Date:         Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:43:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
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I'll way in on this thread now.

The stock radios aren't very deep. To support the rear of them, there
is a hanger strap from the top of the dash. This hanger strap is easily
pushed out of the way. When pushed out of the way, a depth of 7 1/2
inches ( I believe) can be accommodated with standard DIN units.

What can not be handled are the longer in dash DVD units (which
required a bit over 8 inches of depth.) Standard CD in dash units
aren't a problem. (I've put 2 into my Vanagons, and will probably
replace a 3rd one soon.)

FWIW, I suggest whatever model you get, get it with a remote control.
At first glance it seems a silly extravagance, but after a while, you
realize just how much better it is to be able to drive and not have to
lean over to change stations/modify the volume, etc.


On Thursday, January 2, 2003, at 10:16  AM, David Brodbeck wrote:

>
> I recently bought a Jensen MP3310 for my Honda Civic.  I don't know if
> it'd fit in a Vanagon.  I think the width and height are okay, but I'm
> unsure about the length.  It was a bit of a tight fit in my Civic.  In
> the
> Vanagon it may depend on whether you're willing to give up your ash
> tray.
> ;)