Nav, backup camera etc

[NHWK05]

First, is it really worth it? I dont travel that much and when i do its usually to a place that ive been many times, never really needed to use more of a GPs besides whats on my phone.

What are the other benefits of the nav/screen setup?

I dont think i would use my gig.

What about the backup camera? i know i would use that, alot. Especially me g/f.

What would it cost to add a functioning nave setup and reverse camera? I know it would be well over $1000 i bet.

How hard would it be to do?


Not really planning on ever doing any of this, i just see you guys that have it and wonder if i ever came across deals on the stuff if its worth it.

[Scottina06]

I thnk the REC Nav is def. worth the expense. Updating the Nav disc used to be expensive till I came across NYC_SRT8. He supplies the newest updates for $15....LOL.

[suzieque]

initially we looked at a Laredo WK with Sirius radio, leather and sunroof (those were the must have options). Then we test drove the Limited WK with NAV/Mygig/VES and the backup camera. Since I have young kids, the VES seemed look a good option. I tow a boat in the summer and the backup camera seemed like a good option when hooking up.
I'd always bought the base vehicles previously, but this time I could see a use for the options, so I went with the Limited.
I agree about the mygig though, I haven't used it yet. Maybe if I didn't have the Sirius radio subscription, I'd use the mygig more.

[NHWK05]

Unfortunatly, if i wanted all the extras as far as nav, my gig etc, i would have had to spend about 2 grand more(the jeep with the extra stuff had less miles and a hemi and i could not afford it ). My jeep was on sale for a great price, Ok limited fully loaded 4.7 for $15 so i was not about to complain about not haivng a few extra options. I always figured if i wanted it that bad i could put it all in.


Is everything plug and play or is the install more complicated?

If i got teh nav module and the backup camera and the updates etc, what else is needed? wiring? programming?

[Frankie]

I think J4J has the install instructions for the back up cam!

[ducks unlimited]

i have the back up cam and mygig and i love it! i wish i had the nav ..but i can do with out it

[White WK Swagga]

I have the my gig nav with the back up cam and ipod intergration. I love it! just I don't se the sirius much. The traffic allerts from sirius on the GPS IMO is garbage. It's always wrong and changes the rute every 5 min because of traffic allerts. But I have an ipod I keep in the truck and a few cd's loaded in the harddrive.

[White WK Swagga]

I thnk the REC Nav is def. worth the expense. Updating the Nav disc used to be expensive till I came across NYC_SRT8. He supplies the newest updates for $15....LOL.

What yu talkin bout Willis???

[Scottina06]

lol....its secret....and for the REC Nav

[White WK Swagga]

Oh... :-(

[NHWK05]

So is all this stuff plug and play? Is the REC nav head unit plug and play? or does it need a wiring harness? what about the backup camera? is everything in the lift gate to install it over the license plate or does wiring need to be run for that too?

I know alot of vehicles are pre wired for every option so i wasnt sur if the WK had everything there for all this stuff.

[suzieque]

I'm not sure any of the new electronics are plug and play. :)

Mating different years of mygig/nav systems with different years of WKs is tricky from what I've read, thats why the lockpick is available.

My understanding is you want same year of audio systems with same years of vehicles to be as close to plug and play as possible.

WKJEEPS had a compatibility chart, I assume you folks are ok with posting links to WKJEEPS, if not, please have a mod delete this post.

http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_nav_2.htm
http://www.wkjeeps.com/MyGIG_parts.htm

[NHWK05]

Thanks.


WKJeeps is more then welcome here.

[psycojeep]

I thnk the REC Nav is def. worth the expense. Updating the Nav disc used to be expensive till I came across NYC_SRT8. He supplies the newest updates for $15....LOL.


What is this you speak of an updated CD for a REC for $15? How does this work is there mods involved?

[pjs1965]

Here's another good source of info on the MyGIG system (http://mofv.com/mygig/).

