It looks like our 24 inch, 12 volt Jensen TV that came with the rig has quit. I couldn't find a 24 inch Jensen online and finally contacted the company who told me they are discontinued. I called LD and spoke with Todd who told me they couldn't get any either. I could replace the 24 inch with a 28 (which they are currently installing in new rigs) but it would hit the cabinets. He suggested replacing the current 12 volt TV with a regular TV and just use an inverter.
Has anyone done this? Have you had any problems? Or do any of you know of another brand of 12 volt TVs?
Thanks,
Syndi
PS. I searched the archives. The most recent thread was 4 years old and the suggested models are not available.
I don't know anything about the quality or suitability of these products as replacements for your dead TV, but they might be worth a look:
12 Volt TV's, 12 Volt TV/DVD Combos, 12 Volt Digital TV's at 12Volt-Travel® (http://www.12volt-travel.com/12-volt-televisions-c-684.html)
Joan
We have a Majestic, marketed to boat people. Native 12v operation. Good picture, sound. Very light. We don't have a cabinet, it sits on a table.
Majestic 12 Volt LED TV 22 inch with DVD, USB, MMMI - LED221DU (http://www.majestic-global.us/previous-models/31-215-led-tv-with-dvd-usb-mmmi.html)
Syndi, is this the TV that just died?
www.my12voltstore.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=je2412led&404;http://www.my12voltstore.com:80/24_LED_LCD_Television_p/je2412led.htm=
We have a Vizio we got at Costco a couple years ago that is 12v and has a little brick that converts the 110AC to 12v. At Costco I have seen all sizes like 22" to 26" from time to time that are 12v. The way to tell is if the TV has a cable with a power converter look on the box and see what the power output is, they are usually 12v to 15v.
~Liam
98 26.6 MB
Syndi, is this the TV that just died?
www.my12voltstore.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=je2412led&404;http://www.my12voltstore.com:80/24_LED_LCD_Television_p/je2412led.htm=
That's the one. When I click on it it says "out of stock". Thanks for finding that, though.
Stay away from the Skyworth TV. I installed their 21" model and the OAT tuner died after only a year. It had a great picture and OK sound, but sure didn't last long. Oh well, it now makes a nice computer monitor.
I replaced with a Jensen 21", which has the absolutely worst picture I have ever seen in a flat screen TV. You have to be just about dead-center to see the picture. And it's sound is terrible also - had to install external speakers to be able to understand the words.
Stay away from the Skyworth TV. I installed their 21" model and the OAT tuner died after only a year. It had a great picture and OK sound, but sure didn't last long. Oh well, it now makes a nice computer monitor.
I replaced with a Jensen 21", which has the absolutely worst picture I have ever seen in a flat screen TV. You have to be just about dead-center to see the picture. And it's sound is terrible also - had to install external speakers to be able to understand the words.
We had the 20" LCD Jensen in our 06. Was never impressed and one of the channels went out fairly early. For me they are too high priced with little evidence to support them being built more durably. Ditched it in 2012 and installed a 26" Samsung LED AC model which fit the space perfectly. Ours gets used an hour or two a day sometimes more and still working fine.
Sound is the problem with these thin LED sets and we just don't have room for a soundbar the way this is installed. That said, the sound quality of thes one is pretty good. When I shopped that was one of my priorities.
Jim
It should be noted that Jim has an entertainment center and so has a close by inverter that is also close by the chassis batteries. While an inverter can be placed near the TV in all? rigs, that should be checked before buying an ac powered TV. I will always chose 12volt power whenever I can. Google 12volt TV's, check to see what Costco many have, etc. TV models change almost monthly.
I do agree that the Jensen brand should be avoided.
Thanks everyone. We're looking at a Visio 24 inch that we'll just hook up to an inverter.
