Upgrading/swap the RAM radio to the 8.4 inch with Apple/Android CarPlay (step by step)1500 2500 3500 

For us poor boys, thanks for the video. Love the truck. Blessings bro.

I have a 20107 RAM Tradesman with the 6.7 Cummins. I just discovered your video as I'm starting to do these upgrades. Thanks for the very descriptive videos.

I got a tradesmen not too long ago, i love how easy these trucks are to modify. Good looks bro !

Thanks for the info, I bought a 2018 Ram 1500 quad cab express, and It has a SiriusXM radio but no car play and the local dealership just told me it can’t be upgraded bc the entire truck would hafta be rewired, that didn’t make sense, n I watched your video n knew it could be done!

I have a 2016 tradesman, and I am really interested in this upgrade. I believe you mentioned that you got the parts from someone that has access to more donor parts. If you have a good source and wouldn’t mind sharing the contact info, this fellow Tennessean would be very appreciative. This video is great btw! Our “work” trucks might not be flashy as the Laramies or nicer trim packages, but like you said we have lots of potential for upgrades.

2013 Ram bighorn 2500 4x4. 5,7 hemi. only because I liked the rest of the truck, getting ready to up grade radio and more, glad I found you

Hey man im having the issue with where you said you hadda use a wire harness. What harness did you use could u link it? For the climate control

Glad I found your channel! I also have an 18, and I've been telling myself I should've at least gotten the Big Horn. You gave me some great ideas. Thanks!

Thanks for the help,my truck came with the regular 8.4 and I wanted the 8.4 with nav and you helped me by being very discriptive so I don’t break anything by accident,thanks

Hey man you didn’t put in the description where to buy the harness kit and cost! Can you post that pls.

Man I wish that color was still available 😭 love the truck!

Great video ! Can you send me the link for the upgrade to the 8.4 radio ( 2019 Ram Classic Warlock) thanks in advance JH

Send me link where you bought everything. Looking to purchased a 2016 3500 tradesman and wanting to do the same set up.

Getting a tradesman in the next week so excited!

I like your videos there are great. I got a 2014 and want to upgrade my radio to a 8.4 screen .where you can buy it. I like how you show to do think.very easy to anderstand. Thanks

Thanks for doing the videos, I’m currently working on upgrading a few things on my 2500.

I have my backup camera on my rear view mirror. Is there a way I would be able to send the display to the upgraded head unit? Thanks

Does your climate controls respond when you press them on the screen? How would it work with manual controls below the screen? If it doesn't work, any way to get rid of climate tab so it looks and works like it was originally was there?

Works with the backup camera?

Awesome vid, but do you have a link for this kit you bought ??

I have a 2017 with the same ol crappy radio. I’m wanting to put the bigger/better one in myself. My question is will it be a plug and play feature, or will it not work without a factory code? Different vin type scenario.

Where did you get your 8.4 head unit from? I'm looking to replace mine with just so that I can have Apple Car Play

Hi Seth, I got a screen replacement on Ebay and got a new bezel. The screen didnt come with the receiver so I am assuming I can just disconnect the 3,0 from the receiver and install the 8.4 in it?

I would like to upgrade my radio on my 2018 2500 as well, where did you pick the kit up? Also great videos by the way. Love them all. I'm going to upgrade the steering wheel and cluster also.

Excellent video! I am definitely going to upgrade my multi media screen after watching this video. Do you have a part number for the radio? I want to make sure I get the exact same one, the 8.4” non navigation with car play.

What is the name of the stereo and install kit and any other harness or hardware I need for this upgrade as well as the dash upgrade and where did you purchase them ? Thanks.

You have an awesome truck. Love the upgrades you did. The color is eye catching and awesome. Have you upgraded your sound system yet. I have a 2017 Ram 2500. I am looking yo upgrade my speakers and sub. Looking for recommendations. Anyways, good job, great truck

Do you need that wiring kit too make it work or is that just for the 7 speed fan ? if just get the radio and bezel will it work?

