Kirk W Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Our RV came with a cheap, China made radio and it has failed. I've been looking around at possible replacements and just wondered what others here might suggest. We have built-in speakers that are of medium quality and I have no plan to replace them so a high end, super sound isn't an issue. What would you buy, where would you buy it, and why? Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 First off, could you supply more details? Such as the size of the current radio? A picture perhaps of the location it is installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 I'd start at crutchfield.com to do some shopping on what will fit and any cable adapters needed. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 We had the same problem with our trailer. The OEM radio/tape player/cassette player failed twice and was replaced under warrantee. When it failed the third time I went to an electronics store and purchased a Jensen car radio/CD player. It was much better quality, easily connected to the existing wiring for power/ant./ and speakers and not very expensive. It's been working great for several years now. Shop at Best Buy or Walmart etc. where you can try out several brands and models. ---ron Ron Engelsman http://www.mytripjournal.com/our_odyssey Full-Timing since mid 2007 23' Komfort TT 2004 Chevy Avalanche 4x4 8.1L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 If it's a Furrion brand, then there is a direct fit Jensen replacement. If it's the traditional size radio, single din, any of the Walmart/Sony/JVC brands work decent. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 My OEM radio was not a single DIN. But the way it was mounted in a cabinet area allowed me quite easily make and install a "backer board" to fill that space and then cut a single DIN mounting hole in that board. This worked out great for my situation and allowed me use the more common and less expensive car stereo. ---ron Ron Engelsman http://www.mytripjournal.com/our_odyssey Full-Timing since mid 2007 23' Komfort TT 2004 Chevy Avalanche 4x4 8.1L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Our fiver was a repo when we bought it, so the sound system had been ripped out. Surround Sound speakers and wiring still in place. I bought a mid-price amplifier from Best Buy and wired it into the speakers. One input used for the TV/Satellite, one for the Sirius dock (also have a Sirius dock in the truck), and another for the iPod. Did not bother with an actual radio since FM reception is usually questionable in areas we tend to visit. We listen to NPR in the morning and Sirius provides that. Set up has worked great for years. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Howdy! I have opted not to use the radio in our RV, our toy hauler 5er and our large MDT. I now use my smartphone or tablet and a very good Bluetooth speaker. I use either downloaded music or I use our Amazon Prime, IHeart radio app etc. The Bluetooth speaker is easily moved from the RV to the truck and we can also enjoy it outside if we want. "Happy Trails" Chiefneon "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 The present (dead) radio is from Dual Electronics, made in China and it's the traditional size radio, single din. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 The present (dead) radio is from Dual Electronics, made in China and it's the traditional size radio, single din. As said above, Crutchfield is a good place to start your shopping, however, if you want to replace the radio with something similar you can buy Dual radios at Walmart for under $50, likely with more features than your currently dead one had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justRich Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I'd use Amazon to check the ratings. In our previous Arctic Fox we had the factory radio CD player (plus AUX jack for the DVD player). It sounded fine but the MENU system was as intuitive as a Chinese fire brigade. I looked it up on Amazon and found it had a two star rating. Whatever you get, make sure it has an easy to understand menu and tuning system. ~Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Sounds silly but we really liked the remote control on our radio in our truck. The radio was hard for the passenger's short arms to reach and the remote meant she could keep the seat belt on while looking for a station she liked. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 We just have a basic Kenwood , but it rarely gets turned on . More just to fill the hole in the dash . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weffy Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Clarion with a CD player in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Well, the radio choice is made and a very good one has been found! (Thanks fly2low!) It is by Jenson, has a remote, CD player, and an input for our MP3 device. The remote is nice for our RV use and the old one had one also. It is one previously used which I got from fly2low! All of the advice is appreciated and especially the PM from fly2low! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VallAndMo Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 +1 for Crutchfield, I've used them a free years ago for a replacement car stereo, and is worked OK. Cheers, -- Vall. Getting ready to join the RV full-time lifestyle in 2017! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Kirk You are welcome Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohamer Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 The Stereo Radio is SONY, a Sony of my Owny!! It works very well!! The Ham Radios are Yaesu, FT-991 and FTM400DR. They work very nice too. You might say our motorhome is RADIOACTIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Southwind 35P ARS KB0OU EX Submarine driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Our 2016 Ram 2500 SLT came with a year script to Sirius FM. The only thing more annoying than commercials is the inane chatter from the DJ. Luckily our own commercial/chatter free Ipod can be hooked up to play for hours if needed without repeating a song. I'd look for something along that line if I was in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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