the type of deck I was looking at has the face and body remote of each other.quite different than a automobile type. so you could mount the "important" stuff higher and more hidden if desired.and it was usb/ipod/am-fm/satelitte. I was thinking along the lines of moisture not dust.
I guess I should have paid more attn. to the earlier posts.
I also got my cover in the mail today, It looks bulky but I will try to use it anyway.