Head unit confusion

[GoatBoater]

I've been wanting to upgrade my head unit for a long time, but I find it baffling trying to find good options.

My main aims of the upgrade are
1. Have android auto (slight preference for wireless)
2. Be able to add reversing and maybe dash cam either at same time or later
3. It not being horrible to use
4. Reasonable screen size, but doesn't have to be huge

It would also be good to retain steering wheel volume controls, but this isn't essential.

Alpine halo 9 seems to keep coming up, but wow those cost.

Anyone have other suggestions that they're using and should I be sorting the cameras at the same time?

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

I fitted a pioneer 360DAB they’re half the price of the alpine and do everything you are looking for. I bought mine from Chris at the Vancave and he sorted me out with all the correct connections so everything including the steering wheel controls work.

SPH-DA360DAB | SPH-DA360DAB

Wifi enabled Mechafree 6.8 inch Capacitive touchscreen multimedia player, with easy smartphone connectivity supporting Apple CarPlay® wireless and Android Auto™ wireless and USB Mirroring for iPhone and Android. Bluetooth®, DAB/ DAB+ Digital Radio, 13-b…

www.pioneer-car.eu

 

[GoatBoater]

Oh nice. That is far friendlier on budget.

Do you have cameras? Did you do them at the same time?

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

Oh nice. That is far friendlier on budget.

Do you have cameras? Did you do them at the same time?

I bought the pioneer rear camera to go with it but I’ve got a full camper so running the cable is going to be a bugger so not fitted that yet. I’d imagine you would be able to get a front camera for it too.

 

[burtonshawv]

I fitted a pioneer 360DAB they’re half the price of the alpine and do everything you are looking for. I bought mine from Chris at the Vancave and he sorted me out with all the correct connections so everything including the steering wheel controls work.

SPH-DA360DAB | SPH-DA360DAB

Wifi enabled Mechafree 6.8 inch Capacitive touchscreen multimedia player, with easy smartphone connectivity supporting Apple CarPlay® wireless and Android Auto™ wireless and USB Mirroring for iPhone and Android. Bluetooth®, DAB/ DAB+ Digital Radio, 13-b…

www.pioneer-car.eu

Does that work with your parking sensors?

 

[John A]

Used MIB2 headunits are around 500 quid now.

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

Does that work with your parking sensors?

I’ve only got rear sensors and they work independently of the head unit