Our 2014 Bailey has what is essentially a car stereo fitted. It's nice enough but it is of the era, in other words it is FM/AM, CD and AUX but no DAB, plus it's a bit.... bling! Also, when you switch if off the display remains lit up (as you would expect in a car) which is very bright at night positioned over the make-up double bed in the living area - I have to pop the front panel off to make it dark.
I am considering updating it - I have fitted countless single-DIN sized car radios into cars over the years but obviously not in a while since newer cars have built-in systems. Anyway, my question is whether there is such a thing as a caravan-specific stereo, or at least one that is better for use in a caravan. I'd be looking for the following minimum requirements:
What we really miss with the one we have is DAB, plus the easy capability to connect it to the TV (which is the other side of the living area, opposite the kitchen).
Any suggestions? Recommendations? Advice?
I am considering updating it - I have fitted countless single-DIN sized car radios into cars over the years but obviously not in a while since newer cars have built-in systems. Anyway, my question is whether there is such a thing as a caravan-specific stereo, or at least one that is better for use in a caravan. I'd be looking for the following minimum requirements:
- FM, DAB, BlueTooth
- 'Night mode' or similar, leaving minimal lighting, perhaps just a clock in a dim lighting
- Remote control (nice-to-have, not essential).
What we really miss with the one we have is DAB, plus the easy capability to connect it to the TV (which is the other side of the living area, opposite the kitchen).
Any suggestions? Recommendations? Advice?