dash stereo changeout

[JCMack]

looking to changeout out the existing dash stereo unit in my 05 newmar mountain aire (gasser) with a new unit that has blue tooth. my original unit is double thick compared to a car dash stereo. Can any recommend what makes I could install and were you happy with your choice and was it difficult to do yourself thanks

[PCarnathan]

X2 for installing a Pioneer Double DIN AM/FM/XM/CD/DVD Navigation unit. Mine also has Bluetooth hands-free for the mobile phone and if I wanted I could add a backup camera. My coach already has three cameras so I didn't bother.

Good luck!

Pat in Menifee, CA

[ddndoug]

Heed chuckftboy's advice... When I changed mine (Jensen, I believe) it was an odd size like 1 1/2 DIN, so trying to install a double DIN the dash had to be cut. If you're not comfortable taking on a task like this yourself look into using the smaller single DIN size with an adapter.

Doug

[Campfire_Time]

As much as I love Amazon for price, I continue to buy from Crutchfield because they have customer service that's second to none. Lifetime support, free mounting kit on most units, prepaid postage for returns.

[rekoj71]

This may sound bad but you can learn a ton from Crutchfield, but they usually can't beat Amazon on price, But if you could really use the personal help then they may be worth it. They do have any and all adapters that you might need including wiring kits.
Your stereo size is probably Double DIN, which as pointed out is popular on units with a DVD or other screen type unit. My personal favorites are Pioneer and Sony units as they seem to be a good middle price point for quality without paying too much. remember you get what you pay for. You may be able to get a deal on last years model on Amazon also. Not much has changed as far as options in the last few years.

[prstlk]

X2 on Crutchfield they have a great customer service department. Give them the dimensions you have and they can help with adapters or a complete package.

[chuckftboy]

I did it in my last coach. Mine had a 1.8 din which is difficult to find since its Ford specific but I actually just went to Best Buy and bought a 20 dollar adapter kit and a single din radio. It was a very easy change and took about an hour. 2 din radios are very popular so you won't even need an adapter kit

[donfrump]

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Touchscreen-Bluetooth-License-Back-up/dp/B015GENYL6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450390287&sr=8-2&keywords=Pioneer+AVH-270BT

good deal on amazon

[MountainAir05]

Check out here.

http://www.crutchfield.com/

[donfrump]

JCMack wrote:
looking to changeout out the existing dash stereo unit in my 05 newmar mountain aire (gasser) with a new unit that has blue tooth. my original unit is double thick compared to a car dash stereo. Can any recommend what makes I could install and were you happy with your choice and was it difficult to do yourself thanks

go on amazon.com lots of units at good prices if u get 1 with built in DVD/Gps its the same size as your "double thick" unit
its easy to do