Television / Battery usage

ddro wrote:
Ok here's a stupid question and I hope you can help.
I need a tv and will get a lcd tv BUT the way I understand it and I am probably wrong is that when I plug into power at a site it actually goes to the inverter? Is the power to my outlets 120v or will it be 12 volt DC?
I was told that the lights were 12v or 120v which is it I am wondering?
Also what kind of led bulbs would I need to replace my stock bulbs to led? Is it worth it as far as battery consumption?
What we are planning for next winter is to spend a few days boondocking on our way to Fla. or Arizona or Texas and then find a long term site for a month (Jan)
Will my truck recharge the battery while I am driving after spending the night at Sams club or rest area and how long would it take? Should I invest in a solar battery keeper? If plugged into a 30 amp power source at a rv site is my TT battery being recharged?
Do I need a 12v TV?
Sorry for all these questions but I just want to be sure I am doing things right and not hurting my battery on either my TT or vehicle.
Thanks for all your help

Year, make and model of your TT would help but in general:

1) Outlets are always 120V
2) Lights are generally 12V. My RV has one light in the bathroom that's 120V but all the rest are 12V (bathroom also has 12V lights)
3) When you are plugged in a CONVERTER converts 120V to 12V to power your 12V things (lights, water pump, possibly your fridge, etc.). The converter also charges your battery. When plugged in, 120V goes to your outlets and other things that need 120V (A/C, fridge, etc.)
4) Your truck alternator will charge the RV battery while you're driving.
5) There are lots of threads on LED lights. It's worth replacing them for the lower battery consumption. Often they are brighter, too. The type you need depends on the type of bulb you currently have installed, but in general the "warm white" panel-type LEDs are the best and brightest replacement. They come with adapters for many types of bulbs.
6) A 12V TV is up to you. You could use it when you're not plugged in. I had a Haier brand LED-backlit LCD TV in my limo. It was 12V and used hardly any power at all.

Good luck and have fun!