Our solution for rubbish Ducato speedo (1 Viewer)

[TheMachMan]

This has been an absolute godsend on our trip around France. Can now see km/h clearly and even in sunshine.
Uses free phone apps and cheap clamp off eBay.

 

[Spriddler]

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[Gellyneck]

I tend to use the speed display on our Garmin 780 sat nav but this display is much smaller than the option you've got!

 

[Howard B]

I tend to use the speed display on our Garmin 780 sat nav but this display is much smaller than the option you've got!

Also use Satnav and Waze readout on the Appleplay on Pioneer head unit.

 

[Dorwyn]

I tend to use the speed display on our Garmin 780 sat nav but this display is much smaller than the option you've got!

Mine's a TomTom, but I always use its speedo, the only issue is that on my new one it is too small to see easily in strong sunshine likewise.

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[Richard n Ann]

My Tom Tom has been demoted to speedo, it's the only thing it's any good at

 

[scotjimland]

Nextabase dash cams have a MPH or KPH screen saver..

 

[Pausim]

Another vote for Waze and Apple CarPlay though not so important for us now because the Series 9 Ducato has a readable speedometer plus a clear digital speed display.

 

[StillGoing]

I use a head up display.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWDNNLB?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Andy MacD]

I use a head up display.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWDNNLB?tag=mhf04-21

Snap. Simple, no set up, easily seen and faultless.

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[LostInSpace]

The 2022 Ducato has a big (2 inch) digital speedometer display - MPH or KPH

 

[Old Gibber]

I use a head up display.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWDNNLB?tag=mhf04-21

I had one of those, used it with the OBD port and it kept throwing up engine management errors. In the end I got one of these, and hard wired it to the ignition system. It uses the GPS system. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Display-AMROOLOO-Functions-Digital-Speedometer/dp/B0CJ8RVBZQ/?tag=mhf04-21

Its also very useful when abroad, as it can be quickly switched to kph.

 

[gus-lopez]

Nextabase dash cams have a MPH or KPH screen saver..

I have mine on kph but it is still extremely difficult to see in sunshine & with sunglasses on is the same as anything ,useless,cannot be seen.

 

[scotjimland]

I have mine on kph but it is still extremely difficult to see in sunshine & with sunglasses on is the same as anything ,useless,cannot be seen.

must be the Spanish sun.. or the brightness in your cabin.. mine is ok .. light blue on a dark background.. it's also the 3 inch screen model ..

but yes, you can't see it with glasses on.. I thought that was because mine are polarised

 

[Jewellbags]

This has been an absolute godsend on our trip around France. Can now see km/h clearly and even in sunshine.
Uses free phone apps and cheap clamp off eBay.
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Does that app have speed limit as well ? If so what app is it ?

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[TheMachMan]

Does that app have speed limit as well ? If so what app is it ?

It’s called Speedmeter, though the speed limit function isn’t as accurate as our vans Satnav. There are lots to choose from, but I liked the clean large display which is in my line of vision.

 

[Diabalo]

I use one similar to this, cheap as chips on fleabay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38699171...pid=5339023013&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

 

[Gellyneck]

I use one similar to this, cheap as chips on fleabay

I'd want a fish supper for that price!

 

[Boldly]

We find that sat nav (tom tom) or Google maps will give good readings for the speed you are actually doing but they are not very accurate in terms of the speed limit. In some places in France Tom tom said 90 Google said 80 signs said 70. This happened all across France.

 

[Dorwyn]

must be the Spanish sun.. or the brightness in your cabin.. mine is ok .. light blue on a dark background.. it's also the 3 inch screen model ..

but yes, you can't see it with glasses on.. I thought that was because mine are polarised

That's what I find, polaroid sunglasses the image shimmies, clear glasses ok.

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[Dorset Diver]

I use a head up display.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWDNNLB?tag=mhf04-21

Looks good. From where does it get its data?

 

[scotjimland]

Looks good. From where does it get its data?

From the OBD socket .. I would read the reviews carefully before deciding

 

[scotjimland]

I use one similar to this, cheap as chips on fleabay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38699171...pid=5339023013&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

If just to use as a speedo , I would prefer that, it's a GPS device, so no need to use the OBD socket..

 

[Zoshee]

Word of warning on the OBD speedo option. I put it in my old van and it was causing errors on the canbus. I was getting hill descent system errors and all sorts coming up. Had it into the dealer and they just disconnected it. Errors disappeared.

There is a GPS option on those HUD gadgets. I'd recommend using that instead of the OBD connector.

 

[poppycamper]

Word of warning on the OBD speedo option. I put it in my old van and it was causing errors on the canbus. I was getting hill descent system errors and all sorts coming up. Had it into the dealer and they just disconnected it. Errors disappeared.

There is a GPS option on those HUD gadgets. I'd recommend using that instead of the OBD connector.

Glad you said that, and agree..
I have always been very wary and dubious about plugging anything into these ports apart of coarse what they are designed for and that is for diagnostic reasons..

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[StillGoing]

Looks good. From where does it get its data?

OBD socket or GPS. I use the GPS option.

 

[ChrisL]

I use Speedometer (pro). It works nicely.

 

[Diabalo]

If just to use as a speedo , I would prefer that, it's a GPS device, so no need to use the OBD socket..

Mine does not connect to the OBD port it just needs power.

 

[Chrisvh]

Snap. Simple, no set up, easily seen and faultless.

I agree. Large font, accurate and easy to install. One of the best additions I have made.

 

[Chrisvh]

I use a head up display.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWDNNLB?tag=mhf04-21

I agree. Large font, accurate and easy to install. One of the best additions I have made.

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