I must agree … I was four days into the cross-country return, from Calgary, with the then newly acquired Hyena when I discovered the remote for the radio.  When you are in the upper bunk and the (then) 3-yr old had just fallen asleep after a day of over stimulation, it was sanity saving to not have to try to climb out - without waking the strung-out toddler - to turn off the three hundredth playing of “Pollywog in a Bog”.

> On 31-Dec-2017, at 10:05, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> 
> That remote is a really big plus in a Westy.  When one is all snuggled in the bed, it seems like a really long way to the front to turn off the radio.  Especially when one is half asleep and it's somewhat chilly..
> 
> Dave B.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sat, Dec 30, 2017 6:30 pm
> Subject: Re: Wish List
> 
> Hi everyone, 
> 
> I have the Sirius plug in module and it’s a pain in the butt :) Too many cables.  Power, sound, and that damn antenna bouncing everywhere. I suppose I could mount it more permanently but as I use the van seasonally I put it in a different car in the winter. That’s really the only plus but it’s a big plus. 
> 
> I love having a remote. Can operate the stereo from the bed or upper bunk. 
> 
> Jeff
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 30, 2017, at 4:00 PM, Kenneth O'Connor <k_a_oconnor@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello David,
>> 
>> I I stapled the Alpine CDE-164BT. It has all the stuff you mentioned except Sirius. However, I’m fairly certain that you can get a plug in module for this deck that will support Sirius/XM.
>> 
>> Alpine also makes a small amplifier KTP-445A that boosts the output to 45 Watts RMS (be sure to learn about and pay attention to the difference between RMS and max output power). I have this installed with the same deck in my wife’s car and it works seamlessly. 
>> 
>> In my Vanagon, I I stalled the PSE-S8 under the driver’s seat. It sounds great!
>> 
>> I haven’t installed them yet, but I have Polk MM-6502 speakers for the doors with a JL Audio RD400/4 amp for them and future rear speakers.
>> 
>> I’ll let you know how that sounds.
>> 
>> I’d love to pay shipping for a swivel base. I have a tin top Syncro and the addition of a swivel passenger seat would be amazing. I sent a private email as well. 
>> 
>> Happy New Year and let us know what you end up with!!
>> 
>> Thank You,
>> 
>> Ken
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Dec 30, 2017, at 12:17 PM, David Boan <dboan@OUTLOOK.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Happy New Year Vanagon fans
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I have a new stereo on my wishlist for this year, and I thought some people on the list may have some experience and recommendations with the type I am looking forward.  I want to upgrade to a Sirius XM ready stereo with the usual AM/FM, CD and bluetooth.  I also plan to add a pre-amp.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On a related note, I removed the driver side seat swivel which opened up the space underneath the seat for the pre-amp, and also put a battery charger/conditioner there.  If anyone needs a seat swivel mine is in good shape and free for the shipping.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> David B.
>>> 
>>> Boise