120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? April 12, 2019, 03:02:32 pm Hi all,My LD is in the RV shop getting another once over before our maiden voyage. As I thought might be the case, my 32" smart TV is just too big to be mounted anywhere in the rear of the vehicle, so I'm looking to get a smaller LED to travel. I started researching and now understand the difference between 120 and 12 V. Seems like the special 12V makes more sense in the event I'm dry camping and really dying to watch some netflix (assuming there is Verizon signal available...). I read about inverters, but I'd rather not waste battery power for that.Unfortunately there is no 12V Smart tv yet, so my options appear to be limited to a 12V LED and a Roku stick or 120 Smart TV.Another consideration is that I've only seen two 12V outlets in my rig- one over the stove, the other along the baseboard midway between dinette and rear of house. That means I'd have to have a very long cord in order to have my TV mounted in the rear.Thoughts?Lisa
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #1 – April 12, 2019, 06:08:07 pm Looks like adding another 12V outlet is the next item on your to-do-list.That topic has been bounced around a few times on the board.Joel
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #2 – April 12, 2019, 06:12:20 pm Just for the record, I really like Roku. I have a couple of them and they are very user friendly. I think that a 12V TV would be the best way to go, especially if you think you may be doing any boondocking. You can always download movies to your phone or tablet, as well. Then again, you're camping. Who needs TV anyway! 2 Likes
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #3 – April 12, 2019, 06:14:55 pm Quote from: HiLola - April 12, 2019, 06:12:20 pmThen again, you're camping. Who needs TV anyway! I have about 8 more seasons of "Supernatural" to get through! Lisa 1 Likes
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #4 – April 14, 2019, 10:15:36 am A few year ago I opted for 12 with DVD, as I wanted places without cell nor wifi, and added the Amazon stick( what ever that is).
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #5 – April 14, 2019, 01:05:39 pm There a lots of websites, including Amazon, that sell 12v appliances (including TV's) for RV's, marine use, etc. Search and you will see.Pete
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #6 – April 14, 2019, 01:32:20 pm Here's a link to a recent thread about new TV recommendations that may be helpful..new tv recommendations 1 Likes
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #7 – April 14, 2019, 01:42:34 pm These links may offer some choices:12 Volt TVs, Appliances, Accessories for RV & Semi-Truck at 12Volt-Travel®12 Volt TV, 12 Volt Refrigerators, Truck GPS, 12 Volt Appliances, My 12 Volt...RoadTrucker Logbooks, Travel Gifts, Truck Locks, Accessories
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #8 – April 14, 2019, 02:28:42 pm Lisa,If you can find my post on the 12volt blue ray player hunt you can see how I ditched the inverter.Simply put many Samsung players can do Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon all on 12volt for about $100.00 Take a look at my post for the “wall wort” 110 to 12 volt converter. Any player with the 12 volt input on the rear can by run on 12 volt from your rig. Just check my post for the inexpensive components you’ll need. Pretty straight forward.For additional 12 volt in our RB, I opted for a 15’ 12 volt power cord. About $6.00 on Amazon. I use it all the time. Much easier than getting underneath the dinette for power. There may be TV’s that have the same 12 volt capabilities. Just look on the back of the set to see if it has the 12volt input. Here’s a pic of the input I’m talking about.Good luck with your hunt.Kent
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #9 – April 14, 2019, 03:43:58 pm Quote from: Peter Weisel - April 14, 2019, 01:05:39 pmThere a lots of websites, including Amazon, that sell 12v appliances (including TV's) for RV's, marine use, etc. Search and you will see.Pete I did check Amazon and a couple RV sites. I read reviews for the two main brands, too. The issue for me is the lack of 12V outlet in rear of my LD where I want to use the TV. For now I'm just going to get a regular 110 (I realize my error above referring to 120) TV since I can pick one up at local Best Buy for $100 or less.
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #10 – April 14, 2019, 03:48:03 pm Quote from: Kent Heckethorn - April 14, 2019, 02:28:42 pmSimply put many Samsung players can do Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon all on 12volt for about $100.00 Take a look at my post for the “wall wort” 110 to 12 volt converter. Any player with the 12 volt input on the rear can by run on 12 volt from your rig. Just check my post for the inexpensive components you’ll need. Pretty straight forward.KentKent, are you referring to DVD players? I don't really watch many movies and don't use DVDs. I would love to see if any of the Smart TVs have a 12V input on the back. If anyone knows of one, please share!Lisa
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #11 – April 14, 2019, 03:53:52 pm I just found this page: 5 features to consider for your next 12-volt leisure TV which contains a link to a 12V smart TV. Unfortunately the link takes you to a dead page. Lisa
Re: 120 Smart TV or 12V LED and Roku? Reply #12 – April 14, 2019, 05:11:44 pm Lisa, I’m really not sure which current tv manufactures include “smart apps” such as Netflix etc. For the $100, the Samsung Blu-ray player does a good job of streaming programs as long as a decent WiFi or Hot Spot signal is available.Kent