Simple radio install for camper van question

[makuna]

Hi folks

I have a camper van that I built and I need help/advice on installing a second radio to use when the vehicle is not running. Portable radios don't pick up anything in the van, which I live in some of the time. My plan is to buy an inexpensive car radio and two small speakers which I can mount in the van so I can listen to the radio when camping I'm in the boonies. This radio would run on my "house" 12-volt battery (I don't want a dead car battery when I'm 20 miles from civilization). I would mount a separate antenna for that radio which would be in the back of the van. Anyway, I'm not looking for monster sound, just a radio. I noticed that even the cheap radios have outputs for 4 speakers, but I just want two small speakers. Will I burn out the radio if I don't connect the rear speakers? Is there a workaround for this? I apologize if this question is too basic, but I really don't know.

Thanks for any help
Mike

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[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

As long as the unused speaker wires are insulated to prevent short circuits, you will not have a problem.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

This might be all you need?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VHLRNQ/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[makuna]

Thank you so much for the replies!

 

[makuna]

Hey guys, I thought I would share with you my little build. Nothing special, but it does the job!

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www.drmikekuna.com

 

[SlugButter]

I made a portable radio using little 18650 lithium batteries for mine. Runs for 14 hours on a charge and charges with the cigarette lighter. Your home stereo likely looks better than mine. Lol