T5 GPS options

**shogun2** · 24-05-2008, 03:05 PM

I think I need to wait to learn how to use it properly. It's very different from the eurovox they took out. Do you know how they go with having the Sat Nav and CD's playing simultaneously?

**tapsy** · 19-12-2008, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by shogun2

I think I need to wait to learn how to use it properly. It's very different from the eurovox they took out. Do you know how they go with having the Sat Nav and CD's playing simultaneously?

how are you going with this nat sat? I am looking at doing something for the T5, and would like it 'in dash' anyone know of any good systems that are out there currently?

**shogun2** · 20-12-2008, 03:14 PM

After some months use, and a couple of interstate trips - I would go for an outboard Garmin, or something similar. The MFD doesn't allow you to choose down to the street number, only gives a range, doesn't provide the street names in the voice mode, is slow to load at startup, and I generally don't like it.
I also have Garmin Nuvi 760, and it's a lot nicer to use, is upgradable for POI's etc, gives you the street names and is a lot faster to start.
I asked the dealer if they could put the one out of the Golf in it (is this the RCD510?), and he said that it wouldn't fit into the console.
Also the reversing camera (which was the original reason we got the sat nav) is too dark, and just about useless.
Was good that they did the changeover under warranty, but it ain't good, and I can't recommend it.

**Baytown** · 23-12-2008, 07:11 AM

I've fitted a Kenwood DDX 8035 DVD player. Runs DVD, CD, IPOD, Usb stick, Am-FM, Fitted for Bluetooth capability, and has reversing camera facility. It also has Sat Nav, but the Kenwood box that you need to buy is around $800, with one on EBay Oz at present. I have a Tom Tom 910 which is 3 years old, but it is bullet proof, so will stay with that option at present.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Ken

**tapsy** · 23-12-2008, 08:37 AM

i'm looking at the kenwood DNX7320 have check out the pioneer and the alpine but the kenwood is cheaper and is far easier to use, they have a new model coming out in Jan/Feb so i might wait for that, i just like the idea of having every thing in the ONE unit and nothing on the dash, (ipod, reverse camera, gps, hands free, i have a reverse camera on the dash at present but will wire it up to the in dash unit. The beach came with a double din radio with nothing else not even mp3.
I will just have to part with a few wads of cash

I love toys..

**unemployed** · 11-02-2009, 05:09 AM

I just had the Kenwood DNX7320 installed. Unit cost $1850 from Audiocomm.

VW Installation is easy as kenwood supply VW installation notes and kit.

Does everything. Has navigation, reversing camera etc. Plays iPod Classic videos to rear roof mount monitor in T5 Kombi Beach.

It is easier to get the kids into the Van and once we are moving it keeps kids very happy.

**tapsy** · 11-02-2009, 01:08 PM

Hi unemployed

(hey am i doing something wrong)

we had the Kenwood installed too pretty happy except the sat nav goes on some stupid routes to get to the final destination??, dammed if i can figure it out.

love the hands free phone set up and ipod though

with the Cbus etc. do you have it running (radio etc) on accessories as well?
as before the radio would run with key in ignition but the Kenwood doesn't.

**unemployed** · 11-02-2009, 01:38 PM

The VW supplied radio worked with and without the key in the ignition. The Kenwood in dash unit still has power (flashing security led) but will not operate unless key is in auxillary position or the engine is running?

The overhead monitor has been wired up to run off the second battery and I must remember to power it off after watching a film.

I will be asking audiocomm for a fix so kids can watch films at night in the back without leaving the key in the ignition. I certainly don't want the kids starting up the van if they get bored with the film.