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I have been having a heck of a time finding a decent replacement for my stock stereo. Ultimately, I'd like to find something with the CD,DVD navigation, camera all in one, but I have only found one anywhere.
I just installed a Jensen VX7020 with backup camera on my 00 F250 and have zero regrets.
I bought the stereo and parts from Amazon because it was about $50 cheaper than on Crutchfield. It is one of the cheapest (price wise) that you can get with DVD, camera and navigation. The selling point for me was the Pandora control right from the deck.
I would highly recommend Alpine. I bought an IVA-W200 ten years ago for my 01 F150 and just moved it into my 02 F250. Never had a problem with it. Added a back up camera (Alpine license plate style) and its great.
I don't think you need to search for your specific truck. Any Double Din will fit. probably why you're not finding much on the net.
Try changing your search to ALPINE TOUCHSCREEN NAVAGATION
FYI -- I'm a big fan of great sound and these Rockford's are awsome. They're easy on the wallet too.
Not sure how much you want to spend in total, but I have a Pioneer from Crutchfield.com that does everyone the one you're looking except minus the NAV. I just use google maps with an iPhone that plugs into the receiver (what is on the iPhone is mirrored on the receiver display).
I think I spent about $600 for the receiver, back up camera, cables and Crutchfield will usually throw in the harness that will plug into the factory wiring for which ever receiver you choose.
On my 2000 F-250 it fit very nicely under the tailgate, but on top of the bumper. There is a space of about 2 inches there where when the tailgate is opened the bottom of the gate swings toward the front of the vehicle. This keeps the camera out of the weather for the most part, gives me a clear view of the hitch and any issues I may be approaching while going in reverse.
I wired the camera into the accessory on wire for the stereo itself because I wanted the camera to be on all the time while the truck was on. I have a 6 speed manual and it is not always in reverse when I would need the camera, so just something else to keep in mind when installing the kit.
Speaking toward the other comment about GPS navigation via Google. That is also a viable option for you, but I wanted/needed a navigation system that was stand alone because I do a lot of driving out in the middle of nowhere and in the mountains where I cannot always count on a cell signal. The maps/route will cache into the phone when finding a route, but if I divert or find that is not the way I want to go then I am stuck as far as maps go.
I agree that Google is a great source for navigation, but it is not a 100% solution in my opinion and that is why I opted for the navigation set up. I believe I spent about $320 for the entire setup including the stereo, camera, DVD bypass, stereo mounting kit, wiring harness, extra black/red wire and wire loom. Not bad in my opinion.
I have been having a heck of a time finding a decent replacement for my stock stereo. Ultimately, I'd like to find something with the CD,DVD navigation, camera all in one, but I have only found one anywhere.
12-10-2014, 02:56 PM
'04 Super Duty stereo replacement w/camera
