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?

If you read the specs for LCD / LED TVs you will find that the recommended safe storage temp range (meaning not being used) is typically below zero. You can google your specific model and find out exactly what the safe storage temp range is.Samsung for example specifies -4F to 113F. Temperatures outside these ranges can cause LCD monitors to malfunction.

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.Non led

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.

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.

Cold won't hurt it. Turning it on when it is cold may cause problems.

Do we need to remove the TV for winter storage?

BB_TX
Nomad
Dec 10, 2015
If you read the specs for LCD / LED TVs you will find that the recommended safe storage temp range (meaning not being used) is typically below zero. You can google your specific model and find out exactly what the safe storage temp range is.

Samsung for example specifies -4F to 113F. Temperatures outside these ranges can cause LCD monitors to malfunction.
mikebte
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
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.

Non led
SWD
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
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
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
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.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
Cold won't hurt it. Turning it on when it is cold may cause problems.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
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
camp-n-family
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
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).
mockturtle
Explorer II
Dec 10, 2015
I've had TVs in storage that were subject to well below zero temps and they were fine.
DE88ROX
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
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.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Dec 10, 2015
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.