Television
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Topic: Television
Posted By: Podizzi
Subject: Television
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 7:52am
Want to be able to use television while Boondocking without having to use the generator. Any way to convert to use 12 volt battery? Are my assumptions below correct?1. Need 12 volt outlet. 2. Need a 12 volt television. I believe the current one in our 179 RP is 110/120v? 3. If I swap out to a 12 volt tv, it will will still work when I am plugged into shore power.
Thanks
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Podizzi
2017 rpod 179
2016 Toyota Sequoia
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 9:52am
1 Yes.
2. Not necessarily. You can purchase a small inverter to use. Just make sure it is large enough to support the television but not so large it wastes power. A small inverter will cost a lot less than a 12V television. but a 12V television will not have the power waste of an inverter.
3. Yes, but see #2.
I have an inverter that I can use. We have not used it much as we have not had a signal strong enough to use when we have been boondocking. Hope this helps.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 11:48am
The 19" Jensen TV that came with our 2016 179 was rated to only consume 17W. I doubt you could even find an inverter that small, so just about any would do.
Another advantage to sticking to an AC television is variety. You'll have an almost limitless selection of TV models to choose from. 12V televisions in larger screen sizes (larger than portable) are few and far between.
We have a 24" Samsung LED TV in our 179 now, which has much better picture quality and viewing angles.
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 12:15pm
The inverter would address your assumptions, it would have to have a 12V source (outlet), but allow you to use present TV and no change to functions with shore power. The issue to me, is what is your plan to recharge 12V battery with this added load. You said no generator, so pretty much leaves you with solar and the tow vehicle.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: Podizzi
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 12:49pm
Thank you for your helpful response. We want it just to watch movies off our ipad while we boondock. We do have a generator but it seems crazy to run it for two hours to watch move when I can recharge my battery in 20 minutes. Do you have a recommendation on an inverter? I assume the inverter gets plugged in to 12 volt outlet and then the tv?
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Podizzi
2017 rpod 179
2016 Toyota Sequoia
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted By: Podizzi
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 12:51pm
Thank you!
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Podizzi
2017 rpod 179
2016 Toyota Sequoia
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted By: Podizzi
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 12:53pm
Thank you!. Any recommendation on an inverter?
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Podizzi
2017 rpod 179
2016 Toyota Sequoia
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 5:58pm
The inverter needs a 12V source, that can be a 12 volt outlet, but most are cigarette lighter plug adaptable or hooked directly to 12V line. According to Bum the TV is not high drain. So you have a wide choice. Look at Camping world, Amazon and etrailer for options. Personally I would go for a minimum 1000 watt. You're not trying to run the microwave. But nice to have more than needed. Recommend a sine wave or modified sine wave and the cooling fan operates when needed. My Pod didn't have a 12V plug until I added it on a spare 12V line.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 6:12pm
Originally posted by mcarter
Personally I would go for a minimum 1000 watt. You're not trying to run the microwave. But nice to have more than needed. |
That is one honkin' inverter. Anywhere near 1000 watts would create >80 amp drain on the battery(ies), and require very large wires. I would rather see ~~ 400 watt inverter (which could potentially pull over 30 amps, which is still pretty hefty) that had a pure sin wave.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 6:14pm
Good advice, waiting on you to weigh in:)
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2017 at 8:57pm
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Been using this one for 4 years. Never had a problem with TV or laptops.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RNOHBC/ - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RNOHBC/
fred
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2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2017 at 8:13am
The https://smile.amazon.com/BESTEK-Power-Inverter-Adapter-Charging/dp/B0040U3MI8/ - Bestek 150W Power Inverter is the one I bought for use with the television. I have a larger one that I did not want to use for the television because of the larger power draw and the fan noise it makes when it is running. 150W is more than enough for the television plus it has dual USB charging ports which also can come in handy if you don't want to install a dedicated USB charging port alongside the 12V outlet you will need to install.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2017 at 9:31am
That's a nice size, and I like the USB plugs. Two birds with one stone.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 10:53am
Originally posted by GlueGuy
I would rather see ~~ 400 watt inverter (which could potentially pull over 30 amps, which is still pretty hefty) that had a pure sin wave.
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That's the size and type (pure sine wave) we put in our 179 and it has worked out well. I can even run the humidifier on my CPAP with it.
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