I have two of the Nexas 12volt tvs...one 26in HD w/DVD player in the overhead entertainment center, and a smaller 19in HD in the bedroom..[also w/DVD player]. I could have mounted a larger screen, but was trying to get power consumption down, and didn't want to totally block the two cabinets on either side. I had a wooden frame built in the opening left by removing the old tube TV that came with my rig, and mounted the TV on an extendable swivel mount--you can turn the TV for best viewing according to where I'm or others are sitting..up, down, left,right, tilted, etc.
I found that the repeated reviews on the inadequate speakers was true, so purchased a BOSE blue tooth wireless speaker..a bout 7in. long by three inches high..boy does that little fella put out! I use a audio adapter w/two male ends, and hook it up via the mic. port. It's a 6ft. wire so works well in my 31 ft. IB w/the entertainment center.
Both the Nexas are two years old, and have dealt with over 4,000 miles of all kinds of road surfaces, plus off-road ruts, etc. They are working just fine!
Googled 12 v and ended up at a trucker website. They had the Sky??? ones but the reviews didn't sound very good, as did the ones for the Jensens..[a lot more expensive and failed regularly.]
The prices were VERY resonable as well.
Got a Naxa 19" when the Sharp got stolen years ago. It has served us well with an okay picture and fit perfectly in the TV spot (2004 was the first year of flat TV's on an articulating arm). Just got a 22" Supersonic, I mean, just got it so haven't placed it in Ruby. I'm sure it won't fit back in the space fully retracted without blocking the over the couch cabinet but since you can torque down the arm I figure it will fit simply sticking out about three inches from it's fully retracted position.
Anyone else travel with their TV not fully retracted on the articulating arm? Any issues?
Thanks, Dave
We had the 20" LCD Jensen in our 06. Was never impressed and one of the channels went out fairly early. For me they are too high priced with little evidence to support them being built more durably. Ditched it in 2012 and installed a 26" Samsung LED AC model which fit the space perfectly. Ours gets used an hour or two a day sometimes more and still working fine.
Sound is the problem with these thin LED sets and we just don't have room for a soundbar the way this is installed. That said, the sound quality of thes one is pretty good. When I shopped that was one of my priorities.
Jim
Jim, some months back I asked the forum if you could rewire the TV so the sound would come through the cabin speakers in the 30'. Harry, one of our members, posted back,
" Just take a cable with a ⅛" stereo jack at each end and connect the headset output (on the TV) to the aux in on the radio. A head set extension cable with a male to male connector would do the job also." Doing this would allow you to use the radio controls to adjust the TV volume. I have not tried it, but it sounds pretty simple as long as the aux in on the radio is on the front and not the back.
Chris
Jim, some months back I asked the forum if you could rewire the TV so the sound would come through the cabin speakers in the 30'. Harry, one of our members, posted back, " Just take a cable with a ⅛" stereo jack at each end and connect the headset output (on the TV) to the aux in on the radio. A head set extension cable with a male to male connector would do the job also." Doing this would allow you to use the radio controls to adjust the TV volume. I have not tried it, but it sounds pretty simple as long as the aux in on the radio is on the front and not the back.
Chris
Thank you Chris. We don't watch that many movies but when I do I plug in a Bose Soundlink and sit it on top of the TV. That is easy to do with the way they installed the set in the 06 IB. That works reasonably well. We seldom go out to the movies but today went to see The Accountant. I had forgotten how enjoyable it can be to watch a movie on the big screen with their big sound systems and plan to do that more often. It is a very good movie by the way.
Jim
Jim, some months back I asked the forum if you could rewire the TV so the sound would come through the cabin speakers in the 30'. Harry, one of our members, posted back, " Just take a cable with a ⅛" stereo jack at each end and connect the headset output (on the TV) to the aux in on the radio. A head set extension cable with a male to male connector would do the job also." Doing this would allow you to use the radio controls to adjust the TV volume. I have not tried it, but it sounds pretty simple as long as the aux in on the radio is on the front and not the back.
