I have used Pioneer detachable face decks in my last two Vanagons (and in a
corolla and a 4Runner.)

I like them because the unit size is much smaller than most, and fits in the
dash perfectly.  There's nothing sticking out and no modifications need be
done.  The ones I have used are powerful enough alone, so I've never had the
need for an external amplifier.  I'm not rattling any windows, but it sounds
good enough for me.

Joe T.
Denver, CO
'85 GL 'action van'
'85 Wolfsberg Westfalia

>From: John Graham <theklube@GMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: John Graham <theklube@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
>Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:40:09 -0500
>
>My current radio has failed, so I'm ready to 'upgrade'.  The Vanagon
>is not the vehicle that most radios seem to be manufactured for, so
>I'm looking for recommendations.
>
>Here is what I want to have in the dash unit:
>- AM/FM obviously
>- CD player - be nice if it played MP3s
>- Remote control would be nice
>
>Have 4 speakers.  Don't need to play to the neighborhood or compete
>with teenie booper in next lane who's car is going BOOMPH, BOOMPH,
>BOOMPH at the stoplight.  But we do need enough power to hear the
>music over the Vanagon cruising noise level - you know what I mean.
>
>So - What have you put in that you like and would recommend?
>
>TIA
>
>John Graham
>'88 Westy
>Charlotte NC

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