Do you have to have a CD ? I bought a Kenwood for under a $100.00 shipped which has no CD with a remote . I power it with a switched power supply from 12 volt.com I built . Turns off when you open the door , uses the ground to turn the relay off. 

-Stacy

On May 28, 2013, at 8:06 AM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote:

> Thanks everyone.  Sounds like there are no clearance issues.  I'm leaning towards the Blaupunkt just because it seems a little less gimmicky than most, and i'm a sucker for German stuff (or German sounding stuff anyway).  Hard to find Blaupunkt in Winnipeg and maybe even Canada.  Shipping from the US sucks as always.
> It never occurred to me to turn the unit off completely.  I just watch the battery level indicator by the stove.  Honestly I leave it playing overnight for a little white noise, otherwise I hear mice crawling about all night (ask me how I know).
> Follow up question:  any issue with speaker selection?  I've replaced them a couple of times before with no issues, but I seem to recall some issue with incompatible speakers?   Always thought speakers were plug and play but what do I know.
> ThanksJeff
> 
>> Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 10:14:43 -0400
>> From: georgejoann@GMAIL.COM
>> Subject: Re: Stereo suggestions
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> 
>>   You might not be able to research whether or not the power is cut
>> completely. (except for memory, of course)  I figure the manufacturers
>> _assume_ that all radios are "supposed" to be wired through the ignition
>> switch, but we all know that's not the case.
>> 
>> The last head unit I bought draws a third of an amp when it's shut off,
>> face plate off, whatever- it doesn't matter. (it's a Dual)  Two Sony's I
>> had owned in the past would turn off completely.
>> 
>> Since I use my radio a lot when I'm parked or working on the bus, I wired
>> mine through a spare defogger switch and stuck it into the blank at the
>> bottom right on the console.  Ya gotta remember to turn it off, of course,
>> but if you're using the bus on a daily basis it's no big deal, and you can
>> even get away with leaving it on for  a few days, ask me how I know.
>> 
>> Geo/ATL
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I am about the least qualified person to recommend a stereo, but I do have
>>> a suggestion to make. When choosing among the head units with a remote, be
>>> sure to get a remote that will actually TURN OFF the head unit so you don't
>>> have to get out of bed to save your battery for morning. When I was
>>> shopping for one, not all of them would do that.
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone.  Looking for a new stereo for the Westfalia.  Must have a
>>>> remote so I can control from the bed!  Bluetooth as well, and USB to
>>> charge
>>>> the phone from time to time.  I've found two so far.
>>>> 
>>>> I've heard of issues with clearance in the rear before but never seen it
>>>> myself.  When I look there seems to be tons of room.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyway here they are.
>>>> 
>>>> http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL029166&pathId=54&page=1
>>>> 
>>>> http://www.blaupunkt-usa.net/products/product_details.aspx?itemid=381245
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Jeff