Chris
We have used a Bluetooth receiver that plugs into the cab radio and a Bluetooth sender that plugs into the TV output jack for headphones. With this setup it is not necessary to try to snake a wire from the TV to the cab radio and in our case the TV is in the back room of our MB. We have used Bluetooth receivers at home and at the shop for listening to music etc from our MP3 players or cell phones. The output volume on the TV controls the whole volume for the system. The weak link in this setup are the rechargeable battery sender/receivers type Bluetooth systems, they do not work as well as the 120v unit we use at home or shop. ...and one other weak link is if you are watching a movie in the back room, some one has to go up front and turn off the cab stereo after it is over.
Karen~Liam
98 - MB
We have used a Bluetooth receiver that plugs into the cab radio and a Bluetooth sender that plugs into the TV output jack for headphones. With this setup it is not necessary to try to snake a wire from the TV to the cab radio and in our case the TV is in the back room of our MB. We have used Bluetooth receivers at home and at the shop for listening to music etc from our MP3 players or cell phones. The output volume on the TV controls the whole volume for the system. The weak link in this setup are the rechargeable battery sender/receivers type Bluetooth systems, they do not work as well as the 120v unit we use at home or shop. ...and one other weak link is if you are watching a movie in the back room, some one has to go up front and turn off the cab stereo after it is over.
Karen~Liam
98 - MB
Karen and Liam, would you please post the brand name/model of the BT receiver and sender you use? Are you pleased with the sound quality? The existing house speakers in our 30' have a pretty good sound. Does the MB have a speaker system wired to the cab radio?
Chris
" Just take a cable with a ⅛" stereo jack at each end and connect the headset output (on the TV) to the aux in on the radio. A head set extension cable with a male to male connector would do the job also..."
Chris,
I have been using the same cable to feed the TV sound to a battery powered (Bluetooth) speaker that I place behind the set. I was not able to find a Bluetooth sender/receiver to eliminate the "hard wired" speaker connection.
Today I tried using the cable to feed the TV audio to the dash radio in the LD cab. It works fantastic.
By adjusting the forward fade of the radio, I am able to "place" the sound behind the TV where it belongs. Don't really want the action to happen behind me.
All-in-all the cab stereo speakers work great and I will no longer have to keep the portable speakers charged.
Perhaps when I locate the Bluetooth transmitter/receiver, I can ditch the wire too.
Kent
Chris,
I have been using the same cable to feed the TV sound to a battery powered (Bluetooth) speaker that I place behind the set. I was not able to find a Bluetooth sender/receiver to eliminate the "hard wired" speaker connection.
Today I tried using the cable to feed the TV audio to the dash radio in the LD cab. It works fantastic.
By adjusting the forward fade of the radio, I am able to "place" the sound behind the TV where it belongs. Don't really want the action to happen behind me.
All-in-all the cab stereo speakers work great and I will no longer have to keep the portable speakers charged.
Perhaps when I locate the Bluetooth transmitter/receiver, I can ditch the wire too.
Kent
Cool, Kent. To what port did you connect it to in the radio and was it in front or back of the radio?
Chris
I have used the Philips AEA2000/37 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Adapter/Receiver as my receiver connected at our home and one at our shop/storage space for three years now.
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These units connect into the stereo amplifier with a Y to RCA adapter. To connect it to our 98 MB Lazy Daze we plug in the stereo headphone wire and jack into our cab radio and DC player. I replaced the original radio with cassette in there and wired to all four speakers, two are in the cab and two in the back lounge. This BT unit has good sound but with one drawback, it is 9v power and the adapter for it is 110v AC. I guess I could get a 12v to 9v adapter and probably will soon. We can go 50 ft from the receiver and it still works great. The BT transmitter we use and plug into the TV is a Eranton Portable TV Bluetooth 4.0
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We are not as satisfied with this unit but it is a rechargeable battery operated unit. I think it lacks power to broadcast a strong signal and we have to turn up the TV to hear well. The Phillips receiver works well with our cell phones and MP3 players or computers. I think I will look and test for a better transmitter that operates on 12v.
