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02-09-2014, 02:17 AM
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Truck Radio
I know most of you have newer trucks, but have any of you went to an aftermarket radio?
My factory radio's 6-CD changer bit the dust (gears stripped it sounds like). The Dealer says they can drop a refurb in there, and I can also get a new one for pretty reasonable, but there are so many aftermarket options out there. My daughter says go back to the factory type and save a headache or two with all the compatibility modules.
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SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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02-09-2014, 03:25 PM
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What's a CD? I'm still trying to fix my 8-track!
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02-09-2014, 04:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by subdoc4
What's a CD? I'm still trying to fix my 8-track!
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Is that what that thing is in the dash? I kept trying to figure out how to get the cassette into that small slot. I thought maybe the slot had a small flap or something that opened up..........I finally gave up! 
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 Rick and Mindy
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2013 Redwood 31SL, 2011 Ford F350 SRW, 6.7, Crew Cab with Firestone Bags, Titan Disc Brakes
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02-09-2014, 05:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atom ant
I know most of you have newer trucks, but have any of you went to an aftermarket radio?
My factory radio's 6-CD changer bit the dust (gears stripped it sounds like). The Dealer says they can drop a refurb in there, and I can also get a new one for pretty reasonable, but there are so many aftermarket options out there. My daughter says go back to the factory type and save a headache or two with all the compatibility modules.
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On the serious side, I would see if there are any junk yards around that you could probably get an exact factory radio from. There has to be some out there.
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02-09-2014, 05:15 PM
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I told my wife if I could stick a screwdriver in there and give the CD changer a lobotomy I would  I can get by without it, but it searches for CD and makes an awful gear stripping sound every time I open the door or turn on the key.
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02-11-2014, 02:42 AM
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I'm not sure our CD-changer still works. DH & I have opposite tastes in music, but we can usually agree on 2 or 3 Sirius channels
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02-11-2014, 03:45 AM
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Don't use CD except for occasional audio book, but would not give up our Sirius/XM.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
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02-11-2014, 05:08 AM
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Well there are a lot of good after market radios/CD players. Examples are JVC, Sony, Clarion, Blaupunkt, Becker. You will have to check to see if they come with proper installation and trim for your truck. You may have to look on the Internet for a specific installation/mounting kit for your truck. I would recommend having a USB port or audio port on the radio so you have the option of using an iPod type device. It's more reliable than CD's.
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02-11-2014, 01:46 PM
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Agree - any big box store can install the latest with ease !
i would suggest bluetooth as well as we use it more and more !
phones of course - ipads for audible books - etc...
best buy, fry's, etc... get it done ! audio books make the miles go by while the wife is snoozing (they just wear the sunglasses to hide the closed eyes!)
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02-11-2014, 02:07 PM
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I thought my radio was broke too for a while. Then I realized I accidentally tuned in CNN.
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02-11-2014, 02:47 PM
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Ha HA - Dang - made me spit my coffee out Dave
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02-11-2014, 03:04 PM
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It was terrible...I couldn't comprehend anything they were saying.
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02-11-2014, 03:46 PM
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Radio - don't know if ours even works. CD player - don't think it has ever been used.
Getting lazy in retirement as we only use Sirius, as it saves finding a new station every couple of hours. Don't even carry CD's any more, Judi has one of the old 120G Apple things which I loaded with a selection of music from the server at home.
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02-11-2014, 05:26 PM
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Sounds like I would be steps ahead to get with the times
The factory radio has XM Sirius but I didn't subscribe because the truck sits 9 months out of the year with the Redwood. Maybe I'll try just activating it for the summer.
The Bluetooth would be nice on a new radio.....
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03-03-2014, 03:20 AM
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Well I jerked the radio out and gave it a lobotomy so the CD quits grinding gears when I open the door or turn on the ignition. CD rack is disabled and I re-activated satellite radio.
Now that I don't like the truck anymore  , I installed a 12V receptacle in that upper deck on the dash so my Nuvi cord doesn't have to hang down in front of the dash anymore. Surprised there was room but there is. Maybe the new ones already have something up there.
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03-03-2014, 05:06 AM
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Looks good Brad
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03-03-2014, 09:12 PM
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Again Brad was that a radio lobotomy or Ford??
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
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03-04-2014, 04:08 AM
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Boy - you square fender guys
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03-06-2014, 05:47 PM
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the new ones actually have a closeable 'dashbox' they call the media hub up there with usb ports, 12volt, rca, etc connections - pretty slick !
And of course bluetooth and sd reader built in
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03-07-2014, 02:11 PM
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Brad, I see you have the RV760. I just got one and need to enter my Redwood data. How wide are these coaches?
And I like my "square" fenders, thank you very much.
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