General Ducato writing desk replacement

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General Ducato writing desk replacement

datacroft

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I have a 2004 Autotrail Apache 700SE motorhome based upon a Ducato 2.8 cab.

Recently I have bought a Eonon G1301E 1 DIN motorised 7inch TFT DVD player which includes Sat Nav , bluetooth, TV and a host of other goodies.

Now the rub, that very useful, but not for me writing desk, that sits on top of the dash just makes it impossible to fit my new toy into the radio bay. (The overhang of the desk when either up or down intrudes within the space required for the DVD player)

Is there any after market replacements for the writing desk available which don't take up so much space on the dashboard. I'd rather not hack the writing desk to pieces just to fit my new DVD cum Sat Nav.
 
The Pioneer unit I had on a similarly aged van JUST fitted, so I know what you mean.

Would a DIN spacer that brought the installation forward an inch work?

If so, search for "PC5-130" on the web - This is an Autoleads spacer/fascia surround which (I think) performs just such a function (and cheaply).

If it's not exactly right, talk to a local professional fitting outfit for something similar

(Edit - note - they come in 15mm PC5-128, and 20mm PC5-129 as well)

HTH
 
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Thanks Hugh,

I bought a PC5-130 spacer and that did thje job just fine however, now that the unit is installed everything works fine, DVD, Sat NAv, IPOD, Bluetooth, USB and radio until........................I start the engine:eek:

As soon as the engine start all the sound stops although the unit is live and working?

Anyone have any ideas, I suspect it's something to do with the wiring.
 
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