Hope this helps
~Liam
98 - MB
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I have used the Philips AEA2000/37 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Adapter/Receiver as my receiver connected at our home and one at our shop/storage space for three years now.
Amazon.com: Philips AEA2000/37 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Adapter/Receiver (Black):... (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CSJHCH0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
These units connect into the stereo amplifier with a Y to RCA adapter. To connect it to our 98 MB Lazy Daze we plug in the stereo headphone wire and jack into our cab radio and DC player. I replaced the original radio with cassette in there and wired to all four speakers, two are in the cab and two in the back lounge. This BT unit has good sound but with one drawback, it is 9v power and the adapter for it is 110v AC. I guess I could get a 12v to 9v adapter and probably will soon. We can go 50 ft from the receiver and it still works great. The BT transmitter we use and plug into the TV is a Eranton Portable TV Bluetooth 4.0
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We are not as satisfied with this unit but it is a rechargeable battery operated unit. I think it lacks power to broadcast a strong signal and we have to turn up the TV to hear well. The Phillips receiver works well with our cell phones and MP3 players or computers. I think I will look and test for a better transmitter that operates on 12v.
Hope this helps
~Liam
98 - MB
Thanks, Liam
Chris
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Chris
Cool, Kent. To what port did you connect it to in the radio and was it in front or back of the radio?
Chris
Chris,
The mini plug mounts on the lower back side of the Jenesn TV (which is a fine 12 volt set for all intents and purposes) and plugs into the front of the factory installed Sony WX-GT90BT radio.
The Sony has a USB port next to the mini plug input on the lower front right hand side.
Here are some shots to illustrate.
Chilling after 53 days of non-stop work prepping for Big Bear next week.
Kent
"...I have used the Philips AEA2000/37 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Adapter/Receiver as my receiver connected at our home and one at our shop/storage space for three years now....Hope this helps..."
~Liam
98 - MB
Liam,
Thanks for the link and input. Perhaps I just didn't know what to call the device. After your description, I was able to find several rechargeable devices on eBay.
Many look alike some are very intriguing.
Once I get back from my trip next week, I will, most likely, place an order for the device.
They seem very promising.
Kent
Chris,
The mini plug mounts on the lower back side of the Jenesn TV (which is a fine 12 volt set for all intents and purposes) and plugs into the front of the factory installed Sony WX-GT90BT radio.
The Sony has a USB port next to the mini plug input on the lower front right hand side.
Here are some shots to illustrate.
Chilling after 53 days of non-stop work prepping for Big Bear next week.
Kent
Kent, perfect photos for me. Thanks. Looks like after the cable is plugged into the front of the radio you then tune to aux in. I upgraded my radio about 5 yrs ago to a Kenwood so this set up should work.
Chris
Chris,
Amazingly straight forward. Thanks again for pointing the way.
Kent
In my opinion it is always a better connection if you can connect by wire directly to the stereo for the best sound as-long as the right sized wire is used and the run is not to long. Using a Bluetooth receiver gives you a wireless option for all of those devices that have BT.
~Liam
98 - MB
I still have the stock radio in our 02 RK. There is no aux in on the faceplate, so was curious to know if there is one at the back of the unit, as I would like to see about connecting the TV sound. Thanks, Matt
We have used FM adapters for years from Radio Shack which you plug into your device and it transmitts a FM signal for your car radio to play. Now I see that there are many choices on Amazon for example:
iClever Wireless FM Transmitter Radio Adapter
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Also now I see that there are these adapters that are BlueTooth Receivers:
Bluetooth Fm Transmitter, in-car Bluetooth Receiver
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I have not used any of these ones from Amazon, but you can read reviews and try one out. We still have the old ones from Radio Shack incase we end up in a vehicle that does not have an jack input.
