2013 dodge ram 1500 radio swap RA1 to RA2

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Joeson1

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Hello everyone, I purchased a 2013 dodge ram 1500, and wanted to ad a backup camera
After doing so research the best options for the swap from an RA1 to an RA2 supposed to be plug and play I purchased a used RA2 from a 2018 ram everything except for Xm connection
And camera my original xm connector is gol in color where on the new radio is blue so it does not fit then there is a red connector I assume it's for the camera again my camera has an rca connector does not fit are there any adapters
Any help will greatly appreciated. Thans
 

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I've done a lot of research on this forum, and just want to confirm what I think I can do.

I have a 2013 Express with RA1 radio and backup camera in rearview mirror. I upgraded to a RA2 which works great as a radio/entertainment upgrade. Things I knew that wouldn't work on the RA2, backup camera (get the blue screen); phone call voice due to not having a microphone, I can still hear the calls; compass as I do not have navigation.

I found a mirror on eBay for $55 free shipping, the seller has the following notes.
2014 RAM 2500
Interchange Part Number: 267-00310
MANUAL DIMMING, MICROPHONE S20

This part will fit these makes and models with these options
DODGE 1500 PICKUP 14-16 manual dimming, w/microphone, w/o emergency call button
DODGE 1500 PICKUP 13 manual dimming, w/microphone
DODGE 1500 PICKUP 17 manual dimming ( without rear view camera display ), w/o telematics; w/microphone
DODGE 3500 PICKUP 17 manual dimming, w/o telematics; w/microphone
DODGE 3500 PICKUP 13-16 manual dimming, w/microphone
DODGE 2500 PICKUP 17 manual dimming, w/o telematics; w/microphone
DODGE 2500 PICKUP 13-16 manual dimming, w/microphone

My priority is the microphone. The backup camera on the radio screen is a nice to have but not a priority.

Can I install this mirror with the correct harness?
What harness or wiring would I need to make the microphone work?
Are there microphone only options for the RA2?

Any help pointing me in the right direction is greatly appreciated.
 

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There are several YouTube videos on the subject
I would watch the video made by Briansmobile

 

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