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    Posted: 14 May 2015 at 3:00pm
Originally posted by Dreded

Besides hooking up directly to the battery then plugging the trailer in is there an easy way to plug in an inverter?


If I was going to do it, I would steal 12v power from the antenna booster line, add a 12v outlet right there by the tv connections, plug my inverter into that.

I don't understand the "plug the trailer in" part of your question.. if you have a place to plug the trailer in, the voltage of the tv is moot. The whole point of a 12v tv over 120v, is to be able to use it without the trailer being plugged in.

Generally, people who want to boondock, want to be away from things like tv, computers, cell phones, etc.. so it's not a big worry.
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I replaced the Vizion on my 2015 179 with a Samsung UN22F5000 22" from Amazon. It's technically a 14v TV but i cut the cable and hooked it up to the 12V. I ran a new 12V line from the distribution panel, and used a 10A fuse. Did not want too big a voltage drop when using other equipment on that same line, and didn't want to overload a run. Works great when i'm plugged in, or just battery.

One addition i had to make was a ground loop isolator because both the stereo and the TV are on DC now, and the sound was making a TERRIBLE noise.

Here's the links of what i got:
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Not really a valid point as it would be easier for them to put in 12v across the board only reason not to is because Jensen is trying to get rid of the small 120v rv tvs and they got a great deal.. I'll probably figure out what voltage the TV really is (probably 19v) and install a buck converter so it's still fairly efficient over a 120 inverter
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Besides hooking up directly to the battery then plugging the trailer in is there an easy way to plug in an inverter?
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They put in different tv's and entertainment systems based on floor plan and model. Most RV's have 120v televisions. Some pods do, some don't.

Most people who RV, do so with hook ups. That IS the target market, and that is who they cater to. A flat screen tv uses very little power, a 300w inverter will get your 120v tv up and running if so needed.
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Originally posted by Dreded

why on earth would they put a 120v tv in? does anyone know if all the newest 2015 models are 12v? or is it hit and miss?
We just bought a 2015 Hood River edition 171 and it has a 120v TV . I share your perspective considering there are cheap televisions on the market that will do both. I find the ability to watch a DVD in a rain storm out in the boonies without having to fire up a generator a good thing.
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why on earth would they put a 120v tv in? does anyone know if all the newest 2015 models are 12v? or is it hit and miss?
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Thanks I'll give that a try. I can't remember seeing antenna in the set up menu but will look again.
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The light means the booster is on. You need to then go into "setup" select "antenna" THEN do a channel search from the menu.
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I have the combo 12/120 volt and don't have the owners manual for it. When I was at the dealer it was picking up TV, but once I got home nothing. I would like to find a manual for it. When the button on the wall is on and shining red is that when the antenna is active? The coax is plugged into TV and not satellite. Any help would be appreciated. Just wondering if it isn't picking up a signal. All connections are tight.
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