We are looking at fifth wheels right now. On some of them the TV's are an option. Why are they $750.00 for a 32" TV? I am in the A/V business and can get 32" TV's, top of the line Samsung's for $200.00 or so. If we will never be boondocking and always plugged into shore power, why not just use a good residential TV?Thanks

That's fine. They usually put junk like Jensen in them (or the cheapest TV they can find.)

Those "junk Jensen's" all have sealed components in them to protect from shock, cold and hot weather. They're anything but cheap junk! Residential TV's aren't exactly designed to go bumping down the freeway at 65mph or down dirt roads, or left in sub freezing conditions in the RV. Jensen's are. They also make superior maritime electronic equipment too!

Because there are lots of people out there with more money than sense, and the game is to get as much of it as they can. Good residential TVs are available much cheaper(Wally World, best Buy...) and will work just as well. We have installed three of them so far. Visio works well. If you do have to have to use 12v only, options are an inverter, or a 12v capable set.

If you think you need that for a TV to survive in an RV, then get a Jensen.

I have used lcd and led TV's in seasonal homes and rv for years. They are subjected to -20 to +95 degrees and never had a problem with any of them. I have a 40" and 24" Vizio in our FW. I lay the 40 face down on the bed while traveling. The 24 in mounted in the bedroom. I would have put the 52" in there but you know who thought it was overkill.It also brings up the issue of RV design. I see some that look like they still intend on a 19" cat to be stuffed into that deep shelf.

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Johno02
Explorer
Sep 06, 2015
Because there are lots of people out there with more money than sense, and the game is to get as much of it as they can. Good residential TVs are available much cheaper(Wally World, best Buy...) and will work just as well. We have installed three of them so far. Visio works well. If you do have to have to use 12v only, options are an inverter, or a 12v capable set.
FrankShore
Explorer
Sep 06, 2015
Those "junk Jensen's" all have sealed components in them to protect from shock, cold and hot weather. They're anything but cheap junk! Residential TV's aren't exactly designed to go bumping down the freeway at 65mph or down dirt roads, or left in sub freezing conditions in the RV. Jensen's are. They also make superior maritime electronic equipment too!
2oldman
Explorer II
Sep 06, 2015
That's fine. They usually put junk like Jensen in them (or the cheapest TV they can find.)

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