~Liam
98 - MB
Matt,
Prior to connecting to the aux input to my Sony CD/Radio in dash, I had used the same mini cable (monster cable mini) and connected the TV headphone output to a Bluetooth battery powered speaker as I have mentioned previously.
Since I was not using the Bluetooth function of the speaker, I selected "input" on the speaker and then placed the speaker in the cab over sleeper behind the TV. We have a 27' RB so the speaker placement may not work for you.
That being said, this speaker option is very satisfying and beats the TV speaker for quality sound every time. Got our speaker on eBay for a fair price.
Good luck.
Kent
I'm a little late and skimmed the thread and didn't see any mention of how to go with a bigger TV. I didn't see what rig you have and whether you have an entertainment center. I have an entertainment center and wanted to go to a new TV. Old one was a 20" analog.
In asking for ideas on this forum, Chris showed me pictures of how he installed a 26" TV in the entertainment center. He has great pictures that I used to install a 28" TV. He and I used TV arms that allows you to rotate the TV 90 degrees for storage so you can get the cabinets open.
Also, after considerable analysis, I decided to go with a regular 120V TV instead of 12V.
Let me know if anyone is interested in this - it really is sweet. I need to figure out how to add photos to the posts.
Bob
'01 RK
Our TV we installed in the back lounge of our 98 MB, there was no TV in our unit when we got it but there was a hookup for the antenna on the back wall under the mini fold up table under the window. I snaked the cable up to the front wall of the passanger side of the lounge where the where we installed the TV on an articulating arm and can be viewed in back or swung out to face forward. I then ran two new 12v power lines to that spot from the batteries which are under the dinette. At the TV I also have a DVD player on a shelf we installed. Both TV and DVD are 12v but I have a few mini plug in inverters which could be plugged in to provide 120v if necessary. I also at that time ran an audio cable with the two 12v power lines to the TV but have not figures which way to get the line from the battery area to the stereo radio up front yet. We have been using BT for our TV to radio connection so I have not finished the audio cable run. We also have a 1500 watt inverter installed that supplies 120v power to the whole coach 120v system but that is another story. At this time we prefer 12v appliances like TV etc and for our laptops we use the small inverters which may be more efficient. The test now will be Karen's Nesspresso milk scuma maker a 120v device for her espresso, We will try to run it on the little portable plug in inverter that runs the TV or do we fire up the big inverter or generator? I have set a 12v plug directly under the flip up counter table in the kitchen. We will know tomorrow morning on our trial run of the device on our trip south.
Karen~Liam
98 ~ MB
I'm a little late and skimmed the thread and didn't see any mention of how to go with a bigger TV. I didn't see what rig you have and whether you have an entertainment center. I have an entertainment center and wanted to go to a new TV. Old one was a 20" analog.
In asking for ideas on this forum, Chris showed me pictures of how he installed a 26" TV in the entertainment center. He has great pictures that I used to install a 28" TV. He and I used TV arms that allows you to rotate the TV 90 degrees for storage so you can get the cabinets open.
Also, after considerable analysis, I decided to go with a regular 120V TV instead of 12V.
Let me know if anyone is interested in this - it really is sweet. I need to figure out how to add photos to the posts.
Bob
'01 RK
We have a 24" TV on a swing arm in the back of our 24ft TK. I spoke with Todd at the Mothership about our situation. He said that we could put on a larger TV but it would hit the cabinets. He was the one who suggested getting a 120V as a possibility as Jensen had very suddenly discontinued the 24" 12V.
We have a 24" TV on a swing arm in the back of our 24ft TK. I spoke with Todd at the Mothership about our situation. He said that we could put on a larger TV but it would hit the cabinets. He was the one who suggested getting a 120V as a possibility as Jensen had very suddenly discontinued the 24" 12V.
Sandakat,
Well now. This has me curious. Has the interior of the 24' changed to be incapable of housing a larger set in your coach? Was the set not originally in its present position?
