Just wondering whats the best way to go for a TV in the van. Should I get a 12volt TV with built in DVD or should I use the 22inch LCD TV I already have with an inverter when off mains power.
What sort of Tv to get?
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Plenty of good 12v TV/DVD combos out there. Do a search on this site for members recommendations. Then it's always in the van and always works off the 12v.
Don't know if this helps but:
We have 3 tvs belonging to our van, one from the Good Guys (Hi Sense) a Kogan and The Sphere which came with the van and all have built in DVD's.
All run as good as each other on 240v and 12v and the dvd players seem good, but the only difference we have found is the Sphere which came with the van tuned in better and seemed have better reception than the other 2.
The only problem was we found the remote to the Sphere a bit ordinary!
cheers
We have 3 tvs belonging to our van, one from the Good Guys (Hi Sense) a Kogan and The Sphere which came with the van and all have built in DVD's.
All run as good as each other on 240v and 12v and the dvd players seem good, but the only difference we have found is the Sphere which came with the van tuned in better and seemed have better reception than the other 2.
The only problem was we found the remote to the Sphere a bit ordinary!
cheers
Check out the Kogan web site daily and wait until they have a sale. 12Volt 22inch with dvd should be around $140. The site changes daily. We have bought 2 and have been happy, just don't buy any phone sim cards off them 
. Depends what you plan to do with the TV you already have.
. Depends what you plan to do with the TV you already have.
I have a 12v Kogan 22" TV (with built in DVD player) in the van. I also have a portable hard drive (that plugs into the TV) for movie nights when we go away ... no DVDs hanging around my caravan, thank goodness.
We use a 26in Koga it has flown off the bed it has bounced off the cabinet, yes because I keep forgetting to secure it and it still works fine. As Maccayak said if you watch and wait Kogan even have free post days.
Just bought a 19" Kogan model with the built in DVD and bracket to mount it, all up about $170 for both. I'm hoping to get it fitted this weekend. It replaces a JB HiFi unit which served us well but only used it once as a tv.
We also have the 22" kogan DVD combo, low cost tv, and no issues so far. It's also LED, so low power consumption for those times when on battery.
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When I installed the mount I did it so it would be pretty solid. I put mine in before Lara did hers, I prefer the mount she fitted, it looks more factory. Anyway I know my mount will be secure but have always removed the TV when we travel. It takes 30sec to unclip. I have the Kogan but to be honest I don't think it makes much difference what brand it is.
I was also told by Jayco to remove the tv from the Bracket. Doesn't take long to pack it away, I still have the box and foam from new, so pack it away in that, nice and safe from damage while travelling.
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My 22 inch Logan. 12v combo unit stayed on the bracket all the way to Cape York and back and never moved.
@borstalboy, Harvey Normans at Munno Para were cheaper than online when I bought ours.
Ditto for me, just fitted a bracket outside the van to mount it for movie nights, kids love sitting outside to watch cartoons when eating dinner!!!