navigation questions

Meccanoble said:

I know its hard to believe but the aftermarket units are worth it. You open so many options. I would never buy an OEM navi that is so out of date with the maps unless you only drive in your own city or county. On top of way more bluetooth abilities, you give yourself other storage options, better screen.

Weaknesses of stock navi units:

1) outdated maps
2) low quality screens (dated for 2007 technology)
3) extremely limited bluetooth and usb abilities (if you lucky to have a 2009+)
4) inability to watch movies or do anything while driving
5) Limited dual zone capabilities

Most people buy additional adapters and such to help but for the 200-400 you will spend for half these options, you might as well get it done right the first time. Its not for everyone but I definitely benefited since I wanted all these options.

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Meccanoble said:

...it definitely makes a big improvement with the look inside the car. Sometimes I miss the simpler setup of the OEM. Many would rather buy a car with stock navi over aftermarket just to know the car hasnt been tampered with.

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justbabs said:

I'm very interested in the CS-GM1210-CA unit. In talking with Walt, he recommended a universal rear camera that is compatible with this Rosen. I don't like the look of the camera hanging above the license plate. Does anyone know of a compatible camera that would fit in the OEM hole on a 2011 Tahoe?

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kbuskill said:

I know Walt sells a camera and handle for the pickup trucks that is just like the factory unit but with better resolution. He may have a similar unit for our trucks but I assume he would have mentioned that while you were talking to him.

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justbabs said:

This is the camera Walt mentioned to me. He has this on his Tahoe. It's kinda cumbersome, hanging above his license plate. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K4O80W...TF8&colid=3ISEPQPL19KEW&coliid=I1EB1P6CQJUB5X
I was looking for something a little more stealthy. Mostly need it for hooking up trailers by myself, but it would come in handy for the wife backing up in parking lots. She's the type that leaves a half a car length behind the truck, because she doesn't want to hi what's behind her.

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kbuskill said:

You could always hit a salvage yard and get a stock unit and mounting hardware and wire it in.

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