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05-23-2018, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chatea 31E
State: Maryland
Posts: 455
THOR #5837
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Replacing Axxera AVM70 stereo
The Axxera AVM70 stereo in my Chateau 31E continues to annoy the heck out of me. When listening to a podcast it cuts in and out all the time, even if the podcast was previously downloaded via wifi. The display flickers whenever the headlights are on. And there is the annoying muting of the audio whenever you use turn signals and it switches to the camera view. I also find the rear camera display is pretty useless in the dark or in bright light (i.e. most of the time).
I would also like to have an RV navigation system where I can enter the RV dimensions to avoid getting into bad situations where it doesn’t fit. I was considering getting a Garmin RV nav unit, but I think I'd prefer to have the nav system built into the stereo if it had the features I want. Apple Car Play would also be a nice feature to have.
So, I decided to replace the Axxera with the Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX DVD/CD reciever. It used to be their flagship model and sold for about $800, but it has now been replaced with the 8201NEX (which looks the same to me), so it’s now $620 at Walmart or $645 Amazon. This seems like a good deal to get a top of the line Pioneer stereo with Car Play plus a navigation system.
Here are some highlights:
· 7” capacitive touch-screen display
· Built-in navigation system, includes free map updates. Has 7.9 million points of interest.
· Can create a navigation system profile for the RV, with vehicle dimensions and weight. Also which type of roads you want to avoid (dirt roads, toll roads, etc.)
· Receives free traffic into
· Has Apple Car Play and Android Auto
· Compatible with the existing cameras. Also has an additional camera input if you want one.
· Does not change the radio volume when switching to camera view
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05-23-2018, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 24F
State: Arizona
Posts: 250
THOR #2878
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The display in our Chateau 24F flickers on and off also, seems like only when the headlights on. Thanks for the suggestion on the stereo replacement, have been looking for a good replacement with navigation.
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05-23-2018, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
THOR #2271
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IMHO the Axxera radios make great boat anchors. I replaced mine a long time go with the Pioneer AVH-4100NEX. There are newer models now. The display includes reticulated lines so that it is easier to judge the rear camera distances. The Pioneer NEX series have Apple CarPlay which I use all the time.
As for "on board" vs. a Garmin GPS, I went with the Garmin RV 760 GPS. I have it mounted on the dash above the instruments. I like it there because it gives me a speedometer without taking my eyes off the road. It allows you to put in length, width, height, and GVWR. It has never gotten me in a bad situation. The other thing I like is the lifetime updates.
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05-23-2018, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Thor Vegas 25.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 301
THOR #7993
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How about some pictures?
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05-24-2018, 02:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chatea 31E
State: Maryland
Posts: 455
THOR #5837
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Originally Posted by jb1911
How about some pictures?
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I haven't installed it yet. I just made the decision on which unit to get and I ordered it. I'm hoping to install it in a couple of weeks, and I'll probably upgrade the door speakers while I'm at it.
When I install it, I'd like to run a cable from the TV audio output to the aux input on the stereo so that the TV sound can be played through the stereo, since the TV speakers are not very good. I could just install an aux input in the dash and plug in a cable when we want it, but the more elegant solution would be to have a permanently connected cable so we can just select aux input on the stereo to get the TV sound. It will probably be a pain to route the cable, though, so we'll see.
Another cool idea would be to run an HDMI cable from the stereo to the outside TV so that you can play DVDs from the Pioneer stereo if you want to watch a DVD movie outside. We almost never use the outdoor TV, though, so I probably won't bother doing this, but it would be a cool option for those that do like to watch movies outside.
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02-22-2020, 04:35 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 4
THOR #17761
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Hello. Did you replace your Axxera radio? How did it work out? We just got a 31E and the turn signal annoys me and the rear camera also is blurry. Seeing how this unit worked for you?
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02-22-2020, 04:52 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,360
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rv Bob
Hello. Did you replace your Axxera radio? How did it work out? We just got a 31E and the turn signal annoys me and the rear camera also is blurry. Seeing how this unit worked for you?
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You know a new radio won't change any of that.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
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02-22-2020, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chatea 31E
State: Maryland
Posts: 455
THOR #5837
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rv Bob
Hello. Did you replace your Axxera radio? How did it work out? We just got a 31E and the turn signal annoys me and the rear camera also is blurry. Seeing how this unit worked for you?
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Yes, I did replace it. There is a whole thread about it and photos here:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f2...nex-12449.html
This was one of the best upgrades I've done to the RV, well worth it IMO. I don't usually use the Pioneer navigation though. I found that it gives me some strange routing sometimes, so I just use Google Maps on my iPhone.
Brad
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07-16-2021, 04:34 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35M
State: Ohio
Posts: 24
THOR #23681
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Great info! My axxera AVM70 stops displaying the turn signal camera's when I'm on the freeway. I go to turn on the radio immediately after, and the whole unit is dead.
I get to my destination and get my Coach all set up on sight, and just out of curiosity, turn on the radio and it works. Turn the key ignition on and turn signal, and camera works. STRANGE!!!
2018 Thor Hurricane 35M
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07-16-2021, 03:24 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 31S
State: Oregon
Posts: 17
THOR #19629
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I had similar issue with my 2017 coach, drove from Oregon to AZ with no stereo for 98% of the ride. Every once and a while it would turn on for a few minutes then off again.
Replaced it with an Alpine touch screen once we got back, plus better speakers, amp and sub. Shipped the Axxera radio to Thor with a letter of disappointment and never heard back.
