Since I get such lousy AM and FM reception with the radio I have in my Class C rig and I need some sort of aux input port to be able to plug my Sirius Radio receiver into it, so I can get audio through the regular speakers, I am thinking of replacing the radio.Any suggestions as to the type of radio to get.. Brand and Model and Features, etc... Anythig to improve the AM and FM signals?And, where could they do the replacement?Are there some other features I should look for besides an Aux input port?The existing radio has a CD player but no Aux ports of any kind.Figure I might be able to play the Sirius radio through the Aux port or maybe my ipod at times with some of my recorded music.What works good for you?TIA

Both of our XM Radios have an FM transmitter built in.

I replaced the stock unit in my car about a year ago with an Alpine unit that has an Aux input but also has Bluetooth and a USB port. I can connect my phone via the aux or the Bluetooth which gives me many options for things like internet radio or playing mp3s from the phone. The USB port allows me to plug in a thumb drive with mp3s, currently have a 16GB drive plugged in which provides for many hours of music. I have seen units that allow you to plug in your iPod via the USB port and control the iPod from the radio.I very rarely listen to the radio anymore since there seem to be fewer and fewer stations out there that play music I want to listen to. My new stereo has a CD slot in it but I've never put a CD in it.I think I paid around $120 for the unit, you can find other brands for more or less money, with similar features.

I did not see them for a long time but showing up in stores again are This ThingThe item linked to is no longer made but others like it are. I have one in my car (Use with cell phone or MD player)I also have two FM transmitters here.. I have used one of 'em to send audio from a tablet computer to the house radio .. Man did that work well. That said.. Many Dash Radios DO have a connector on the back.. For around 50 bucks you can buy a box that plugs in with it's own cord and .. instant Aux Input.. in some cases you can get several boxes, and plug 'em in one after the other,, Multi-CD changer, Sat Radio Receiver and.. Aux in. To find out if YOUR radio is one of them you have two choices.. IF you have it, Read the fine manual.. IF not, Google: Make, model, manual and see what pops up.The problem with

John S wrote:Since I get such lousy AM and FM reception with the radio I have in my Class C rig and I need some sort of aux input port to be able to plug my Sirius Radio receiver into it, so I can get audio through the regular speakers, I am thinking of replacing the radio.Any suggestions as to the type of radio to get.. Brand and Model and Features, etc... Anythig to improve the AM and FM signals?And, where could they do the replacement?Are there some other features I should look for besides an Aux input port?The existing radio has a CD player but no Aux ports of any kind.Figure I might be able to play the Sirius radio through the Aux port or maybe my ipod at times with some of my recorded music.What works good for you?TIAmy S/XM radio allows me to run the audio thru the built-in MH speakers one of three ways.- directly connecting to a port on the rear of the dash am/fm (my dash radio does not have that). strike 1.- running a patch cord from the S/XM radio to the AUX IN port on the front of the dash am/fm (again, no such port). strike 2.- or...by tuning my dash am/fm to an unused FM frequency and setting the S/XM radio to transmit it's audio on that frequency. I hit that one outta the park. downside? every hundred miles or so I need to change the frequency but I've programmed 5 of them into the S/XM and it only takes a few seconds to find one that's clear.

Often, lousy reception is the fault of the antenna and not the radio. Have you checked that out?

What is best radio for a motorhome that is not expensive?

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Oct 29, 2013
I did not see them for a long time but showing up in stores again are
This Thing

The item linked to is no longer made but others like it are. I have one in my car (Use with cell phone or MD player)

I also have two FM transmitters here.. I have used one of 'em to send audio from a tablet computer to the house radio .. Man did that work well.

That said.. Many Dash Radios DO have a connector on the back.. For around 50 bucks you can buy a box that plugs in with it's own cord and .. instant Aux Input.. in some cases you can get several boxes, and plug 'em in one after the other,, Multi-CD changer, Sat Radio Receiver and.. Aux in.

To find out if YOUR radio is one of them you have two choices.. IF you have it, Read the fine manual.. IF not, Google: Make, model, manual and see what pops up.

The problem with
strollin
Explorer
Oct 29, 2013
I replaced the stock unit in my car about a year ago with an Alpine unit that has an Aux input but also has Bluetooth and a USB port. I can connect my phone via the aux or the Bluetooth which gives me many options for things like internet radio or playing mp3s from the phone. The USB port allows me to plug in a thumb drive with mp3s, currently have a 16GB drive plugged in which provides for many hours of music.

I have seen units that allow you to plug in your iPod via the USB port and control the iPod from the radio.

I very rarely listen to the radio anymore since there seem to be fewer and fewer stations out there that play music I want to listen to. My new stereo has a CD slot in it but I've never put a CD in it.

I think I paid around $120 for the unit, you can find other brands for more or less money, with similar features.
K_Charles
Explorer
Oct 29, 2013
Both of our XM Radios have an FM transmitter built in.

Forum Discussion

What is best radio for a motorhome that is not expensive?

About RV Must Haves

Related Content

RVIA Pomona too expensive

CB Radio???

RV Radio

Wow Pop Ups are expensive!

CB & Handheld Radios