What kit do I need for my MH

[Dave46049]

So, I was thinking of installing a TV in my MH.
I've got a TV which has pre-installed apps like Netflix, Prime, YouTube etc, and these I will run off the data on my mobile.

But I guess I could use free view as well.

The dealer has given me a list of the accessories that they supply - but I'm not sure which ones I need - I presume I need a bracket for the TV, a powerpoint to plug it in and possibly an aerial if I use free view - this is the list they have given me - any suggestions on choices?

Status Aerail Short Pole	Vision Plus	£286.64​	£359.00​
Status Aerial Long Pole	Vision Plus	£306.27​	£399.00​
Maxiview Gazelle Pro Fixed Aerail	Maxview	£236.55​	£299.00​
Outside Aerial Point	Nova	£93.59​	£129.00​
Inside Aerial Point With 12Volt Socket	Nova	£86.72​	£119.00​
Tv Bracket Fixed Arm	Vision Plus	£59.54​	£79.00​
Tv Bracket Double Arm	Vision Plus	£70.45​	£89.00​
Tv Bracket Triple Arm	Vision Plus	£74.61​	£99.00​
19.5 Inch Tv Dvd Satelite Ready	Avtex	£304.16​	£399.00​
21.5 Inch Tv Dvd Satelite Ready	Avtex	£329.16​	£429.00​

 

[tonka]

My solution...

Aldi 21" Medion TV freeview and satellite. 12v and mains £129
Amazon firestick, for all the apps £29 (£20 when on offer).
Bracket, already fitted
TV aerial and sat dish already fitted an paid for by past owner.

Done.

 

[Phill D]

Hi, does your current TV run off 12v? If not will you be using sites with ehu only?

A TV bracket can be picked up on the tinternet for a lot less than quoted and probably a better choice.

Do you need a TV ariel, if you use apps then can you use tethering to your phone

 

[Phill D]

We use a mix of amazon fire stick and sat dish.

 

[Dave46049]

Ah, yes hadn't thought about the 12v bit...

Can you get tv's that run on that?

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[Phill D]

Ah, yes hadn't thought about the 12v bit...

Can you get tv's that run on that?

There are several. Cello, meridien, avtex to name a few

 

[irnbru]

Ah, yes hadn't thought about the 12v bit...

Can you get tv's that run on that?

Look at Avtex, Cello and Falcon

 

[Jonny1953]

What are the two prices for in the table?

 

[AndyPK]

Also look at Manta TVs..we have a 24” with Firestick, 240 & 12v, full HD Freeview tuner (if required).

 

[Phill D]

What are the two prices for in the table?

Could be fitted price

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[Potty]

The Avtex TVs in your list run on 12v. All of our vans over the last 17 years have had a combined 12v/mains/aerial socket. If you have one of these, I would think the cable for an aerial will be in place. Have you checked the back of the wardrobe as that is the most usual place for the aerial connection to be.

 

[Dave46049]

What are the two prices for in the table?

without and with VAT

 

[Dave46049]

The Avtex TVs in your list run on 12v. All of our vans over the last 17 years have had a combined 12v/mains/aerial socket. If you have one of these, I would think the cable for an aerial will be in place. Have you checked the back of the wardrobe as that is the most usual place for the aerial connection to be.
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Haven't taken delivery of the van yet so don't know - it's an autotrail expedition 67.

 

[Dave46049]

So my thinking is I need:

1. An outside Aerial - 299
2. An inside Aerial point and 12v socket - 86
3. A Tv bracket - 60
4. A 12v TV - 304 ( although I know I can get this cheaper )

All prices are fitted & with VAT - so about £750 in total....

 

[Phill D]

We don't have an ariel fitted but use only a stand alone satellite on tripod, and firestick, very flexible particularly outside of the uk.
As a start you could fit a 12v TV and use the aps via your phone then you could decide if you want an ariel.

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[Potty]

Haven't taken delivery of the van yet so don't know - it's an autotrail expedition 67.

Is it a new van?

 

[cmcardle75]

So, I was thinking of installing a TV in my MH.
I've got a TV which has pre-installed apps like Netflix, Prime, YouTube etc, and these I will run off the data on my mobile.

But I guess I could use free view as well.

The dealer has given me a list of the accessories that they supply - but I'm not sure which ones I need - I presume I need a bracket for the TV, a powerpoint to plug it in and possibly an aerial if I use free view - this is the list they have given me - any suggestions on choices?

Status Aerail Short Pole	Vision Plus	£286.64​	£359.00​
Status Aerial Long Pole	Vision Plus	£306.27​	£399.00​
Maxiview Gazelle Pro Fixed Aerail	Maxview	£236.55​	£299.00​
Outside Aerial Point	Nova	£93.59​	£129.00​
Inside Aerial Point With 12Volt Socket	Nova	£86.72​	£119.00​
Tv Bracket Fixed Arm	Vision Plus	£59.54​	£79.00​
Tv Bracket Double Arm	Vision Plus	£70.45​	£89.00​
Tv Bracket Triple Arm	Vision Plus	£74.61​	£99.00​
19.5 Inch Tv Dvd Satelite Ready	Avtex	£304.16​	£399.00​
21.5 Inch Tv Dvd Satelite Ready	Avtex	£329.16​	£429.00​

It depends on what you actually watch. We don't watch live TV ever, so I haven't even fitted an aerial to ours. We've got a 22 or 24" 12V Cello TV attached to a double arm bracket in the kitchen. This can be swivelled to watch in the lounge, kitchen or bed.

We went for Firestick over built in smart features, as you can discard a Firestick and get a later model for tuppence, whilst replacing the TV is more expensive and the smart features usually stop working after 18 months once the manufacturer is bored of the specific model you bought.

 

[Jonny1953]

you can discard a Firestick and get a later model for tuppence

Now TV stick is only a penny ha'penny