I notice that the current 2017 24' includes a 28" 12 volt LED TV on a swing arm. Will this not work for you? Again, is it mounted somewhere else? There would seem to be a better answer than to have to resort to a 110 volt TV as a replacement.
Todd truly knows his stuff. I'm just wondering what gives.
Kent
Our
"... The test now will be Karen's Nesspresso milk scuma maker a 120v device for her espresso, We will try to run it on the little portable plug in inverter that runs the TV or do we fire up the big inverter or generator?..."
Liam,
It sounds like you have been working very hard to get power where you need it and with inverters powerful enough to get the job done. Nice work.
I would caution you, however, to avoid firing up the generator for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee, dispite how important that may be.
It is my understanding that short period usage of the generator (a cup of coffee or the microwave to warm a bagel) is not recommended as it tends to do harm to the genny (a prized possession to many of us).
When I exercise or use my generator, it is for an hour or more at a time. This is per the guidelines of the LD Owners manual if I remember correctly. Others here may have more information on this matter.
Suffice it say that when my Dear Sister travels with me, I fire up the oven for her morning tortilla and save my generator for more pressing matters.
But this may just be me, but I doubt it. But in saying that, I am reading the manual to back up my words. One never knows, ya know.
Kent
Liam,
Soooo...I have gone over both the Cummins Onan owner's manual and the LD manual and sources on the web.
As far as running the generator for "short" periods, the LD manual (page 44 of the 37 th Edition) it states: IMPORTANT: Never shut the generator down until it has run for at least 10 minutes to warm up. This will help to prevent spark plug fouling".
Then in the Cummins manual in regards to monthly "exercise" it says to run the generator for at least 2 hours a month...and that one long exercise is preferred over several short exercises. The point of the exercise is to prevent the build up of glazing in the carberator and to purge its fuel lines of old gasoline.
That being said, I do recall Todd cautioning about using the generator for "short" coffee runs (to paraphrase).
Oh well, that's all I've got. That and a hot cup of coffee.
Kent
"Then in the Cummins manual in regards to monthly "exercise" it says to run the generator for at least 2 hours a month...and that one long exercise is preferred over several short exercises. The point of the exercise is to prevent the build up of glazing in the carberator and to purge its fuel lines of old gasoline."
I hate running the generator in campgrounds but sometime you need a couple minutes of power.
We run it for brief periods occasionally but then make sure to give it a long run within a few days to clean out any accumulate residue
The other purpose of the monthly run is to dry the generator windings of any accumulated moisture. Armature failure is very common in generators that are not run regularly.
Monthly run time is dependent on the climate. Cold and/or damp climates need longer run times for the oil and generator to get good and hot, warm, dry climates need less. Running the generator, under a heavy load, with clear the carb and fuel lines in about 20 minutes. The oil and generator should come up to operating temperature and stay there for 15-20 minutes.
Here in SoCal, that usually takes 30-40 minutes, February in Fairbanks probably takes 2 hours or more.
An infrared thermometer is useful in determining when the engine has come up to temperature.
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Larry
"I would caution you, however, to avoid firing up the generator for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee, dispite how important that may be.
It is my understanding that short period usage of the generator (a cup of coffee or the microwave to warm a bagel) is not recommended as it tends to do harm to the genny (a prized possession to many of us). "
The above uses of the generator are employed to provide heat to water or a food. If firing up the generator is not desired for this short period of time, other very simple methods can be used to effect the desired state of your consumable.
Coffee - boil water on the stove. Pour it over coffee grinds in a Melitta (or similar) funnel and into your cup. Pre-heating your drinking vessel with boiling water helps to retain the heat of the beverage for a lot longer.
Heated tortilla (with or without toppings) - preheat a non-stick frying pan with a couple of teaspoons of water. When the water is gone, turn off the fire and put in your food. Cover. Turn the heat back on (as low as possible) as needed.
