upgrade to dvd player and 12v TV

[flybouy]

In my opinion 12v dc tvs aren't desirable. They was a demand for them years ago when folks wanted to watch tv going down the road in a motor home before the tvs got more energy efficiant and the small inverters became more efficiant, smaller, and inexpensive.

From the description the OP doesn't have 12 bvdc available so I would simply run 12 vdc to a 12 vdc outlet by the current tv and get a small inverter to plug in. Simpler, more economical and the components are easily replaceable.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by Camperklahowya

that is a brilliant solution! So you're using a standard tv for home use? Does it hold up to all the bumps being in a trailer?

When I bought this trailer the Furrion unit was junk IMO and I replaced it immediately. Wanted a Samsung but could not find one with 3 HDMI ports in my size so bought a Vizio. It's a home model and works fine. Put a home model in my last trailer when I replaced it and nary a problem - they will work fine in your RV - and I've been on some rough roads.

[bsmith0404]

Originally Posted by flybouy

Here's just one example... https://www.asaelectronics.com/product/jrv9000r/ didn't take a lot of time to "search" to find out. No it doesn't require an external DVD player as it has one built it. Furrion also makes similar models.

The Jensen appears to be HDMI input not output. All the data I can find on it states input. It states smart phone connectivity through HDMI and some of the reviews talked about HDMI input. I saw it has subwoofer connection through RCA, but that’s only the subwoofer. It didn’t specify other rear connections. Tried going through the owners manual, but that only shows stuff about the navigation. My personal thought is that it is designed to be in a car and play DVDs on its own screen. I don’t believe it has HDMI output. I also don’t think I would put a $550 stereo with navigation that can’t be used in my travel trailer just so I could play DVDs when there are other, more price conscious options available, but it’s not my trailer or my money. If I’m wrong, so be it. I would just like to see something in the specs/manual/pics that actually states HDMI output.

[bsmith0404]

Originally Posted by sourdough

When I bought this trailer the Furrion unit was junk IMO and I replaced it immediately. Wanted a Samsung but could not find one with 3 HDMI ports in my size so bought a Vizio. It's a home model and works fine. Put a home model in my last trailer when I replaced it and nary a problem - they will work fine in your RV - and I've been on some rough roads.

I know they make TVs that are impact/shock resistant for things like RVs, but I agree they aren’t necessary. I’ve never had an issue with my residential TVs in the RV either. I personally don’t think things bounce around as much as people think in these newer RVs. I figure if I can leave my coffee pot on the counter while traveling, the tv isn’t getting beat up that much either.

[mikec557]

I figure if I can leave my coffee pot on the counter while traveling, the tv isn’t getting beat up that much either.

Now THAT'S a yardstick I can get behind!
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[SDFlip]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

Welcome to the forum

Congrats on your new purchase, let’s see if we can get you going to watch tv/movies while dry camping.

You can start with this tv:

https://www.etrailer.com/RV-TV/Jense...ent=0%20-%2030

Now the only issue is getting 12V to the TV. If the radio is right there you could easily tap into the power/ground to the radio.

Get a 12V receptacle and your good to go.

This is what I do. It is the easiest way to gol

[Camperklahowya]

Hi All,
Update here, I bought a new IRV stereo with dvd player and an inverter so I could keep the standard tv.
All went smooth and with my two lithium batteries and the solar flex 200 watt system I think it's going to work very well for us.
The only pain was that the previous stereo had a different connector wire configuration, so I spent some time cutting wires and splicing overall not too bad.
The battery wire has an inline fuse which gives me some piece of mind that I won't over tax the wiring.

Thanks for all the help!