Caravan TV advice.

My 19 inch Avtex must be about 8 years old and has not given any trouble at all. My only criticism of it is it is very slow to tune and the sound quality isn't that good. Perhaps newer models are better? I have to live with the slow to tune function but I have overcome the poor sound quality by connecting an Avtex sound bar to it which also gives the other advantage of being able to play music or radio programs through it via bluetooth from other devices e.g. my tablet or phone. I hardly ever use the DVD/CD capability but have recently equipped it with a Firestick to allow streaming from the internet.

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Thanks for your advice brue
Phil.

Also bear in mind avtex TVs come with freesat so you could also use a dish 

Another vote for Avtex. After owning a 10" version for a few years we bought a 2nd hand L165DRS about 6 years ago. It has a built in sat tuner and dvd. We also think sound, quality, viewing angle and display all excellent. If you use the initially naff looking coat hanger style Avtex  suction mounted TV aerial you will be pleasantly surprised. This combo enables the TV to feed power to a built in signal amplifier in the aerial. Before we go away I look up the local TV mast on https://ukfree.tv/maps/freeview So far I've always been able to get a good picture.

I've just noticed the comment on HD and looked up the spec on our unit. It says HD ready so I do hope all will be fine.

The Firestick mentioned earlier interests me. I've sold our Snipe Sat dish but have a Firestick. When in France I cannot work out if we will be able to use this. I think I may be able to access our [sons] Netflix account but I doubt UK TV will be available to view.

Colin

When replaced, or more accurately, added to out van TVs with a Cello. We chose a model with built in satellite tuner which we are pleased with.

Viewing angles not so good as the Avtex but otherwise no issues. On the occasions we have used the sat tuner it has worked well.

Size wise its ideal for us, it is far more oblong than square, and sits well in front without blocking the view too much.

https://celloelectronics.com/model/televisions/traveller-tvs/

Netflix are tightening up on password sharing. Account holders will have to register primary address and there will be a charge for people who don’t live with them. Starts in UK next month I think.

Unless you intend to tour without electric hookups then buy a 12v TV if you don't then don't bother instead buy a quality 20" or more TV if you have a smart phone with plenty of data and subscribe to Netflix or prime or you wish to view iplayer you can by tethering your phone.

Sorry forgot to say don't worry about travelling with it we lay ours on a front bench seat in caravan and never had a problem.

Another vote for Avtex - ours is a series 7 and must be 6 or 7 years old now and has been faultless.  I've tried the cheaper brands but was disappointed with them all and eventually bit the bullet and shelled out for the Avtex.  Ours is a 24" and sits on a substantial bracket at the side of the fridge which has a positive lock on it to stop it moving around when travelling.  Despite there being a sticker on it saying don't travel with it attached, our dealer said it would be fine - so there it has sat (and travelled) for the last 4 years without any problems. Viewing angle is excellent and this is where it scores over cheaper models.

Being that sort of vintage, it isn't 'smart' but a Firestick soon solved that problem - plugs into an HDMI slot and takes it power from a USB port on the TV - so no trailing wires.

I also use a TP Link router and Poynting aerial on a 10' aluminium mast clamped to the jockey wheel for internet which gives us the facility of having catch-up TV.

One thing to consider is size. The bigger the TV, the more electricity it uses, particularly if you are thinking of using it whilst off grid. In my first motorhome, I had a 16" Falcon Traveller TV which as built-in DVD 12v & 230v. leads. Falcon are the people who run a big full page ad for caravan gear in the CAMC magazine.

My current motorhome came with a built-in Avtex, so it's sitting in a cupboard. If you don't mind "smallish", you can contact me by Email which you can find in my profile.