Stereo message board

[ssouthard]

Hello all, question, my stereo message board is going bad on my 2018 Ram 2500 power wagon. Appears to be common problem after a few years.

Anyone have recommendations for replacement with a after market system to include our navigation systems for off road travel and GPS?

 

[KonzaLander]

I don't know what climate control your PW has, but I have been satisfied with this 10" Android radio replacement in my 2014 Tradesman with manual climate control. Most importantly, it has buttons which a majority of Android based radios are lacking. It fits cleanly between the HVAC vents and really looks like it could be a factory radio. My truck does not have a back up camera, so I cannot speak to how well that works.

I utilize the Android Auto function daily, but also have Drive Mode Dashboard 2 (my favorite off grip mapping app) loaded. It works well. My biggest complaint is how bright the dang screen is a night, even when fully dimmed. I find myself turning the screen off at night which is accomplished with a swipe down and tap.

 

[ssouthard]

I don't know what climate control your PW has, but I have been satisfied with this 10" Android radio replacement in my 2014 Tradesman with manual climate control. Most importantly, it has buttons which a majority of Android based radios are lacking. It fits cleanly between the HVAC vents and really looks like it could be a factory radio. My truck does not have a back up camera, so I cannot speak to how well that works.

I utilize the Android Auto function daily, but also have Drive Mode Dashboard 2 (my favorite off grip mapping app) loaded. It works well. My biggest complaint is how bright the dang screen is a night, even when fully dimmed. I find myself turning the screen off at night which is accomplished with a swipe down and tap.

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Ok the brightness could be a problem, I am looking at that unit. Thank you for your reply!