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Do we need to remove the TV for winter storage?

temccarthy1
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This will be my second winter with our new 2014 Bullet 285RLS. We did not remove the TV last winter and had no problems this year. Should we be removing? I haven't seen a thread on that. We have a 24" flat screen, not very big. Temps in NJ will be well below freezing a lot in Dec- Feb. What do you experienced TT owners do with your TV in the winter?
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D_E_Bishop
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What is this Freezing thing you are talking about? I must ask the DW if it freezes here, I don't think so. Oh yeah, this is the dreaded Los Angeles Basin, where folks have summer shorts and winter shorts but we don't winterize our RVs

Actually, I have been in several places where it is frequently well below freezing and none of our watches, clocks, dash displays, computer monitors or TVs have any problems.

The beginning of this reply was of course Tongue In Cheek. Kinda!
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bedell
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The TVs get to your local store on an unheated truck that got them from an unheated container that was on a train.The container came over from China on the open deck of a ship in all kinds of weather. We never took ours out and it did fine in Colorado winters. Just saying. Happy trails.

westend
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Lowest temp in my area last Winter was -25f. I leave the LCD LED screen mounted and don't touch it during the Winter. It is not powered (no standby power connected). No problems as of yet.
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temccarthy1
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THANKS for all the guidance! Sounds like it is definitely OK outside . Our temps in Jersey might get to 0 but that is as cold as it ever gets. Security is not an issue since stored at my home! Appreciate all the good info as always!
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icanon
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I live in Canada I have never taken my tv out, neither does any of the rv dealers. Think of it this way how many tv's are transported during the winter months and left in storage, they never have any problems.
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2012Coleman
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Downloaded a Vizio manual here: VIZIO L32 HDTV User Manual and searched for temperature:

When moving the LCD TV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form on the housing. Do not
turn on the LCD TV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.

Operating environment: Temperature: 40ยฐF ~ 95ยฐF, Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.

Non operating environment: Temperature: -20~50ยฐC, Relative Humidity: 10~90%, Altitude: 0~40,000 ft.

IMO, storing it inside is a better alternative for longevity. If your TT is in storage, I would definitely take it home.
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colliehauler
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My Sharp has been left at my seasonal site at -40F and works fine. Just don't turn it on when cold. Same with the Sony home theater system that keeps the tv company over winter. I do remove the batteries the intense cold kills them.

DE88ROX
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I used to remove mine. just got to be a PITA routing all the wires every spring. Now I just unplug it and let it hang. Plus, its one less thing I have to deal with in the spring.
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mockturtle
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I've had TVs in storage that were subject to well below zero temps and they were fine.
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camp-n-family
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The cold won't hurt it, the screens etc are the same as what is used in today's vehicles that are subjected to a large range of temperatures. I do take mine out though, but for security reasons ( storage lot away from house).
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SoundGuy
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If it were practical I'd store the entire trailer for the winter in an indoor, heated workshop just as I used to do back when we owned popups ... but I can't so I don't. However, I do remove those items that are practical to remove and store indoors, the TV being one, not because I have to but simply because I can. If others don't agree, too bad so sad, I'll continue doing it anyway. :B
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WyoTraveler
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Cold won't hurt it. Turning it on when it is cold may cause problems.

mikebte
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SWD wrote:
I'm up here in Canada where it gets substantially colder....yuup I take mine in...wrap it up in an old blanket and store it in the basement.


You got it. That cold will crack a toe nail. Haha.

Never hurts to put it indoors.

SWD
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I'm up here in Canada where it gets substantially colder....yuup I take mine in...wrap it up in an old blanket and store it in the basement.

mikebte
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I purchased a Visio tv in 2008. Flat screen. Had it in the garage in Wyoming all winter and I am still watching it right not.

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