Stereo in brand new 2800BH

[cybershanks]

Interesting thing going on here, probably going to call the dealer and ask WTH... Picked up our brand new Imagine 2800BH yesterday and during the walkthru noticed that it had a Jensen stereo in it instead of a Furion. Now that we are home I was looking through the manuals pack and there is no manual for the Jensen. More importantly on the serial# page dated 1-17-18 it shows that it has a Furion DV3300 stereo with listed serial#.. Pictures online are of the actual inventory number we bought and clearly show the Jensen in them. What would you guys/gals do if you were me? I've read numerous posts relating to how the Furion stereos aren't really that good, but how does a Jensen JMW40 compare? I know it "looks" like a much more simple unit, maybe it is better/more reliable and GD swapped out very recently to them, maybe GD ran out of the Furions and substituted this one during build? Maybe someone at the dealership now has a shiny new Furion where they used to have a Jensen..

Scratching head,

Jim

[BabyBober]

well if it is a nicer unit smile. I did a search on jmw40 and came up with nothing. so it is hard to tell how they compare. I can say the furrion is a PIA to operate. Far to complex for what is needed...

[Callahan4]

If it’s easy to use and has the BT-DVD and sounds ok then stick with it lol. Speakers suck also but they save on the stuff that has less meaning to go up on the things that matter, in my opinion


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[cybershanks]

I'm not really concerned with it, but more curious than anything. I'm hoping that it wasn't a swapping out/theft thing. Really liking the camper and looking forward to the first trip.

Jim

[BabyBober]

I'm not really concerned with it, but more curious than anything. I'm hoping that it wasn't a swapping out/theft thing. Really liking the camper and looking forward to the first trip.

Jim

Trust me not even thieves are stupid enough to steal a furrion stereo....

[cybershanks]

Ha, thanks!

Jim

[TucsonJim]

I've had two rigs with Furrion stereo/dvd players. My guess is that they cost GD about $19.95 from a wholesaler. I think I'd be happy with the Jensen. BTW - I wonder if the serial number they recorded matches your Jensen, and they just forgot to change the name or recorded Furrion out of habit?

Jim

[cybershanks]

I had that thought as well after getting to work. I'll take a look at it tonight and see if it matches. FWIW our last camper (R-Pod) had a Jensen in it and I wasn't impressed with it either.

Jim

[cybershanks]

So, response from my dealer:

I spoke with my regional warranty manager at Grand Design and he said they did switch out radios because Jensen is more reliable.

They didn't send a manual with it, but ended up sending me the .pdf. I've read some good things about Grand Design, it is nice to see they are trying and appear to make changes if/when they are desired from their customers.

Good Life RV in Webster City, IA has been very good to deal with as well FWIW

Jim

[Callahan4]

We have same year an model wish they would have swapped mine out also lol


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