To replace or go a different way

[The Rookie]

It looks like my 5 month old head unit has bought the farm (still working on it, but doesn’t look good).

Option 1 is to buy another head unit that does all the same things, or;
Option 2 is to find a dashcam tablet capable of displaying the existing cameras and navigation apps.

Option 2 seems it maybe cheaper and easier, but I don’t think any tablet will have the input for an RCA style connector I would have to find converter.

Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated.

 

[16ACE27]

I've never seen a tablet with any video INPUT. Throw that idea away.

Is there a reset button on that head unit? That was frequently a fix with Axerra units. Warranty?

There are Android Auto/Carplay display units that have a backup camera input and mount on the dash. But the BU camera input is usually not RCA.

This is one I bought in November:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS3G13LV?th=1

 

[The Rookie]

Your link was basically what I was looking at, but I would be lacking the ability to connect the switcher output to the device without a converting plug. But I do like that option. Gone are the days of running down to radio shack to see if they even have a way to convert it.

 

[16ACE27]

Your link was basically what I was looking at, but I would be lacking the ability to connect the switcher output to the device without a converting plug. But I do like that option. Gone are the days of running down to radio shack to see if they even have a way to convert it.

Well, if you know what you have/need, you can usually get the adapter you need from the jungle site. BUT, it's not just a physical connection anymore. You gotta match digital with digital and analog with analog.

 

[ducksface]

I have a genesis Sega hooked to a modern 4k tv through a video to hdmi adapter.
Lots of dongles for lots of conversions.
The adapter needs a USB power source.

https://www.amazon.com/Converter-BD-Composite-Adapter-Blue-Ray/dp/B08W98BD6L

 

[The Rookie]

Does anyone happen to know if and where the constant 12v power wire is fused at?

 

[Trksr]

My 29H had a inline fuse wired off the use/store relay (battery connect side).

 

[The Rookie]

For the life of me, I can’t figure out the 12v constant power issue. The radio is not getting power. When I use my voltmeter on the constant wire it jumps between .01 to .9 volts. The voltmeter reads perfectly fine when check the red switch wire.

I cut the constant wire and ran a wire to the chassis battery and the radio booted up right away. So, I have at least confirmed that it is the wire that is the problem.

I can’t determine if I have a bad fuse, because I haven’t been able to determine where that fuse is.

 

[16ACE27]

For the life of me, I can’t figure out the 12v constant power issue. The radio is not getting power. When I use my voltmeter on the constant wire it jumps between .01 to .9 volts. The voltmeter reads perfectly fine when check the red switch wire.

I cut the constant wire and ran a wire to the chassis battery and the radio booted up right away. So, I have at least confirmed that it is the wire that is the problem.

I can’t determine if I have a bad fuse, because I haven’t been able to determine where that fuse is.

Just to be sure. You know the house batteries have to be ON (in USE) for the radio to get power?

 

[The Rookie]

Yes I do

 

[dssking]

In my 2018 Majestic, I took out the Ford head unit and went with the Clarion FX450. It has Apple Car Play and Andoird auto. Also has a cam input. You'd have to go from the cam input device (rear, left and right if your RV has that) then into the radio. Cheap and efficient.

I couldn't figure out how to run 25 feet of wire from the mirror to the rear, so I went with a wireless
cam powered by the center running light, and an 8 inch tablet in place of the mirror. Works perfect. I ran a usb cable through the trim, around and to the dash plug. Seamless.

 

[The Rookie]

In my 2018 Majestic, I took out the Ford head unit and went with the Clarion FX450. It has Apple Car Play and Andoird auto. Also has a cam input. You'd have to go from the cam input device (rear, left and right if your RV has that) then into the radio. Cheap and efficient.

I couldn't figure out how to run 25 feet of wire from the mirror to the rear, so I went with a wireless
cam powered by the center running light, and an 8 inch tablet in place of the mirror. Works perfect. I ran a usb cable through the trim, around and to the dash plug. Seamless.

Nice solution, thanks