I recently purchased a 2003 Monaco Monarch. I want to replace the radio with a AM/FM, CD Sirius XM unit. Has anyone done this or have suggestion?

re. siriusXM. you might want to consider doing what I did for xm in two vehicles. I bought a radio that is usable with their ala carte program. can move it between vehicles and the house. get 50 stations, a couple cost me 25cents IIRC extra a month, for about 5$ a month. then you don't have to go thru the hoops once a year getting the cost for a standard subscription knocked down to a reasonable cost.just be sure the radio you get has the aux input.bumpy

Marten's on the Road wrote:I recently purchased a 2003 Monaco Monarch. I want to replace the radio with a AM/FM, CD Sirius XM unit. Has anyone done this or have suggestion?we've had a Sirius/XM radio in our last and now current MH. in both cases it's on a pay-as-you-go plan. S/XM does not call it a PAYG that but that's essentially what it is. cost is $9.99/month for us as we have S/XM in our Jeep...it may be more if you're not a current subscriber. it will auto renew every month until you tell S/XM to stop.we're on the road for 3-months at a time, usually spring and fall. when we get ready to go I just activate the radio with the plan (no contract) and have them de-activate the radio when we return. you can activate via the website but it must be deactivated by calling them. you can put the radio to sleep for several months...I think it's 5-months...for a few bucks but as we're never sure when we'll get outta dodge I just deactivate it. doing that costs me $15 to re-activate but if you put it to sleep it will reactivate on it's own when the clock runs out. if that happens when you're on not on the road you'll be paying for a service you're not using. if you're full-time you can still get the PAYG service (wish I could remember what S/XM calls that) without a contract.

Bumpyroad wrote:re. siriusXM. you might want to consider doing what I did for xm in two vehicles. I bought a radio that is usable with their ala carte program. can move it between vehicles and the house. get 50 stations, a couple cost me 25cents IIRC extra a month, for about 5$ a month. then you don't have to go thru the hoops once a year getting the cost for a standard subscription knocked down to a reasonable cost.just be sure the radio you get has the aux input.bumpyyou get xm/sirus for about $5.00 PM where does one sign up for this deal?thanks

Have not done it, but have replaced the dash radios in other vehiclesSuggestion: www.crutchfield.comGood place to Windows shop (Sorry about the pun. Windows as in Windows 10 Annerversery Edition is the "Window" you look through to shop)YOu can then choose to order from them or head ot the local Automotive Audio Store, Or Department store, or wherever.NOTE: some options may include a CD-Changer, holds six or 12 or more CD's and plays them in order, or random. LINE INPUT jacks, USB for a Micro drive (Thumb drive) or other MP3 storage device.And more.

usersmanual wrote:Bumpyroad wrote:re. siriusXM. you might want to consider doing what I did for xm in two vehicles. I bought a radio that is usable with their ala carte program. can move it between vehicles and the house. get 50 stations, a couple cost me 25cents IIRC extra a month, for about 5$ a month. then you don't have to go thru the hoops once a year getting the cost for a standard subscription knocked down to a reasonable cost.just be sure the radio you get has the aux input.bumpyyou get xm/sirus for about $5.00 PM where does one sign up for this deal?thanksJust call them to cancel your subscription because it costs too much, and they will offer 5 months for $25. They are a real pain in the butt with that. You would think they would just offer the service at a reasonable rate without having to go through cancelling to get a reasonable rate.

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Bumpyroad
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
Mile High wrote:
For us, the whole point of satellite radio is it works where-ever you are, with no real reliance on streaming or OTA range. That part hasn't changed. Stored music has always been an option but we like comedy and talk radio (which is the same sometimes) regardless of where we are. It costs, but so far worth it to us.

yep IMHO free radio and free Tv are worth exactly what you pay for it.
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bumpy
Mile_High
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
holstein13 wrote:
I had XM Radio for a few years on my old Mercedes and I got if for my guys in the warehouse as well. It was great for its day.

But today, there are much better options for music. As someone mentioned, there is streaming music from iHeart Radio, Pandora, Spotify, etc. if you have cell coverage and if you don't, you can always play your own music collection that easily fits on some of the larger iPhone and Android phones.

For us, the whole point of satellite radio is it works where-ever you are, with no real reliance on streaming or OTA range. That part hasn't changed. Stored music has always been an option but we like comedy and talk radio (which is the same sometimes) regardless of where we are. It costs, but so far worth it to us.
holstein13
Explorer
Dec 06, 2016
I had XM Radio for a few years on my old Mercedes and I got if for my guys in the warehouse as well. It was great for its day.

But today, there are much better options for music. As someone mentioned, there is streaming music from iHeart Radio, Pandora, Spotify, etc. if you have cell coverage and if you don't, you can always play your own music collection that easily fits on some of the larger iPhone and Android phones.

Personally, I now listen to lots of podcasts when I drive. I used to use a Bluetooth headset and listen to them through the headset, but now my new travel van has Bluetooth built into the dash radio.

With Overcast, I now listen to my podcasts at 1.25x the speed and it also eliminates all the unnecessary pauses and silent gaps so I can hear many more of my favorite episodes. It's super relaxing to listen to the programming of your choice.
Ava
Explorer
Dec 05, 2016
This could be a typical situation dealing with companies here in Canada. There is usually more cost and not always the same offers available as the US.
Mile_High
Explorer
Dec 02, 2016
I just found out I can suspend my XM account on the MH over the winter. It will come back on automatically in April.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Dec 02, 2016
Ava wrote:
Hi bumpyroad, I did have a sat. docking sets in two cars and the moho, but with my new vehicle it seems silly to go to all the trouble of wiring it in when it is already there. I will dig up all my old CDs instead. Thanks Doug

with the appropriate sirius/xm radio you can subscribe to ala-carte service and save money and avoid the yearly hassle of talking them down to a reasonable cost.
bumpy
crasster
Explorer II
Dec 02, 2016
Usually it's easier than a typical car stereo to change out. Especially i you have good access behind the dash. The XM will of course need the antenna so there's that to run.
Ava
Explorer
Dec 02, 2016
Hi bumpyroad, I did have a sat. docking sets in two cars and the moho, but with my new vehicle it seems silly to go to all the trouble of wiring it in when it is already there. I will dig up all my old CDs instead. Thanks Doug
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Nov 30, 2016
Ava wrote:
I have had a Sirius xm for more than 10 years. My newer car has a built in sat. radio program. Sirius will not let me activate the car unit and let me keep my portable unit in the motorhome without paying for a second subscription. I have just cancelled it and they don't seem to care.

why not just move the portable between the vehicles and only need one subscription? that's what I do.
bumpy
Ava
Explorer
Nov 30, 2016
I have had a Sirius xm for more than 10 years. My newer car has a built in sat. radio program. Sirius will not let me activate the car unit and let me keep my portable unit in the motorhome without paying for a second subscription. I have just cancelled it and they don't seem to care.

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