Whew, made this account specifically to help you guys out with this one. (Ironically, I was searching to see how to add more RAM to the motherboard when I found this forum. Funny right?)
I see that
@ptrnfan is still active so I'll give this a shot.
Everyone knows that Apple loves making a show about how "
different™" they are from windows right? Well part of that is that they have a different file structure for storing media on the ipod. Usually the way that a truck's media systeml works is it simply reads whatever USB device is plugged in and pull the music from whatever directory it can see files. In this case, because you can't see the music (because of the file structure), it can't play it.
(if you want to see what I mean by this, try plugging the ipod into a computer and then access it through explorer rather than itunes and see if you can find any .mp3 files)
If you'd like to go back to using the ipod rather than the thumb stick, I would suggest using a program like
Rockbox. It replaces Itunes and the original operating system on the ipod with a different one. Most of the time people use it to either improve the functionality of their device or to use it in unorthodox ways. In this case, using it with your truck, in other cases Audiophiles like it because it has a built in equalizer that they can change things like BASS and TREB. Essentially the ipod would work like a thumb drive when you load this on. It can also be removed at any time.
You'd plug it in.
Open the ipod when windows explorer detects it.
Then drag and drop your music into it like you would the thumb drive.
(Link to install process with pictures and instructions)
With the files being stored like this now, your truck should have no issues seeing the music through the USB connection. I personally don't own a RAM so I can't test it, but this is the basic function of their music player and should easily work with your ipod. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I can even help you with the process if you like.
I hope this helps you out!