12 volt plug

ennis437 · 06-22-2015, 04:18 AM

Does the 28 BHBE have a 12 volt plug near the TV ? I saw pictures of the entertainment center on the 287 (SLX version) and it has one. That's the only item I would need an inverter for if I could get a 12 volt TV that would be great!

**norty1** · 06-22-2015, 06:00 AM

Most rigs that have a wineguard over the air antenna will have a 12v outlet on the panel where the antenna amp is turned on.

Camper_bob · 06-22-2015, 07:42 AM

Yes, the 28BHBE as a 12V plug near the TV, and yes, it's for the antenna booster. It's in the little flip-down cabinet to the right of the stereo (assuming it's still designed the same as our '14 model).

Bassdogs · 06-22-2015, 07:44 AM

Note that the standard 12V cig plug type outlet is not wired to carry very may amps so don't expect [or try] to plug in a 600W inverter and get full output with this kind of outlet. 2 problems here., 1] 12V DC power is significantly reduced by too thin wiring and by distance from the battery. 2] The OEM outlet is more or less designed to handle the same kinds of devices you might plug into your car or TV so you should be able to power a small 12V tv and or charge your mobil device. You may not be able to power up a full sized 110V tv and sat receiver using an inverter.

ennis437 · 06-22-2015, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the replies I am only looking to power a 32 inch LED TV nothing more. With that said do u guys think the 12 volt tv (Jensen 32 inch ) with ciggerette lighter adapter? or a small 180 watt pure sine inverter and a 110 television? my concerns with the inverter is that i would be using more power then necessary and also the fan noise. Thoughts?

SMS1115 · 06-22-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ennis437

Does the 28 BHBE have a 12 volt plug near the TV ? I saw pictures of the entertainment center on the 287 (SLX version) and it has one. That's the only item I would need an inverter for if I could get a 12 volt TV that would be great!

My Insigna TV from Best Buy is a 12v tv. I had to get the 12v plug from Radio shack to make it work, but it does and it's pretty cool.

DadRich · 06-24-2015, 01:35 PM

You will have better efficiency if you buy a 12v tv. Energy will be lost in the form of heat (and running the cooling fan) to invert 12v to 120v then the tv converts it back to DC.

tbwill · 06-29-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SMS1115

My Insigna TV from Best Buy is a 12v tv. I had to get the 12v plug from Radio shack to make it work, but it does and it's pretty cool.

Look around at different TV's, my Visio 23" also has a 12v output from the wall wart. I picked up a cigarette lighter adapter from Radio Shack, works great.

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