I just acquired a 24" LED TV that runs on 12V 3A power. It doesn't have the AC power cord/adapter with it. But, since it is a 12V TV, can I run it straight off the 12V system in the camper? Or do I need to throttle down the amperage being delivered to it to 3amps? I figure since it is already a 12V TV, why buy an AC adapter for it if my camper already has 12V.Let me know the best way to hook this up in my camper.Thanks,Bruce

your potential issue is not the amperage...regardless of the supply the TV will only draw 3-amps. no, your issue is voltage. check the TV specs and see if it lists the acceptable voltage range. many 12-volt appliances will safely operate between 11.x and 13.x volts. one other caution. in our first MH we blew a 12-volt appliance one time when we started our genny. from that point we always unplugged any powered on 12-v appliance plugged into a 12-v outlet.

Free TV, so if she blows, it is OK, I guess. I will have to figure out how to hook it up to battery power. It uses one of those round adapter plug ins on the back.

Can I just figure out the pin out on the connector and patch that into a car cigarette lighter adapter and plug it into the 12V car adapter port on my TV antenna panel in my TT???? Or does it need some kind of regulator/adapter between 12V power and the TV?

here's your user manual. unfortunately, the specs page does not show an acceptable voltage range or 12-v plug polarity. odds are very good the tip is positive. User ManualSpecificatiobsImportant Information About Your TVQuick SetUp Guide

Hooking up a 12V 3A TV in my TT | Good Sam Community

24 Replies

esox07
Explorer
Jul 07, 2019
Can I just figure out the pin out on the connector and patch that into a car cigarette lighter adapter and plug it into the 12V car adapter port on my TV antenna panel in my TT???? Or does it need some kind of regulator/adapter between 12V power and the TV?
rk911
Explorer
Jul 07, 2019
got a photo?
esox07
Explorer
Jul 07, 2019
Free TV, so if she blows, it is OK, I guess. I will have to figure out how to hook it up to battery power. It uses one of those round adapter plug ins on the back.
rk911
Explorer
Jul 07, 2019
your potential issue is not the amperage...regardless of the supply the TV will only draw 3-amps. no, your issue is voltage. check the TV specs and see if it lists the acceptable voltage range. many 12-volt appliances will safely operate between 11.x and 13.x volts. one other caution. in our first MH we blew a 12-volt appliance one time when we started our genny. from that point we always unplugged any powered on 12-v appliance plugged into a 12-v outlet.

Forum Discussion

Hooking up a 12V 3A TV in my TT

24 Replies

About RV Must Haves

Related Content

Full hook up?

I'm hooked!

12v wire thickness

12v? 24v? 36...48v????

Using 12V while hooked up to the tow vehicle