Zenec Digital display unit

P Hoyland wrote:Hello,

After a long delay Autosleepers finally agreed to supply a new unit. We travelled to the dealers at the end of October to have it fitted. This is our third unit. Whilst waiting had a chat with the sales staff at the dealers and all thought the units were problematic. Apparently Auto trail now fit a different make; possibly Pioneer.

If I have any further problems I will consider fitting a Pioneer.

Peter H

I fitted a Pioneer head unit on a previous motorhome and regretted it.  I wish I had fitted a unit with Garmin satnav, like a Kenwood.

If you decide to make the change, best do some thorough investigation.  Just because Autotrail are fitting Pioneer doesn't mean its the best - it only means that Pioneer offered Autotrail the best deal.  

Peter - all head units will come with a tuner that gives you DAB+.  Some will also provide a DVD facility, although most these days don't, but provide a USB connection for you to play your own music (which is what we do).

A lot of this is taste and flavour; the facilities you want, the screensize you want, and the amount you are prepared to pay.  It also depends on whether the Zenec is fitted into a single din or double din space.  I don't know the Zenec, and I presume your Nuevo is on a Peugeot base, which makes it easier to change (you don't want to start interfering with the Fiat UConnect system).

All I can say is what I would do.  If I had exhausted trying to make the Zenec work I would look at a head unit with a built-in satnav, and in my opinion Garmin sets the standard.  You can get them cheaper without a built-in satnav, and they use Android Auto or Apple Carplay, but they do have limitations and you are reliant on the connection to your smartphone.

The one I would fit would be the Kenwood DNX7190DABS which has a 7" screen and built-in satnav.  It will be around £700 (its double din).  You can pay more for a Kenwood 10" screen, but I don't think it is necessary.

Your choice.  

IMHO the best 1 din head unit with integrated satnav are the Alpine range.

In this case I would fit the Alpine iNE-F904D 9" Halo unit, still about £700.  You do get a bigger screen!