Installing Alpine PKG-RSE2

[Clay]

Recently bought a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. Didn't like the factory DVD option or even the other Mopar options so bought one without the DVD.

So, thinking about getting the Alpine PKG-RSE2 (http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=PKG-RSE2) and wondering how difficult it might be to install myself. Anyone have any experience with something like this?
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[-=Gib-McFragger=-]

Not sure, AFAIK, it just has power and ground connections. Being it's wireless to headphones for audio, it doesn't need more than that.

[Clay]

Ok, I'm probably making it more complicated than it is. Looking at the installation section (p.26 here (http://vault.alpine-usa.com/products/documents/PKG-RSE2%20OM.PDF)) shows the wiring diagram. I guess I'm just hesitant about cutting into the headliner, not knowing really how to get the wiring connected from that point, etc.

[Bman212121]

Not sure, AFAIK, it just has power and ground connections. Being it's wireless to headphones for audio, it doesn't need more than that.

That is what I would have thought too. I took a peek at the link Clay showed, and I'm wondering why the heck it needs to have a door sensor, an accessory panel wire, and a dome light wire.

The best idea Clay would be to see if you can see where the dome light wires travel as you might be able to follow the same path. The only hole you should really need through the headliner would be underneath the player so you shouldn't see it. I'm not very good with that type of wiring so I'm not sure what else to suggest.

[Rytr]

I would call one of the local Alpine dealer for a custom installation. You might get a reasonable deal with an install package. Can save some headaches as many times they have specialized kits.

[Clay]

It needs a dome light wire because it, too, has a dome light. Good ideas guys, thanks. I may just opt for it to be installed by one of the local a/v shops if that isn't too expensive.

[Bman212121]

It needs a dome light wire because it, too, has a dome light. Good ideas guys, thanks. I may just opt for it to be installed by one of the local a/v shops if that isn't too expensive.

I think that is probably the best idea since they would have a better idea on how their equipment works. I wonder if it was designed so that you can remove your exsisting dome light and put the player in place of it.

[crainger]

I think that is probably the best idea since they would have a better idea on how their equipment works. I wonder if it was designed so that you can remove your exsisting dome light and put the player in place of it.

That's how mine is going to be setup. I'm getting mine done by the local Alpine dealer. I just hope it'll fade in and out smoothly like the factory dome light.

[Clay]

That's how mine is going to be setup. I'm getting mine done by the local Alpine dealer. I just hope it'll fade in and out smoothly like the factory dome light.Cool, let me know how it goes for you. I'll probably sleep better if I have a reputable installer do it.

[-=Gib-McFragger=-]

That is what I would have thought too. I took a peek at the link Clay showed, and I'm wondering why the heck it needs to have a door sensor, an accessory panel wire, and a dome light wire.

The best idea Clay would be to see if you can see where the dome light wires travel as you might be able to follow the same path. The only hole you should really need through the headliner would be underneath the player so you shouldn't see it. I'm not very good with that type of wiring so I'm not sure what else to suggest.It looks to me like it uses the dome light wire to operate the LED dome like it has, and then uses 2 power wires, one main power off the battery, and a switched power from your ignition switch. I assume that is so the unit powers down when the car is shut off so it won't stay powered up and drain the battery.

The install looks simple enough to me. You have to chop your headliner (which I friggin HATE doing) and run the wire, but it's not that bad I think. I would get an installer to do it, that way if it goes sideways, you have someone to blame OTHER than yourself, heh. :D

[Clay]

Yeah, I'm all for having a scape goat in this case the more I think about it. :D

[Jumanji]

I am very interested to hear how this turned out. I too have a 2007 Grand Caravan SXT and am trying to figure out how it would look with the rear air controls in the centre. I've also been debating installing 2 units if it doesn't work in the center.