Date:         Fri, 11 May 2001 11:34:19 -0500
Reply-To:     wilden1@juno.com
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From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com>
Subject:      Re: Running a TV/VCR in a Westy
Comments: To: gmr@obpa.usda.gov
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I use a 12v /120v combo Tv/Vcr that I got from a Sams Club.
I've run it on battery power many hours (6-8 hours a day)and never had a
problem with the battery going down too far. I normally run my engine
twice a day for about 15 minutes and it keeps everything up to par.

On Fri, 11 May 2001 12:02:45 -0400 "Royston, Jerry" <gmr@obpa.usda.gov>
writes:
> I am interested in taking a TV/VCR combo on long trips for evening
> entertainment.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I was thinking
> about
> buying one of those AC/DC converters that plug into the lighter and
> then
> using a regular 13" TV rather than buying one of those 9" AC/DC
> jobs.
> Obviously, this would not be a problem in a campground with
> electrical
> hookup.  Would this drain the battery down more than the AC/DC
> combo?  Would
> this necessitate getting a second battery?
>
> Gerry