Pizza - If your nonstick pan is of good quality, use it dry. If not, add a film of butter or olive oil to a pan on medium heat. Add pizza and turn heat down very low. Put the cover on so the cheese gets all gooey. The crust should be wonderfully crisp. Do not be afraid to set aside one particular pan for this reheating-type use, so the non-stick coating is kept nice. You will be glad you did!
This is how I do those items (and many more) even at home. A quality frying pan with a reliable cover can take care of most of the chores of a microwave as far as reheating small quantities of food - like one might have on a motorhome excursion.
My three biggest uses of the microwave oven are to heat up the microwaveable heating pads, melting chocolate, and to heat the milk for yogurt. I haven't found a substitute for the first use, but the milk/chocolate can also be heated on the stove; it just takes more attention than in the microwave.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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I am really good about exercising the generator in winter when the RV is in storage. I really have to get on my self during the spring through fall because I almost never use the AC or microwave at the national camps because of limited generator hours and the state camps have power. I am better now but I was in the second year of ownership when I noticed what I was doing - or more correctly not doing.
John
07 MB
"...I am better now but I was in the second year of ownership when I noticed what I was doing - or more correctly not doing..."
Amen Brother,
We've had our '15 RB for
one full year and I have been very proactive in keeping her (Miss B. Haven..right?) in top shape. That is until I just realised that the generator is due for an oil change and service. I've made certain that the oil level is correct, however, so once I get back home the genny is getting a little more love.
That's the nice thing about LDO-It keeps me well aware of my shortcomings. 😖
Kent
An infrared thermometer is useful in determining when the engine has come up to temperature.
Great idea. Where does one aim the thermometer, and what temperature?
Sandakat,
Well now. This has me curious. Has the interior of the 24' changed to be incapable of housing a larger set in your coach? Was the set not originally in its present position?
I notice that the current 2017 24' includes a 28" 12 volt LED TV on a swing arm. Will this not work for you? Again, is it mounted somewhere else? There would seem to be a better answer than to have to resort to a 110 volt TV as a replacement.
Todd truly knows his stuff. I'm just wondering what gives.
Kent
Apparently Jensen just abruptly stopped making the 24 inch TV without giving any warning. Todd had to go begging to find 2 to finish out the last couple of rigs from that model year (I forget whether it was 2015 or 16). That's the reason they're putting in 28 inch TVs now. He said it would fit but that it would be more in the way of the cabinets than the 24 inch. That's why he suggested using a regular 24 inch TV with an inverter.
Ok Big disappointment! I did not check the power ratings on the Nesspresso milk froth-er, I just plugged it into my small computer inverter and plugged that into the new 12v connection in the kitchen, Fail. Also we were without internet so I did not see this posting so I of course did not want to fail my DW Karen waiting in the back lounge for her fresh cappuccino early in the morning, so I ran the generater for about 3 minutes and made the coffee with success!
Ok, so now I understand about the generater, I hate them! We almost have never used them for 20 years and lived with out them. But it is there and I did it... There is Good advice here!
In the past when I have exercised our generater in our old itaska for about 35 to 45 minutes as per that manual. This LD has been So Nice and So Forgiving that I have forgotton so many things. Like going out side to light the hot water, climbing over mountain passes in first gear and on & on so it goes, all of that other stuff we have been living with until now! Back to sensibility but with a Way Better Coach now...
Kent, Larry, John, Judy and others, Thank You for helping me find the ground again!
. . . and that coffee was Really Good !
~Liam
98 ~ MB
"...Ok Big disappointment!...
... so I ran the generater for about 3 minutes and made the coffee with success...
...Ok, so now I understand about the generater, I hate them!...
...Kent, Larry, John, Judy and others, Thank You for helping me find the ground again!...
. . . and that coffee was Really Good !
