3.5 to RCA for home stereo?

Got an iPhone 4 32 gig. Want to play some of my music playlists on a cheap stereo in the travel trailer. Bought a pair of 3.5 to RCA (Red/White) male ends all.
Sound won't play. I noticed the 3.5 cable tip has only 2 bands where the ear buds have 3 bands. Is it possible that I do not have the correct cable? Recommendations?
Thanx!
SF

The extra band is for the remote (mic and buttons). Earphones with no remote work fine so your adapter should also. Test your adapter and stereo with a device other than the iPhone to verify the adapter and stereo work fine.

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