Vanagon Westfalia Stereo Upgrade Boss BE10ACP-C with Apple CarPlay

In this video, I install a Boss Elite BE10ACP-C 10.1” Apple CarPlay and Androidauto stereo in my 1982 Vanagon Westfalia.
Product link: www.crutchfield.com/p_104BE10...
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[@johncrisp6683]

Perfect timing. Winter project for my 87 Westy

[@samtracy751]

Nice, I am going to look at that head unit for my syncro.

[@4x2WagonFamily]

Nice head unit.

[@quickdogproductions]

Thanks this helps a lot... a question though. Why didn't you use the stereo kit from Go Westy?... it looks so much easier

[@VanagonGeek]

The wiring in my 82 was all hacked up when I bought it, so it’s far from factory. Easier to just to solder/splice things in.

[@adventurehypelife3819]

That’s awesome! How close does the shifter gets to the screen?

[@VanagonGeek]

Sorry for the late reply, the shifter I have is an RS fab BigShot and it comes within about 2-3”. Just enough for me to use a finger and pick a new station while in 1st and 3rd. 😜

[@myvwsucks]

Does your gear shift hit the volume knob in 3rd? It does in mine. Thinking of ordering a Gowesty shift knob extension that angles back a bit.

[@myvwsucks]

@vanagongeek just noticed it looks like you've got a reduced throw shifter. So maybe not a problem for you.

[@VanagonGeek]

sorry I missed this. The shifter doesn't hit anything but I do have the Big Shot Shifter...

[@fbpearl]

Nice video! Does the camera know when you are backing up?

[@VanagonGeek]

I haven't added the back up camera yet, but you can wire it to your back up light so that it triggers the screen when backing. Adding the camera is on my winter to-do list.

[@fbpearl]

Awesome, thank you.@@VanagonGeek

[@DanSmithBYU16]

I just ran across this install, how's the stereo treating 9 months later? I'm considering doing the same install in a 1985 I'm about to purchase.

[@VanagonGeek]

It’s been great! Occasionally if I make a Bluetooth call, it will
Get stuck in phone mode for
Some Reason. The fix is to shut it off and turn it back on. It’s only happened a few times and other than that I like it.

[@tylerboveington9272]

Did you have to run an amplifier? Ran my wiring but not getting any sound out of the speakers

[@VanagonGeek]

No amp, just straight the the speakers and plenty of power for 2 6x9’s and 5.5” door speakers. It cranks!

[@VW_Westfalia]

How is the screen glare?

[@VanagonGeek]

I didn’t drive it much this weekend, but so far the screen has been easily readable, crisp and no affected too much by daylight/sun

[@hartgreen]

it would have been great to see how it effects the ability to turn fan switch, shifter and other interference it might have caused.

[@VanagonGeek]

The fan switch access is a little tight if the screen is rotated towards the driver. Usually I have it centered. Otherwise, no problems. 👍🏽

[@vw4x4]

Those spices are butcher work. Try soldering .

[@VanagonGeek]

First of all, I would agree that soldering is definitely a stronger connection but not necessary in most cases. I solder quite a few connections, but have never had a problem with butt connectors either and have been dabbling in marine & vehicle electronics for over 40 years. I would recommend that you keep your tone a little more neutral or positive if you want people to follow your channel. Negativity never bodes well online. Thanks and have a great day. 😉

[@t_sodo8745]

Vehicle vices is in error. Those type used have hot glue inside and bond to the insulation, providing strain relief. Solder embrittles the strands, the adhesive heatshink does not. Heat shrink splices are superior to solder.

[@skysurfer6870]

nice