Looking to replace the radio in your 24V vehicle. If you are finding that there are not many options for 24V radios where you are at, then you can go the typical route that many truck owners take, which is to install a DC-to-DC, 24V to 12V convertor (pictured example below). This will then allow you to install any of the 12V radios out there.



DC 24V-to-12V Convertor


Maybe you do not like the idea of having an additional item plus all the wiring needed to get it installed. The you have to look for head units that do support 24V. Thankfully, Blaupunkt, one of the most renowned manufacturers of car stereo equipment has 2 models that fall into this category.


The 2 Blaupunkt models in question are the Caracas 120 and the Miami 120. So, which one should you choose. To summarize and get straight to the point, you just need to ask yourself if you have any need for playing CD's or DVD's. If you do, then the model you should pick is the Blaupunkt Caracas 120.  On the other hand, if all you need is Bluetooth or USB, then the Blaupunkt Miami would be the way to go.


Below is a simple comparison of the main differences between these 2 units.






SpecificationCaracas 120Miami 120
Size1 DIN1 DIN
Power Supply Input12/24V DC12/24V DC
DVD/CDYesNo
Video Output (For external monitors)Yes, 2xNo
USB1 x Media2: 1 x Media, 1 x Charging
Bluetooth Hands-freeYesYes
SD Slot1 x MicroSD1 x MicroSD


These are only the features we thought would be important to compare when making the decision between the two. However, if you would like to know more of each of the models, you can follow the link to our website here Caracas 120 and here Miami 120.


In summary, if your vehicle has external monitors and you intend to play DVD's and CD's, then the Caracas 120 is what you want. If you do not have any need for DVD's and CD's  then the Miami 120 should be an excellent choice for hands-free calling and music streaming .