Hi all,We currently have a 2009 Winnebago View with a 24" Jenson LCD flat screen TV, the TV went out on us a few times on our last outing. Would like to change out the TV prior to our next trip.I know its TV that run DC power because we can watch it while driving (no genny). Have read that I could buy a flat screen TV that comes with an AC to DC converter, based on my understanding I should be able to use the TV on DC if I don't use the converter.Is this correct and any suggestion on a 24'-28" flat screen TV

AGC wrote:...I know its TV that run DC power because we can watch it while driving (no genny)... are you sure it's not running off an inverter?

AGC wrote:I know its TV that run DC power because we can watch it while driving (no genny). Have read that I could buy a flat screen TV that comes with an AC to DC converter, based on my understanding I should be able to use the TV on DC if I don't use the converter.That is true if the external power supply puts out something like 12V nominal. Many do, but probably there are some that operate at other voltages and would likely not work (and possibly let out the magic smoke) if connected directly to an RV 12V system.

https://www.12volt-travel.com/http://www.jensenrvdirect.com/products/lcd-tvs.htmlhttp://www.my12voltstore.com/12_volt_tv_s/79.htmGoogle is your friend.My '07 View has/had a Proview TV (12v) with a screen about 17in diagonal, but was wider as it had speakers out beyond the screen. I have just under 21 inch total space in that cabinet over the dinette. I bought a TV/DVD from Walmart.com NAXA NTD-1955 because it would fit in the same space, but the DVD player will be inaccessable unless I mount it on a scissor mount or telescoping mount and it is too high and in a poor place anyhow, thinking of mounting it on the wall behind the forward facing dinette seat (front side of fridge), which also will require a telescoping and pivoting mount, but will be lower and easier to see from couch or rear facing dinette seat. I've got bigger fish to fry, it's installation is on the back burner for right now.Charles

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Toddupton
Explorer
Apr 30, 2017
Yes. Amazon.
rk911
Explorer
May 01, 2017
AGC wrote:
...I know its TV that run DC power because we can watch it while driving (no genny)...
are you sure it's not running off an inverter?
AGC
Explorer
May 01, 2017
Its definitely a DC TV
DrewE
Explorer II
May 01, 2017
AGC wrote:

I know its TV that run DC power because we can watch it while driving (no genny). Have read that I could buy a flat screen TV that comes with an AC to DC converter, based on my understanding I should be able to use the TV on DC if I don't use the converter.

That is true if the external power supply puts out something like 12V nominal. Many do, but probably there are some that operate at other voltages and would likely not work (and possibly let out the magic smoke) if connected directly to an RV 12V system.
CharlesinGA
Explorer
May 01, 2017
https://www.12volt-travel.com/

http://www.jensenrvdirect.com/products/lcd-tvs.html

http://www.my12voltstore.com/12_volt_tv_s/79.htm

Google is your friend.

My '07 View has/had a Proview TV (12v) with a screen about 17in diagonal, but was wider as it had speakers out beyond the screen. I have just under 21 inch total space in that cabinet over the dinette. I bought a TV/DVD from Walmart.com NAXA NTD-1955 because it would fit in the same space, but the DVD player will be inaccessable unless I mount it on a scissor mount or telescoping mount and it is too high and in a poor place anyhow, thinking of mounting it on the wall behind the forward facing dinette seat (front side of fridge), which also will require a telescoping and pivoting mount, but will be lower and easier to see from couch or rear facing dinette seat. I've got bigger fish to fry, it's installation is on the back burner for right now.

Charles
kerrlakeRoo
Explorer
May 01, 2017
If you are currently on the road check a truck stop. In the 15-24 inch range truckers use 12 volt TV's and many truck stops carry them.
westend
Explorer
May 01, 2017
Vizio is one brand that carries 12V powered TV's.
Gonzo42
Explorer
May 01, 2017
I have replaced our Jensen with a Samsung 28" flat screen. I used an articulated mount backed by a flat 1 x 6 board. I have an inverter but have not used it yet.

The Samsung has just over twice the square inch viewing area, and DW loves it.
bikendan
Explorer
May 01, 2017
Gonzo42 wrote:
I have replaced our Jensen with a Samsung 28" flat screen. I used an articulated mount backed by a flat 1 x 6 board. I have an inverter but have not used it yet.

The Samsung has just over twice the square inch viewing area, and DW loves it.

Is it 12v, as the OP requested?
GaryS1953
Explorer
May 01, 2017
I was just at Costco yesterday and looked at a 24" Samsung that would be perfect for our unit. Unfortunately the power brick said output 19volts. Gotta go to Target and check out the Visio.