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bowler1
Explorer
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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2112
Explorer II
Aug 22, 2014
My 12V Cigar Plug behind the tv is rated for 8A (100W). I use a 100W MSW inverter to power the tv when we stop somewhere without hook ups. It works fine for us.

I have ran it for about 5 hours once (I needed a nap) but I do not know the condition of the battery afterwards. I shut it down, dropped the antenna and moved on.

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