Do I Need a 12V TV for a Caravan?

When planning your next caravan adventure, ensuring that your entertainment setup is compatible with your vehicle’s power supply is essential. Standard TVs may seem like an easy choice, but their power demands and compatibility issues can lead to unnecessary complications. This is where 12V TVs come into play, offering a reliable and efficient solution designed specifically for caravans and campervans.

Key Benefits of a 12V TV:

  • Designed for low power consumption
  • Compatible with vehicle batteries
  • No need for additional power inverters

Explore our range of 12V TVs here.

What Are the Risks of Using a Standard TV?

Using a standard TV in your caravan may seem like a convenient option, but it comes with several drawbacks:

  1. Power Incompatibility: Standard TVs require a consistent 240V power supply, which your caravan battery cannot natively provide.
  2. Increased Power Usage: Running a 240V TV through an inverter significantly drains your battery.
  3. Potential Damage: Voltage fluctuations can harm standard TVs when used with inverters.

For these reasons, investing in a 12V TV is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a practical choice that prevents wear and tear on your equipment and ensures a smoother experience.

Best 12V TVs for Caravans

At MotorGuard, we supply top-rated 12V TVs designed for caravan and campervan use. Here are some of our top picks:

Best Overall: Avtex AV390TS 39” Caravan Motorhome HD Freeview Satellite Smart TV

The Avtex AV390TS 39” is one of our most popular TVs for a reason. Offering the full HD large screen and smart television package, it has everything you need with all the features of the Avtex Vidaa Smart series.

Key Features:

  • 9” Full HD Dual tuner Smart TV with built-in HD satellite decoder
  • 240v AC / 12v/24v DC
  • Bluetooth® connectivity

Best for Antenna Integration: Avtex STH2000 TV Aerial

Pair your 12V TV with the Avtex STH2000 Suction Mounted TV Aerial for seamless signal reception. This aerial is designed to work with 12V and 24V systems, ensuring excellent performance in remote locations.

Key Features:

  • Suction-mounted for easy installation
  • Works with digital TV and radio signals
  • Compact and portable

Best with DVD Player: Avtex M249DRS Pro Series 24”

For the ultimate viewing experience, the Avtex M249DRS Pro Series 24” offers HD quality and a built-in DVD player. The brand new frameless edge-to-edge ultra-wide viewing angle LED screen offers excellent quality and boasts an integrated DVD and CD player for your convenience.

Key Features:

  • Integrated DVD / CD player
  • Full HD widescreen LED high grade panel
  • Mains / Battery 240v AC/ 12/24v DC

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Ready to Upgrade Your Caravan Entertainment?

Choosing a 12V TV for your campervan ensures a reliable, energy-efficient entertainment solution that’s perfectly suited to life on the road. Contact us to upgrade your caravan setup today with a 12V TV from MotorGuard.