new stereo/radio
the radio in our Jayco only works while we are on shore power. As we do a fair amount of boondocking thought would be nice to have a 12v stereo system. Questions as to how to hook this up. Also will i...
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lucy6194 wrote:
the radio in our Jayco only works while we are on shore power. As we do a fair amount of boondocking thought would be nice to have a 12v stereo system. Questions as to how to hook this up. Also will it be necessary to remove the old system and install the new one. Saw a Kenwood undercounter system on Ebay. would it be better to hire someone to install this. I'm very handy but electricity and me not to compatable.
Is your installed system a Jensen combo unit (radio, DVD/CD, "home theater")? We have a Jensen unit in our WhiteHawk (downscale in price I know) but the radio (and CD function) does work on 12v only (it is also a fair power drain on the batteries). Might want to check wiring, mode switch, circuit breaker, fuses, etc. before writing off what you have. 12v. power isn't as scary as 110v. AC. I also have a portable radio in the trailer than runs on "C" batteries. Not concert hall quality, but entirely acceptable, just have to stick it in front of a window when inside the trailer for good reception.
