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bowler1
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Aug 22, 2014

How to Run TV from 12 Volt Receptacle in Trailer???

My camper has a 12 volt plug in receptacle right near where the TV mounts. I assume that it is there so that I can use a converter to run my TV when dry camping; however, I have read posts online say...
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jimw606
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Aug 22, 2014
I am by no means an expert. But one thing I would do is look on the back of the TV and see how many watts it pulls.
I went through this once when I was thinking of a coffee maker in the cab.
Needed 1200 watts for coffee maker.
I am sure you can do it, but you may need a big inverter. You might consider a 12V TV.

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