~Liam
98 ~ MB
Liam,
In our old Sun Raider Class C and our Prowler TT, we didn't have the luxury of a generator built into the rigs. We carried a Honda generator around and chained it to a tree when we used it. Loud and a real PITA.
I love the generator in the LD but prefer not to use it when the sun can charge my batteries.
I love my morning coffee too and use a Hairo drip unit. I would really enjoy an espresso on occasion so I'm leaning toward a Moca Pot. No generator required. Here's a video from the LoLoHo couple you may enjoy.
https://youtu.be/ryVjVPP6y58
It's definitely my next LD upgrade and it's been a long time in coming.
Kent
Hmmm . . .not sure how we went from TV's to COFFEE but since we are there, thanks for sharing the video, Kent. I had heard about this method before and had actually put a moka pot in my Amazon cart but somehow it got removed. ???
Seems like a good way to enjoy a cup while watching your new TV!
My parents had a coffee maker like that. I think the handle was bakelite, but they picked it up in Libya in 63 or 64. They carted it to California and later Maryland. Sadly one of our (their three children) friends threw out the filter basket thinking it was disposable. Before the internet these guys were very hard to find.
While it was working it was part of the RV kit for long trips.
But he didn't use it when watching TV (had to throw the last sentence in to remain on topic).
John DaCrema
(And yes, with respect to a comment in the video, DaCrema is an Itialian last name. The handle was burnt).
"...Hmmm . . .not sure how we went from TV's to COFFEE but since we are there, thanks for sharing the video, Kent..."
Well...Since Liam was disappointed with his
power supply for his DW Karen's coffee maker, I thought I'd mention the low tech alternative to providing her the rich full brew offered by the Moka Pot.
Hmmm...my DW is heading to Italy next week. Maybe she can bring a MP back for me. That would be nice.
Anyway, Liam how bout a larger inverter for
more power?
Kent
"DW Karen's coffee maker, I thought I'd mention the low tech alternative to providing her the rich full brew offered by the Moka Pot. "
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I had an order from JCPenney underway wherein there is a 25% discount on orders over $100. (easy to do when one is a kitchen pig), so I went to see if they carried the Moka Pot. And, why yes - they do - in several colors! It is $32. (or $24. if your total order is over $100.).
See if this URL will take you to the correct page.
http://www.jcpenney.com/jsp/browse/product.jsp?fromBag=true&selectedSKUId=78137100018&commerceId=ci65263011214&selectedLotId=7813710&fromName=false&catId=Bag&quantity=1&ppId=pp5004861013
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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$27 on Amazon: Amazon.com: Bialetti 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker: Stovetop Espresso Pots:... (https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cup-Stovetop-Espresso-Maker/dp/B000CNY6UK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478281167&sr=8-1&keywords=moka+pots)
Moka, Moka, Moka!
Those of you near an Ikea can grab a stainless steel version for $20: RÅDIG Espresso pot for 6 cups - IKEA (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30149839/)
Get some replacement gaskets while you're there.
Cool, Kent. To what port did you connect it to in the radio and was it in front or back of the radio?
Chris
Thanks to Kent, Harry and others who chimed in when I was searching for a way to listen to my entertainment center Vizio TV through the cab speakers in my '02 30'. I connected a male to male 3.5 mm audio cable to the headphone outlet in my TV and the aux port in the Kenwood radio. I set the radio to aux, adjusted the fade and volume, and voilà! --- TV sound through the cab speakers.
Chris
"...connected a male to male 3.5 mm audio cable to the headphone outlet in my TV and the aux port in the Kenwood radio. I set the radio to aux, adjusted the fade and volume, and voilà! --- TV sound through the cab speakers..."
Chris,
Great work! Glad it works. Just for kicks this afternoon I hooked my TV to my portable Sony CD/MP3 player via its "aux" input. Works great.
Always nice to have options.
Kent
Guess I read to many RV forums, when I saw your subject: new TV suggestions, my mind automatically thought your were looking for a new Tow Vehicle. :o
Bill