Neil,

I put a Sony in-dash, with CD/MP3 playback.  So far I am very pleased, and
the unit has an aux port which I can plug my IPod into.  It was an easy
install, and has great reception.  I am still running the original Blaupunkt
speakers, and the sound is very satisfactory in my 84 Westy.  I'm not a big
base, subwoofer guy, but this unit can accept that if so desired.

I got this unit on sale for under $100, and I am very happy with it!
http://www.xplodsony.com/xplod/headunits/CDX-GT310

It fit in like factory too!

Jack R.
84 Westy Wolfie

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
neil N
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Mp3/FM + mono dash mount radio reccomends?

Hi all.

Do MP3 players with EXCELLENT FM reception exsist?

Also, any reccomends for a mono indash AM/FM radios, with excellent
reception?

Maybe an older Blaupunkt? Or I could rig up a good portable like Grundig?

I figure install a good low draw amp, and wire two seperate inputs for
front or rear placement of MP3 player.

When camping, house battery gets too low over typical 16 hour period.
Useage: 2/3 CD's in dash mount Panasonic CD/Radio, sink pump, + 2
fridge fans running all the time. I drive at least 4 hours a day on
average. The CD player seems to draw the most.

Battery is small, but it  was installed/unconnected for about 8 months
when new and drained too low too many times. I may have damaged it.
Rooky mistakes. Regardless.....

Less consumption is better. A bigger battery may be in the future, but
I'd like to use what I have. Plus having access to tunes at rear of
van, better FM (and maybe AM?) reception and replacing current
malfunctioning CD player, makes sense.

Thanks for any input,

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

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