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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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dockmasterdave
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Aug 22, 2014
My TT doesn't have the 12 v receptacle, so I bought a "jump pack" and run a 140 watt inverter off it for TV if needed.
I can't kill my main battery doing this. Spent well under $100 total, and have already had need to use it for jumping a vehicle.
When I have 120v I just recharge the jump pack.
I think I got about 4 hours of TV and booster use off a charge.

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