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Dec 17, 2012 | 07:08 PM

Spoon_I

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Aftermarket Bluetooth and Backup Camera

I'm looking to upgrade the stock radio unit in my 2004 F250. I'm curious to see if anyone has any feedback of how their aftermarket bluetooth system works? I'm worried that the high noise of the diesel may make it impossible for people to hear me on the other end while using the bluetooth set up. Anyone have any feedback?

Also, I'm looking to get a backup camera that has the guides. Any recommendations?

Here is what I'm looking at:

Pioneer AVH X4500BT Head Unit

Brandmotion Dual Mount Universal Aftermarket CMOS Camera with Optional Parking Gridlines 9002-7601 - Standard RCA Connectors - Cameras

Thanks for any input.

Dec 17, 2012 | 08:31 PM

gunnarGSD

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I can't comment on the Pioneer unit itself, but I have a Kenwood unit that has the Sirius, Bluetooth and GPS all in one and people can't tell I'm in a diesel. I would say that if it is a higher end unit you should not have a problem.

Dec 17, 2012 | 08:52 PM

Spoon_I

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Thanks Gunnar!!

Dec 17, 2012 | 09:18 PM

jsm180

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I have the AVH-4400 Pioneer and the bluetooth works fine.

The camera I'm using was $15 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CTKYB4/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00

It has the guide lines, plenty of choices for under $30.

Dec 17, 2012 | 09:18 PM

jsm180

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I have the AVH-4400 Pioneer and the bluetooth works fine.

The camera I'm using was $15 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CTKYB4/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00

It has the guide lines, plenty of choices for under $30.

Dec 18, 2012 | 07:17 AM

Fulthrotl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoon_I

here's what i'm using. working ok,
streams bluetooth, does music, phone, pandora,
backup camera, all from the iphone.

it has gridlines on the backup camera, but i turned them
off... not really worth the bother. i can see the hitch ball
on the back of the van, and that's good enough for me.

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