Replacing head unit/radio 2017 Boxer

[Stonemags76]

I’m hoping to persuade my husband to replace our current original radio with one that has Apple Car play. We use my phone plugged in for music, & my iPad using google maps for navigation. I’m hoping to get a double din unit (?) with a 10” screen to get rid of all the wires! I’ve seen some on eBay for about £150, & wonder if anyone has experience of these cheaper ones? I know the sound will probably better on such as Pioneer or Kenwood, but I really don’t think I can persuade him to part with more than about£200! We have steering wheel controls, so this is a consideration. Are the touch screens any good or would it drive me mad being slow? I’d like to get my ducks in a row before I start the persuading! Will it be a fairly simple job! All recommendations/advice appreciated!
Confused housewife from Derbyshire!

 

[1967bowesj]

I’m hoping to persuade my husband to replace our current original radio with one that has Apple Car play. We use my phone plugged in for music, & my iPad using google maps for navigation. I’m hoping to get a double din unit (?) with a 10” screen to get rid of all the wires! I’ve seen some on eBay for about £150, & wonder if anyone has experience of these cheaper ones? I know the sound will probably better on such as Pioneer or Kenwood, but I really don’t think I can persuade him to part with more than about£200! We have steering wheel controls, so this is a consideration. Are the touch screens any good or would it drive me mad being slow? I’d like to get my ducks in a row before I start the persuading! Will it be a fairly simple job! All recommendations/advice appreciated!
Confused housewife from Derbyshire!

Put up some links to what you thinking of as someone might have the very unit

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Radio Head Unit Replacement ?

Hi we have a Zenec Z-E3726 which is a standard unit from new. I’m not that impressed with it have any of you upgraded yours and if so who did it and what did you go for ? TIA

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[Bubba]

Hi.
I have fitted many radio upgrades in my time. Some good, some bad. The worst DAB radio was a pioneer. So price and quality are not busom buddies.
That being said I have had a few good experiences fitting these type of add ons.

10.26 Inch Carplay Screen for Car, Portable Car Stereo with 4K Dashcam and Rear Camera Support Wireless Carplay/Android Auto/Airplay/Bluetooth/Voice Control/GPS/AUX, Ips Touchscreen with 64G TF Card https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CYC11QB8?tag=mhf04-21

Radio upgrade touch screens. You don't need to replace your radio then.

 

[Stonemags76]

Something like this?

Double 2DIN 10.1" Android 13 Car Stereo GPS Sat Nav Head Unit WiFi Apple CarPlay | eBay UK

Key Features – UA13 Plus Double Din Android 13 Stereo ✅ 10.1" HD IPS Touchscreen – Sharp 1280×720 display with 178° wide viewing angle ✅ Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto – Seamless smartphone integration ✅ Android 13 + 4-Core CPU – Smooth performance with 2GB RAM & 32GB storage ✅ Adjustable...

www.ebay.co.uk

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[1967bowesj]

Something like this?

Double 2DIN 10.1" Android 13 Car Stereo GPS Sat Nav Head Unit WiFi Apple CarPlay | eBay UK

Key Features – UA13 Plus Double Din Android 13 Stereo ✅ 10.1" HD IPS Touchscreen – Sharp 1280×720 display with 178° wide viewing angle ✅ Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto – Seamless smartphone integration ✅ Android 13 + 4-Core CPU – Smooth performance with 2GB RAM & 32GB storage ✅ Adjustable...

www.ebay.co.uk

Not used one but I always start by checking the seller feedback negative to see how they resolve or reply.
First few are about this unit, you make your own mind up

 

[Bubba]

Something like this?

Double 2DIN 10.1" Android 13 Car Stereo GPS Sat Nav Head Unit WiFi Apple CarPlay | eBay UK

Key Features – UA13 Plus Double Din Android 13 Stereo ✅ 10.1" HD IPS Touchscreen – Sharp 1280×720 display with 178° wide viewing angle ✅ Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto – Seamless smartphone integration ✅ Android 13 + 4-Core CPU – Smooth performance with 2GB RAM & 32GB storage ✅ Adjustable...

www.ebay.co.uk

That one fits into a Single DIN slot. So you need to remove your current single din radio to fit it.
The one I sent just sits on the dashboard and plugs into the original radio. Easier to fit I'd you are not confident.

 

[Stonemags76]

Looks interesting! Not sure about fm sound to radio though - the aux slot on ours is what is wearing out, so could not be used. More food for thought though! Thanks!

 

[Guigsy]

A few years ago I put a 9" Sony in my 2020 Ducato based van (I think it was actually built a while before!).

Now I'd be tempted just to get one of these things and leave the head unit in place.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5GQQP16?tag=mhf04-21