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[GMCnet] Double DIN for the coach [message #350551] Sat, 07 December 2019 13:13 Go to next message
ljdavick is currently offline  ljdavick   United States
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I saw this Sony radio advertised by Crutchfield that caught my eye. I’m looking for something inexpensive for my old Toyota Sequoia but thought this might work for the coach.

I’m looking for something that is CarPlay compatible so I can use the apps in my phone. This also has an input for a backup camera.

The display is Double DIN but the chassis is Single DIN and is on top. Most radios like this that I’ve seen have the chassis down at the bottom of the screen. I don’t want to cover the HVAC controls. Maybe this would work.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV5000/Sony-XAV-AX5000.html

It looks like some trimming would be required of the horse collar but it may be worthwhile. Any thoughts?

Larry Davick
1976-ish Palm Beach
A Mystery Machine
Fremont, Ca

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Re: [GMCnet] Double DIN for the coach [message #350573 is a reply to message #350551] Sun, 08 December 2019 18:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dave Stragand is currently offline  Dave Stragand   United States
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There are a few stereos I have seen that have a slide out-and-DOWN screen. Here's one example:
https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-Systems-BV7464B-Touchscreen/dp/B00HZA6DE0

-Dave
1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh


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Subject: [GMCnet] Double DIN for the coach

I saw this Sony radio advertised by Crutchfield that caught my eye. I'm looking for something inexpensive for my old Toyota Sequoia but thought this might work for the coach.

I'm looking for something that is CarPlay compatible so I can use the apps in my phone. This also has an input for a backup camera.

The display is Double DIN but the chassis is Single DIN and is on top. Most radios like this that I've seen have the chassis down at the bottom of the screen. I don't want to cover the HVAC controls. Maybe this would work.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV5000/Sony-XAV-AX5000.html

It looks like some trimming would be required of the horse collar but it may be worthwhile. Any thoughts?

Larry Davick
1976-ish Palm Beach
A Mystery Machine
Fremont, Ca

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Re: [GMCnet] Double DIN for the coach [message #350599 is a reply to message #350573] Mon, 09 December 2019 21:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SteveH   United States
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Instead of modifying the horse collar, you could get a bezel extension. Crutchfield also has an installation kit (American International CGM-123 Dash Kit) that comes with a flush bezel as well as 1/2 inch and 1 inch extensions.


"Whoosh"; '75 Glenbrook/Clasco, CoOp roller cam, Manny tranny, 3.55 lsd, Bob Stone hydroboost w 80mm front calipers & TSM mid/rear disks, MicroLevel
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Re: [GMCnet] Double DIN for the coach [message #350602 is a reply to message #350551] Tue, 10 December 2019 10:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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Stay away from Clarion, their support is a waste of time.

--johnny


Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
Re: [GMCnet] Double DIN for the coach [message #350603 is a reply to message #350602] Tue, 10 December 2019 10:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bullitthead is currently offline  Bullitthead   United States
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Definitely read the 1 and 2 star reviews on the Sony before you pull the trigger.

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.
Re: [GMCnet] Double DIN for the coach [message #350604 is a reply to message #350551] Tue, 10 December 2019 11:16 Go to previous message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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I haven't bought any Sony in some years. They're like Hondas, well designed and put together. Also like Hondas, their quality hasn't slipped so much as their competitors have caught up with them. And held their price points in the process.

--johnny


Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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