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homefor2
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Jan 24, 2014

New TV with dual voltage

I've been trying to decide what kind of TV I should buy that would run off batteries while dry camping. I bought a Samsung HD 24" TV at Costco which had a converter and was designed for 110 V. It said 14V output on the power box so I went to Radio Shack and bought a lighter socket power cord with the same size fitting that goes into the TV as the factory power converter. I just by passed the factory converter plugged into 12v and it works perfect. Now I can use either power source with the new TV.
  • CavemanCharlie wrote:
    So the TV had one of those boxes on it that plugs right into he wall and had a low voltage cable from that to the TV? I've never seen one like that but, I guess I've never looked. What was the model number on this TV??


    That is now very common. One reason flat screens are even thinner and also reduces screen weight and heat. Should make it easier to service if needed.
  • I bought a 24" LED Insignia brand from Best Buy not too long ago. It was on one of their one day deals for a really cheap price. The biggest reason I got it was because it used a 12v power pack which gave me the ability to plug it straight into a 12v plug. Can use it either way. When I went to pick it up at the store they substituted for whatever reason and gave me the more expensive model with a DVD player built-in. Guess I made out on that deal. I was pleasantly surprised when I plugged it in the picture is nice. I noticed that with the TVs from 24" on down some use a power pack and some use a straight 120v cord.
  • I bought the same TV for use in the house. I suspected that the 14v TV would work fine in the RV, probably better, or at least safer, than a 12v TV.

    Glad to hear you have used it in the RV and it works well.

    I currently have a similar 12v TV that works well in the RV.
  • So the TV had one of those boxes on it that plugs right into he wall and had a low voltage cable from that to the TV? I've never seen one like that but, I guess I've never looked. What was the model number on this TV??
  • There was lengthy discussion about 12 volt TV a couple of weeks ago. You did what most everyone recommended and also saved a bundle of bucks over buying a 12 volt only set. Enjoy!!

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