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daveor
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015

Looking for recomendations for replacement radio/stereo/DVD

the radio/DVD player in our trailer is pretty much a piece of junk. Push the button on the remote to change the channel on the tv, it changes things on the radio, also, it will pick up very few radio stations. It is the OEM radio, Linear Series, not sure which model,, looking to replace it with something of better quality, Have seen tons of reports of problems with Jensens, so looking for something other than Jensen. I have made lots of updates to the trailer, so making a new plate for the radio to fit in is not a problem, just want something that is better quality than the one we have now. Thanks
  • daveor's avatar
    daveor
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2015
    hershey wrote:
    My suggestion is to actually look at a radio display where sold and see just how hard it would be to adjust sound, station, mode without taking your eyes off the road. I replaced mine and I have to be at a dead stop in order to do any of the above. How I miss the simple two knob and 5 push buttons of my old Chevy.
    Hopefully my travel trailer won't be moving when changing the stations on the radio.. LOL, good suggestions though. I agree though,, things were a lot simpler way back when.
  • hershey's avatar
    hershey
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2015
    My suggestion is to actually look at a radio display where sold and see just how hard it would be to adjust sound, station, mode without taking your eyes off the road. I replaced mine and I have to be at a dead stop in order to do any of the above. How I miss the simple two knob and 5 push buttons of my old Chevy.
  • daveor's avatar
    daveor
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2015
    Old Duck wrote:
    Which Kenwood model did you choose?
    DDX272, seems to have all we need,,no need for Blue tooth or I pad stuff.
  • daveor's avatar
    daveor
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2015
    donn0128 wrote:
    Let your fingers do the walking at Crutchfield.com. lots of cloices and good reviews on most
    took your advice, ordered a Kenwood from them, did the live chat thing,, Talked to Chad,,seemed to know what he was talking about. I have had Kenwood before so know the quality seems to be good. Thanks all for the info.
  • daveor's avatar
    daveor
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2015
    I am wondering though,, do most have connections so I can run the tv sound thru them also can I hook up to run a movie thru them to the tv, or is that just something that some will do. Haven't really done much shopping for them yet,, just thought I would get some suggestions on the brands that have the least problems. Thanks
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Jul 15, 2015
    Any decent major brand will work; Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, etc. You're right, all the OEM units are junk.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jul 15, 2015
    Let your fingers do the walking at Crutchfield.com. lots of cloices and good reviews on most

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