Thanks Jack.

As I just posted, the jury's still out. I may go small, and bypass a
fancy unit indash. Though there are some real attractive points to
having a unit like the one you pointed me to. Especially if I got one
with a remote......

We'll see....

Neil.

On 8/31/07, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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.
>
>
> --
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> "Jaco"  (Bustorius)
>
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>
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>

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