TVs (with DVD player) for motorhomes/caravans

We have a Cello 19" traveling tv 12v/240v built in freesat, freeview, DVD and usb port, very handy for taking prerecorded programmes away with you in case you don't have a signal.

We have used it for the last 4-5 years in the motorhome with no problems. We also took it away with us on a canal boat trip in 2016 worked a treat with a briefcase type portable sat dish. 

Or you can you not run a mains TV run via an inverter?much cheaper to buy

We do have an inverter on the boat which we use for the microwave, and vaccum cleaner but we can't use it for the TV and have always had a 12 volt TV.  We have had a small Cello for a few years now but the last 2 years I have found it awkward to tune in and if it does tune in, the slightest movement of the ariel loses the picture, so I thought that I would buy a bigger, more modern one and take my own which I can also use in my motorhome.  I was wondering what other makes are like apart from Cello. 

Not had that problem could just be the TV is ready to change. There are other types I've seen mentioned on here such as Avtex, Finlux and I believe John Lewis do a 12v version as well.

Just thinking about your current one, could it be something as simple as the connections are needing re-wired?

Saw  the  latest  Avtex  16"  tv/dvd player  at  NEC  today  £285  as  far  as  I  recall  --  not  cheap  but  good.

Very much a case of you get what you pay for in my opinion. We have (don't use it anymore) a Goodmans 20" TV/DVD which is the Cello with a Goodmans badge. Perfectly good TV apart from the viewing angle range and the sound quality isn't great. 

When we changed caravans our new one came with a Vision Plus 18.5". A far superior TV in every way and as well as DVD it has a built in Satellite receiver and one touch tuning. But is twice the price of the Goodmans.

Aldi, from Sunday onwards, are offering a 24inch TV with inbuilt DVD and Freeview, for £134.99 - including a 12v adaptor for 'caravans and boats'.

We`ve had a Vision Plus for some time, they have one advantage a neat stand which folds into the body makes carrying a little easier.

The TV that the dealer installed in the MH bedroom is a vision plus, its a great 12v set....

considering it's connected to our Sky+ HD box by RF as a 2nd set (there is another HDMI connected set in the lounge) it has a terrific picture.

Really impressed.

We have a rather nice 21 inch Avtex in our motorhome, really excellent picture.

David