Date:         Tue, 28 May 2013 10:14:43 -0400
Reply-To:     george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stereo suggestions
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   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
>