Q: Can we install TVs in SUVs? What size?

A: Why, of course!  We do this for dealerships all the time.  We've installed headrest monitors and/or dvd players, drop down monitors and/or dvd players, and headunits with built in DVD players.  We can also integrate any video screen, just about anywhere, as long as a video feed is being provided somewhere in the vehicle.

Headrest Screens

Headrest Screens can be really nice.  In fact, for me personally, it's the only option...I'll explain.

1.  Who are these generally for?  Kids.  Where are the kids generally sitting?  Closest to the door, on the right and/or left of the vehicle's interior.  Headrest screens allow children to focus forward and not put their face, head, or neck in an awkward position for a long time to watch their favorite show.

2.  It comes with 2 screens/players.  The one of the left could decide s/he wants to watch what's on the right screen.  Or vice versa.  No problem.  Perhaps they each want to watch their own movie?  Easy as a push of a button.

As long you are the first owner of the vehicle and the headrest screens/players are purchased within a 30 day period, these headrests will carry a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty.  Any time after that would carry a 1 year warranty unless you purchase one of our protection plans.  The only bad part?  They do not come in cloth.  We can however, cut your existing cloth headrests and insert screens/players, which we have done in the past.  I'm not a huge fan of that option because the wires can't be hidden 100% of the time.  BUT...it can be done.

Most include two IR (infrared) headphones to keep the vehicle from conflicting sounds from the movies.

Downside?  There isn't an FM Modulator.  What that does is allow the movies to play through the factory speakers using an FM channel.  Reason being is that there are two DVD players, and both can't play at the same time.

Drop Down Screens/DVD Players

The same warranty applies to Drop Down Screens/DVD Players.  As long you are the first owner of the vehicle and the headrest screens/players are purchased within a 30 day period, these headrests will carry a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty.  Any time after that would carry a 1 year dwarranty unless you purchase one of our protection plans.

Available in a tan or gray, these drop down screen are a great way to add a mobile entertainment unit to your vehicle without a big budget.  There's about a $500 savings in doing a drop downs versus headrests. 

Upside?  These have an FM Modulator.  Some like to hear the movie that's playing.  If you don't, no problem.  These come with 2 headphones as well. 

Head units

Factory head units do not allow playing while driving.  Although there are ways around it, the screen is too small for any rear passengers to comfortably watch any movies.  Not all factory units have a DVD player up front, so check with your dealer if this is a feature you're wanting.  What's nice here is that when put in place WITH headrest players or a drop down player, the DVD can then be inserted in the front unit and watched in the back, rather than the DVDs having to be inserted into the device itself.  The DVD's sound will play through the car's entertainment system. 

Another upside to this is how I have it setup in my truck.  I have a head unit up front that is iPod/iPhone video capable and two headrest screens.  This allows me to convert movies (I currently have about 50 uploaded) so that when my children want to watch a movie, all I have to do is scroll to it and select.  No swapping out DVDs or fumbling through a DVD book to get it, especially while driving.  It's quick and easy. 

Good luck with your decision.  Just as anything, there are positives and negatives to every device.  But to get all the bells and whistles, it'll require some cash flow.

- Bryan Lin | CEO, The Motorsports Authority, Inc. | www.MSAStore.com