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Hi,

I am planning to buy the Dudu7 for the Fiat Ducato van that I am converting to a campervan at the moment. I plan on installing the 360 camera system.

There seems to be a lot of different models on AliExpress, does anyone know which size screen would work best? I have seen other head units come with packs specifically for a vehicle model that ensure they have the correct CANBUS translator as well as a nice trim for the unit. I'm worried that as the Ducato is not listed for Dudu7 on AliExpress that it won't be compatible.

Could anyone point me at the best model that will work in the van?

Thank you,
Shane

    Dargish Contact the seller and he should be able to provide you with everything you need for your car. This devices are universal. All it differs from car to car is the plastic frame that helps you integrate it in the dashboard and the connection cables (specific connectors for every car producer). For example an 9,5" unit can be installed on Toyota Yaris, Peugeot 108 and so on. I hope you understand what I mean here. If you want to install 360 cameras be sure to specify to the seller that you want the 360 chip. There is not so good communication about this and some people that wanted to install the 360 cameras later and didn't ordered the 360 cameras with the unit found out that their unit doesn't have the chip. So again, make sure you clarify this matter with your seller.

      Hi Mihai,
      Thank you for the reply, I will contact the seller on AliExpress, I have seen the warnings about the 360 IC having to be added separately. I'm surprised so many people didn't tbh, if I'm dropping £400 on a piece of kit I will research it as much as I can. Still I appreciate the heads up!
      Shane

      13 days later

      Dargish Hi, I'm doing exactly the same on a 2016 Fiat Ducato.
      I got the 9.5" unit with 360 cameras (AND chip) and I'm dealing with installation now.
      In order to connect the unit, since Mekede do not offer a dedicated Fiat Ducato version, you need to do some research and get adequate fitting frame, harness and canbus box. I purchased a kit on AliExpress and all seems to be working just fine. I only have to figure a detail out to make sure the unit goes to standby when powering off the van as it looks like power is being cut at the moment (meaning it needs to boot from scratch every time I start the engine).

      Hope this helps.
      Chris

          tabboz81

          Very interesting, thank you for the details. If you get it working I'd be very interested in links from you for the frame, harness and canbus adapter you used as well as any other information that would help. I'd hate to have to go for a cheaper less performant option just because Dudu don't offer their own installation pack for the Dudu7. I've been told by their support that they have no plans for now to support the Ducato.

            tabboz81 Settings-Vehicle-Startup settings-Head unit status after ignition off. Set it to sleep. And your problem is solved.

              8 days later

              I'm in the process of buying a 11.5" version for my camper. I've learned that with both the 13" and the 11.5" unit you get an extra bracket so it can be installed into the standard "Ducato" 9.5" frame.

              How easy was the install (fearing for my life because I told my wife I would be able to install the unit myself)?

                7 days later

                eclignett please let me know how you get on. It's a lot of money to spend on something that may not fit

                  tabboz81

                  Any update on your install would be much appreciated...

                    Sorry for the late update, everyone.
                    This ended up taking a lot longer than I anticipated, mostly due to the number of wires I had to run to intall all the cameras and because the fascia I got with the canbus does not fit the Dudu7 well - I had to trim it in multiple areas with a Dremel.

                    The issue I was having with the head unit not going to standby properly was fixed after I selected the correct canbus module within the settings (I had already set it to go to standby instead of shutting down - as suggested by Mihai - but it was not wowrking properly).

                    So, yeah, very happy with the unit, the fascia + canbus box + wiring harness are a must, since Mekede does not have anything Ducato specific, but once those are sorted it's worth the effort, especially if you get 360 chip and cameras like I did.
                    I will try and post a couple pictures in the next few days.

                      eclignett i just installed in my Ducato RV and it was very easy.everything was included with cables and frame. I bought from Tony at duduato on alibaba. . Perfect fit. 11,5 inch
                      The only thing i did not get was the canbus adaper.så that i need to buy if i will need it

                          Rocksteady74 I was told they didn't have one for the Ducato. Have they added a new listing?

                            tabboz81 would you mind linking to the items you had to purchase for this? The frame and CANBUS adapter are what I'm unsure of.

                                13 days later

                                Dargish Canbus box, fascia and cable harness I got from AliExpress, here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007646742233.html
                                Depending on your current setup you can choose the adequate fascia and wire harness. My 2016 Ducato needed what they call "frame cable cabus-2B". Worked well but I had to modify the fascia to make everything fit adequately.

                                    7 days later

                                    tabboz81 brilliant, thank you