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#233 of 691 Extra Cargo Capacity by blandfordm May 11, 2003 (1:38 pm)
Anyone have suggestions on what is the best (most capacity for the cost) thing to buy to add cargo capacity to a 2004 Sienna (e.g. topper, trailer hitch and trailer, swing gate...). And if so, the best place to get the suggested item?   As far as a topper for the roof rack, the roof rack on the 2004 Sienna says 150 pound limit on it and I would think that a topper would also have a negative effect gas mileage due to poorer aerodynamics. But, I assume a trailer would give you even worse gas mileage.
#234 of 691 Recommendation on overhead DVD monitior for LE Rear Audio control unit by haisenthil May 11, 2003 (7:15 pm)
I bought Toyota Sienna LE +BI option. I am now exploring to add a good overhead monitor with DVD player. But it has a option of rear audio control unit on the top in between front and 2nd rows... I am not sure if adding overhead monitor without loosing the read audio control unit, is possible.. Did any one of you gone through it. Please put forward your suggestion and recommendation on which make is good   Thanks in advance -Senthil
#235 of 691 Re: DVD in LE by bakelly11 May 11, 2003 (7:28 pm)
The dealer told me they could not do it, without loosing the audio control unit.   They checked with the place that installs their DVDs and found out that they could install units into the back of the driver and passenger headwrests.   They told us it would be about 2,000.00.   We've decided that at some point, we might get a portable DVD that attaches to the seats instead, or hangs between the seats. I just don't think we would get 2,000 dollars worth of use out of a DVD player, since its main reason for use would be long trips. For us, that's only 2-3 times a year.   Good luck with your decision. Bev
#236 of 691 I also prefer the portable DVD player. by shued May 12, 2003 (8:57 am)
Money is one issue. Portable is another issue. At daily drop-pick up, we will never use the DVD player. Only at long trip of vacation, then we need DVD player for kids. Thus, we need DVD player about two times per year. If we buy portable DVD player, we can use it on airplane/airport too. For the safety, it should be tightly hold on the van. Now my concern is, the power outlet of van is 12 DC, on the market, does there has portable DVD player can use 12 DC outlet?
#237 of 691 Reply: I also prefer the portable DVD player by haisenthil May 12, 2003 (9:35 am)
Hi Thanks Beverly and shued.Good suggestions. I will opt for portable DVD player.   Shued: Sienna 04 has 110V power outlet near 3rd row. I guess you can use it for portable DVD player.   Thanks =Senthil
#238 of 691 Sienna 04 has 110V power outlet by kgnw1 May 12, 2003 (9:39 am)
Only if you have DVD installed from the factory. Otherwise you just have (3) 12v DC outlets.
#239 of 691 I also prefer the portable DVD player. by shued by kmead May 12, 2003 (3:27 pm)
There are many 12v Dvd players out there, some come with a screen and others don't. I chose one that doesn't and can run on either 12 or 120volts. I use PS1 flat screens which have separate speakers. I bought my DVD player by Koss for 79, 2 PS1s with flat screens for 149 each for a total of 380. I also created two cables and use 3 Y split cables to get the signal to each PS1, we also picked up two cases that allow the PS1s to hang from the seat in front so it isn't in the childs lap. I use an inverter to create the 120v the PS1s need (I chose not to buy the 30 12v adapters).   This gives my kids the chance to watch a movie, or play a PS game. It takes about 5 minutes to install and made our trip to VT last year a pleasant quiet experience. Should any part fail, it will be easy and inexpensive to replace or upgrade. I am intrinisically cheap, and cannot justify having a more expensive entertainment system in my car than I have in my house. Good luck.
#240 of 691 Re: DVD - Portable by bakelly11 May 17, 2003 (6:53 am)
Yes, I agree with everyone about the portability issue. The other thing I like is that its not just locked into this van. I can use it in any other car I choose to use or buy. It won't be sold when this van goes. I also like the idea that if it breaks, I can simply get another one.   I'm also thinking that when on vacation, if the kids are in the middle of a movie, I can get them out of the car by telling them they can finish it inside the hotel room. I can definitely see a temper tantrum coming on if we arrive to our destination in the middle of a movie. (Especially with my 4 year old.)   Good luck to everyone (portable or not). Bev
#241 of 691 Supercharged Sienna by pmoskal May 19, 2003 (1:21 pm)
Instead of spending money on the DVD, how about a supercharger for your Sienna. Toyota has one available that will give you noticeably more horsepower and torque. Its expensive , $3500 not including installation. But if you're like me that has an older model year Sienna like the '98 with the older model engine (non VVT-i), and if you've money to burn, then I'd go for the Supercharger and have fun with it ...
#242 of 691 by dave2001auto May 21, 2003 (9:02 pm)
Dear Kmead, What's a PS1 and where do you buy one (or in your case two). I just got a 7 inch screen from Frys Electronic, but haven't thought of a way to mount it between the seats. Dave

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