pressure and I believe oil temp all on one page.

2010 Infantry Vet · Jun 26, 2018

BiGMERF said:
Bro how old is your phone? Google maps and Apple maps both download your trip/route in anticipation of any signal loss.

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Iphone 6+. Where i live its hard to get service. I live in the country. My ohone has never downloaded my trip.

Purplert · Jun 26, 2018

Apple maps here or I use my garmin unit but I drive for work out of state most of the year so it’s nice to have my phone freed up.

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