So we bit the bullet and ordered a17 56 1 only a minor question but if anyone got the stereo did you get the standard one or upgrade to the premium, it's all a bit over my head the guy from jayco explained the difference to my partner but I wasn't there so if anyone else can help me in deciding which way to go that would be great thanks
17' Series Stereo systems
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Personally I find the Pioneer system mmmmmmm but if you look at the all sales catalogues you will find a decent stereo system quite reasonably priced that will just slot in if you're not happy later on
We went without one.. just have a bluetooth speaker box if needed. Thought too much $. Although I seem in the minority.
Can be... if they are throwing in the standard, go with that then can change over. The basic fusion to be honest absolutely sucks. if not throwing in, then I would probably go a bluetooth speaker box.
BJ
put many radios in car as 12v already there could put one in with not much of a problem. $500 seemed a little too much for a radio.
A multimedia touch screen attached to lights now there is a idea
We also chose the upgrade because I was not too keen taking to our new van with the jigsaw to install an aftermarket unit. I like the idea of having a second controller by the footwell so you can turn outside up / down or off without having to spill the beer on the climb into the van. Not sure if it is worth the cost as we don't get the van until September!
Let me know if you see some good tips mate... it's on my "to do" list as well. Not critical... little portable units will suffice for now, but it'd be one less thing to secure/pack/worry about.
for the 17" Starcraft.. The interior speakers under the double bed thought I could put the head unit there if I ever wanted one easy to get to from outside. Or put it above the fridge and run the wires. Although do not think I will do it I have two portable units I can take with me. A small bluetooth I brought for the van and I have a nice airplay iHome unit I could take if I needed to. I did think of getting one of these for the van nicer then my iHome seen them go $500 s/h
Although if you do think you want it yes get it wired.. I am kicking myself I did not get a extra awning light for the external shower side.
Or move one of the bed lights.
Although if you do think you want it yes get it wired.. I am kicking myself I did not get a extra awning light for the external shower side.
Or move one of the bed lights.
I would agree with this. I would even think about speakers outside. @Gadgets 21.63.1 is the one to ask, he has 3 of the fusions in his van. I would like something that could stream music from my iphone via blutooth.
We went with basic system that comes with external speakers as well. You could fit it later yourself but you would probably save $100.
I use a music program called MOG. This runs through our SONOS system at home. The Fusion stereo has blue tooth streaming through the iPhone. I think it'll be fine for us.
I use a music program called MOG. This runs through our SONOS system at home. The Fusion stereo has blue tooth streaming through the iPhone. I think it'll be fine for us.
Yeah as above that's my thoughts the basic stuff they install is okay. At least the fusion system has Bluetooth so you don't need cables or discs. It's all about enjoying a bit of music where ever you are? The construction and layout of a van will never lend itself to audio nirvana especially for anything with a bit of bass and we all play MP3s today as well which again isn't the rolls Royce of audio mediums!
If you wanna improve the sound there'd be a few easy ways IMO. Upgrade cable if possible, decent solid backs for the speakers. Brace where the speakers mount. Replace the speakers, Crossover the audio and remove all bass from the speakers and ad a small substainally mounted sub to take care of lows etc etc. but IMO it ain't worth it.
Think I've used the radio maybe 2 times in the 4 years of ownership. If I want music these days I put on some headphones as no one else in my family likes my music, and they'd complain anyway.
Bit of a WOFTAM if you ask me.
Bit of a WOFTAM if you ask me.
We had the upgraded fusion thrown in as well, great system, can blue tooth, plug usb directly in, run the Tv through it and shift the sound to just outside/inside only. Does take a little getting your head round but worth it.