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08-06-2021, 12:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds
State: California
Posts: 406
THOR #24260
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2017 Four Winds 35SD
2020 Grand Cherokee Toad
Semper Fi
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08-06-2021, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.3
State: California
Posts: 142
THOR #20631
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I wish you hadn't shipped that Axxera back to Thor. They probably just installed it in another rig!
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2024 Vegas 26.1
Previous rigs: 2018 Axis 25.3, 2016 Wildwood X-lite 231RKXL, 1998 Thor Tahoe Lite 19UD, 1990 Starcraft Meteor tent trailer.
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07-25-2022, 09:48 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 24HE
State: North Carolina
Posts: 5
THOR #27061
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jabrabu
The Axxera AVM70 stereo in my Chateau 31E continues to annoy the heck out of me. When listening to a podcast it cuts in and out all the time, even if the podcast was previously downloaded via wifi. The display flickers whenever the headlights are on. And there is the annoying muting of the audio whenever you use turn signals and it switches to the camera view. I also find the rear camera display is pretty useless in the dark or in bright light (i.e. most of the time).
I would also like to have an RV navigation system where I can enter the RV dimensions to avoid getting into bad situations where it doesn’t fit. I was considering getting a Garmin RV nav unit, but I think I'd prefer to have the nav system built into the stereo if it had the features I want. Apple Car Play would also be a nice feature to have.
So, I decided to replace the Axxera with the Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX DVD/CD reciever. It used to be their flagship model and sold for about $800, but it has now been replaced with the 8201NEX (which looks the same to me), so it’s now $620 at Walmart or $645 Amazon. This seems like a good deal to get a top of the line Pioneer stereo with Car Play plus a navigation system.
Here are some highlights:
· 7” capacitive touch-screen display
· Built-in navigation system, includes free map updates. Has 7.9 million points of interest.
· Can create a navigation system profile for the RV, with vehicle dimensions and weight. Also which type of roads you want to avoid (dirt roads, toll roads, etc.)
· Receives free traffic into
· Has Apple Car Play and Android Auto
· Compatible with the existing cameras. Also has an additional camera input if you want one.
· Does not change the radio volume when switching to camera view
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Want to sell your AXXERA MVM 70 to me?
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07-25-2022, 09:53 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 24HE
State: North Carolina
Posts: 5
THOR #27061
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Axxera avm 70
Anyone here want to sell me their WORKING unit? Mine completely failed this weekend and I just want to replace it so the harness and ports all align.
Jim
336-926-5377
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07-30-2022, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Collins
Anyone here want to sell me their WORKING unit? Mine completely failed this weekend and I just want to replace it so the harness and ports all align.
Jim
336-926-5377
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I want to replace mine. My concern is with a different brand and the color coded wiring harness, you need to solder together the wires into the plug on some of them.
Querying here, someone mentioned that the color code is standard across most, if not all brands. I would surely hope so. So far, I am waiting until fall for this project, as the dash on our 2016 E450 looks challenging to remove. It's not just around the radio, that big. Wintering will give me plenty of time to tackle the task without interfering with travel plans through October.
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10-03-2022, 05:27 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 35.2
State: Texas
Posts: 14
THOR #28119
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Mine is failed as well. Did you get a match or upgrade?
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2017 Miramar 35.2
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10-03-2022, 11:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 115
THOR #20468
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Collins
Anyone here want to sell me their WORKING unit? Mine completely failed this weekend and I just want to replace it so the harness and ports all align.
Jim
336-926-5377
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Don’t waste your time installing another Axxera. Buy something better.
Installation is not hard but if you do not want to do it then hire someone to do it.
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10-16-2022, 07:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,225
THOR #28145
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Kenwood DNX775RVS??
Han anyone replaced an AXXERA70 radio with the Kenwood DNX775RVS radio? This radio looks like a good choice based on the promotional materials. Before I fork over $1,500.00 I would like to hear from someone who has done the deed so to speak. Were there any gotchas? how much actual rewiring was required. Do the truck/bus routing features actually work as advertised?
I will be installing this in a 2018 Thor ACE 30.3. FWIW the AXXER70 isn't even good enough to be a boat anchor. Even without sunglasses on a cloudy day the screen it too dim to see anything without diverting attention away from the road ahead.
Dan Perra
2018 Thor ACE 30.3
2020 Jeep Gladiator towed
Thanks
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10-16-2022, 11:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Washington
Posts: 853
THOR #22245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPass58
I had similar issue with my 2017 coach, drove from Oregon to AZ with no stereo for 98% of the ride. Every once and a while it would turn on for a few minutes then off again.
Replaced it with an Alpine touch screen once we got back, plus better speakers, amp and sub. Shipped the Axxera radio to Thor with a letter of disappointment and never heard back.
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Where did you get the work done? We live in Vancouver area.
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2021 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - toad
2010 Porsche Boxster(trailered)
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11-22-2022, 11:11 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 35.2
State: Texas
Posts: 14
THOR #28119
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I got the Pioneer DMH-W2770NEX to replace the stock head unit. This new one supports wireless car play. It seems really nice except it does this dreaded “AMP Overloaded” message when the RV starts up.
Running in battery, it plays through all the speakers fine. I had it installed at Car Toys and they are at a loss what’s triggering the problem. All the speakers are checking out ok.
Has anyone seen this problem yet?
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2017 Miramar 35.2
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