Need Opinons on Installing

[RadioGuy3007]

Hey Everyone,
I just got a new 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Warlock on a lease. I want to put in a mobile unit with out causing any permanent affects. There is room under the back seats where a radio could go. However I would need to install it into a plastic holder of some sort for it to stay put. I was thinking of using a remote head or removing the stock drawer in the console. Im also needing help with antenna placement. Any suggestions on firewall acess. I have included pictures of the interior from the website. My truck has a full display for the entertainment system. I thought about using a ram seat mount as well.for the radio head. Any suggestions?

 

[03msc]

Honestly this will depend on which radio you're installing...I would think you could get something like a ProClip or Panavise mount to mount the head to and the radio body can always go under a seat with no issues. But knowing which radio you plan to install might help guide the suggestions, too.

 

[JimD56]

It looks like a Standard DIN-E will fit up under the dash nicely. BCT15X, BCD996P2, BCD536HP, or a held held BCD325P2, BCD436HP on the ProClip route on the right side of the radio. I attached a pic.

 

[Mr_Boh]

A lot of this would depend on budget. There are actually some consoles that do not require any permanent modification as they use the seat bolts for mounting, but would require temporary removing the center console there now. That would be my preference personally since if you set yourself up, you can always add to the collection as one in this hobby typically does.

I have also done a lot of mounts where that little pen tray is above the radio. There are MANY companies making products that leverage that space for mounting various things, such as a RAM ball mount, which then can go to an arm for a phone mount, scanner mount, etc.

I guess a lot of it depends on budget.

 

[RadioGuy3007]

Thank you everyone for the reply. I am looking into adding a Motorola XTL

 

[RadioGuy3007]

It looks like a Standard DIN-E will fit up under the dash nicely. BCT15X, BCD996P2, BCD536HP, or a held held BCD325P2, BCD436HP on the ProClip route on the right side of the radio. I attached a pic.

What do you mean by Din-E?

 

[jim202]

Thank you everyone for the reply. I am looking into adding a Motorola XTL

It would also depend on which control head you will be using. Radio could go under the rear seat if it is a trunk mount on a piece of plywood. Speaker can go under the front seat.

 

[Mr_Boh]

What do you mean by Din-E?

DIN-E is a size measurement. For the most part Uniden BCD996T,XT,P2 and BCD536HP (and analog counterparts) use this form factor. It's a more specific sizing standard than "Single DIN" which is what most people call this size. Most older aftermarket car stereos are "DIN Size" or "Single DIN". Hence why (depending on existing mounting location) you could throw a scanner in place of a car stereo (or take a "Double DIN" and put both a Uniden Scanner and Single DIN car stereo in the existing location.

 

[cpfinlay]

This thread may be helpful: Getting Through Firewall Of 2019 Ram 1500 - How do you run a power wire from the battery through the firewall and into the cab of a 2019 Ram 1500?

 

[JDrisc3480]

This thread may be helpful: Getting Through Firewall Of 2019 Ram 1500 - How do you run a power wire from the battery through the firewall and into the cab of a 2019 Ram 1500?

This came at just the right time. I just bought a 2019 Dodge Ram and am looking to install a couple radios. Thank you for sharing