inverter or not for TV
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Topic: inverter or not for TV
Posted By: Zwicky
Subject: inverter or not for TV
Date Posted: 03 May 2017 at 4:51pm
so..i just bought a 2018 rpod 179 and have been reading lots of posts about operating the TV/DVD on 12 V. Seems my options are:
1. Wire a 12V outlet near the TV and run the existing system with an inverter.
2. Wire a 12V outlet near the TV and replace the existing system with a 12V model.
any guidance on which way to go ?
thanks !
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 May 2017 at 5:45pm
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 179!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 May 2017 at 7:30pm
Originally posted by Zwicky
so..i just bought a 2018 rpod 179 and have been reading lots of posts about operating the TV/DVD on 12 V. Seems my options are:
1. Wire a 12V outlet near the TV and run the existing system with an inverter.
2. Wire a 12V outlet near the TV and replace the existing system with a 12V model.
any guidance on which way to go ?
thanks !
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Option 1 is probably the least expensive way to go. Those 12V models are expensive.
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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: JandL
Date Posted: 03 May 2017 at 8:24pm
I got a 24" AC/DC TV from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $124. It runs on 12 volts DC or 120 volts AC. Much cheaper than an inverter
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JandL
2013 Honda Ridgeline
2012 177
2 Paynes in a Pod
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 05 May 2017 at 11:18am
Originally posted by JandL
I got a 24" AC/DC TV from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $124. It runs on 12 volts DC or 120 volts AC. Much cheaper than an inverter |
300W pure sine wave inverter, $33.
https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Power-Inverter-Smart-Adapter/dp/B01DP9JE18/ - https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Power-Inverter-Smart-Adapter/dp/B01DP9JE18/
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Posted By: Weekend Warrior
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 4:35pm
Hello, I posted a simple 10 minute do it yourself lesson on how to convert your TV to DC as well as charging 2 phones via a USB connection. Don't buy a 12 volt TV. You can convert yours for under $20 bucks. If you go up to the search button (little magnifying glass) and type in: TV 12 volts, you'll see my idea. Hope it works for you. Welcome to the POD world.
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Posted By: Weekend Warrior
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 4:38pm
I wish I could have saved you a hundred dollars. See my post on how to convert your TV for under $20 bucks and it takes 8 minutes. If you go to search (little magnifying glass on top of page) and type in: TV 12 volt, you can see my suggestion.
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