Any RV/toy hauler/tv experts here?

Started by Headrope, August 23, 2009, 03:45:09 AM

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Headrope

August 23, 2009, 03:45:09 AM
Can I just go to Best Buy and purchase any LCD TV or are there special RV-rated televisions? Are there any other considerations I should - uh .. consider?

Turns out the Pyle brand LCD dvd/tv that came with my trailer was a pile. It had some sort of mysterious internal meltdown and now has to be replaced. Ive had the electrical system in the trailer professionally checked out so I'm ready to buy a new tv.

Instead of spending $500 on a tiny 19" dvd/tv I'd like to spend $300 on a 26" LCD TV (because I've already got a radio/cd/dvd player installed in the trailer).
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preddy08

#1
August 23, 2009, 11:30:58 AM
Quote from: Headrope on August 23, 2009, 03:45:09 AM
Can I just go to Best Buy and purchase any LCD TV or are there special RV-rated televisions? Are there any other considerations I should - uh .. consider?

Turns out the Pyle brand LCD dvd/tv that came with my trailer was a pile. It had some sort of mysterious internal meltdown and now has to be replaced. Ive had the electrical system in the trailer professionally checked out so I'm ready to buy a new tv.

Instead of spending $500 on a tiny 19" dvd/tv I'd like to spend $300 on a 26" LCD TV (because I've already got a radio/cd/dvd player installed in the trailer).

Only thing that I might look into is a LCD with a low power consumption rating. Its face it wireing on RV's are a bit shotty at best.
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russ-russ

#2
August 23, 2009, 10:27:47 PM
I know several of my toy hauler owning friends have regular TV's in their rigs with no problems.  I'm not saying it's guaranteed, but they've gotten away with it for a couple years.

Headrope

#3
August 25, 2009, 08:30:23 AM
Appreciate the replies.

I've done more research since asking the question and it looks like Jensen makes an RV-rated tv (has sealed circuit boards to resist humidity, reinforced case to esist vibration, etc) but they cost as much for a 19' as a 42" would cost for home use.
Two '06 700R SEs

Both with:                                          One also with:                   
GYT-R Sport front grab bar                   GYT-R Swingarm guard
GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
GYT-R A-arm guards                           OMI Steering stem mount
GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips

Krandall

#4
August 25, 2009, 08:59:37 AM
My parents have a little 19" regular LCD in their motorhome. Been in there for almost 2 years no issues. :thumbs:


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#5
August 25, 2009, 01:01:02 PM
i have a 27 lcd that I have used for 3 years. Just your standard run of the mill tv.  :thumbs:
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#6
August 25, 2009, 01:05:13 PM
doesn't matter. Just need a good power inverter.  :thumbs:
Regular TV's ok. And maybe bring it inside if it is super cold or hot out?
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#7
August 25, 2009, 01:24:29 PM
You could buy a regular household TV and get the extended warranty in case it does fail, you would still be money ahead over the RV TV.
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Headrope

#8
August 26, 2009, 01:44:06 PM
That does it then: I'm buying the regular 26" household LCD TV.
Thanks for the help, guys.
Two '06 700R SEs

Both with:                                          One also with:                   
GYT-R Sport front grab bar                   GYT-R Swingarm guard
GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
GYT-R A-arm guards                           OMI Steering stem mount
GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips
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