12 volt stereos?

zHulme
zHulme Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited March 2017 in Parts & Accessories #1

Can someone help?
Our stereo has broken, hubby says we need to find a 12volt stereo!
I don't want a car type, more like a house type! 

Or can we use a 'normal' household 240 volt one?


Has anyone any ideas as to where we could find one?
No need for speakers as these are already in the van!
TIA

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  • Vicmallows
    Vicmallows Forum Participant Posts: 580
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    edited March 2017 #2

    Of course you can use a normal 240v stereo  ..... as long as you have either a mains (EHU) connection;or you have an inverter to run it off your 12v battery.

    (I don't blame you not wanting a 'car radio' .... they are horrendously power hungry and most seem to have more gimmick than useful function).

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited March 2017 #3

    you say there are already speakers in the van, how are you planning on using these speakers with your 'normal' house hold radio? A car radio would just be a direct replacement.

  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 666 ✭
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    edited March 2017 #4

    What are you currently using? If it is a car radio type, which most caravans are fitted with, remove it, take it to Halfords and get a replacement.

    Failing that any radio you can purchase in the shops will work but most will be 240 volt. 

    You could use Google to search for 12 volt radios but i think that your options will be severely limited.

    Another option would be a battery powered portable radio with rechargeable batteries.

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