anyone use "rodneysboxes" enclosures?

[Andy123]

Yesterday I installed a Rodney box in my 2011 Yukon w/ Bose Audio and a new Boss Head Unit. I did run into a snag that I am hoping someone else has overcome...

Installed:
>Boss Head Unit
>RP5-GM31 Wiring Interface
>12" Alpine Sub w/ Sound Ordinance Amp (sub amp only)

My intention is to keep all the speakers running on the factory Bose Amp. The speakers all played when I did the test fit and systems check before re-assembling the console and dashboard, however, when I buttoned everything up and reconnected the new amp for the sub I lost all my speaker sound.

Based on what I read on the Chevrolet Forum, it sounds like the amp went into limp mode or a state of confusion because I disconnected the factory Bose sub. Here's the question: should I connect the + / - wires from the Bose sub to complete the circuit in hope that the complete circuit will satisfy the Bose amp and it will continue to provide sound to the speakers? Or should I add a type of resistor in the + / - amp wires and complete the circuit that way?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Rocket Man]

Yesterday I installed a Rodney box in my 2011 Yukon w/ Bose Audio and a new Boss Head Unit. I did run into a snag that I am hoping someone else has overcome...

Installed:
>Boss Head Unit
>RP5-GM31 Wiring Interface
>12" Alpine Sub w/ Sound Ordinance Amp (sub amp only)

My intention is to keep all the speakers running on the factory Bose Amp. The speakers all played when I did the test fit and systems check before re-assembling the console and dashboard, however, when I buttoned everything up and reconnected the new amp for the sub I lost all my speaker sound.

Based on what I read on the Chevrolet Forum, it sounds like the amp went into limp mode or a state of confusion because I disconnected the factory Bose sub. Here's the question: should I connect the + / - wires from the Bose sub to complete the circuit in hope that the complete circuit will satisfy the Bose amp and it will continue to provide sound to the speakers? Or should I add a type of resistor in the + / - amp wires and complete the circuit that way?

Thank you in advance!

Do not connect the old sub speaker wires together or you’ll fry the factory amp. What happens if you disconnect the new sub and amp? I’m not familiar with the interface you used. How did you wire the new sub and amp into that interface? Is it specifically designed to run an aftermarket amp?

 

[Shackman7878]

I will be installing both tomorrow the 11 inch console box was tight putting the speaker in.
Also Bought the 12 inch between captains chair one the hole is a little big have to check and recheck the screw will hit wood and not openness.


If you want to run a factory radio but want a aftermarket Sub and amp you can run one of these
RCA Line High Low Level Amplifier Converter - Random one I found on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-KISLOC-2-Channel-Speaker-Converter/dp/B00I4EF1BC/

 

[Rocket Man]

I will be installing both tomorrow the 11 inch console box was tight putting the speaker in.

What do you mean it was tight? Did you use the info Rodney provides ? You shouldn’t just use any sub, you need to look at the overall depth of the sub and recommended cubic inch minimum for a sealed enclosure to match sub to box. If you get the wrong speaker it’s not going to sound great.

 

[Shackman7878]

What do you mean it was tight? Did you use the info Rodney provides ? You shouldn’t just use any sub, you need to look at the overall depth of the sub and recommended cubic inch minimum for a sealed enclosure to match sub to box. If you get the wrong speaker it’s not going to sound great.

Tight meaning it was not hitting the bottom of the box but around the hole itself had to sand it down in couple spots for it to almost drop in.
The one I bought is close to the Kicker listed in the ad - (not the 12 inch listed in one of the photos)

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[Andy123]

Do not connect the old sub speaker wires together or you’ll fry the factory amp. What happens if you disconnect the new sub and amp? I’m not familiar with the interface you used. How did you wire the new sub and amp into that interface? Is it specifically designed to run an aftermarket amp?

I wired the new sub amp RCAs and remote wire to directly to Boss Head Unit output, the Interface is used to retain the factory amp and steering wheel controls. So the new sub and amp both work. It is design for an aftermarket amp, I bought everything from Crutchfield so I will call in to their customer support, the online techs are really helpful maybe they've seen this before.

If not the open Base sub wires, maybe the interface is causing the factory amp to quit. I will dig in a little more try and rule out the interface as the culprit and post back

 

[Rocket Man]

I wired the new sub amp RCAs and remote wire to directly to Boss Head Unit output, the Interface is used to retain the factory amp and steering wheel controls. So the new sub and amp both work. It is design for an aftermarket amp, I bought everything from Crutchfield so I will call in to their customer support, the online techs are really helpful maybe they've seen this before.

If not the open Base sub wires, maybe the interface is causing the factory amp to quit. I will dig in a little more try and rule out the interface as the culprit and post back

Yeah check with Crutchfield. You might have to wire in a resistor in place of the factory sub. I would think the harness would account for this but you might have to do something else.

 

[Shackman7878]

Got the box installed Had to use a rubber hammer to fit the front part in also had to trim part of the lower console for it to fit. Be warn it is a very snug fit. Waiting on 2 amps to show up.

 

[Rocket Man]

Got the box installed Had to use a rubber hammer to fit the front part in also had to trim part of the lower console for it to fit. Be warn it is a very snug fit. Waiting on 2 amps to show up.

It’s meant to be a tight fit so it doesn’t rattle. You don’t even need to screw it down. The console holds it tight.

 

[Shackman7878]

It’s meant to be a tight fit so it doesn’t rattle. You don’t even need to screw it down. The console holds it tight.

Did not screw it down once the seats went it I could not move it might pull it later if it rattles and put foam around all the metal contact points.