Gerry,
As a point of reference, I recently purchased a setup with an LCD screen and
a VCR. I purchased the components separately after having looked into those
Backpack units that fit between the two front seats. I wanted to keep the
floor space clear, so by stowing the VCR in the overhead, hooking up the
sound to the little speakers in there and mounting an LCD screen just below
seems to be the way to go for me. Depending on how close you mount it, you
shouldn't really need more than a 4 or 5 inch screen, though if the LCD
isn't facing you directly, it can appear distorted. I imagine that it'll all
pay off when I bring the kids in their first long trip.
Considering all the deals on mobile electronics on ebay, I paid considerably
less for my system than you'll find in a store anywhere (~$250).
Vince
85 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Royston, Jerry [mailto:gmr@obpa.usda.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 12:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Running a TV/VCR in a Westy

I am interested in taking a TV/VCR combo on long trips for evening
entertainment.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I was thinking about
buying one of those AC/DC converters that plug into the lighter and then
using a regular 13" TV rather than buying one of those 9" AC/DC jobs.
Obviously, this would not be a problem in a campground with electrical
hookup.  Would this drain the battery down more than the AC/DC combo?  Would
this necessitate getting a second battery?

Gerry

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