I read the thread on Avtext tv service and found it interesting as we are having a few TV issues at the mo, did a bit of looking and found a very interesting thread people may be interested in.
I bought a nice expensive full HD Avtex tv about 3 or so years ago. just over 20inches, maybe 24? Great reviews etc. Saw a demo at a Motorhome dealership, looked ok and has a DVD player integrated.
To be honest, I wish I hadn’t.
It was expensive. I expected SD viewing to be better than SD on my old penny 42” plasma at home. It isn’t. Viewing angles are bad, really washed out at times and the scaling of SD on the screen is bad. I’ve tried calibrating colour, temperature etc. DVD viewing is better as you’d expect but again, bit of a disappointment.
also, we rarely can get a signal on it. That’s with a Vision signal multiplier as well. In fact I was going to plug it in at home and check the receiver is working properly!
ok, it accepts HDMI etc but has no Bluetooth or WiFi. So can’t connect iPad, phone etc (maybe you can with a bit of a faff). I think it was about £350ish?
i Was looking for a replacement but thought of the old ‘Motorhome TVs circuit are made specially to withstand bumps etc etc’ and ‘a 240v tv with inverter are Really inefficient‘ bit. I did a bit of searching and found this article.
It’s an Australian website, the first bumph is pretty standard but look at the comments threads below…quite interesting discussion about perceived benefits of 12 v over 240 and the ‘sturdy electronics’ arguments used.
if I can get a much better viewing experience, able to WiFi link in with Netflix, apple tv, chrome cast apps, use my phone as a personal hotspot, have better viewing angles, sound etc for a couple of hundred with a Samsung for example, i may just switch! Ok I’d lose the built in DVD player, but a lot of apps allow you to download locally for later use, or you can get a very basic small12v Blu-ray to plug in via HDMI.
I get the feeling AV for home use as moved on leaps and bounds in terms of experience, quality and price. Motorhome Specific TVs feel like they are still in the dark ages and we’re being asked to pay for the privilege.
must admit I’m a bit fussy about it, maybe too much. Have folk found any secrets to good media experiences in their vans they want to share?
link to website:
www.caravansplus.com.au
I bought a nice expensive full HD Avtex tv about 3 or so years ago. just over 20inches, maybe 24? Great reviews etc. Saw a demo at a Motorhome dealership, looked ok and has a DVD player integrated.
To be honest, I wish I hadn’t.
It was expensive. I expected SD viewing to be better than SD on my old penny 42” plasma at home. It isn’t. Viewing angles are bad, really washed out at times and the scaling of SD on the screen is bad. I’ve tried calibrating colour, temperature etc. DVD viewing is better as you’d expect but again, bit of a disappointment.
also, we rarely can get a signal on it. That’s with a Vision signal multiplier as well. In fact I was going to plug it in at home and check the receiver is working properly!
ok, it accepts HDMI etc but has no Bluetooth or WiFi. So can’t connect iPad, phone etc (maybe you can with a bit of a faff). I think it was about £350ish?
i Was looking for a replacement but thought of the old ‘Motorhome TVs circuit are made specially to withstand bumps etc etc’ and ‘a 240v tv with inverter are Really inefficient‘ bit. I did a bit of searching and found this article.
It’s an Australian website, the first bumph is pretty standard but look at the comments threads below…quite interesting discussion about perceived benefits of 12 v over 240 and the ‘sturdy electronics’ arguments used.
if I can get a much better viewing experience, able to WiFi link in with Netflix, apple tv, chrome cast apps, use my phone as a personal hotspot, have better viewing angles, sound etc for a couple of hundred with a Samsung for example, i may just switch! Ok I’d lose the built in DVD player, but a lot of apps allow you to download locally for later use, or you can get a very basic small12v Blu-ray to plug in via HDMI.
I get the feeling AV for home use as moved on leaps and bounds in terms of experience, quality and price. Motorhome Specific TVs feel like they are still in the dark ages and we’re being asked to pay for the privilege.
must admit I’m a bit fussy about it, maybe too much. Have folk found any secrets to good media experiences in their vans they want to share?
link to website:
CaravansPlus: Best 12V TVs for Caravans
Looking for a 12V TV for your Caravan? From tv / dvd combos to full high definition Smart TVs, we have a 12 volt led TV to suit every situation. This guide breaks down the different features available so you can easily find the best 12V TV for you. Article by Laura Smith - Caravans Plus
