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[CAW2018SiestaSS]

Hi all. Anybody out there ever swapped out the dash radio that came with their rig?

Bought a 2018 Thor Siesta Sprinter a couple of months ago, and we are getting ready for our first major trip. The radio/speakers in this thing are a joke, and I want to replace it. And that's where the odyssey begins. We have an Axxera Double Din unit, with a backup camera and side cameras. It does support Bluetooth and hands free calling. But I'd like satellite radio, and Apple Car Play sure would be nice. As would navigation.

I went to Camping World. They were no help. I went to the local authorized Thor dealer - GeneralRV. He said the radio comes with the Mercedes chassis and he won't touch anything on the chassis. (How the heck can they be the authorized repair shop.)

I called a shop that does repair work and radio installs and such for the local Mercedes dealer. He said no problem, he'd research it and get back to me. Never heard from him again.

I've found two radios that meet the need - both Kenwoods. But I need somebody to put this in because some adapter harness will also be needed.

Any suggestions from someone with real world experience would be appreciated.