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  • 28-09-2008 5:34pm
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    spike1
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    I have just bought a motorhome for the first time and i want to fit a lcd tv, it is wired for the mains but also has a leisure battery, could i just plug a normal lcd tv into the plug sockets or do i need to use a 12v/mains tv. i know there are things called inverters if i fitted one of those would i be able to use a normal lcd tv as well as other 240v products, kettles etc.:confused:


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    spike1
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    Hi my first time on the forum hope someone can help I have just bought a motorhome for the first time and i want to fit a lcd tv, it is wired for the mains but also has a leisure battery, could i just plug a normal lcd tv into the plug sockets or do i need to use a 12v/mains tv. i know there are things called inverters if i fitted one of those would i be able to use a normal lcd tv as well as other 240v products, kettles etc.:confused:


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    stapeler
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    Yep, if it's a 12v TV than you can connect straight to the 12 socket. There's usually a step down transformer built into the motorhome so when plugged into electricity you'll still have 12v.


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    spike1
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    Stapeler, thanks for your help, so does that mean alsoi can just buy a ordinary household lcd tv and it will work in the van ok


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    stapeler
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    Should be fine so long as it's got a 12v supply. Mine is a 15" lcd and I think most of them now are stepped down to 12v.


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    spike1
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    Many thanks Stapeler


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    peasant
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    Be aware that if you want to watch TV for a while and you aren't connected to mains that you will probably need quite a large leisure battery.

    As for kettles, hair dryers and other items with big wattage ...you'll need a whole bank of batteries.


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