Anyone running the Uniden R7 in their Gen 5?

[HAL9001]

For anyone considering the R7, Amazon just dropped the price to $389. Amazing price!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PJ2ZX6R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_63JPT9NQVCQ5RYZMKJCC

It just went down to $374! It won't last long at that price.

 

[frostymug]

It just went down to $374! It won't last long at that price.
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That’s 2 for the price of one Redline 360c. At this price, you can’t afford NOT to buy one!

 

[Neurobit]

Just bought one for $374. Will be putting it through the paces on my upcoming trip to Florida and see how I like it.

 

[NightRAM]

Got it for $338 about 2 months ago. Love it! Bayou Goat Mount is fantastic btw.

 

[Neurobit]

Received mine a few hours ago and I’ve been getting the hang of it. Upgraded firmware to 1.35 and tweaked all the settings as recommended by Vortex. Pretty sweet so far. Loving the OLED color screen and large clear text and icons. No alerts around town so far, which is a good thing.

 

[frostymug]

Received mine a few hours ago and I’ve been getting the hang of it. Upgraded firmware to 1.35 and tweaked all the settings as recommended by Vortex. Pretty sweet so far. Loving the OLED color screen and large clear text and icons. No alerts around town so far, which is a good thing.

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Sweet! Did you have any radar detector before this one?

 

[Neurobit]

Sweet! Did you have any radar detector before this one?

Yeah, a five-year old V1. It’s been great and saved my hide many times, but it is very chatty with no BSM filtering. I also have the BT connector to do lockouts with the V1 Driver App, which I wanted to get away from and have something with a built-in GPS sensor to simplify my setup.

 

[KCViper]

Received mine a few hours ago and I’ve been getting the hang of it. Upgraded firmware to 1.35 and tweaked all the settings as recommended by Vortex. Pretty sweet so far. Loving the OLED color screen and large clear text and icons. No alerts around town so far, which is a good thing.

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Looks like a nice and clean install. I've got my new R7 and just waiting for the hardwire kit to arrive and then I'll install. Many thanks to @securityguy for all the help and answering my questions!!

 

[Neurobit]

Looks like a nice and clean install. I've got my new R7 and just waiting for the hardwire kit to arrive and then I'll install. Many thanks to @securityguy for all the help and answering my questions!!

Thanks. Used existing V1 wiring (it’s wired to the ODB port, so it turns on/off with the ignition).

 

[Neurobit]

BTW. This thing is indeed friggin sweet. Just made a trip to Florida today, and Zero BSM falses in >600 miles.
Also, the range is unreal. Picked up Alabama state troopers KA radar from ~3 miles out. Pretty stoked so far.

 

[KCViper]

BTW. This thing is indeed friggin sweet. Just made a trip to Florida today, and Zero BSM falses in >600 miles.
Also, the range is unreal. Picked up Alabama state troopers KA radar from ~3 miles out. Pretty stoked so far.

I've been using the R3 for years now (ex V1 user) and really like it. Stoked to get the R7 up and running in the new truck!! It's a great RD for sure!!

 

[Buz]

Doesn’t that impact picking up radar from the rear?

It does, yes. The arrows aren't as accurate either. I just refuse to have it up on the windshield for the world to see. There's nowhere to hide up high on the 5th gen Ram's.

 

[TTU14]

I have a Radar Mount brand mirror mount holding my R3 below the mirror. I ran a wire through the headliner, down the pillar and to the F66 fuse. The only thing I don't like about it is that it restricts movement of the mirror a bit. I've got it set in a spot that works for me, but if my wife drives she can't get the mirror adjusted to a good spot.

 

[securityguy]

I have a Radar Mount brand mirror mount holding my R3 below the mirror. I ran a wire through the headliner, down the pillar and to the F66 fuse. The only thing I don't like about it is that it restricts movement of the mirror a bit. I've got it set in a spot that works for me, but if my wife drives she can't get the mirror adjusted to a good spot.

Same here with my Blendmount. However, I am the only one that drives it so it's a non-issue.

 

[Neurobit]

I had my V1 on a blend mount clone and it worked great. However, the single large suction cup mount that came with the R7 works event better. I have it high on the windshield and it’s nice and sturdy. You can’t even tell what it is from the outside

 

[josh_4184]

Got it for $338 about 2 months ago. Love it! Bayou Goat Mount is fantastic btw.

I just purchased the same mount, question how did you mount the detector to the goat mount? Velcro? Thanks

 

[Neurobit]

So here's a six-week update. I absolutely love the R7. I literally have received two, perhaps three false alerts in that timeframe. Quietest RD I've ever had, and the range is out of this world.
Auto-lockouts and Quiet Ride have been flawless as well.

Wow, just wow! If you haven't, just get one already!

Cheers,

 

[Volman197020]

I need some help on deciding to mount it up high to the left of the RVM. Already ordered the direct wire kit, but then realized that it keeps me from being able to use the drivers visor. I have it mounted with the large suction cup mount.

I don't really like the idea of mounting it below the mirror for the whole world to see. Also, mounting it low center isn't very aesthetic due to the coiled cord hanging down.

Anyone know of a better location/mounting method?

 

[securityguy]

I need some help on deciding to mount it up high to the left of the RVM. Already ordered the direct wire kit, but then realized that it keeps me from being able to use the drivers visor. I have it mounted with the large suction cup mount.

I don't really like the idea of mounting it below the mirror for the whole world to see. Also, mounting it low center isn't very aesthetic due to the coiled cord hanging down.

Anyone know of a better location/mounting method?

Buy a Blendmount and attach it to the Rear View Mirror stalk.

 

[Neurobit]

Recent 1.37 update makes the R7 even better. Updated about a week ago, and lockouts and arrow direction perform significantly better. Great RD!!!