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ddro's avatar
ddro
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015

TV while traveling

Hello we have just purchased our 20ft Tt and are wanting to get help and ideas from veteran travelers. Our TT came wired and equipped with and antennae but we are wondering if it is going to be worth purchasing a television. I understand some resorts have cable tv and yes our TT is prewired for it but also has a crank up antennae. With all stations going digital will it work and what kind of TV should I purchase? I am thinking a 30 inch lcd is the way to go but am concerned as to if it will even get reception and how to set it up and search for signals.
Also if we won't be moving for a month should we jack up the TT to get the weight off the tires or is it OK to let it just sit.
We are getting excited to start our adventures and appreciate any and all help any of you might be able to share. Thanks for reading and look forward to your advice.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jan 31, 2015
    If you are within 30-40 miles of a major city you will probably be able to get TV programming from the antenna. And most private RV parks offer cable of varying degree. If you travel to remote areas where there are no nearby cities and use parks that do not have cable you can consider satellite TV, Dish or Directv.

    Any good LCD TV will work fine. Setup and channel search is pretty straight forward.

    Jacking the trailer to take weight off the tires is not necessary.
  • cyntdon2010's avatar
    cyntdon2010
    Explorer
    Jan 31, 2015
    Every campsite is different.

    on air some place has 35 channels or more.

    some have cable. But Ha Ha. sometime we have to go to redBox and rent a few video. (don't stress just roll with the flow)
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Jan 31, 2015
    We get 6-36 Digital High Def TV signals just about everywhere we go using the trailer crank-up OTA BAT WING antenna setup. Our OFF-ROAD POPUP TV is a VIZIO 22-inch model.

    Most of the camp grounds are still providing standard TV at the pedestals so we use this OTA full blown HDTV using the crank-up BATWING antenna even at camp grounds that have cable TV.

    Just point the OTA BATWING antenna towards the BROADCAST TV transmitter from the local towns and enjoy FULL BLOWN HDTV for free.

    Google image showing BATWING antenna

    Roy and Carolyn
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Jan 31, 2015
    LED thin. Less energy, lighter weight. You will use auto channel program when you go from place to place. There are usually a decent amount of channels available unless you get out in the boonies pretty far.

    Letting it sit for a month isn't a problem. If it's for several months I will jack it up to get the weight off. Depends on your situation but I like to pull it every so often. Roll the tires and bearings.

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