Posted 2006-02-11 10:35 AM (#36939) Subject: Televisions
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Location: Beaverdam Va.
Hello everyone. After reading and searching this site for almost a year, I,ve finally ordered a trailer. There have been many great posts and ideas from here and I haven't found this subject yet. What kind of t.v. do I look for? Do I get a regular 110 v. or do I need a battery operated one? I know I am getting a converter, (110 to D.C.) I think, but how about the other way around, D.C. to 110. Can I only use a 110 if I am plugged in somewhere? Also. does someone make R.V. sets to withstand road travel, or will anything work? The L.Q. isn't started yet, so I can change the T.V. cabinet to a stand. I was thinking about a flat screen. Anybody care to jump in?
Posted 2006-02-11 11:05 AM (#36941 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Location: nc
i just bought a new trailer with full living quarters. The area that was for the tv had one dc plug and a double receptacle beside it. I bought an 2 outlet inverter from walmart for 40.00 so i could use both tv and dvd/vcr player at the same time. Therefore if there is a plug in at the various shows or not I have tv. I bought a 23 inch flat plasma with a 12inch cantilever mount. That way it moves 12 inches off the wall and can be moved to be able to be viewed from the couch or up in the gooseneck.
Posted 2006-02-11 1:15 PM (#36952 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions - antennas?
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Posts: 51 Location: DeWitt, AR
What kind of antenna is best? I've put off getting a TV cause a friend of mine's LQ antenna is just like mine and she get's really poor reception. Is there some kind of RV antenna that is better? Or do I just get a DVD player and not worry about catching the news and weather?
Posted 2006-02-11 1:26 PM (#36953 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Posts: 500 Location: West TN
My horse trailer has the stationary antenna that looks like a round disc and does not get hardly any reception. I also have a fifth wheel camper that has the type antenna that you can raise and rotate. When it is raised it forms a "T" shape. This gets alot more reception. Both have a 12 volt booster hooked to them. I leave my fifth wheel at the camp we go to the most and have had both the camper and horse trailer hooked up for company and the camper will always be able to pick up a few more channels with the antenna it has.
Posted 2006-02-11 8:04 PM (#36967 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Posts: 109 Location: Bella Vista, AR
The batwing type antenna, that is cranked up and looks like a T when raised gets the best reception. Friends have the disc type and also the V shaped one, neither get as good as my batwing. You also need a booster that came with my antenna for really good reception. I get several channels most anywhere I go.
Posted 2006-02-13 11:56 PM (#37151 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Posts: 456 Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS
I need to install an antenna, good to know = get the "T" one! Thanks! I bought a Philips Magnavox 15" LCD tv off eBay for $200. It's a tough booger! I only take it out of the trailer when it's supposed to freeze. It only uses 50 watts too. 90% of all power nowdays will be AC so my trailer is wired just like a house. Didn't want to mess with the converter as it would probably never be used.
Posted 2006-02-14 8:17 AM (#37165 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Posts: 51 Location: DeWitt, AR
This may be a dumb question but are you using the sattelite dish to receive the sattelite signal and thus subscribing to DISH or DirectTV or are you using it to receive a regular TV station signal?
As you can tell, I know nothing about antennas etc. I did call DISH to see if I could get a portable sattelite dish and add it to my account as if the LQ were another "room" but they said I'd have to get another monthly payment account and buy a receiver.
I'm willing to put some money into a better antenna but not to pay a monthly fee for a sattelite contract!
Posted 2006-02-14 10:19 AM (#37172 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Posts: 500 Location: West TN
I have heard that you can buy a dish and remove your box from your house when you go camping and it will work this way. I have not tried this out yet to see if it actually works.
Posted 2006-02-14 11:19 AM (#37177 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Posts: 335 Location: Decatur, Texas
I purchased the portable satellite dish and the portable receiver from the dealer-installer who installed Dish Network in my home. I pay an extra $5.00 per month for the trailer setup. Worth every penny. I can keep up with Cowboy U when away from home. LOL
Posted 2006-02-14 6:48 PM (#37239 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Location: Beaverdam Va.
Thanks for the input everyone. The satellite idea is intruiging, but I know given the choice Hubby will camp in the trees for shade, not in an open field where we would have to be for reception. I think I will get a TV DVD combo for those rainy days. I can read, he can watch a movie, and when it is hot the mules will have shade.
Posted 2006-02-15 6:57 PM (#37330 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Posts: 335 Location: Decatur, Texas
I have a friend who has a Kingdome installed on her trailer. She has to opt to either park out from under the trees to receive signal or park under the trees and watch tv with us. I have a long cable so can set the dish out of treeline and get reception. Portable is the way to go.
Posted 2006-02-15 7:49 PM (#37333 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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My son has a direct tv dish and receiver he takes with him in his camper because he travels with his job. He has parked in numerous rv parks and has never had a problem getting a signal. Sometimes it is a few feet from the trailer but it is not a problem. DK
Posted 2006-02-16 1:51 PM (#37356 - in reply to #36939) Subject: RE: Televisions
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Location: Beaverdam Va.
I've thought about the dish route too. Aren't they kind of expensive? We are already paying a lot more for a trailer than I ever dreamed of doing. All so I can go potty without involving shoes and a flashlight. Hubby is retiring in two years, so I hope is a worthwhile investment. Yeah, I said MULES. Yeah, they are great-- once they let you in on their secret!!
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