i have a setup like this:
http://www.alpine-usa.com/products/leading_technology/leading_tech_kca
-420i.htm

it's great as the ipod box sits inside the dash and the ipod connects
through a cord in the glovebox.  the unit also charges the ipod.  the
coolest thing about this setup is that the headunit is designed for
this use and actually controls the ipod.  you basically connect the
ipod and forget about it.

however, i just discovered that the ipod box was draining my battery
when the van was off.  the solution is to detach the face of the
headunit when the van isn't in use for several days.

hope this helps!
dusty.
On May 4, 2006, at 5:39 PM, robertmstewart wrote:

> Has Anyone found a good place where to located your iPod in your van.
> Currently I take the ashtray out, and put it in there while driving.
>
> I have a SONY Head unit with an aux in that I have a stereo rca wired
> into
> and works great, the problem is finding a good spot to mount the base
> station for the iPod.
>
> I thought about putting some Velcro down on the dash, just right of the
> driving console and mounting the base there, but part of me thinks that
> attaching an L bracket to to plastic to the left of the automatic
> shifter
> and placing the base station on their would be a better idea. I could
> run
> the rca cable down there and a power line from the cig. Lighter.
>
> How would I take a constant draw off the cig. Lighter and hardware the
> power
> supply for the ipod? That way the cig. Lighter could still be used for
> powering other things. Would this be difficult?
>
> I would be interested in seeing what others have done and hearing your
> suggestions...
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Rob
> --
> Rob
> NYC/Long Beach, NY
> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
>
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