xbox mounting

easy set up Nick , you will need a small inverter to run your PL or x box , or whatever games you like . Screens, well , were do you start , take a pic , they all work , I dont use it once I am off the black top . But found it a blessing for those long trip.

Not having kids, I wouldn't ever need to install an entertainment device in my fourby - but I can understand the requirement in your instance :)

Wouldn't a PS2 be better for your application? Given that it is relatively solid-state (i.e. no moving parts apart from the DVD drive mechanism) I reckon it would be more reliable, over time, than a hard-disk based console such as the XBox.

Then again... if you've already invested in s/ware.... you might want to really mount it well in a sprung shock-proof system of some sort.

As far as the LCD screens go... I have a work mate who has his connected to a cheapie 6" LCD panel that he bought at the last Sydney Motorshow - and it works a treat for his kids. Consore mounted on the rear transmission tunnel in a ventilated box, and the screen strapped to the rear of the front passenger's headrest. This causes arguments, so he'll be getting a second screen for the other sude when he can afford it......

Hi Nick,

I have a 7" roof mounted LCD screen hooked up to a DVD player. Its really great for those long transport sections when you simply don't have the time to look around. Certainly delays the "are we there yet" chorus.

Currently I haven't connected a playstation or Xbox up, but the screen has a second input so its all ready. As mentioned earlier, I reckon a PS2 would probably survive the corrugations better (thats not based on experience). My DVD has handled the corrugations well so far, no skipping at all ( but mostly switched off when in the rough stuff, the kids love that).

Cheers

Captain

Hi Nick

if you want to go the Xbox way, and need any further help, give us a call or email [you can get both by clicking on our rig pic] Al might be able to help out...

nice to meet you and your family on the weekend...

cheers

Lyn

Nick R,
Personally i wouldn't recommend putting an Xbox in a car, due to the amount of vibrations that you get from the road. it wouldn't be good for the internal hard drive, it would shorten the life of it. Screens, are varied in design and price, there a literally 100's of them out there, if you don't mind buying online i would check out ebay.com.au or brisbane car sound online, both places you can find really good deals. you can pick up a roof mounted lcd screens from about $200 (a roof mounted lcd screen will require removing the roof lining and running cables if you diy). For mounting the Xbox, it really depends on the 4by, amount of gear that you carry, accessibility and how many kids you have. (The Xbox really is a large system, might try picking up a slimline PS1 and some cheap games just for playing in the car, it would be easier to mount being a much smaller unit). My younger brother just bought an Xbox and they really are a heavy and bulky unit. Anyway that's my 2 cents worth.

SantaAus