Power connections behind TV
1998 Coachmen Santara Class C. I have the TV entertainment center above the driver/passenger. I have the 120v plugs that work when the RV is plugged in and when on generator. The 12v plug is no...
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Chris Bryant wrote:D.E.Bishop wrote:
Normally I would say Chris is correct and let it go at that, however, in this case I wonder how a 12 vdc input would power a TV through that black box and how it would shut it off when the ignition switch is turned on..
The plug on the end of the black cord is both male and female- plug the male in to the outlet, plug the TV in to the female- it's like an extender plug.
Chris, as usual you are right. I sometimes look to see if you are right and this time I thought I had caught you. I just didn't see the double plug thingy. I've never seen one but I've always worked behind the wall plate and don't really care what folks plug into an outlet.
As far as the OP's last observation, evidently some folks turn on the genny or use an inverter, or like me have 12VDC powered electronics and the Feds don't want you to look at Baywatch reruns while you're driving. Of course with 12VDC equipment, I have to disconnect the batteries to shut down the TV. I'm sure some newer rigs are that way.
Seems silly now that we have one or more "Driving Aid" screens going for easy viewing by the driver. Just think of the multiple shot screens for the rear and side cameras and a GPS all distracting you at once.
