BlueSpadez Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hi all. I have a 2012 Dodge Journey which I am enjoying a lot. However I would like to install an aftermarket navigation system and DVD player. The problem is is there a system I can install that I won't lose the features to control the climate on the touch screen? I haven't been able to find anything like that. If someone could help shed some light on this I'd really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I just use my iPhone6 for NAV. I pair it with Bluetooth, and plug it into the USB. Doing this, the radio volume will drop to allow Siri to call out route changes. If you buy a Lockpick, it will allow you to watch a DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 To answer the question you actually asked, the answer is no. I personally would not use a cell phone as a navigator - the display is non-optimal and the apps not as good as a dedicated Garmin would be (TomTom is better for nav in Europe, by the way).But I decided to swap out my RE2 (non nav 8.2" display radio) for the RB5 - it was worth it for me and I'm not overly concerned with reports that some people have had reliability issues with that radio model. I haven't and presumably 99% of the other DJ, 300 and Dodge Charger owners who have this model haven't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Currently I'm not aware of aftermarket solutions for the Journey. I imagine anything available would just add the aftermarket radio to the existing OEM radio and screen to maintain OEM uConnect functions. To answer the question you actually asked, the answer is no. I personally would not use a cell phone as a navigator - the display is non-optimal and the apps not as good as a dedicated Garmin would be (TomTom is better for nav in Europe, by the way).But I decided to swap out my RE2 (non nav 8.2" display radio) for the RB5 - it was worth it for me and I'm not overly concerned with reports that some people have had reliability issues with that radio model. I haven't and presumably 99% of the other DJ, 300 and Dodge Charger owners who have this model haven't either. Actually, cell phone navigation is superior to Garmin and TomTom in almost every way. The only area dedicated devices excel in is being available when a data connection is not. I use google maps for everything, and always used it in spite of the factory nav in my old Charger, and the Garmin nav offered by my Kenwood in my 300M (since has been replaced with a Nexus 7 tablet). When you know you're going to be off the data connection, you can download maps to your phone. I downloaded Nokia HERE maps for Ontario when I was in Toronto last week, and Google is offering a better way of downloaded metro areas for offline navigation this fall. One of these days I will get a windshield mount that will hold my phone up in my Journey so I can use it more effectively. Being able to simply say, "OK Google Now, navigate to [insert address, business, or crossroads here]" is far better than anything I've seen lately from Garmin or TomTom, and I don't have to drop a few hundred dollars on a standalone when Google Maps is free of charge, and updates frequently with zero cost. dhh3 and onecrazyfoo4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I agree! ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Couldn't agree more, google maps for life, yo! Instead of a windshield mount, have you tried the little cubby hole under the display screen? If you have the 4.3" screen that is...you just flip the little cubby liner around and bam, a free little stand that fits a big smart phone horizontally perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I clipped an Insignia Mount to my center vent. Do not have to take my eyes off of the road like the Factory Nav. Factory Navs need to be at eye level, like the Mopar Minivans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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