yorkyram1 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Hi, Has anyone any advise on a radio upgrade please?..i own a bailey autograph 765 and find the radio to be 'poor' if ime honest..it's not DAB and reception isn't too great tbh...i would like to know if anyone has upgraded theirs and any advise which one they chose etc...im'e from west yorkshire so if anyone has knows a good installer that would be appreciated too!..regards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 More importantly then the make of MH what is the base vehicle as this will determine what radio will fit the dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 The Bailey Approach Autograph 765 was built on a Peugeot Boxer chassis. Details here, including picture of radio. https://www.baileyofbristol.co.uk/motorhomes/approach-autograph/approach-autograph-765/ (YorkyRam1's 765 is a 2014 model.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 You can buy a cage to fit a standard double DIN radio into the Peugeot Boxer dash https://www.raysmith.co.uk/products/fiat-ducato-citroen-relay-peugeot-boxer-2012-double-din-fascia-cage-kit-gloss-black?_pos=2&_sid=e3e479216&_ss=r then your choice of head unit is vast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 If the reception is poor changing the radio might not improve matters, this is more likely to be a problem with the aerial. Saying that, in my experience a DAB might in some areas give better reception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkyram1 Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Thanks for your advise so far folks...i don't really know what radio to go for so any recommendations from anyone would be welcome....regards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) Hi Have you tried first as Colin suggests try updating the aerial first (dab aerial).This has improved things for many with the same issue of poor reception . Have a look at all the connections at the rear of your present radio Make sure they are all good first and connected properly before condemning the radio Regards Edited March 19 by onecal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 The features you want/need are rather personal, and will dictate your choice. Not knowing any of that renders it impossible to give a recommendation. Be aware, however, that (assuming the implementations are similar to the Fiat) replacing the Factory-fitted radio is/can be rather more complex than that for vehicles delivered to the manufacturer as "open dash" with no radio fitted. This latter is a relatively easy job with lots of choice, the former not so. The dash fittings are different, and for factory-fitted replacement there are likely to be a number of additional steps required (and interfaces) if the 'van has steering wheel controls, or (as is likely) the radio is integrated with the vehicle Canbus. I'd suggest you do an initial "toe in the water" with a local, well-regarded installer and take some advice. (and, as already stated, a check of the existing aerial is worthwhile. For a coachbuilt it is probably in the door mirror, and is an amplified unit - it's not unknown for the power feed to the aerial amp to become detached). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, yorkyram1 said: Thanks for your advise so far folks...i don't really know what radio to go for so any recommendations from anyone would be welcome....regards... I haven't had cause to buy a 'car' radio in years as our cars come with them fitted, but here are my observations. I have a couple of cars with Blaupunkt radios, and these have been very good, they have relatively few and large buttons which make them easy to use whilst on the road, my van however has a Japanese radio with loads of tiny buttons and isn't as easy to use whilst travelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Hi I think the OP needs to check as the radio fitted as it may just be a DAB radio but alas without a DAB aerial I think they have been fitted on the windscreen with a positive feedback regarding reception improvement and sound quality Well worth trying first without removing your old radio and Robinhood says it's a little more complex especially with all the extra features one has to deal with now We await your reply yorkyram1 maybe a photo of your Radio may help here Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 The photo below shows the radio in Bailey's brochure for the Autograph 765. As I copied the image from an advert for a 2013 Fiat Ducato, I assume it's one of the Uconnect head-units that were OEM fitted to Boxers/Ducato/Relays of that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adiebt Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) My Bailey was 2013 and I fitted an Alpine Car Play twin din head unit seamlessly . mine was wired but they are wireless connectivity now , transformed the ICE experience. Edited March 20 by Adiebt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I've a DAB radio in my van but can hardly ever get a station and if I do after a while driving I lose it so stick with normal stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 19 minutes ago, stevec176 said: I've a DAB radio in my van but can hardly ever get a station and if I do after a while driving I lose it so stick with normal stations. Have you tried a better aerial then Steve? We have DAB radios in our MH and both daily cars and all get near perfect reception no matter where we are. I fitted the Sony unit in the MH a couple of years ago and used a Halfords mag mount aerial (similar to this https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/stereo-fittings/autoleads-magnetic-dab-antenna-575883.html) laid across under the dash so not visible, and it works great. Maybe try plugging in an external aerial and play with location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 It would REALLY help if yorkyram1 confirmed whether the non-DAB radio currently in his Bailey motorhome is indeed the head-unit I spent (wasted?) time providing pictures of above. This head-unit is widely advertised (secondhand) on-line with a description that it came from a Peugeot Boxer, Fiat Ducato or Citroen Relay/Jumper, so presumably it was OEM-fitted. Some more photos below and even more here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265747025834 As the unit is plainly single-DIN and has a curved upper facia linking it to the dashboard, replacing it 'tidily' with a double-DIN unit would presumably need a kit like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 To be honest Keith it's not really worth the effort or cost. With the road noise the sound isn't the best and we only use it as background noise and we use our own music on memory stick but thanks for the suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkyram1 Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 On 21/03/2024 at 08:11, Derek Uzzell said: It would REALLY help if yorkyram1 confirmed whether the non-DAB radio currently in his Bailey motorhome is indeed the head-unit I spent (wasted?) time providing pictures of above. This head-unit is widely advertised (secondhand) on-line with a description that it came from a Peugeot Boxer, Fiat Ducato or Citroen Relay/Jumper, so presumably it was OEM-fitted. Some more photos below and even more here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265747025834 As the unit is plainly single-DIN and has a curved upper facia linking it to the dashboard, replacing it 'tidily' with a double-DIN unit would presumably need a kit like this. Sorry Derek , ive not been too well since i posted my query...im'e not at all too familiar with radio's and what's what with them either.. i thank you and others for your advise, will maybe just have to take it to someone who specializes in radio's.oo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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