2020 ram 2500 radio upgrade

[Johnt999]

Currently have a 2020 ram 2500 tradesman with the 5 inch radio. I found a 2019 1500 with the 8.4 inch touch screen and I’m curious if the two are compatible. I know infotainment sells a kit but $2600 is quite expensive. Thanks for any help in advance!

 

[crash68]

Yes it should possible to upgrade, you may need to upgrade the HVAC controls but that's shouldn't be to bead. Let's see if @Mpgrimm2 chimes in, he's a forum vendor and can supply any needed wiring harnesses.
(M2 website: https://www.m2mods4ram.com/ )

 

[Johnt999]

Just curious does he sell the kit for the usb ports to make the CarPlay work? I want to do it right without spending thousands. Thank you for the quick response @crash68

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Appreciate the mention but I don't offer any 5th Gen radio upgrades.

 

[Johnt999]

Ended up finding a better deal on a 2020 8.4 with the bezel included today and ordered it. Will I be able to plug in the factory usb/aux ports and use a cable for CarPlay?

 

[Roper46]

I sort of miss my 2020 2500 Bighorn with the 12 inch screen and all the "connected services". My current 3500 has the 8.4 which I am okay with, but the "connected services" were deleted in production.

 

[Johnt999]

@Roper46 don’t mind my ignorance but what is “connected services”? I’m upgrading from the 5 inch sad excuse for a radio to the 8.4

 

[Roper46]

@Johnt999 Without connected services I am unable to receive over the air updates to the infotainment system. I still lose all my radio presets every couple weeks. Dealer was going to update it when it was in for a recall but they said the guy that does it was really backed up. Also, with my 2020 I was able to use the app for remote lock, start and navigation. None of the remote services with the app work. I did a pm (private message) with RamCare w my VIN to see if connected services could be added. Was told no way to add it.

But after all of this I am satisfied with my 3500, mechanically it is sound. I purchased it for towing my fifth wheel and I love the extra payload and the air suspension. And I am still very impressed with the Cummins, on my 3500 and the 2500.