2008 Caravan Radio - NEW

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NitroTech

Discussion Starter · Sep 14, 2007

So with the introduction of the 2008 Caravan there is also a new Radio. This new Radio (REN) is basically the same as the MyGIG but is non-navigation. The unit looks identical to the MyGIG. I haven't seen details on the capacity of the hard drive but it lists having the ability to store 2500 songs - same as the MyGIG. Anyways, I did some searching and came up with some part numbers. I have yet to see if the electrical connectors are the same as in the Nitro, but what I did see are the same 22 and 10 way connectors. Also of interest is this unit is capable of using the factory back-up camera. So this may become another option for us Nitro owners. If I find out more info one was or the other I'll post it here. :smileup:

Part numbers that I've come up with so far are as follows:

05064243AI RADIO, AM/FM/DVD/HDD/MP3/RR CAMERA
05064245AI RADIO, AM/FM/DVD/HDD/MP3/SDARS/RR CAMERA, [REN,RSC]

And from what I've seen these units are significantly cheaper then the MyGIG. :smileup:

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Triple 6

· #15 · Sep 12, 2008

NitroTech said:
So, I finally put aside some time and installed the REN version of the MyGIG. The radio is true Plug and Play. The unit doesn't have the NAV and comes with a 30GB hard drive. Approximately 17GB available for music/picture files.

Nice factory upgrade for under $1000.

NitroTech,
Okay...my father bought one of those Grand Caravans with the REN. He just bought a RER and I planned on taking his REN. So, what you're saying is that it WILL work in my Nitro with no problems, right? His Caravan does have the back-up feature and I do not...that gonna be a problem?

Thanks,
Tim

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Triple 6

· #16 · Sep 12, 2008

crookm11 said:
Thanks for the reply NitroTech,
Would it be possible to get some pics of the new radio???

The REN is just like this, but minus the GPS feature.

http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/mygig/

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Triple 6

· #17 · Sep 13, 2008

Okay...just finished installing my new REN and it is truly plug-n-play. Everything works to include the steering wheel controls.

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