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MeeshyPod 
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Joined: 09 Apr 2015 Location: Sacramento, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
 Topic: Replace 120v Television with 12v TelevisionPosted: 06 Jun 2015 at 12:57pm |
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We opted to mount a Roku player on the back of our TV, and our 120w inverter powers that and the TV perfectly (our Roku is mounted on the left in the picture below).
We already have hundreds of movies that we've copied to our home server, so this way, we can just put a bunch of movies/tv shows onto a thumb drive and bring them with us when we're boondocking (takes up a lot less space then DVDs). And when we're camped in places that have good wifi, we can use the Roku to log into our Netflix and Amazon Prime accounts to watch movies through those.
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Michelle & Curtis Nolting
2015 Rpod 179 (MeeshyPod) 2015 Ford Explorer Sport 
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 05 Jun 2015 at 9:33pm |
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Forget about the 2000 watt unit. You need a large deep cycle battery bank and seriously thick wiring to support that type of load. Once you get to that level you need to jump to 24 or 48 volts to keep the amps lower.
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Dreded
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Joined: 12 May 2015 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 22 |
Posted: 04 Jun 2015 at 10:22pm |
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I opted to go with a nice and small samlex 120Watt Unit as this will easily power the tv and any video devices I might want to plug in such as a BluRay player or Roku and fit in the space near the TV. If I decide I want more power than this I will be going with a 2000Watt Unit so I can Power larger devices(doubt ill ever do this but might be nice to use the microwave once in a while)
http://www.amazon.com/Samlex-PST-120-12-Pure-Inverter-Watts/dp/B00IXOWPQM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1433470642&sr=8-8&keywords=samlex+inverter
Just one quick note if you are wanting to power(not charge) two laptops or one Gaming Laptop while gaming I would go with the 300Watt units as a Gaming Laptop while gaming could consume up to 160Watts... the average (even High End) laptop will be in the 50Watt or less range
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 8:23pm |
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This is the best small inverter on the market. Costs more than some in the same class (PSW, 300 watts) but better because it doesn't have a fan. Fans clog up eventually and/or stop working. Also completely sealed for harsh environments.
Another good one, also PSW and 300 watts. Cheaper than the other one but it does have a fan. Not quite as efficient as the other one. |
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Plantguy
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Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Calistoga, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 102 |
Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 7:56pm |
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Thanks for the info. Now I need to find the right inverter.
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Life is too important to be taken seriously!i
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Dreded
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Joined: 12 May 2015 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 22 |
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 2:02pm |
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so iv been thinking about the 120v tv thing... I think using the stock(current model) 120v tv will consume less power on an inverter than a current model 12v tv would... due to recent technology upgrades the 120v tv's consume less wattage... the JE1914 in 2015 models uses only 17watts of power max
The Inverter electronics themselves whether on standby or not on most small inverters is roughly 5watts
So assuming a 15% inefficiency for an inverter that's 24.5 watts max(19.5 for the tv and 5 for the inverter) which is less than I can find any similar 12v tv The similar Jensen 12v which is the je1912 uses 28watts max So I see no reason to waste money converting it to a 12v tv as you will be worse off(or at least no better) in the end.
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Plantguy
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Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Calistoga, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 102 |
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 1:03am |
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Good idea, creative. I may give it a try. Thnks
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Razorbacks
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Joined: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 24 May 2015 at 1:30pm |
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I have found a solution that works for us. I got a couple of longer screws for the upper two mounting holes and put four or five washers between the arm and tv. This forces the tv to be angled downward for a better viewing angle. Not elegant but it works.
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Gary and Gwen
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Plantguy
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Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Calistoga, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 102 |
Posted: 24 May 2015 at 11:49am |
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wonderful photo of the tv etc. does anyone have an issue with the rigid swivel arm that holds the tv? i wish that the tv could point down a little. if you are in bed the tv is at an angle that makes for a poor view. the rigid arm is ok if viewing from the dining area ( i have the 179). can the arm be bent to resolve this issue kr is there another arm available?
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techntrek
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Posted: 18 May 2015 at 11:31am |
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Looks good. Samlex is a decent brand. Personally I think that is the best option since you can charge phones, etc. Just make sure you disconnect the inverter when it isn't in use, it uses some electricity to run itself.
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