Large display
9 or 10 inches, larger depending on the dashboard – maps, music and camera picture are easy to read from the passenger seat too.
For campervans, motorhomes and vans
CarPlay for campervans, motorhomes and vans
Whether it's a VW bus, a Ducato-based motorhome or a Sprinter: we retrofit Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation with a vehicle profile, a reversing camera and DAB+ into your camper or van – neatly installed, with your original radio handed back.
- VW bus, Ducato, Sprinter & more
- Sat nav with vehicle profile
- Reversing camera on request
- Leisure battery untouched
Complete fromCHF 690incl. device, installation & pickup
CarPlay for campervans and vans: made for the road
Many campervans and vans still have a basic radio – no navigation, no hands-free calling, no camera. Yet these are exactly the vehicles that cover long distances, squeeze onto tight pitches and find their way through unfamiliar places. Retrofitting CarPlay in your campervan or van gives you a large touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both wireless and wired.
Typical vehicles include the VW T5 and T6 (Multivan, California, Transporter), motorhomes based on the Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer, and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Vito and Viano. We're also happy to check the Ford Transit and Transit Custom, Renault Trafic and Master, Opel Vivaro or Iveco Daily.
What a new display brings to your camper
Sat nav with vehicle profile
The Android display runs navigation apps where you enter height, width and weight, so your route avoids low underpasses.
Reversing camera
Close to essential in a camper: often mounted in the third brake light, with the cable neatly routed through the whole vehicle.
DAB+, abroad too
Digital radio in Switzerland and many holiday countries – just run a new scan after crossing the border.
Offline maps
For Alpine passes, remote valleys and pitches without signal: download maps in advance and keep navigating.
Two phones via Bluetooth
Depending on the unit, two phones can be connected at once: one for calls, the other for music.
Music for the whole crew
Whoever is DJ connects their phone via Bluetooth or CarPlay – for playlists, podcasts and audiobooks.
Steering-wheel buttons
Control volume, tracks and calls as usual – depending on the vehicle, via a CAN bus adapter that translates your vehicle's signals.
Typical vehicles and solutions
A first overview – the right solution depends on the year and equipment, and is confirmed during the free check.
| Vehicle | Years | Typical solution |
|---|---|---|
| VW T5 – Multivan, California, Transporter | 2003–2015 | New 9- or 10-inch display with matching fascia |
| VW T6 – Multivan, California, Transporter | 2015–2019 | New display; with factory infotainment, we also check whether CarPlay can be activated |
| Fiat Ducato X250 / X290 (base of many motorhomes) | 2006–2014 / from 2014 | New display; an existing camera on the motorhome body is often reusable |
| Citroën Jumper / Peugeot Boxer | from 2006 | As for the Ducato – same platform |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906 | 2006–2018 | New display, camera in the third brake light |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W907 | from 2018 | Factory screen: checked individually |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito / Viano W639 | 2003–2014 | New display with matching fascia |
| Ford Transit / Transit Custom | from 2006 / from 2012 | New display; with Sync 3, CarPlay is often already on board |
| Renault Trafic and Master, Opel Vivaro | depending on generation | Radio slot and steering-wheel buttons checked individually |
| Iveco Daily | depending on generation | Checked individually; over 3.5 t, handover by arrangement |
Vehicles with factory-fitted Apple CarPlay usually don't need a retrofit. In motorhomes, the manufacturer sometimes fitted its own radio – we check that too.
Reversing camera: almost a must in a camper
In a panel van with no rear windows or a motorhome with a tall body, the rear-view mirror shows little or nothing. A reversing camera makes manoeuvring on campsites, at petrol stations or in driveways far more relaxed.
On vans and campervans, we usually mount the camera in or on the third brake light, where it sees more than at number plate height. On long vehicles, the cable runs the full length to the dashboard – we route it neatly behind the trim, with no loose wires in the living area. An existing camera on a motorhome body can often be connected to the new display, with an adapter depending on the system. More on reversing cameras.
Prices for campervans and vans
For touring, Comfort with DAB+ and offline maps is a natural fit; for larger vehicles, Premium includes a reversing camera. Package prices are starting prices – your fixed price is in the quote.
Essential
The smart start
from CHF 690
A large touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto — everything you need every day.
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Comfort
More speed, better sound
from CHF 890
Faster hardware, a brilliant QLED screen and DAB+ digital radio included.
Request this packagePremium
The complete upgrade
from CHF 1,190
The largest display that fits, top hardware and an HD reversing camera included.
Request this packageYour car already has a factory screen? Original look from CHF 790 · Factory screen stays · Learn more
"From" prices: the final price depends on your car (e.g. a sound-system adapter) and is stated bindingly in your quote — no surprises.
Related pages
CarPlay for Volkswagen
From the Golf 5 to the T6: we add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your Volkswagen – with a free compatibility check, a written fixed-price quote and pickup from your home or workplace.
Learn moreCarPlay for Mercedes-Benz
Whether it's a C-Class with Audio 20, an E-Class with Comand or a Sprinter with a basic radio, we add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your Mercedes-Benz – in the original look or with a new display. We can collect the vehicle from you.
Learn moreCarPlay for Ford
Whether it's a Focus with a Sony radio, a Kuga with SYNC or a Transit Custom, we add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your Ford – with a large touchscreen, pickup and return.
Learn moreReversing camera
Reverse park without guesswork — HD camera with guide lines.
Learn moreDAB+ radio retrofit
More stations, clearer sound: DAB+ for your car — with or without a new display.
Learn moreNavigation retrofit
Always up-to-date maps and live traffic instead of expensive map updates.
Learn moreCarPlay in campervans: frequently asked questions
Can you retrofit CarPlay in my VW T5 or T6?
In most cases, yes. In the T5, a new 9- or 10-inch display with a matching fascia replaces the radio, and the steering-wheel buttons keep working depending on the equipment. In a T6 with factory infotainment, we also check whether CarPlay can be activated. More on our VW page.
Does it work in a motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato?
As a rule, yes. The Ducato, Jumper and Boxer usually have a radio slot that takes a new display with a matching fascia. If the motorhome manufacturer fitted its own radio or camera, we look at that during the check.
Do you collect motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes?
Our pickup service covers vehicles up to 3.5 t (category B licence). For heavier or very tall vehicles, we arrange the handover individually – you bring the vehicle to us, or we agree on a suitable place.
Will it drain my leisure battery?
No. Like your previous radio, the display runs off the ignition. The leisure battery and the 12 V system in the living area are not touched.
Which navigation app suits a motorhome?
On the Android display, you can install navigation apps for campers or lorries with settings for height, width, length and weight; many are paid apps. For everyday driving, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps remain available via CarPlay and Android Auto.
How much does a camper radio with CarPlay cost?
Packages start from CHF 690. DAB+ and offline maps are included in Comfort (from CHF 890), and the reversing camera comes with Premium (from CHF 1,190) or as an add-on for CHF 249. You'll get the fixed price for your vehicle with your quote.
Get a quote for your camper or van
Tell us the make, model, year and gross weight, ideally with a photo of the cockpit. You'll receive a fixed-price quote within 24 hours (working days).