Truck Driving Jobs

tjv189 · #1 12-28-2006, 11:22 PM

Hello all, I had a quick question for you guys. I have a ton of CD's that I like to listen to, and I would really love to be able to listen to them when I start driving. I have heard/read that most trucks, even newer ones, don't come with a CD player built into them. My question is, would one of those CD/Tape adapters work well (without bouncing around and skipping a lot) or not?

If this wouldn't work, are there any simple alternatives without having to get a CD player installed? Would plugging a boom box into your 12V work well? I know this might sound stupid, but I would really hate to have all my CD's go to waste. Any advice here is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Tom

classicxl · #2 12-28-2006, 11:25 PM

yea i had one for years it worked fine. I usually just layed in on the floor or on the passenger seat

greg3564 · #3 12-28-2006, 11:27 PM

Buy a FM transceiver. It plugs into your headphone jack on your portable CD player and you then tune into a preset FM station to listen to your music. Some are battery powered and some have AC adapters. Go with the AC power or you will be buying a lot of batteries. Plus the signal is stronger with AC power.

Jumbo · #4 12-29-2006, 12:00 AM

Our 06 and 07 petes both came with cd players. I think most still do.

bcbasher · #5 12-29-2006, 12:24 AM

also sheck wiht the shop where you work at. some will install it for you and soem wont. if they wont ask them if you can install one in there your self.if they say yes then you can just put an indash deck in there. also might check in to haveing it professionaly installed if you dont have the ability or know how to do it your self. not saying you dont but i knwo some poeple dont like ot mess with electronics.

kc0iv · #6 12-29-2006, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tjv189

Hello all, I had a quick question for you guys. I have a ton of CD's that I like to listen to, and I would really love to be able to listen to them when I start driving. I have heard/read that most trucks, even newer ones, don't come with a CD player built into them. My question is, would one of those CD/Tape adapters work well (without bouncing around and skipping a lot) or not?

If this wouldn't work, are there any simple alternatives without having to get a CD player installed? Would plugging a boom box into your 12V work well? I know this might sound stupid, but I would really hate to have all my CD's go to waste. Any advice here is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Tom

Get yourself a CD player with a Tape Deck adapter. I had one for years and never had a problem. I would also suggest you get a power supply adapter.

You can get everything you need a Wally World. Shouldn't cost more than $30 for the whole thing.

kc0iv

marylandkw · #7 12-29-2006, 01:59 AM

I have been spending alot of time recently at my local KW dealer and had noticed that every truck had a cd player in it. I think it is becoming the "new" standard radio.

Thinking back when I ordered my new truck a couple of months ago, a cassette player was not even an option if I recall correctly.

Midnight Flyer · #8 12-29-2006, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by marylandkw

I have been spending alot of time recently at my local KW dealer and had noticed that every truck had a cd player in it. I think it is becoming the "new" standard radio.

Thinking back when I ordered my new truck a couple of months ago, a cassette player was not even an option if I recall correctly.

Yeah, cassette players are rapidly becoming extinct! 8)

slider64683 · #9 12-29-2006, 02:34 AM

Go to walmart and buy your self a cd player (In dash type) and install it. Most walmarts sell the adapter kits also so it is all easy to plug in. Remove the old one. Install the adpter plug, install new radio and listen to your cd's almost the cheapest way to go. They have cd players for 70 and the kit is 13 under 100 and you have the set up. plus if you switch trucks just remove your radio and install the factory radio.

Slider

bcbasher · #10 12-29-2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by slider64683

Go to walmart and buy your self a cd player (In dash type) and install it. Most walmarts sell the adapter kits also so it is all easy to plug in. Remove the old one. Install the adpter plug, install new radio and listen to your cd's almost the cheapest way to go. They have cd players for 70 and the kit is 13 under 100 and you have the set up. plus if you switch trucks just remove your radio and install the factory radio.

Slider

but you need to get permission from somone in the shop or teminal to do this.
they can come back on you for not getting permission since you are messing with the electronics of the truck..

like TMC for instance will not allow you to install a CB in your truck. they already have one and do NOT want you messing with anything electronic or hard wired.