Kenwood DMX8020DABS in Adria TWIN Supreme SGX 640 Fiat Ducato panel van

Reasons for my purchase

  1. Android apps incl. always up-to-date and free navigation and Spotify, Amazon Music.
  2. Android also with wireless connection, wireless mirroring and not only USB cable connection, just like many other devices with Apple iPhones.
  3. Navigation also with search for brand terms or the like
  4. Direct fit in the 2 DIN slots without overhang
  5. Optical impression of the software in non-Android à inconspicuous

Nice additional features, but I do not use them yet

  1. HDMI connection, which is also not often found.
  2. Up to 3 cameras can be connected. I only use the front and rear camera, which is automatically activated via reverse gear.

Assessment

  1. DAB reception and FM radio is good and reliable in the Fiat Ducato with the standard antenna.
  2. “Hey Google” function with voice commands works very reliably.
  3. 7-inch display has a very good display even when viewed from the side.
  4. Sound quality with standard Fiat speakers is good. The radio still has some reserves.
  5. Very fast startup of the operating system.
  6. Functions like WhatsApp etc. are not even used by the passenger.

Disadvantages of the 8020 DABS I deliberately entered

  1. No volume dial, only buttons.
  2. No navigation integrated.
  3. No CD drive, but access to external USB hard drive or stick.

Required items

Kenwood DMX 8020 DABS https://amzn.to/3odVLkc

Rear view camera – Kenwood CMOS-230 https://amzn.to/3hUc6YV

Alternative: ZENEC ZE-RCE3702 E>GO Rear view camera https://amzn.to/3ortkPR

ZE-RVC85WA Camera with 180 degree opening angle https://amzn.to/3nodswp

2-DIN RB Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot (radio preparation)  https://amzn.to/3npMvse

5 berths in Adria Twin Supreme SGX 640

The Adria Twin Supreme SGX 640 is available from the factory only with 3 berths (2 on the lift bed and 1 large or small as a dinnet bed). The 640 SPB FAMILY was not an alternative for us because of the fixed or rigid installation of the 2 beds.

Therefore, even before buying it was clear that we were looking for a simple and practical solution for the do-it-yourselfer.

What you need for this are

Have fun with the replica.

Handover of our Adria SGX 640 Supreme

We were looking for detailed handover videos of an Adria SGX 640 Supreme when choosing our van. Here we were unsuccessful and therefore we have filmed our handover almost completely and would now like to make this available to all interested parties. We hope that this is helpful for you.

If you have a handover coming up soon, the linked handover checklist might be helpful as well.

Due to the length of this video, we have added jump marks and you can use them to jump within the video. The markers are as follows:

  • Engine compartment
  • External connections
  • Gas and cargo space
  • Windows and lift bed
  • Kitchen
  • Onboard control and water drainage
  • Gas boiler and gas bottle
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathroom
  • Dinett table
  • Fiat specifics and on-board electrics
  • Awning

Handover Checklist

The delivery of a motorhome or van takes at least 2 hours at a good dealer. A lot of things have to be checked together, because even the dealer usually does not check everything in advance.

Below a checklist, which we used. Hope this is helpful for you. You are welcome to comment on it, so that all future users can benefit even more.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aZ1uOAdJ8DYSI8xCRY0Q4xfzaQpvjgh_pdjMdiGxOYg/edit?usp=sharing

Disposal stations for campers in Germany

Each of us has the chance to continuously add the disposal stations in Germany to this map. Just click into the map and add new stations, update existing ones or delete them if no longer available. Photos can also be added. We would be happy if everyone contributes his small part to have always an up-to-date map.

Link to edit:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=19zURRWExkJ5PktkIOW57GUToDqlrSUUZ&usp=sharing