Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter for iPhone and iPod (Black)

by Griffin Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001DQT40M
• Item model number: 4058-RDTRPB2
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (156 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The all-in-one automobile solution for iPhone and iPod. Plug RoadTrip into your car's cigarette lighter or 12-volt accessory socket. Plug your iPod into RoadTrip's cradle (adapters are included for nearly every iPod model). RoadTrip's FM transmitter sends the music from your iPod to your car's FM radio, so the whole car can enjoy it through your stereo speakers. RoadTrip cradles your iPod securely on top of a nearly infinitely adjustable steel neck, always within reach, but never in the way. Incorporating Griffin-exclusive SmartScan technology, RoadTrip even finds the best FM frequencies for you and saves them as presets, so setup couldn't be easier. Built-in RDS technology displays track information on RDS-enabled car radio displays. While you are enjoying your iPod, your iPod is enjoying a battery-charge, courtesy of RoadTrip's power plug. An easily replaceable 2-amp automotive fuse protects your equipment while it's charging. And Griffin SmartSound Plus technology makes sure your music sounds great, even under less-than-perfect real-world conditions.

What's in the Box?
RoadTrip with SmartScan, adapters, and owner's manual.

Product Description

Griffin Technology RoadTrip 4058-RDTRPB2 FM Transmitter 4058-RDTRPB2 887

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

126 of 127 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product if turned to European Mode, December 16, 2008

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Michael Paradis "Diceman" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter for iPhone and iPod (Black) (Electronics)

This is a great and useful product, but must be turned to European mode to reach 87.7 - 87.9 since for some reason Griffin thinks that they are not allowed to use these frequencies (they are).

On the FM transmitter box, push the middle button (Function) and then press and hold the "Mode" button (the right one) for approximately 10 seconds. When you let go you will see a menu for "Us" "Eu" "Ja", select the middle button, "Eu". Let the device sit for a few seconds until it goes back to the main screen, then tune your radio and the transmitter to 87.7 - 87.9! Now you can use the device on the frequencies that will rarely give you interference (I have the best luck in St. Louis with 87.7).

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars RDS capable!, February 20, 2009

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Jeffrey Few (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter for iPhone and iPod (Black) (Electronics)

I have owned many Griffin FM transmitters for the iPod and iPhone over the years, and a couple from their competitors. I keep coming back to Griffin for their high quality products, which when properly used provide the best sound possible over an FM transmitter (even better than most wired FM transmitters).

Several reviewers have mentioned running the Roadtrip in its "EU mode," which is excellent advice. 87.7 FM is the going to provide the clearest frequency in most locales and almost all vehicles. Other FM frequencies' reliability will vary greatly based on the stations in your area and the sensitivity of your FM antenna. My wife's Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter with SmartScan, for example, transmits flawlessly on 104.1 FM via her Subaru's head unit here in Seattle. In my Audi, only 89.1 and 89.3 seem to work with the same transmitter.

I am surprised that the product description and customer reviews fail to mention an excellent feature of this transmitter: RDS output. If your car stereo is capable of displaying RDS data (used by many radio stations to display station identification or song titles), the RoadTrip will display the artist and song name for the currently playing MP3/AAC. Not an essential feature given the easy access to the screen the RoadTrip provides, but it was a nice bonus I was not expecting.

My only gripe so far is how unreliably the RoadTrip engages with my car stereo. Sometimes, I find myself reseating the connection to my car's DC outlet over and over before the static is finally replaced by the silence of the RoadTrip transmitting on 87.7. I'm not sure if I just have a defective unit, or if my car is the problem. Besides this glitch, it works so flawlessly that I'm willing to overlook that one quirk.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice looking/charger/transmiter, Pricy and misses on a couple key functions, March 28, 2009

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C. H. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter for iPhone and iPod (Black) (Electronics)

Over all this is a nice looking device The transmitter works well in my Honda Ridgeline, it comes in as clear as any other FM radio station.

Griffen could be a bit more careful with the form and fit. One of the buttons was too tight and I had to cut it back a bit with an exacto knife to get it to stop sticking.

The one thing this unit lacks and it is not made clear in any reviews I read was that while it is true that it pauses the music when a call comes in and plays the ring tone over your car speakers it DOES NOT play the callers voice over the speakers. What an oversite on Griffin's part! The unit is really complete, except for being able to take a call through it.

Griffin if you are listening, I have no problem paying $60+ for this unit if I could hear the caller over the speakers and use either the iphones built in mic or a mic in the RoadTrip but as it sits now I am tempted to give it back. Just an FM transmitter is not worth this much money.