Fitting a new stereo/DVD player to existing space

jkjenn
jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
in Modifications & Upgrades
I started looking at different stereos to fit my T@b. I have the old model, which is 10 x 12 x 10. I know unless I get the exact same model, no other model will fit exactly right. I have 3 questions:

1. Has anyone else replaced their stock stereo and put a new one in the same location and if so, what did you get and how did you fit it?
2. How could I find the correct stereo fit kit for a replacement?

2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @jkjenn, Have you tried any local auto/boat stereo installation shops? That would be my starting point. If you have the dimensions, they should be able to match your current stereo with a higher quality one. Please let us know what you come up with, as I'm sure there are quite a few folks here that are looking to up-grade as well. Thanks
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
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  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Jenn, have you tried Crutchfield? They have been my go-to company for a long time for car stereos. Great customer service.
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    Ratkity said:
    Jenn, have you tried Crutchfield? They have been my go-to company for a long time for car stereos. Great customer service.
    Thanks, I have. They actually have a pretty small selection for RV. Someone in the FB group suggested a plywood faceplate and I think that seems to be the best idea, so far.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,238
    edited March 2018
    Birch plywood cover for the existing hole (trimmed out), with hole cut in middle to fit new unit.


    Should be able to use the existing 12V, speaker, and antenna wiring.
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    Mouseketab said:
    Birch plywood cover for the existing hole (trimmed out), with hole cut in middle to fit new unit.


    Should be able to use the existing 12V, speaker, and antenna wiring.
    Thanks, Carol. That looks very nice.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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