Thanks for the great video! I just bought a 2021 1500 and want to upgrade my radio from the 5.0 to the 8.4 where did you get the parts from?

How much did the whole kit for the 8.4 radio up grade cost I have the 1500 Express

I just did the 2019 Delphi model swap from my 2016 bighorn uconnect, I can’t get my backup camera to work or the volume up/down track skip buttons on my steering wheel to work. Any advice? Thanks!

Question....i have the RA2 5.0 uconnect radio and 7spd blower module.....do i need the conversion harness to make it work?

Did you upgrade your heater controls, my Tradesman has the basic 4 speed fan, I wanna upgrade to what you have. Thanks

Im doing the same upgrade, but is this harness display the rearview camera, or do i need a separate harness. If so, have you done the split rearview mirror from the mirror to the screen

Also Brilliant! You have answered several questions I had. Thanks!

I've watched other videos and only yours has the part about wires going down through the channel along the bottom of the passenger door. What was that for? I thought swapping these out was pretty much plug-and-play.

Where did you get the harness? I’ve just purchased the 8.4 and 7 speed HVAC but the harness will not work. Any help would be great! Thanks!

What’s the cost to do this swap? Where you located I could never do this on my own. I have a 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman

Hey looks great where did you purchase it from? What brand is it?

Great video and that’s a beautiful truck

Looks great bud thanks for the video, if you don’t mind me asking how much did everything end up costing you?

So you still had to upgrade your media hub even though you have a 2018? I’m experiencing the same problem no Apple car play

Did your Bluetooth work before you got the steering wheel? After you put the radio in and do you know if I already have the 5-speed fan in my 19 classic if I need the wiring harness that goes to the side of the truck? Thanks man great video

Hey Seth, I have a 2019 1500 Classic with the Tradesman trim. Where there would normally be radio controls I have shifter buttons, and my backup camera displays in the corner of my rearview. Like you, I can't deal with this thing stock. I love it otherwise. Would installing this move the camera image to the screen? Also, for talk texting or talking phone calls would I have to install a mic somewhere? Or does the radio have a tiny built in I'm not seeing? Thanks for the upload. Really helpful...

I have a 2017 1500 express that I'm definitely want to upgrade the instrument cluster and entertainment console. Could I have them links to order please?

there's several brands that make nice touch screen radios that fit in there. from Alpine, Kenwood, Sony, Pioneer, JVC etc. all of them work with everything except the climate controls etc. plus they will sound better than the stock radios. they do have navigation also.

How do you not share the model and link???!!?

I have a 2013 slt single cab dually g56 truck that I want to do that exact same thing with do you get all that harness and control module off a 19? Or is it an aftermarket

Where did you get everything from?

Hi, I have been trying to look for the link to purchase the radio. Could you please let me know where to do that? Thank you.

Wish I would have watched this first. I keeping buying parts thinking I have everything to find out I don’t. Can you send me a link to buy the wiring harness and fan speed control please. Great info

The new bezel is 8-pin while the old bezel is 24-pin. Where does the 8-pin harness come from to plug into the new bezel?

Loving the videos bro, your real descriptive, I need to take a lesson or to from you,👍👍👍👍 good stuff bud, I SUBSCRIBED!

what model and brand did you used? do you links for the stereo and the bezel? thanks

Hey brother. I got a 2018 tradesman. Where did you buy the radio and other items needed to upgrade the radio? Thanks for the video! I know I’ll use it.

I have a 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman coming soon. I regret not ordering the 8.4 radio. The dealer says I cannot upgrade. Do you think I can ?

RA1 pos radio nice truck bro luv the green

Ey man i was wondering if you can help me. I bought a radio on market place but when i installed it is asking for the anti-theft code. Is this fixable?

My 2019 classic does not have satellite radio. You think the wiring will be there? Thanks

So the ‘upgraded’ hvac controls are basically plug and play? Could you post a link to where you bought everything

Does your back up camera still work? I read some articles on different websites, stating the factory backup camera and steering wheel buttons doesnt work anymore

Send me the info for where you bought the radio, I have a 2018 Ram 1500 SLT with the 5" that I really want to swap out

I would like the link to cluster and radio upgrade. Also curious if my back up camera will go through it since mine is on radio screen not mirror

i have a 2016 ram 1500 8.4 but doesnt have car play. how can i get that on mine? or what radio should i replace it with?

