At 04:57 PM 2/19/2011, tim wrote...
>Does anyone have any experience with any of the IPAD mounting systems
>that are available?

I'm guessing you mean iPod. You said both iPad and iPod at different
points.

I got an iPod compatible head unit and interface for ~$150 (Panasonic
CQ-C5303U) a few years ago. Cable goes to the glove box. It even tilts
the display when on, which makes it easier to see/control (given how
low they're mounted in a Vanagon), and has a remote, which is
convenient when camping. I pick playlists from the head unit controls,
because the interface isn't very good for selecting from lots of
artists/albums/etc. There are certainly better ones available now. No
iPod or mount visible, so there's no tempting a smash and grab.