As for GPS, I don't drive on many trips but even with local trips I've come to use it more often than not. It's great to know 'how long' its going to take to get somewhere and detours are a snap. Plus the Points of Interest (POI) is a good feature.

Backup camera is OK. I used it but you really do need to check visually as well for total safety.

Kids love the VES. If you have young ones, this is a MUST. I drive in near total silence nowadays (OMG it's great) and for me, it's worth it's weight in gold.

MyGIG is awesome. I wanted the uConnect iTunes integration. Love it. No more silly FM transmitters or aux setups. The iPod integration is classy. I'm not sure I would like an iPhone hidden in the glove box but I'm not there yet. The HDD is awesome too for those CDs you don't want on your iPod, just import them to the HDD. With the Sat-Nav, you get 16GB usable HDD space for music. I like the playlist integration too. I can setup different playlists for different wants (like driving alone, driving w/wife).

Bluetooth is great. Works well. I like the fact I don't need my bluetooth charger in the car anymore.

I decided this time around I would get everything I wanted (coming from a 2007 WK Limited HEMI w/o an upgraded stereo system) even if it broke the bank. Fortunately, it hasn't so far :D

[S1LV3R_GC_SRT8]

I didn't want to read through all of the posts to see if this was brought up, so I apologize ahead of time.

Are you planning on purchasing a new Jeep andare considering this? Either way, I have never purchased a vehicle with Navigation in it. In my experience the only worthwhile factory navigation is the new new Navigation in the Cadillac CTS-V, otherwise, they are no bueno. For less than half of the cost that Chrysler, Gm, Toyota, whoever will charge you, you can get an aftermarket setup that is better pound for pound. In '06 I bought an '06 Cadillac DTS brand new and opted out on the navigation/back-up camera. I went to my stereo shop, dropped $1,100 for a Pioneer Navigation setup - HDD Nav (no switching discs for different parts of the country or Canada), CD, DVD, iPod/MP3, Bluetooth, Sirius, XM, HD Radio, USB, SD Card, Voice Commands, business/company information including phone number, MSN Direct: live traffic updates, weather, movie times, gas prices, etc. and a back-up camera that is clearer and portrays better lighting than any factory camera I've seen.

My $.02 - take the money you would use for a Chrysler system and go to your local stereo shop, you'll end up saving boo-koo bucks! Woo!

[NHWK05]

I am not getting a new jeep. I just got this jeep a few months ago and settled for it not having any of these fancy options to save of the price of the jeep. (used) Now i am wondering if all these fancy computer gizmos are really worth the price to add them in after the fact and how hard and expensive ti will be to do.

I know about the aftermarket setups but for the moment i am just looking to keep it all stock. i am not even planning on doing this any time soon as i am out of a job and trying to save to get a place to live with my finace. This is just a curiosity thread.

[SvenskaJeepGuy]

i see this thread ended 5 months ago, but i am new here lol. the REC is fully plug and play. i just replaced my stock base radio with an rec and it only took about 10 minutes to remove the old one and put in the new one. the camera can not be added unless your jeep came with one. the dealer would have to activate it and i heard they do not like to do this. the lockpick will allow you to add up to 3 cameras so it is easy to do. i love the look of it!

[NHWK05]

Well, i have since bought a Nav bezel, and am making it custom to fit my stock 6 disc cd head unit. See other thread.

I have also received a very nice garmin for X mas so i am thinking about getting the license plate mounted reverse camera some time in the future.

[kevin110]

First, is it really worth it? I dont travel that much and when i do its usually to a place that ive been many times, never really needed to use more of a GPs besides whats on my phone.

What are the other benefits of the nav/screen setup?

I dont think i would use my gig.

What about the backup camera? i know i would use that, alot. Especially me g/f.

What would it cost to add a functioning nave setup and reverse camera? I know it would be well over $1000 i bet.

How hard would it be to do?


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