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Jensen 12 Volt TV

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Topic: Jensen 12 Volt TV

Posted By: Newsguy12
Subject: Jensen 12 Volt TV
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2015 at 10:10pm

Hey Guys. Has anyone replaced the stock Jensen 19" TV with the 12 volt version? It is the same size as the AC version and is supposed to sip energy. Anyone had any experience with it? Also, I'm looking to replace the antenna power switch with a version that includes a 12 volt receptacle to power the TV. Any thoughts on that as well?

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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 7:57am

I own the 12v version, but it came standard in the 181g. We really don't ever use ours too much so I don't have a lot of info besides that it works.

Are you curious about it for times when you're boondocking or just in general?

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Posted By: johnmaci
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 8:59am

This is the one I purchased and it works nicely:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEJMJ7I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Posted By: sskolnick
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 9:26pm

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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Steven Skolnick

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 9:14am

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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Posted By: sskolnick
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 10:11am

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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Steven Skolnick

Posted By: Dreded
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 3:22am

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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Posted By: Pooterpod
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 9:40am

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.

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 10:47am

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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Posted By: Dreded
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 2:38pm

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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2015.5 RPOD 171

Posted By: Dreded
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 2:40pm

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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2015.5 RPOD 171

Posted By: gescarra
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 3:00pm

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:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN22F5000-22-Inch-1080p-Model/dp/B00BCGRX9M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431629855&sr=8-1 - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN22F5000-22-Inch-1080p-Model/dp/B00BCGRX9M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431629855&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-B25N-Ground-Isolator/dp/B000LP4RMG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431630012&sr=8-2 - http://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-B25N-Ground-Isolator/dp/B000LP4RMG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431630012&sr=8-2

Posted By: furpod
Date 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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