Thread: Defender double din install

I have decided on the pioneer 8850.....it has one camera input....

I'm sure there was another pioneer model to two camera inputs that about to be upgraded JB Hi-Fi said they would be reduced heaps in the next month or so.

Maybe they is a splitter available so you can select which camera goes to the stereo.

Originally Posted by weeds

I have decided on the pioneer 8850.....it has one camera input....

I'm sure there was another pioneer model to two camera inputs that about to be upgraded JB Hi-Fi said they would be reduced heaps in the next month or so.

Maybe they is a splitter available so you can select which camera goes to the stereo.

I think you can use the rca as a second camera input, I saw it on a YouTube video, will see if I can find it.

Thanks Pat.
Interesting.
Ken

Originally Posted by Baytown

Yes, at least one. I need 2 cameras though, one for reverse, the other for the caravan rear view camera, so I'll be doing some investigation before purchase. I like the Alpine equipment.
Fellas, do you have a photo of the hazard install on top of the dash you mention?
I went to purchase 2 OEM style auxiliary lighting switches from Mulgo yesterday. $60 each which is ok but they want $52 for postage which is just wrong. I'm still trying to find a supplier of same without exhaubitant postage rates.
More to follow once my dash parts arrive.
Ken

was in a shop today........

Kenwood DDX6016BT has 2 x camera inputs........

I'm now leaning towards the Kenwood unit as i don't think i need Apple Play and Andriod Thingy.......plus nav systems don't appear to be straight forward.

Thanks Weeds.
I'll check it out.
Ken

One thing about the pioneer is it does not have built in navigation, it does use your phone, in my case google maps as I have android, but for city driving it is great, the voice activation is a real enhancement from my old garmin, you can ask things like where is my closest bunnings and it will tell you and show you a few of the closest ones on the screen, or you can just say take me to the closest bunnings and it starts navigation straight away. I have found the directions to be great and I can keep the phone in the cubby box and it is still pretty accurate, plus the integration with the headhunt /android auto and the phone for calls and sms is great also, i.e. sending txt by voice, and asking it to call someone, I suppose these are all pretty standard these days in a "modern" car, but having them in my defender is great and makes the audio/phone/internet all feel integrated for a change. I still have my tablet with GPS and off road maps if need be for trips.

I just received my Double Din facia from "The Mother Land" and it's a nice piece of kit. They unfortunately forgot to include the stereo mounting brackets so that's put my install on hold till they sort it out.
I think I'll get it colour coded silver to match my Defender while I'm waiting. It'll add a nice contrast to my interior.
Still haven't decided on a head unit yet.

Ken

Do all the cuts first