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Re: in van entertainment

Post by jaybeeonline » Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:23 pm

I was using a VEBA in dash unit that did DVD, digital tv, CD and radio tuner which fitted where the normal stereo fitted in the dash. Allied to a screen in the headrest or a flip down you have a great little dual purpose system.

See here: http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 2&start=15



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Re: in van entertainment

Post by stuc » Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:24 am

Think i have sussed how to add photos. Got unit fitted today, new speakers still to go in,screen for rear on its way. Will add more when fitted.

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Re: in van entertainment

Post by mr and mrs pips » Sun Feb 27, 2011 12:52 am

francophile1947 wrote:I don't like the titchy screens of built in ones, so I just use a 19" TV/DVD from Aldi/Sainsburys etc (similar to this http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/logik-l19d ... 1-pdt.html ) - obviously it's not built in :lol:
After enjoying franks TV

We got a 16" 12 / 240 Volt TV By Akura 1080p DVD player and more inputs than I know what to do with.
SO nearly got the 19"...... :(

Big enough to sit in the house over the winter and be useful then into the van to keep the kids happy for the summer
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Re: in van entertainment

Post by stuc » Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:00 pm

Took a while but remembered to add some photos of the rear screen. It is removeable when not being used.

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Re: in van entertainment

Post by e31shrew » Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:22 am

gasace wrote:We have a digital dongle for the laptop, and fix an aerial to the bull bar. This gives us freeview tv and a DVD player. This is not a pimp, as we take it out when not in use. But it is a very cheap way to get tv and DVD player.

Got a dongle thingy too. Didnt get many channels last weekend as only have the small mag mount aerial. Have you got any links for the aerial you have?
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Re: in van entertainment

Post by mikexgough » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:37 am

I have a small maplin's TV.... not a massive screen but works worldwide with Freeview etc.. choice of TV is personal preference........as for Aerial...the most important bit of kit................ the best one I have found is the Avtex one....£34 ish but brilliant....even comes with a Satnag type sucker mount and can be used inside and outside the van......
One thing to remember is that it's a digital aerial with a 20db booster so future proof as we are all being switched over in the next year or so....

http://www.avtex.co.uk/index.php/products/STH1000.

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Re: in van entertainment

Post by Pablobongo » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:15 am

Just fitted this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT

pretty good value for money, hooked up to a reversing camera...will add a rear screen later 8)
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Re: in van entertainment

Post by westonwarrior » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:39 am

Pablobongo wrote:Just fitted this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT

pretty good value for money, hooked up to a reversing camera...will add a rear screen later 8)
Thats the one I just fitted Im pretty impressed with it
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Re: in van entertainment

Post by Pablobongo » Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:17 am

westonwarrior wrote:
Pablobongo wrote:Just fitted this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT

pretty good value for money, hooked up to a reversing camera...will add a rear screen later 8)
Thats the one I just fitted Im pretty impressed with it
I got that one on your recommendation! 8) , yeah its not too bad at all. Just need a better aerial for the DVB-T television
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Re: in van entertainment

Post by westonwarrior » Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:29 am

I am not having a problem with it I suppose I am in a good area
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Re: in van entertainment

Post by mr and mrs pips » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:55 pm

Finally got round to fitting the TV to the Roof and finding a way to hold it up there while driving.

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A hook under the Light attached to the roof, piece of old webbing, and a 16" laptop cover.

Back from a trip undo 4 screws and the TV is back in the Kids Bedroom.

hope this helps./

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