outside TV ideas?

We carry a 19" under the bed and set it up in the front storage for use.

All the connections are there including a mounting bracket but we choose not to leave it there when traveling.

Nice in the warmer weather where we are headed for in mid December....S. AZ and TX.

I think "why would I want to watch tv outside" is a good question. I started this post and love the responses. Except one. First, it's my RV and I think it's a neat option to have. I spend 40+ hours in an office smaller than a prison cell so I love to be outside even if it's just watching tv. And we often "camp" with a group so it would be nice to have if there was a certain game on.

If I could change direction on my thread, those with TV's that fold out, how do you pack the front storage so the tv will still fold out?

You don't seem to know much about NASCAR. We're there for a week. There are Sprint Cup practices, qualifying and races as well as the same activities for the Truck Series, ARCA and sometimes they even have Legends races. There is something always worth watching while hanging out around the campfire drinking a brewski!

lanerd wrote:
So, are you telling me you go to Talladega and watch the race on your TV rather than in the stands? And if yes, why watch it outside rather than inside? That doesn't compute and does not answer my question. Again, no disrespect, I'm just trying to understand the reasoning for watching tv outside.

Ron

Ron
I was an anti outside TV guy
I went a long time before I installed outside TV. I was inspired by a similar thread on the Open Range forum.
I had an extra TV and mount that I was not using so I figured why not? The TV was just sitting around collecting dust so I figured I might get a little use out of it.
Turns out the outside TV is a cool thing to have. When camping I spend most of my time outside. Being able to casually watch a game or keep track of the score is nice. If I truly want to watch TV I have a large HD TV inside the rig,however for casual watching the small outdoor TV works well.
My wife who is not as fond of the outdoors as I am, has gravitated outside as well if the weather is nice. She enjoys watching TV outside when the conditions are right.
Don't get me wrong watching TV outdoors is not the focus of our camping,however the TV has added another option to our camping experience.
Simply put, watching TV outside is a neat thing to do on occasion. I like the outdoor TV more than I ever thought I would.
I do keep the sound level down and I am aware of my fellow campers and try not to disturb them.
The outdoor TV has been a worthwhile mod for me.

Our daughter loves to challenge me to a game of bowling on the Wii as well, and the DW prefers we keep that ruckus outside ;)

By the campfire. Nothin better than watchin football by the campfire with friends. KB
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Ok, I can understand wanting to entertain large groups and keeping them out of your coach...that makes sense. Any other reasons?

Ron

lanerd wrote:
So, are you telling me you go to Talladega and watch the race on your TV rather than in the stands? And if yes, why watch it outside rather than inside? That doesn't compute and does not answer my question. Again, no disrespect, I'm just trying to understand the reasoning for watching tv outside.

Ron

Keeps the beer, cigarette burns, and vomit off your carpet is one reason :B. There are others.

C'mon, it is just an extension of the living space. I noticed our neighbors now have about 55" on the back covered patio on their stick house, and they enjoy the football games out there with neighbors on the warm days.

You did the right thing - you didn't get one because you didn't want one. I did the right thing too, I got one because I wanted one.

tailgating/party large group of people is the typical reason.

lanerd wrote:
No disrespect here, but I was wondering why would you want a tv outside?

When we bought our new coach, one of the options was having a large flat screen mounted on the side of the slide out (covered, of course). Both the DW and I wondered when we would ever want to watch tv outside and neither of us could come up with a good answer. You always have neighbors to worry about, light reflections, poor sound quality, and a bunch of other reasons. So we opted out of that model.

We have a 42" in the living room and a 32 in the bedroom. Both have their own 722 HD DISH receiver so there is never conflicting programs...plus we have the surround sound for excellent sound reproduction and our two leather recliners are much more comfortable than our folding camp chairs.

For the life of me, I just don't understand the attraction of an outside tv. The only time I can see a need for one would be to have a bunch of people over to watch a football game or something....but you would have to invite your neighbors.

Again, no disrespect...I understand different people have different likes and dislikes. Just wondering out loud, I guess.

Ron

Go to Talladega for the races some time. Your questions will be answered.