Gerry,
As a point of reference, I recently purchased a = setup with an LCD screen and a VCR. I purchased the components = separately after having looked into those Backpack units that fit = between the two front seats. I wanted to keep the floor space clear, so = by stowing the VCR in the overhead, hooking up the sound to the little = speakers in there and mounting an LCD screen just below seems to be the = way to go for me. Depending on how close you mount it, you shouldn't = really need more than a 4 or 5 inch screen, though if the LCD isn't = facing you directly, it can appear distorted. I imagine that it'll all = pay off when I bring the kids in their first long trip.

Considering all the deals on mobile electronics on = ebay, I paid considerably less for my system than you'll find in a = store anywhere (~$250).

Vince
85 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Royston, Jerry [mailto:gmr@obpa.usda.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 12:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Running a TV/VCR in a Westy

I am interested in taking a TV/VCR combo on long = trips for evening
entertainment.  Does anyone have any = suggestions?  I was thinking about
buying one of those AC/DC converters that plug into = the lighter and then
using a regular 13" TV rather than buying one = of those 9" AC/DC jobs.
Obviously, this would not be a problem in a = campground with electrical
hookup.  Would this drain the battery down more = than the AC/DC combo?  Would
this necessitate getting a second battery?

Gerry