Robert

hi, I would like to set up a portable USB hard drive to play movies to the rear screen via the RCA connectors. I have an old AC Ryan Mini2 here that has RCA out, plays most media formats, has USB input and runs of 5v DC which I am considering possibly permanently mounting in the centre console. So I could power it of a 12v/5v USB adapter from one of the power outlets and I am sure it would play ok. But the problem is the outlet in the centre console is connected directly to the battery and I am worried if the kids don't turn the off media box then the car battery will go flat. And if I use the other outlet under the front screen that is connected to the ACC then obviously the media unit would hard shut down each time the car was turned off, corrupting the hard drive. Does anyone here have any experience with this sort of thing or any ideas on the best way to set it up? thanks

hi Rubberdude88, Thanks for the welcome. It is interesting the e-brake location, I did not realise that there were different options either. It would be great the day we can order our cars configured exact how we want from the factory. But that would still be a tricky decision for us though as the wife prefers the foot e-brake and I prefer the hand brake version. You guys still get much more other interesting options than us too. Our Journeys are basically imported preconfigured and we have very few choices to actually make. Believe it or not we cannot get AWD, the power sunroof or even auto headlights and DRLs here yet. All of which I would have chosen if possible. The Dodge Journey/Fiat Freemont branding is confusing even for us here. I originally saw the Journey and liked it so did a bit more homework and then read an old news article stating it would be phased out here in favour of the Freemont, not wanting to get a discontinued model I rung the local Fiat dealer to have a look and then they put me through to Dodge. The sales guy told me there are no plans to offer the Freemont in New Zealand yet. No complaints from me though as I prefer the grille of the Journey and definitely the V6 engine. In Aussie apparently they are selling them side by side and the point of difference being the Pentastar engine and 7 seats as standard in the Journey. Cheers

hi bmanta, Thanks for the info on the dealer mode. I have 2013 NZ 8.4n and the HW part number in the menu is 05091465AH. in the vehicle build sheet it shows nav as; JLBP Garmin Navigation System RB6P Uconnect 8.4N AM/FM/DVD/SD/NAV/USB XWGP Australia Navigational Mapping

thanks guys, I have uploaded a couple of pics of the car to the photo gallery now... but I am sure you know how good these cars look already. http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/gallery/image/1077-crystal-black/ cheers Robert

Hi from Auckland City in New Zealand, We have just bought our new Dodge Journey 2013 R/T with navigation in the brilliant black crystal colour. It is a great looking car and a pleasure to drive. A 7 seater was necessary since we have 4 kids aged 6 and under and this is a definite upgrade from the 2004 Toyota Wish we were using. The local right hand drive versions of the Journey here have less options than the rest of the world, it comes standard with the Pentastar engine and the only choices to make on the R/T was with a small selection of colours and the option to add navigation. Thanks to everyone in this forum, there is lots of useful information here which helped in our research before committing to buy. cheers Robert