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durtydog
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11/30/2001
18:07:15
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i am thinking of getting a 13 inch with a vcr and audio / video inputs and getting a ac converter for my durango.anyone have any thoughts
98 club cab sport 5.2
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kota on 20s
GenIII
11/30/2001
20:04:11
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ummm...dont leave the t.v. on too long without the car running ;-)
where are you going to put it?
Eric
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QUAD2NV
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
20:12:08
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I put a 5.6" flip down TV in my 2001 Quad Cab. I mounted in the overhead console where the "clip" or "trip computer" is located. It flips up nicely when not in use and when down, swivels 90 degrees left and right so everyone can see it. It's hardwired from under the steering column and had a relay shut off so I don't drain the battery (same thing on the DVD/MP2 player). I mounted the DVD/MP3 player under the driver's seat (facing out the back). I'll post pics within the week at my website (www.geocities.com/quad2nv).
QUAD2NV
2001 Lifted 2wd Dakota Quad Cab
www.geocities.com/quad2nv
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Fillupd
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
20:54:20
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I have a 9" AC/DC TV/VCR Combo and it works good plugged into the 12 V Acc. plug. I had a problem with it once and since it was AC/DC and a combo it was very expensive to fix. 13" is getting a little big for a vehicle? I think you have the right idea going with a converter. Then when you go camping you have a place to plug in the blender for marquitas.
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intense99dak
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
21:33:06
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If you get a powerful enough inverter you could have a tv, DVD and surround sound ;-)
Even with the inverter you'll want an optima yellow top battery to hook the inverter to. Either that or leave your D running to keep the existing battery charged.
Sound Domain sells inverters and the direct link is inverters
This is an idea that I've been toying around with for a while, but I haven't done too much research on it. I don't know if I'm ready to lose about 18" of my bed quite yet.
Chuck Robbins
www.intense99dak.com
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durtydog
GenIII
12/03/2001
19:32:10
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thanks for the info guys.the t v i want to buy is so the kids are happy on long trips so ill be looking for the bigest t v that i can fit between the front buckets and they can play playstation and watch a few movies.the happier they are the happier you are while driving.im wondering what would be the bigest tv to get with the vcr combo to fit between the buckets?
thanks again guys
steve
98 club cab sport 5.2
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Steve H.
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
21:04:02
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Why not get the setup with the screens that mount on the back of your headrests. That way you can have 2 small screens instead of just one big one. Mount your vcr/playstation under a seat. Also a set of earphones for each side. Audiovox is only one of the companies that offer this type of setup.
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Fillupd
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
22:09:34
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If you can amuse and entertain your children with a TV the size of a watch, why not. Pick a size that will fit in your budget and your truk comfortably. I have went many mile with a 9". When the kids can watch a movie going down the road, they will feel special, IMO. (I almost thinks as much fun as the 5" TV in the console). The kids have to adjust and make things just right for themselves and it gives them a sense of satisfaction to set up an entertainment center in the truck.
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durtydog
GenIII
12/23/2001
09:58:29
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thanks for the info guys once again.
just to let you know i just bought a 9 inch toshiba with dvd combo it is ac/dc and has all the inputs for vcr / game rca plug ins and what a picture!just to let you know i paid $379. from 6th ave electronics which was the same price as best buy.also this unit is small enough to fit in between buckets to keep the kiddies quiet on the long hauls!he he ha ha
steve
98 club cab sport 5.2
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