How many band e.q. Is on newer one? Is it an upgrade in sound? And if so is it Quality and/or decibels or both?

So that 2019 8.4 will drop in to my 15 tradesman no issues obviously with new media hub

What is the part number for the mini hub that goes into console box..I have a 2014 &and want to put in a 2018 radio.

where did you buy the kit from? I am having trouble finding an OEM 8.4" radio to upgrade to.

I’ve been searching for the answer but can’t seem to find it. Is the 2019 8.4 uconnect different than the earlier years that offered the 8.4? Would a unit from maybe a 2017 be different than yours? Thanks

Hi there was wondering if you think the new 2020 ram 8.4inc screen would fit on a 2017 rebel. Thanks

Love the video, you're a great teacher. Do you have the link to the cable and fan kit?

What is the part number for the the media hub lin center console. I have an 18 and put a 19 radio in it and have the same looking media hub in console but it’s like the usb wont work on connect to radio? Thanks

My Laramie came with that of course but now the U-Connect is not supported by Spring for voice texting. U-Connect sent me a connector that plugs into my data link plug but I can't use voice text.

I’d like to update my radio in my 19 1500 Classic. Can you provide link for sourcing components? Thanks!!

What I don’t get is, is there another wire you need for the volume knob? Or does the wire come stock with the 3.0

Where do we order the radio from

A 2019 ram truck or other Chrysler. I always heard that you couldn’t use a 19. Only and 18 if you wanted car play

I’d like to know also where you got everything from. Thanks

Very nice setup!! So if buy an 8.4 radio can I just plug and play. Or does the radio need to preset to my truck . I have same little radio you had Thx

i have a 2013 tradesman , do i need to buy a wire harness for the swap? or i can remove it from the donor truck?

Very interested in the stereo, how do I go about purchasing one?

Do you need a wiring harness for the volume knob to work since it’s now on the bezel or are the wires already there?

Hey how are you? Do you have the guys info as to where you got your 8.4 screen id love to upgrade mine aswell...I would appreciate your response..thanks

Nice set up!! How did you managed the security code/anti-theft. Did it ever appeared? was it ever an issue? Thanks.

I have the same truck with the rear view camera in the mirror . Does it now show up on the 8.4 screen ? I would like to do this upgrade and really want the camera to show on the screen?

Holy shortcuts Batman

Do you need the harness if you already have a 7 speed fan?

I just replaced my 8.4 AN with a 2018 8.4 UAS unit and for some reason I lost my back up camera... Mine is a manual transmission 3500 laramie. Has me baffled. Hope my local dealer can take care of this for me

How much did the radio and bezel fan kit cost and where can I get it?

Also it's a base 4 speed to 7 speed fan, those are the options.

Can you share whom you bought it from? I’d like to upgrade my 2013 with 8.4 to this 2019

Hey Man. Great video. I hate to bug you, but I am interested in doing this upgrade for the car play however, I can't seem to find the link for the stereo. I really want to purchase it. Any chance you can reply with it?

Where can I buy just the wiring harness for the 8.4. I have a 5in and want to upgrade to the 8.4 but idk where to find the harness everyone says you need

I got a 13 Ram 1500, planning on also upgrading the cluster because my current cluster.. works but scratched up to hell to the point i can barely see the cluster lmao

Hi I have a question where or how I get part number for the harness the climate control I have an a hard time to find it I want to get the harness but I can get her number you don’t mind let me have it thank you or from where do you buy it

Did you have to put the climate module in as well?

Will it work if you don’t have the climate control?

You make it look easy I wish I could modify mine like that. The dealer put satellite in mine and I haven’t heard a full song or conversation yet.

Where can I purchase the radio looking to upgrade my 18 Ram 3500?

is there a link to where we can purchase this same setup?