Installing car radio caravan

Before drilling, a good tip is to mark the holes and remove the stereo to ensure accuracy inset. Drill screws in to secure stereo, making sure the screws have back plates on the other side of the wall.

You may need another person to hold the back plates in place. This can be anywhere around the stereo, as long as it has at least a small amount of air flow and is close to a powerpoint. If a new powerpoint has to be installed, get a licensed electrician in for the job.

Using a 12V cable, connect the power supply to the back of the stereo. Find a spot and measure holes for the speakers before cutting the space with a hole saw or jigsaw. Run wiring from the speakers back to the stereo, making sure you are following the correct polarity negative to negative; positive to positive. Consult speaker instruction if you are not sure. Try to keep all leads unobtrusive and out of the way. Fit and screw the speakers in place.

Determine where the aerial needs to go and drill a small hole from the inside of the van turn off power and be aware of wiring. Using the small hole as a guide, drill large hole from outside and run the cabling through. Screw base to cladding and seal with silicone, then screw the aerial to the base and connect wiring to the stereo on the inside. Use stainless steel screws rather than those provided with the aerial.

Plug power supply to the powerpoint and tidy up any loose wiring and cables behind the unit. Our collection of eBooks are a valuable resource for any novice or experienced caravan holiday-maker.

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Date: PM Jan 12, Do you have separate 12v power in your van???? If NO it cant be done easily.. Date: PM Jan 13, Date: PM Jan 14,