Want to swap in factory NAV.

[electricmarquis]

I have a 2010 srt8 with the factory 430 (REN) radio. Can I switch to the 430N (RHB) with out any issues? Do I have to run a NAV antenna or does it share the connection with the sirius radio? I want navigation and I heard the Garmin based one was better than the one on the 730 radios.

[BW2011]

Do what you want but for the cost of the 430N you would be better served by a stand alone Garmin GPS (take your pick). Otherwise it is a direct plug-n-play except for the nav antenna requirement. I've read on the forums that it works when left under the dash. I've also seen the PN listed but I do not have it. It is reported that 2011+ use the sat radio antenna for nav. If you go with a 730N it is more work because of the built-in Uconnect.

[electricmarquis]

I have 430 REN and bluetooth and uconnect. I just wanted the built in GPS. I will look for a used one floating around for a good price. I just wanted to be able to swap in and out in a few mins using factory plugs.

So there is no factory radio option that lets me just swap and gain GPS?

[Go Goody]

Take a look at the escort unit with radar detection built into GPS...two birds..one stone

[BW2011]

Originally Posted by electricmarquis

I have 430 REN and bluetooth and uconnect. I just wanted the built in GPS. I will look for a used one floating around for a good price. I just wanted to be able to swap in and out in a few mins using factory plugs.

So there is no factory radio option that lets me just swap and gain GPS?

Yes, the RBH 430N is a direct replacement for your REN. You would need to search the forum for the best way to handle the GPS antenna. The information is out there. I have seen Low Speed Bus RBH radios as low as $750 and high as $1800. Your REN might be worth $200-$300 to someone wishing to upgrade an RES. Your bluetooth & Uconnect will operate the same as before the swap. I went from an RES to an RBZ and did not need to do anything special for my Uconnect to continue working.

[electricmarquis]

So I would need to get the 430N (RHB) and a GPS antenna? I was told the gps antenna is installed under the dash and its no big deal to put it in. Is this correct? I have also been told if you have sirius radio you dont need to install the GPS antenna because it uses the same one for nav.

[R/T_6Speed]

I can vouch for what BW said, the aftermarket antenna's working fine under the dash. Unless you are just wanting to keep a factory style radio look I would at least consider some of the aftermarket alternatives. I bought the cheap factory radio, pulled it and put in a Kenwood Excelon DvD/NAV/BUC/BT/iPod/USB etc. Love the handsfree blue tooth and the NAV on the Kenwood's is Garmin.

[bwbike]

Originally Posted by electricmarquis

. . . I was told the gps antenna is installed under the dash and its no big deal to put it in. Is this correct? . . .

The factory GPS antenna is indeed under the dash; you need to remove the upper dash to access. Directions are on here somewhere.

[LETSJET]

I would sure to see a detailed post on swapping out a base radio to a high end unit with all the components required.

[R/T_6Speed]

Originally Posted by LETSJET

I would sure to see a detailed post on swapping out a base radio to a high end unit with all the components required.

This is about the best thread I've ever seen on replacing the head unit in a Challenger...

How-to: GPS Radio Install